328 Katong Laksa

Botakcurry

3 weeks ago

A Flavorful Classic: 328 Katong Laksa & Otah Visiting 328 Katong Laksa delivers an authentic taste of Singapore’s iconic heritage food. The laksa is rich, fragrant, and satisfying, serving up a bowl packed with vibrant local flavors. The soup base strikes a harmonious balance between creamy coconut milk and a aromatic blend of spices. A dollop of robust chili paste mixed into the broth gives it a satisfying kick, while finely chopped laksa leaves sprinkled on top add a fresh, herbal depth to every mouthful. The signature thick rice noodles are cut short, allowing you to easily enjoy the soup, noodles, and toppings together using only a spoon. Accompanied by fresh prawns, succulent cockles, and fishcake slices, each spoonful offers a wonderful contrast of textures. To complete the dining experience, pairing the laksa with their traditional Otah (Otak-otak) is an absolute must. Wrapped neatly in charred banana leaves and secured with toothpicks, the grilled fish cake arrives warm and infused with a subtle smoky aroma. The otah itself is moist, tender, and seasoned with a warm mix of lemongrass, chili, and spices. Dunking a piece of the savory otah directly into the thick laksa broth elevates the meal even further, letting the spicy fish paste absorb the creamy broth. Whether you order a small or large bowl, 328 Katong Laksa lives up to its legendary reputation. It remains a comforting, flavorful stop for anyone craving a true taste of Katong’s rich culinary history.

Cleo Oh

a month ago

Got the original prawn laksa and the shredded chicken laksa. Shredded chicken comes with 1 full ramen egg. Really nice and unique Laksa concept, eating with only the spoon and no chopstick. Taste wise was great! Not too heavy, not too watery, thickness of the broth was just nice. A little spicy, so don’t mix in all the chili if you can’t take spice!

Henry Cheng

2 months ago

Nice heart bowl of Katong laksa located in the East Coast area. It’s so famous that even Gordon Ramsay visited this restaurant. The laksa was creamy and mildly spicy. It came with fish cakes, cockles and peeled prawns. The noodles weren’t bad even as a takeaway. I do love the fried prawn and squid cake. It was flavorful, crunchy and delicious.

Yvonne Chou

2 months ago

I finally made my way to 328 Katong Laksa in Joo Chiat, one of the names that often comes up when talking about Singapore’s iconic laksa. I ordered a small bowl of laksa with a side of otah, keeping things simple so I could focus on the flavours. The laksa came with the familiar thick, creamy coconut broth, noodles, fish cake and cockles, with a decent level of spice. It was comforting and satisfying, but personally, I found the flavour a little less robust than the version I’ve had at Holland Village Market. The broth here felt slightly lighter and less punchy, so it didn’t quite have the depth and intensity I was hoping for. The otah was a nice accompaniment, adding a smoky, spicy element to the meal and pairing well with the creamy laksa. Overall, it’s still a solid bowl of Katong laksa and definitely worth trying if you’re exploring Joo Chiat’s food scene. However, between the two, I would still choose the Holland Village Market version for its richer and more flavourful broth. Perhaps I came with expectations that were simply too high!

Ivana Melati

5 months ago

One of the best hidden gems I found in Singapore for laksa. If you’re visiting SG, this place is definitely worth trying! the laksa is seriously so good. The prices are also really affordable (Small SGD 7.30, Large SGD 9.30). It’s a simple self-service spot, and the place itself is pretty small and not exactly Instagrammable, but honestly the taste makes up for everything. No regrets coming here at all.