328 Katong Laksa

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!

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.

Good food, coming to try for the 1st time. So far so good, it taste fine for me. They also sell the package instant noodle, i bought 1 set to bring home, thanks. P.s: i think i left my sbux tumbler the snoopy blue one, just check if you still keep it, i tried to dm instagram and messages in web/blog also fb but no respons:(

Laksa 328's laksa soup still tastes as good as ever and the flavor has been maintained over the years. However, I noticed that the ingredients are now chopped into very small and thin pieces, which affects the overall eating experience. The cashier, a Chinese gentleman, could benefit from additional customer service training. He appeared cold, made little eye contact, and did not seem welcoming. Good service is just as important as good food, and I hope management pays attention to this feedback. Otherwise, the business may lose customers in the future

This is a comparison with a nearby popular laksa restaurant. I heard this one was richer, so I ate laksa at the other restaurant first before entering. I paid in advance, and it was ready shortly after; I picked it up at the counter. It was definitely richer. It was creamy, the shrimp extract was intense, and various complex flavors intertwined. However, while this was also delicious, it was almost too authentic for my taste, making it difficult to say it was incredibly delicious. It made me appreciate even more how amazing Nissin Cup Noodles' laksa flavor, developed for the Japanese market, is. But I think this is the taste of authentic laksa, and I want to pay my respects. Customers of all ages were coming in one after another. It was good that it was still a little early. The sauce was provided separately, but I assumed it contained the spicy component, so I didn't add it since I don't like spicy food. ^_^ The atmosphere around Katong is nice. It's a pleasant place to be. Regular laksa: $7.80

This restaurant is famous for its Katong Laksa, a rich coconut milk-based soup with shrimp, shellfish, and other ingredients. I ordered the small size, but it was a decent portion, enough for most Japanese women. The flavor is very rich and easy to eat. However, it's slightly spicy (a delicious kind of spicy), so those who don't like spicy food might want to eat it slowly. The restaurant is compact, but the customer turnover is high, so I was able to eat without waiting in line. If you're ever in Singapore, you should definitely try it. It's delicious.

Sorely disappointing experience. I was really looking forward to having Katong Laksa after being away from Singapore for a while. I’ve heard they’ve expanded with many branches, but I made the effort to visit the original outlet. Unfortunately, it now feels more like a fast food joint. Ordering is done at the counter, and the overall atmosphere lacked the charm and character. The use of black plastic bowl and a large, fat rounded spoon made eating clumsy. In the past, although chopsticks weren’t provided, the thinner metal spoon made it much easier to enjoy the laksa. Worse still, the chilli was served in packets, which further took away from the overall experience and made our fingers oily. I recall only scooping one smallish prawn which has been deshelled and hidden in the soup. While the laksa itself tasted alright, it didn’t feel distinctive—I could have had something similar elsewhere. What truly dampened the experience was being asked to leave by the owner after we had finished eating and were catching up with friends we hadn’t seen in a while, even though there were still plenty of empty tables. It was 4pm-ish in the afternoon. It felt very unwelcoming. Never again.

My love affair with laksa started off with 328 Katong Laksa. Not this branch in particular, but the other one down the road. From what I understand, this is the OG 328, even though who came up with the OG Katong Laksa is up for debate. Still, if you beat Gordon Ramsay you gotta play that up. But this is one of the best bowls of food Singapore has to offer. Living in Malaysia, I do feel like the majority of the food is better across the border, but there are a few dishes where Singapore excels. This is one of them. The broth is other worldly, it's a seafood punch and a whole sum of flavours: spicy, sweet, savoury, creamy. Expect to line up even on a normal non-peak weekday. Make sure you use that extra spice in the packet they give you.