Hock Kopitiam — Restaurant in Borneo

This place is claimed to have one of the best Sarawak Laksa in Miri. This kopitiam serves non halal food such as kolo mee, rice dishes and other noodle dishes. It gets very crowded but turnaround is quick. Their service was quick and staffs were attentive.

The Sarawak Laksa we ordered came with cheese! The cheese did not add the creaminess as I’d hoped it would but it was still pretty good. The laksa is creamy and smooth. Not too spicy nor overpowering, perfect for beginners to laksa. There were 5 huge fresh prawns on top and some slices of chicken along with the beehoon. It is a pretty solid Sarawak laksa but nothing too special.

The Kolo Mee comes in different noodle types as well as sauces. The red sauce was sweeter and savory at the same time. The black sauce was just saltier than the original. I preferred the original kolo mee though the pork oil was very light.

Overall, would highly recommend the kolo mee...

This is my first time in Sarawak and boy, did this place set the bar for their signature food! I also see a lot of locals around and that’s how you know you’re at the right place.

Kolo Mee is fragrant and delicious with lard. Love the little crunchy fried lard on top. It is dry but not the type where you reach for your drink. I’m usually a soup person but this is definitely one of my favorite comfort food!

The laksa was so pretty! Soup was delicious and full of flavor. Usually you’ll expect soups like these to have the heaviness of ramen soup but this was very light and fresh. Prawns were crunchy and fresh! I get why there is another option for a bigger bowl which is called Laksa Special.

Easily my favorites and easily my lunch again today! 😂

The area seems relatively empty during weekday mornings and lunch. You won’t have issues...

I’ve been missing Kuching laksa and it’s really hard to find decent laksa in Miri. Been trying few some famous places, turned out to be so-so.

Once I’ve discovered Hock Kopitiam, that’s it. I’m not going anywhere else for laksa. Hands down the best laksa I’ve ever had in Miri.

The broth thickness is just right & the shrimp is alway fresh & fragrant. Kind of reminds me of Choon Hui Cafe’s laksa (regarded by late Chef Anthony Bourdain as breakfast...