Kuching Style Restaurant Nusa Bestari — Restaurant in Iskandar Puteri

Sarawak Laksa Classic Regular = RM12.90 3 Layer Tea (Cold) = RM7.90 Service Charge = RM1.25

Imagine my Surprise and Delight when I found this little Gem in JB Bukit Indah! Seeing this place really made me miss Kuching very much, so of course I had to go in and try!

The Interior is a quaint Cafe/Restaurant that is Air-Conditioned (Although not Cold, more Airy) and Nicely Renovated. I like the Various Photos of Kuching with little snippets of Trivia written on them.

3 Layer Tea (Cold) = RM7.90 3 Layer Tea is of course a Classic Kuching Drink and the version here is quite Accurately Made and really does have 3 Layers. While the Middle Section is abit Blurry, I feel its still Acceptable.

The Bottom Syrup Layer is not Gula Apong though unfortunately, but is 仙草 which I feel is still ok. Mixing everything together makes this taste like a Taiwan-Styled Milk Bubble Tea with a 仙草 Aftertaste. This tastes quite Sweet.

Sarawak Laksa Classic Regular = RM12.90 The "Chicken Soup Smell" here is not too strong. Visually it looks Impressive and Striking with a Beautiful Layer of Laksa Oil on the Surface.

I love the Deep Complex Laksa Broth. It is Smooth with a Subtle Lemongrass Taste and a Spicy Bite. This tastes like a Mix of Choon Hui's Smoothness with Poh Lam's Lingering Spiciness. Coconut Milk is very noticeable in this Version. I feel it stands on its own and won't lose to both Choon Hui or Poh Lam. 可以平起平坐.

Chicken Breast Meat is cut into Smaller Strips. Not as Dry as Poh Lam, but also not as Well Marinated as Choon Hui. One thing I feel the Chicken Taste for this one is is Quite Strong which may turn off some People.

The Rest of the Ingredients are 2 Prawns which are Juicy and Bouncy, No Complaints here. Type of Noodle used is Faithful to Authentic Sarawak Laksa and the Portion is Generous for the Price. It's not over QQ but still Bouncy to the Bite. And yes, this place does give Shredded Eggs which if you remember in my past review, Poh Lam doesn't even give. So this actually makes this place rank even higher for me than Poh Lam.

Chilli is Deep and Complex although there isn't any Haebee. Lemongrass is more prominently tasted here. Its not the Super Spicy Type of Chilli and has a Deep Saltish Savoury Taste. Ok not bad. Mixing the Chilli and given Lime completes the Dish giving it a Nice Perky Sourish Hit.

This Sarawak Laksa tastes Legit. If I were to do a Blindfold Test, I would not hesitate to say this is Authentic Sarawak Laksa. Overall, I still rank Choon Hui as First Place, this one stands at Second Place, and Poh Lam at Third Place for me. The Lady Boss is also very Friendly and is from Kuching herself. We had a nice chit-chat about Kuching and it was an Enjoyable Dining Experience.

Paying RM12.90 (S$3.80) is absolutely Worth It for this Bowl of Legit Kuching Sarawak Laksa. If you would like to try some Authentic Sarawak Laksa in JB, I can definitely recommend this place.

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If you’re on the hunt for authentic Sarawak cuisine, Kuching Style Restaurant is an absolute must-visit! From the moment we stepped in, the aroma of traditional Sarawakian flavors filled the air, immediately sparking our appetite.

One dish that truly stood out for me was the Sarawak Tomato Kolo Mee. The sauce was perfectly balanced—a delightful mix of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors—coating the springy noodles just right. It wasn’t overly sweet or too acidic, making each bite an absolute pleasure. This dish brought back fond memories of my past trips to Sarawak, but what made the experience even more special was my wife’s reaction.

My wife, who is originally from Kuching, Sarawak (Sri Aman, to be exact), is quite particular when it comes to Sarawakian food. To my surprise, she wholeheartedly approved of the dishes here! She was genuinely impressed by how authentic the flavors were, saying that the taste was almost identical to what she had back home. This is no small feat, as finding a place outside of Sarawak that gets the flavors right is quite rare.

Besides the Sarawak Tomato Kolo Mee, the restaurant also offers a range of other iconic Sarawakian dishes like Sarawak Laksa, Kampua Mee, Kolo Mee, and stir-fried Mani Chye with eggs. Each dish is prepared with great attention to detail, ensuring the flavors stay true to their origins.

The restaurant itself has a simple yet cozy environment, making it a great spot for families and friends to gather over a delicious meal. The service was friendly, and the food was served promptly, adding to the overall pleasant dining experience.

For anyone craving a true taste of Sarawak, Kuching Style Restaurant delivers a nostalgic and satisfying experience. Highly recommended, especially for those who miss the flavors of home!

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如果您正在寻找正宗的砂拉越美食，那猫城餐厅（Nusa Bestari）绝对是不容错过的地方！ 从踏进店门的那一刻，空气中弥漫着熟悉的砂拉越风味，让人胃口大开。

这次用餐，最让我惊艳的是砂拉越茄汁干捞面。它的酱汁调配得恰到好处——酸甜适中，咸香融合，均匀地裹在弹牙的面条上，口感丰富而不腻。不会过于甜腻，也不会过酸，让人忍不住一口接一口。这道面不仅让我回忆起过去去砂拉越旅行时的味道，更让我惊喜的是我太太的评价。

我太太是地地道道的砂拉越人（来自诗里阿曼），对家乡的味道非常挑剔。但这次，她竟然毫不犹豫地认可了这里的味道！...

Their food is good, definitely above average. I recommend their Mani vegetables Sarawak style.

However, we had a problem with one of our toast bread orders not being promptly served (took 20mins or more before) so when we decided not to wait for it and settle the bill, we informed the cashier who might be one of the owners.

I offered to take the toast order as the cashier glanced at their toaster but she pointedly rejected the offer. Which is her right anyway, but it just felt like bad service to have failed to serve our order promptly and not apologize for the delay.

In any case, it's not a major deal breaker but won't visit unless we're in the area with...