How Many Calories in Sarawak Laksa?

Kuching's pride. Vermicelli in a spiced coconut and prawn sambar broth with chicken, prawns and egg. Rich, not light.

550kcal / 1 bowl

A bowl of Sarawak laksa is around 550 calories with a solid 28g of protein. The coconut and prawn sambar broth is what makes it richer than asam laksa, carrying about a third of the bowl's calories.

Nutrition facts

Per 1 bowl (450g)	Amount	Per 100g
Calories	550 kcal	122 kcal
Protein	28 g	6 g
Carbs	55 g	12 g
Fat	25 g	6 g

Where the calories come from

Coconut + prawn sambar broth200g

200 kcal

Vermicelli (bee hoon)180g

180 kcal

Shredded chicken + prawns90g

120 kcal

Egg strips, sprouts, herbs50g

50 kcal

The real talk

Do not confuse Sarawak laksa with the sour Penang one bro. They are totally different animals. Sarawak laksa is built on a sambar paste fried in oil and a broth enriched with coconut milk, so it is closer to curry laksa in richness. That broth alone is around 200 calories before you touch the noodles. The upside is the protein is genuinely good, around 28g from the chicken, prawns and egg.

At 550 calories it is not a light bowl, but it is a complete one. The fresh prawns, shredded chicken and egg give you real protein for the calories, which is more than you can say for a lot of noodle dishes. Just know the coconut broth is doing the calorie work.

How the portions compare

450 kcal

Lighter bowl

550 kcal

Standard bowl

650 kcal

Special (extra prawns + chicken)

How to eat it lighter

Do not drink every drop of the broth. The coconut and oil settle in there.
Lean on the prawns, chicken and sprouts for volume rather than asking for extra noodles.
It is a richer laksa. If you want the light version, asam laksa is roughly half the calories.

Common questions

How many calories in Sarawak laksa?

About 550 calories a bowl, with around 28g of protein. The coconut and prawn sambar broth is the main calorie source, making it richer than asam laksa.

Is Sarawak laksa the same as Penang laksa?

No, they are very different. Sarawak laksa has a coconut and prawn sambar broth and is rich, while Penang asam laksa is a sour tamarind fish broth with no coconut and roughly half the calories.

Is Sarawak laksa healthy?

It is reasonably balanced thanks to the protein from chicken, prawns and egg, but the coconut broth makes it calorie dense at around 550 a bowl. Go easy on finishing all the broth.

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Calorie and macro figures are estimates for a typical hawker or kopitiam serving. Actual numbers vary by stall, recipe and portion size. Use them as a guide, not gospel.

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