Sarawak Laksa or Kolo Mee? 4 Tasty Takeaways from Pullman Kuching’s Great Sarawak Breakfast Debate

As World Food Day approaches on 16 October, what better way to get a taste of Kuching than through two of its favourite breakfast dishes? A fragrant bowl of Sarawak Laksa or a plate of springy Kolo Mee offers a delicious introduction to the city, along with a morning dilemma worth taking your time over.

This World Food Day, discover what guests love about two Sarawak breakfast favourites, from fragrant broth and springy noodles to the comfort in every bowl

At Pullman Kuching, these local favourites inspired The Great Sarawak Breakfast Debate. Drawing on guest feedback about the dishes served at Culina and kitchen consumption records, the hotel explored what diners enjoyed and which dish was served most often.

“Malaysia’s food culture reflects the many communities that call it home. For hotels, breakfast is an opportunity to introduce visitors to that diversity through dishes with a local story. At Pullman Kuching, listening to what guests enjoy at Culina helps us understand what makes that introduction memorable. We hope a good breakfast leaves them curious to discover the rest of Kuching,” said Sunardi Song, General Manager of Pullman Kuching.

Culina brings a market-inspired approach to Pan-Asian dining, with an open kitchen that places guests close to the action. Sarawakian flavours feature across its menu, while favourites such as popiah basah and nasi lemak add a local touch to its wider dining offering. At breakfast, Sarawak Laksa and Kolo Mee give guests a local starting point for the day.

From the flavours guests remembered to the bowls that kept the kitchen busy, here are four tasty takeaways to inspire your next Kuching breakfast.

Sarawak Laksa brings the comfort of home to Culina

Rich flavour and aroma drew guests’ attention to Culina’s Sarawak Laksa. Guests also described a sense of comfort and homeliness. Several guests remembered it as a highlight of breakfast and recommended it as a dish to try during a stay.

The appreciation extended to the complete selection of condiments and generous portions. For these diners, the appeal was in the whole serving, from the fragrant broth to the accompaniments beside it. A local dish to discover, with a little of the reassurance of home.

Kolo Mee lets its springy noodles shine

Culina’s Kolo Mee found its admirers through taste, springy texture and the pleasure of a familiar breakfast. Guests responded positively to the white Kolo Mee presentation, while portions also earned appreciation.

Its dry-tossed style puts the noodles at the centre of every mouthful. The comments capture the appeal of a straightforward dish that delivers on the details diners notice. For visitors exploring Sarawak’s breakfast staples, it offers a different pleasure from laksa’s rich broth, with just as much reason to take your time over it.

The breakfast story adds up in bowls

Throughout the month of September, Culina went through approximately 60kg of Kolo Mee noodles and 42kg of rice vermicelli for Sarawak Laksa across buffet service and orders

While guest reviews gave Sarawak Laksa plenty of love for its rich aroma and comforting flavours, the kitchen numbers tell another side of the breakfast story, with Kolo Mee recording the higher overall noodle consumption during the month.

Both favourites have a place at the breakfast table

The warm words were not always reserved for one dish. Some guests praised both Sarawak Laksa and Kolo Mee in their feedback on breakfast at Pullman Kuching, giving each a place in their experience of the stay.

That leaves a little freedom for your own visit. You might begin with the laksa that guests found comforting, then return to discover what they enjoyed about the Kolo Mee. There is time for a favourite to emerge, and room for it to change with your appetite.

Kuching’s recognition as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy is an invitation to keep exploring. At Pullman Kuching, that discovery can begin before you leave the hotel. Check in where Kuching rises, settle down to breakfast at Culina and take a little inspiration from the guests who found something worth remembering in their morning meal.

For breakfast enquiries and reservations at Culina, contact +6016-879 6105 or +6082-222 888.

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