About
Ming Seng Food Court, also known as Restoran 89 Kopitiam Selera, houses various local food stalls including the notable Pasar Kia Laksa. Reviewers describe the laksa as having a distinct lemongrass-forward profile rather than a traditional coconut milk base. The food court offers a variety of hawker options like claypot chicken rice and fried kuey teow. Opinions on the dining experience are mixed, with some praising the friendly service and affordability, while others have reported variable service attitudes.
Getting There from Singapore
- About 9.3 km from CIQ checkpoint
- Grab or taxi recommended (approx. 15-25 min ride)
- Consider renting a car for areas further from city center
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Recent Google Reviews
Ryan YTH
🍜 Pasar Kia Laksa (Bee Hoon + Mee, Small) = RM8.00 No Service Charges Please Note: Although Google Maps call this Kopitiam "Ming Seng", it is not Correct. The Actual Name is now changed to "Restoran 89 Kopitiam Selera" instead. 🤔 Also, take note of the Operating Hours for this Specific Food Stall. I noticed some Google Reviewers having issues with this. 🤔 According to the Friendly Owner, he is Open Everyday (Except Monday) from 10.30am to 10.00pm. This is apparently a Famous Laksa in JB known as "Pasar Kia Laksa 巴杀仔辣沙" which used to be at Restoran NB3. 🤔 Being a Singaporean, of course I am not knowledgeable about the Significance of this "Pasar Kia" Location. I can only assume that it is a Very Old and Classic Market that JB-Langs have very fond memories of since Childhood? 🤔 The Actual Eatery itself is just one of Many Food Stalls located in this Kopitiam and its owned by a Friendly Middle-Aged 大哥 that runs this Place Solo with No Other Assistants. 👍 There are 2 Sizes of this Laksa, Small (RM8.00) and Large (RM9.00) Through our Conversations, this Stall has been around for Over 40 Years although interestingly he himself has only worked 20+ years at it. 🤔 He didn't elaborate more, so I'm guessing he's probably a 2nd Generation Owner? Despite how Famous this Food Stall was supposed to be, I was the Only Person eating from this with Zero Queues soon after it opened on a Weekday Morning. 🤔 It took about 4 Mins for the Dish to be served up. 🍜 Pasar Kia Laksa (Bee Hoon + Mee, Small) = RM8.00 Due to Text Limit Constraints, I won't go into details here. If you are interested to know more, come visit my Food Blog. Google Search: "solofoodreviews blogspot" to view the Full Review with Photos. Conclusion and Closing Thoughts At the Price of RM8.00 (S$2.50) is an Affordable Price for this Rather Large Bowl of Laksa even for their Small. Compared to Restoran Ang's Laksa, the Portions of Ingredients fell Noticeably more Generous and Larger here. 👍 As for the Taste, when comparing Restoran Ang and this Place, I wouldn't say one is better than the other. 🍜🤔 These 2 Laksas are Completely Different in Styles. Restoran Ang has a More Conventional and Familiar Lemak Lemak type of Laksa Taste Profile, 🥥 while this one has a Noticeably More Lemongrassy? 🌿 Little to No Lemak-ness for their Laksa. Its really what you really prefer for a Laksa tbh. Despite this being a Very Famous "Pasar Kia Laksa", I'm personally very Neutral in my Opinion about the Taste. 🍜🤔 I don't feel this is some Super Mind-Blowing Die Die Must Eat type of Laksa. I don't feel its something that is really worth taking the time to come to JB to specifically eat tbh. Actually, I think the Real Reason why this is Famous is perhaps because of its Price. 💵🤔 A Sub-RM10.00 and Filling Meal is actually kinda hard to find in JB in Today's Economy so there's that. But that is just my Personal Opinion about it. Don't let my Average Score deter you from this place though. While I find this Average Tasting, you might have a Different Opinion. 🍜🤔 I'd say give both Restoran Ang and this Place a try and decide for yourself which one you prefer. 🤔 Thanks for Reading. Come join my Food Blog. Google Search: "solofoodreviews blogspot" to view the Full Review with Photos. A Solo Singaporean's Guide to JB Foods (And More!)
Apple Tan
Highly recommended the fried kuey Teow, claypot rice, fried chicken from the nasi lemak stall and the ice lemon tea. The chicken wing also not bad. Limited seat. Got to prepare to be waited sometime for the seat.
L MK
Delicious clay pot chicken rice and fried kuey tiao
Zheng kai Oon
The guy with purple shirt is very rude, just want to order, he shouted me with very bad attitude to wait. I'm wasn't rushing him, just a "i want wan da ho," then kena shout. Plus, they are not busy since they cook mine immediately after I order so I can confirm. If no patience, pls dun do f&b
Wen Zhang
Come here for the pasar kia laksa as per recommended by most of the websites... However the curry soup is not my type, more strong of curry powder soup with no coconut milk type, must add the sambal given to be more taste. However like the siham and daogee.... Uncle is very friendly, store is already opened when i reached there on 2 plus.
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