Searching For Dry Laksa In Singapore? Try These 10 Spots

Fragrant, creamy, and spicy, laksa is a beloved Singaporean dish everyone knows. Yet, the noodle soup isn’t exactly the friendliest of meals to tuck into. Besides the brightly tinted chilli oil that floats atop, you must contend with the rich coconut milk broth, which could stain any outfit if you aren’t vigilant and careful while eating. And that’s where dry laksa comes in. You get to enjoy all the spices and nuanced flavours of laksa without being (too) concerned about possible splashing. Plus, you get the luscious mouthfeel of springy noodles coated in a thick, creamy paste. For those not in the know, dry laksa is made by stir-frying rice noodles with piquant laksa paste before capping it off with the classic toppings, including fishcake, cockles, and laksa leaves.

Ready to eat? We share 10 spots to tuck into dry laksa in Singapore ahead.

1. Omage Foods

Omage Foods is another reason to visit the famous Bedok 85 Food Centre if you ever need another. The duo Brandon and Alvin started the hawker stall in May 2022 with their homemade kaya before expanding the menu to include the now-signature dishes stir-fried Mee Tai Mak, Mee Siam, and Dry Laksa (from $4.50). In fact, the dry laksa is so well-received that many return just for a taste of the spicy, fragrant dish.

Omage Foods is at 85 Bedok North Street 4, #01-69 Bedok 85 Market, Singapore 460085. Visit its Facebook for more information.

2. Choon Hoy Parlor

This vintage-themed restaurant is the brainchild of chef Dylan Ong, who helms French restaurant Saveur and Franco-Asian restaurant The Masses. One of the dishes is CHP Signature Wok Hey Dry Laksa ($18.90, good for two), as part of the eatery's focus on Singaporean soul food. Two types of bee hoon are used here — laksa bee hoon and fish head vermicelli bee hoon — for varying textures and an enhanced mouthfeel.

Choon Hoy Parlor is at 85 Beach Rd, #01-02, Singapore 189694. Visit its website for more information.

3. Quentin's the Eurasian Restaurant

Chef Quentin created his namesake restaurant to preserve Eurasian food and culture. Quentin's the Eurasian Restaurant is likely the only Eurasian restaurant in Singapore. You clicked on the article for Dry Laksa ($15.70), which is only served at its Ceylon Road location within the Eurasian Heritage Gallery. Otherwise, you can find a plethora of local and Eurasian favourites at its Sentosa location, too, such as Mulligatawny Soup, Devil's Curry, and Sugee Cake.

Quentin's the Eurasian Restaurant is at 139 Ceylon Rd, Level 1 Eurasian Heritage Gallery, Singapore 429744. Visit its website for more information.

4. Violet Oon Singapore

Violet Oon needs little to no introduction. After all, she has been active in the local food scene since the 1970s and is especially known for her passionate push for Nyonya food, a culture she is part of. You can find her take on the Dry Laksa ($29) at her three restaurants—Violet Oon Singapore in ION Orchard and Jewel Changi Airport and National Kitchen in the National Gallery—alongside many Peranakan favourites.

Violet Oon Singapore has multiple locations in Singapore. Visit its website for more information.

5. Curry Times

Curry Times is part of the Old Chang Kee group. The eatery was started to spread the love of curry as the brand is most known for its curry puffs. And so you will find items on the menu ranging from curry chicken and dry curry chicken rice to curry beef and of course, Dry Laksa Goreng ($9.90). But if you're not in the mood for something spicy, there are classic local dishes such as nasi lemak and fish soup.

Curry Times has multiple locations in Singapore. Visit its website for more information.

6. BYD by SevenDaze

BYD by SevenDaze was born from the partnership between local craft brewery EightX Brewing Co and Chinese electric carmaker BYD. The aim was to create a lifestyle space for people to rest and relax while browsing cars. The menu features mainly Asian creations ranging from Rib Eye Steak and Barramundi Chilli Garam to Asian Curry Chicken and Dry Laksa ($22).

BYD by SevenDaze is at 1 Jalan Rajah, Zhongshan Park #01-02 & 03, Singapore 329133. Visit its website for more information.

7. Nana Nonya

Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar was founded off Orchard Road to unite people over good food and drinks. The menu has an extensive list of Western brunch fare, including usual suspects of eggs, waffles, pizzas, and salads. You will also find two fusion pasta flavours here: Chili Crab Pasta and Dry Laksa Pasta ($20/$28), which uses linguine instead of regular rice noodles.

Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar is at 56 Tanglin Rd, #01-03 Tanglin Post Office Building, Singapore 247964. Visit its website for more information.

8. House Downstairs

Radio DJ Chen Ning co-founded House Downstairs in 2021 with barista Chong Yanjing and a silent partner. The cafe inside Ulu Pandan Community Centre serves Asian and Western brunch fare, as well as single-origin and blended coffee. As such, you can pick between Laksa Goreng ($17) and Gochujang Chicken with Rice or Potato Rosti with Sour Cream and Bircher Muesli. If you come on weekends, you might also catch a glimpse of Chen Ning.

House Downstairs is at 170 Ghim Moh Rd, #01-03 Ulu Pandan CC, Singapore 279621. Visit its Facebook for more information.

9. Straits Chinese Nonya Restaurant

Guan Hoe Soon started Straits Chinese Nonya Restaurant in 1953 and claims to be the oldest Nonya restaurant in Singapore. Consequently, a wide range of Peranakan favourites are featured on its menu, including Ayam Buah Keluak, Babi Pong Tay, and Bak Wan Kepiting. If you intend to have dry laksa, order the Straits Pan-Fried Laksa ($12.80).

Straits Chinese Nonya Restaurant has multiple locations in Singapore. Visit its website for more information.

10. Good Graces

Good Graces is a private dining experience started by foodie Grace Kee during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. The passion project aimed to showcase heritage-inspired dishes made using recipes passed down from her grandmother. The Signature Dry Laksa is one of the appetisers you can pick as part of a five-course menu ($150 per pax). If you don’t want to sit through a whole meal, you can order the Dry Laksa Bowl ($14) as a takeaway or get the Dry Laksa Rempah ($15 for four pax) to cook at home.

Book via Good Graces’ website. Visit its Instagram for more information.