Spicy And Delectable: The Best Laksa In Singapore
Tuck into this dish of noodles in a spicy, savoury and umami-rich broth to hit the spot anytime you need it
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Not to be confused with its sour cousin, Assam Laksa, laksa is a spicy (both in terms of its heat and amount of spices) broth amped up with umami-rich shrimp paste and luscious coconut milk. While the soupy, comforting dish is most synonymous with a "Katong" label, there are actually many great hawker stalls serving laksa outside the eastern enclave. Ahead are 10 to check out right now.
We can't mention laksa without mentioning 328 Katong Laksa. Founded by Nancy Koh, the over two-decade-old establishment is likely the most famous of them all, having been featured by Martin Yan (of Yan Can Cook) and Gordon Ramsay. It was previously awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand too. Prices start from $6.30.
328 Katong Laksa has multiple locations in Singapore
Located in a coffee shop near Jalan Besar MRT, Sungei Road Laksa pulls long crowds with its charcoal-fired laksa, making it difficult to miss. The bright yellow storefront also makes it easy to spot. Laksa is priced at $3.
27 Jln Berseh, #01-100, Singapore 200027
Not to be confused with the aforementioned brand, Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa was named by founder Daniel Soo to pay homage to the food vendors that used to peddle the dish along the road from their trishaws. A Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee, the store is definitely worth a visit. Prices start at $5.50.
531A Upper Cross Street #02-66 Hong Lim Food Centre, Singapore 051531 and 347 Jurong East Ave 1, #01-207, Singapore 600347
Janggut Laksa was founded by brothers Ng Juat Swee and Ng Chwee Seng in the 1950s where they claim to be the "original laksa" in Singapore. Since then, the popular brand has expanded to multiple locations around Singapore, most notably its Queensway Shopping Centre and Upper Paya Lebar location. Prices start at $5.
Yishun might have an infamous reputation, but one thing they do good is laksa. The family-owned Yishun 928 Laksa actually began as a rojak stall with laksa as a side offering, but it later began to become the focus due to its popularity. Prices start at $3.
928 Yishun Central 1, #01-155, Singapore 760928
Devotees might remember that the Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee Zhen Shan Mei used to serve its laksa in a claypot. Despite not doing so anymore, the stall founded by Ang Siew Yan over a decade ago (it is currently helmed by her nephew Mr Zhang) still pulls a crowd. Prices start at $4.50.
120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-75 Alexander Hawker Centre, Singapore 151120
Walking distance from Commonwealth MRT, Wei Yi is only open four days a week between 5.30am to 12.30pm. As such, you've got to wake up early if you want to catch a taste of their laksa, which they have been serving up for over thirty years. Here, you get to customise what toppings you want at varying prices. Prices start from $4.
48A Tanglin Halt Rd, Tanglin Halt Market Singapore 148813
63 Laksa was founded by Kelly Ng who wanted a change of pace from his corporate job. With that, he took his grandfather's recipe from the '60s, which was an attempt to recreate the famous Sungei Road Laksa, and started 63 Laksa. Prices start at $2.50.
20 Ghim Moh Rd, #01-20, Singapore 270020
Millennial hawker Thian Le Yong was an apprentice to be an undertaker before he made the switch to being a hawker selling laksa. He is immensely successful though, with his laksa being said to sell out within three hours. The stall is also easy to locate, being housed within the Senja-Cashew Community Centre.
101 Bukit Panjang Rd, Xiang Kao Cafe, Senja-Cashew CC, Singapore 670534
Another hawker stall opened by a millennial, Jacob Sim started Lemak House (it used to be called Laksa House) in 2021. The laksa here is served in a claypot heated over charcoal, making the dish especially comforting. Prices start at $5.80.
Blk 270 Queen Street, #01-53 Albert Centre, Singapore 180270