Hello spice lovers! YASS we’ve got another fire treat for you! Hold on to your seats as we explore every nook and corner of Penang in pursuit of the best 10 spots with the most irresistible laksa that will light up your life with a kick of spiciness. 3,2,1… Blast off! Get your bowls and appetites ready foodies.
10 Best Laksa in Penang (2024 Guide)
1. Penang Road Laksa
Hands up if you love super shiok laksa! Being recently awarded with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for “good quality and value cooking”, Penang Road Laksa is definitely our Champion. Served with springy lai fun noodles in a tantalising asam sardine broth, get ready to be swept off your feet with its wide depth of exceptional flavours that come along with an array of mouth-watering condiments.
Penang Road Laksa
Address: 5-7, Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Thursday to Tuesday (9 am – 5.30 pm), Closed on Wednesdays
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
2. Shell Station Laksa
Situated in the heart of Air Itam, Shell Station Laksa is well-known for delighting diners with authentic-tasting Penang laksa. A generous portion of torch ginger, lemongrass, garlic, turmeric and kembong fish brings this laksa to life and makes it stand out with a pleasurable overflowing of sour spicy hits. Since most stalls often use sardine, Shell Station Laksa is a rare gem!
Shell Station Laksa
Address: 1-G-3, Medan Angsana 4, Mukim 13, 11500 Air Itam, Penang
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11 am – 6.30 pm)
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook
3. Laksa Janggus Kak Timah
Tucked away on a hidden corner by the roadside in Balik Pulau, Laksa Janggus Kak Timah will have you slurping up their laksa and falling in love at first bite! There’s no turning back once you’ve had a taste of their lively explosion of aromatic flavours. Top it up with a hearty egg, you’ll soon see (and taste) why they’re celebrated as one of the best laksa stalls by Penangites.
Laksa Janggus Kak Timah
Address: 338 MK, I, Kampung Perlis, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Thursday to Tuesday (3.30 – 8 pm), Closed on Wednesdays
Status: Muslim-owned
Link (s): Facebook
4. Laksa Juru Aunty Ruby
Serving affordable and heart-warming laksa without any compromises to quality, this Chinese Muslim stall will have you swimming in a sea of spice bliss. Filled to the max with abundant toppings of sardine, chilli, shallots, ginger flower, egg, fresh turmeric and lots more, every spoonful will send you on a stairway to euphoria. Don’t forget to try their crowd-favourite Cucur Udang and Pasembur while you’re here spice lovers.
Laksa Juru Aunty Ruby
Address: 35, 29, Jalan Sentul 4, Taman Sentul Jaya, 14100 Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday (12 – 6.30 pm), Closed on Sundays
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook
5. Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa
Also awarded with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa strikes a fine balance between spiciness, sourness and sweetness. Made with a family recipe that dates back to 50 years ago, this third-generation owner definitely takes laksa to new soul satisfying heights and will have you begging for seconds! It’s hot like fire!
Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa
Address: 1, Jalan Gottlieb, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday (11 am – 5 pm), Closed on Mondays
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook
6. Famous BM Laksa Kilang Lama
Get a glimpse of laksa Paradise at Famous BM Laksa Kilang Lama! Located in a vibrant food court, bowls of laksa here are packed to the brim with cucumbers, pineapple, onions, garlic, ginger flowers and flavourful scoops of shrimp paste that are done just right. This is truly laksa at its finest!
Famous BM Laksa Kilang Lama
Address: 30K, Jln Kulim, Taman Jaya, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Thursday to Tuesday (11 am – 5 pm), Closed on Wednesdays
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook
7. Kim Laksa @ Balik Pulau
As a humble yet experienced veteran in the scene, laksa from Kim Laksa’s timeless stall will have you hooked with its fragrant aroma, irresistible broth and juicy pieces of fish. Every bite you take will certainly be an impactful explosion of flavours!
Kim Laksa @ Balik Pulau
Address: Nan guang kopitiam, 67 main road, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Wednesday to Sunday (9.30 am – 5 pm), Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook
8. Laksa Ikan Sekoq @ Balik Pulau
Savour a mighty bowl of piping hot laksa that’s spiced to perfection at Laksa Ikan Sekoq. Beware though as it’s really spicy with a zesty flavour profile that soars to life from traditional key ingredients like lime, shallots, spring onions, sardine, ginger flowers and lots of chilli. We dare you to give it a try, spice enthusiasts.
Laksa Ikan Sekoq @ Balik Pulau
Address: 26, Jalan Komplek Pasar Awam, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Wednesday to Monday (10 am – 9 pm), Closed on Tuesdays
Status: Muslim-owned
Link (s): Facebook
9. Padang Brown RM3.50 Laksa
Running their stall for more than 50 years, charcoal fire made laksa from Padang Brown RM3.50 Laksa will definitely have you drooling in hunger! Reasonably priced at only RM3.50, go ahead and treat yourself to a legendary bowl of pure deliciousness that will surely satisfy all your spice cravings.
Padang Brown RM3.50 Laksa
Address: Jalan Johor, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday (5.30 – 11.30 pm), Sunday (3 – 11.30 pm)
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Instagram
10. 新港大树下Laksa
We’re having one last laksa meal at 新港大树下Laksa! As a crowd-favourite laksa stall, you can bet that the sour and tasty broth here will soothe your appetite in contentment. Enriched with a memorable topping of ginger flowers, red chilli, cucumber, sardine, shallots and bouncy noodles, you deserve nothing but the best!
新港大树下Laksa
Address: Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, Desa Ria, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday (12 – 6 pm), Closed on Mondays
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook
Fire Up Your Taste Buds Now Laksa Lovers!
Adored by many Penangites, laksa is a simple yet incredibly memorable dish that celebrates the hallmarks of culture, history and tradition. It will always hold a special place in our hearts. Here’s to the warmth, spice and endless joy of laksa, bringing Malaysians together one flavourful bowl at a time!
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