5 Different Versions of Laksa You Can Actually Try in Singapore
One can trace its origins to the Chinese and the Peranakan, where it was created by adding coconut milk and chillies to a bowl of basic Chinese noodle soup. Currently, there are so many different versions of the laksa that makes it impossible to count. Nowadays, you can even find a more interesting way to enjoy laksa as some are served in claypot or steamboat version.
Regardless, a bowl of laksa is still gold, no matter what versions. Here is a list of our favourite versions of the laksa you can find in Singapore.
1. Local Version: 328 Katong Laksa
A traditional recipe passed down from the family. A taste like no other, loved by everyone. The founder of Katong Laksa, Ms Nancy Koh, took a period of six months through many rounds of trial and error, to create and perfect the recipe.
Of the 45 years of existence of laksa in Singapore, Katong Laksa has been a well-known favourite for the last 22 years, which was highly recommended by Yan Can Cook in 2001. It has even attracted the interests of celebrities around Asia who flew here from Hong Kong, Taiwan etc.
Website: https://www.328katonglaksa.sg/
Contact: 8754 6847
List of Outlet Details: https://www.328katonglaksa.sg/
2. Penang Version: D’Laksa Singapore
D’Laksa was found by a food enthusiast born in Penang who has a genuine love towards Malaysia’s famous local cuisine from his birthplace which is ‘Asam Laksa’. This sparked a new idea on starting his own company where he can share his love for food with everyone.
Thus, the company has been established since 2012. With the help of the whole team, we made continuous development and improvisation to create this remarkable and exceptional savoury relish.
Website: https://www.dlaksa.sg/
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 8347 4880
List of Outlet Details: https://www.dlaksa.sg/#location
3. Sarawak Version: Sarawak Delicacy Laksa
They sell authentic Sarawak Laksa as well as other Sarawak delicacies like Kolo Mee, Kampua, and so on.
Sarawak laksa is unique from other laksa versions, they are sweet, spicy and sour at the same time. The flavour is slightly more subtle compared to the regular curry laksa, perfect for people who have a knack for sweet and sour dishes.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/AgnesSarawakdelicacy
Location: Blk 204 Bedok North St 1 #01-435, Singapore 460204
Contact: 9069 1105
Email: [email protected]
4. Claypot Version: Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa
One of Singapore’s favourite laksa, served in a sizzling hot claypot, with properly spiced coconut gravy.
With their signature claypot, the flavours and spices are more enhanced, creamier and more greatly incorporated to the soup, which stays warmer longer. And since it retains heat much longer than most serving styles, it’s the perfect dish for sharing!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DepotRoadZhenShanMeiClaypotLaksa/
Location: BLK 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #01-75, Singapore 150120
Contact: 9088 920
5. Steamboat Version: King’s Laksa Steamboat
Since 2016 a new management took over and they look forward to bring back the Singaporean Steamboat buffet experience.
Website: https://www.kinglaksa.com/
Location: 17 Teck Chye Terrace, Singapore 545724
Contact: 6287 8010
Email: [email protected]
If you’re a hardcore laksa enthusiast, go on and try out all these different laksa versions on the list. And hopefully, the love of laksa and its rich history grows even more!
