5 Best Laksa in Singapore That Every Local Love

Written by Sarah Ong | September 04, 2025

Image: 328 Katong Laksa

A bowl of curry laksa can only deliciously shine with the help of spicy coconut-based soup, which is the soul of this Peranakan dish. And fishcakes, prawns, and cockles atop thick bee hoon noodles give laksa a strong ocean note. You can pair the dish with otah, a grilled-in-banana-leaves fish cake, to double that ocean flavor.

Since the noodles are always cut short before serving, you will no longer need a pair of chopsticks to wolf them down. Use a spoon to scoop out all the goodness.

Continue reading to know where Singaporeans have our best bowls of Laksa.

1. 328 Katong Laksa

Image: Ashley Rahee Hong-Kwon

Best for

A legend bowl of Katong style laksa

Prices

• $5 (small)
• $7 (big)

Address

51 East Coast Road, Singapore 428770

Phone

+65 9732 8163

Opening hours

Daily 10:00 – 22:00

What people like:

Offers the best Katong-style laksa gravy: This gravy is the epitome of balance in taste and texture coming from all of the ingredients such as coconut milk, chili, dried shrimps, and herbs. It somehow reminds Singaporeans of home and the grandma’s laksa.
Delicious otah to whet appetite or to complement the laksa: This grilled-in-banana-leaves spicy fish cake is the perfect appetizer or side dish to go with the creamy laksa. Imagine how aromatic Otah must be, and what a way to whet your appetite for yet another seafood-intensive noodle soup.

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2. Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa

Image: Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa

Best for

A Michelin-rated bowl of laksa

Prices

• $4 (small)
• $5 (medium)
• $6 (large)

Address

Blk 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-75 Alexandra Village, S150119

Phone

+65 9088 9203

Opening hours

Daily 08:30 – 15:30

What people like:

Laksa in clay pots: Yes, clay pots retain heat well – perfect for those who always eat with a friend or two. Be sure that your laksa is still hot and flavorful over chatting.
The thickest and creamiest version of laksa in town: Cooked in a clay pot, the laksa here tastes thick and rich as it is by appearance. Think carbonara, but only doused in spicy seafood and coconut-based gravy and garnished with coriander. Topped with fish cake, prawns, shredded chicken meat, and cockles, the laksa at this store is something to die for.

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3. Janggut Laksa

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Best for

Mildly spiced version of Katong laksa

Prices

• $4 (small)
• $5 (medium)
• $6 (large)

Address

#01-59 Queensway Shopping Centre, 1 Queensway, S149053

Phone

+65 9622 1045

Opening hours

Daily 10:00 – 21:00

What people like:

Mildly spiced soup base but still full of flavours: This means that the curry soup does not leave an overwhelming taste in the mouth, so it is ideal for those who dig saucy food with the right amount of tanginess. Plus, the serving is great for one person so eating this dish down to the last bite does not require hard work.
Tasty sambal chili: Because the soup is mildly spiced with chillies, you may opt to add a spoonful of the shop’s tasty sambal chili to add depth to the sweet flavour of the curry.

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4. 928 Yishun Laksa

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Best for

Cheap yet yummy laksa

Prices

• S$2.80 (small)
• S$3.30 (large)

Address

#01-155, 928 Yishun Central 1, Singapore 760928

Phone

+65 9731 9586

Opening hours

Daily 10:00 – 19:00

What people like:

Generous amounts of ingredients: For some, the best laksa should have generous amounts of ingredients, and this laksa doesn’t disappoint with each bowl being loaded with delicious stuff. A small bowl is already filled with fried beancurd, hard-boiled egg, beansprouts, fish cakes, and cockles/crab sticks, so no need to pay more for additional toppings.
You can add your own chili paste and laksa leaves: If you prefer your curry to be extra savoury, the homemade sambal chili and laksa leaves are on the tables for you to help yourself.
Choose your own type of noodles: Choose among thin bee hoon, thick bee hoon or yellow noodle depending on your own preferences. This is definitely a must-try for food explorers who are keen to find the most suitable laksa for their taste.
Homemade chilli sambal: Prepared by the owner, this stall chilli sambal celebrates the sweetness from shallots, the savoriness from dried shrimps and the spiciness from chillies. Let this condiment complement your bowl of laksa.
Economical prices at S$2.80 – S$3.30: Always on budget? This laksa shop is perfect with its reasonably priced food items. A small bowl of laksa costs S$2.80 and is available for upgrades, if you have a big appetite. Yishun’s pricing is definitely much cheaper than most laksa shops in Singapore.

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5. Wei Yi Laksa & Prawn Noodle

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Best for

When you want laksa for breakfast

Prices

• S$3 (small)
• S$4 (medium)
• S$5 (large)

Address

48 Tanglin Halt Road, #01-20, Tanglin Halt Market, S142048

Phone

+65 9782 1012

Opening hours

Tue to Thu: 05:30 – 14:00
Sat & Sun: 05:30 – 14:00

What people like:

Build your own laksa: Unlike other laksa stalls serving their bowls with fixed sets of ingredients, Wei Yi lets diners build their laksa meals by choosing their favorite stuff. You can mix and match cockles, chicken, prawns, and fried bean curd depending on your mood.
Deliciously intense flavour: If you’re used to Katong laksa, then you might probably expect that laksa in the west or in the north is no different – mildly spiced, creamy, and looks like flaming sunset in colour. Wei Yi’s laksa does look darker in curry colour but surprisingly, it is neither overly tangy nor sweetened.
Open as early as 05:30 in the morning, so you now know your place for a delicious bowl of laksa when the early bird in you wants this dish for breakfast.

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