5 Best Laksa in Singapore That Every Local Love

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Best-Laksa-Singapore
Image: 328 Katong Laksa

Don’t leave Singapore without trying laksa.

You can find both curry laksa and assam laksa in Singapore. But for the truly local version, go with the curry gravy option.

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
  • Loved for
    A legend bowl of Katong style laksa
  • Prices
    • $5 (small)
    • $7 (big)
  • Address
    51 East Coast Road, Singapore 428770
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Daily 10:00 – 22:00

When it comes to finding the best Laksa in Singapore, many locals wouldn’t look beyond East Coast Road. It doesn’t help that beating celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay in a 2013 cooking showdown has made 328 Katong Laksa extra famous. What made it so special to its fans and curious foodies is its extremely delicious and aromatic coconut-based curry soup.

NOTES:

  • It also has multiple outlets across the island such as in Queensway, Westgate, and Thomson Road.
  • The menu is small, consisting only laksa, otah, nasi lemak and lime juice.
  • Air-conditioned dining area available

2. Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa

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Depot-Road-Zhen-Shan-Mei-Claypot-Laksa
Image: Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa
  • Loved 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
  • Opening hours
    Daily 08:30 – 15:30

Those who love clay pot dishes might find Depot Road’s spicy noodle soup the best Laksa. If you frequent Alexandra Road and a sudden urge to chomp down a bowl of laksa dawns on you, it’s either you might end up with katong laksa at Queensway Shopping Centre or the clay pot version by Depot Road at Alexandra Village.

NOTE: The store opens as early as 8:30 AM so it makes a great breakfast place for the early birds. If you want to power up your day big time, order a medium or large-sized laksa, but if you’re looking after your diet, a small clay pot will do.

3. Janggut Laksa

Janggut-Laksa
Janggut-Laksa
Image: Jerome Tay
  • Loved for
    Mildly spiced version of Katong laksa
  • Prices
    • $4 (small)
    • $5 (medium)
    • $6 (large)
  • Address
    #01-59 Queensway Shopping Centre, 1 Queensway, S149053
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Daily 10:00 – 21:00

From the original makers of Katong Laksa, Janggut is a rebranded food stall whose quality and authenticity of the original noodle dish remains the same. It competes against 328 Katong Laksa for having the original and best laksa ever produced in Singapore. And what makes the rivalry even more interesting is their close proximity to each other at Queensway Shopping Centre.

NOTE: The chicken curry offered at this stall is as equally good as the laksa.

4. 928 Yishun Laksa

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928-Yishun-Laksa
Image: Shirley Kong
  • Loved for
    Cheap yet yummy laksa
  • Prices
    • S$2.80 (small)
    • S$3.30 (large)
  • Address
    #01-155, 928 Yishun Central 1, Singapore 760928
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Daily 10:00 – 19:00

Known for having the best laksa in the North, 928 Yishun is a must-visit destination for laksa fans being around Yishun area. However, brace yourself for the long queue that can seem endless because this place is just downright popular.

NOTES:

  • You may ask the chef to replace your cockles with crabsticks.
  • During the hot summer days, you might want to order your to-go Yishun laksa. The dining space is too small and ventilation is quite poor.

5. Wei Yi Laksa & Prawn Noodle

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Wei-Yi-Laksa-&-Prawn-Noodle
Image: Lai Loong Fong
  • Loved 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
  • Opening hours
    Tue to Thu: 05:30 – 14:00
    Sat & Sun: 05:30 – 14:00

West siders take pride in having the best laksa through Wei Yi. It is one of the few hawker stalls that allow customers to actually choose their favorites from various sets of ingredients. The serving may vary depending on sizes but the meaty toppings always come in generous amounts.

NOTES:

  • Wei Yi also offers very good prawn noodles.
  • 15-to-30-minute waiting time should be expected.
Written by Sarah Ong
A food and lifestyle writer with a passion for discovering great dining spots, hidden gems, and wallet-friendly experiences.

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