Penang (Malaysia) · Singapore hawker food
Assam Laksa
Assam Laksa is a Penang (Malaysia) hawker dish loved across Singapore. Here is what it is, what to order and where to try it, starting at Buangkok Hawker Centre.
What is Assam Laksa?
A sour, spicy fish broth made with tamarind, served with thick rice noodles, mint, pineapple, onion and a spoon of sweet prawn paste. Assam Laksa is part of Singapore's hawker culture, recognised by UNESCO in 2020 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Where to eat Assam Laksa in Singapore
A 2025 hawker centre next to Buangkok MRT, with Penang, Thai, Vietnamese and Middle Eastern stalls. In Hawker Fantasy, the Assam Laksa food gem is found at Buangkok Hawker Centre.
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- What to order
- Penang assam laksa with mint, pineapple and prawn paste
- Tip
- Try a banh mi or shawarma while you are there
We don't rank individual stalls. Every hawker centre has its own favourites, so ask the regulars and follow the queue.
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