Cover image via Instagram @aizat_j1. Slurping up some Nyonya Laksa in Melaka, paired with coffee from 13 Malaysian states
**Location**:
Calanthe Art Cafe, 11, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200 Melaka
*Pork-free*
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A bonus for caffeine-craving diners: the cafe specialises in different types of coffee roasted in 13 Malaysian states so be sure to grab a cuppa to go with your *laksa*!
This Peranakan speciality is loved for its spicy coconut milk-based gravy infused with turmeric and lemongrass, and the cafe's version is loaded with deep-fried *fu chuk*, tofu puffs, and fish balls.
2. Enjoying a bowl of Penang Laksa on a scenic round-island trip
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When in Penang, take some time for a relaxing drive around the island and use Laksa Janggus' famous Penang Laksa as the perfect excuse for a pit-stop!
**Location:**
Laksa Janggus, Jalan Bahru, Kg. Perlis, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang
*Halal*
This crowd favourite is a popular snack among locals and tourists, and is adored for its thick fish-stocked gravy. Go all out with the special if you could use some extra gravy and a hard-boiled egg.
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3. Getting to know the most hipster laksa of all: Laksa Pahang
**Location:**
Gerai Sajian Pekan, Food Court UTC Kuantan, Jalan Stadium, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang
*Halal*
Laksa Pahang isn't the most well-known *laksa* in Malaysia, but its unique noodles and flavourful gravy are more than enough to earn a spot on anyone's die-die-must-try list. A typical bowl of Laksa Pahang at Gerai Sajian Pekan includes a generous heap of fresh, assorted ulam, a dollop of fiery sambal, and curiously, a few blocks of belacan.
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Fun fact: One serving of the distinctive hand-made noodles is referred to as *chap*.
4. Enjoying some Sarawak Laksa containing 20 years' worth of history
What gives Sarawak Laksa its distinctive taste is its base of *sambal belacan* infused with black pepper, tamarind, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, and coconut milk. The gravy goes perfectly with *bihun*, and is topped with prawns, chicken, and omelette strips. A spritz of lime is just the kick it needs!
**Location:**
Garden Café Laksa, Golden Arch (off 3rd Mile Roundabout), 93200 Kuching
*Halal*
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The recipe used today at Garden Cafe is still the same one used by the owner's mother, famed for her *laksa* stall along Jalan Keretapi 20 years back.
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5. Downing a bowl of curry laksa before hitting the clubs in KL
Who would've thought to find one of KL's most raved-about Curry Laksa on Jalan Doraisamy, of all places? The award-winning dish by Limapulo uses only fresh ingredients, and its laborious process means they only serve a maximum of 70 bowls a day (and yes, they run out pretty fast!).
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**Location:** Limapulo: Baba Can Cook, 50, Jalan Doraisamy, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur
*Pork-free*
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Have your *laksa* in style, with Limapulo's vintage feel and Instagram-friendly props. Every corner of this cosy eatery is just an #OOTD waiting to happen.
6. Switching post-work drinks for some famous Laksam
This Kelantanese delicacy gives *laksa* a completely unique spin, with its rolls of freshly-steamed rice noodles and its thick, creamy and slightly sweet gravy made from fish and coconut milk. The special version at Restoran By-T includes the addition of quail eggs and *serunding* (beef floss).
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**Location**:
Restoran By-T Laksam Special, Lot 1335 Kampung Panji, Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bahru, Kelantan
*Halal*
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As they open tea-time onwards, the stall gets crowded after office hours, where the locals will drop by to have their fill of good ol' Laksam.
7. Locking down some elusive Laksa Johor in a nostalgia-fuelled eatery
For a dish that calls Johor home, it isn't actually easy to find this *laksa* in restaurants around Johor, as it's mainly a home-cooked delicacy. If slaving over a stove is not on your to-do list, get in on the local's secret and head to Warung Saga.
**Location:**
Warung Saga, No 5, Jalan Mahmoodiah, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
*Halal*
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Tuck into a hearty serving of this flavourful gravy-topped spaghetti while enjoying the eatery's massive display of black-and-white photos and rare vintage records.
8. Having Laksa Terengganu in a 200-year-old house compound
In Terengganu, the *laksa* comes in two variants, either with a creamy white gravy or a spicy red version. Madam Bee's Kitchen is famed for its *kuah merah* take on the *laksa*, and the noodles are garnished with an assortment of vegetables including cucumber, *bunga kantan*, and bean sprouts.
**Location:** Madam Bee's Kitchen, 177 Jalan Kampung Cina, 20100 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
*Pork-free*
The restaurant is housed in a part of the 200-year-old ancestral home of the owner's family, on a picturesque street of old shophouses in Kampung Cina.
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9. Kicking back with Asam Laksa while the world goes by
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Wafts of this fragrant *laksa* is the first thing that'll catch your attention when you walk into the Ampang Park building, a mere 10-minute walk away from KLCC. Head to the cosy little eatery and order up a bowl of the crowd-favourite *laksa*. The gravy is known to be the perfect balance of sour, spicy and sweet and diners here appreciate the generous pieces of fish heaped in the bowl.
**Location:**
d-Lite Asam Laksa Teh Tarik, Ampang Park, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
*Halal*
While the busy city folks rush from one urgent appointment to another, take a step back and spend some quality time savouring every spoonful of this fragrant Asam Laksa.
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