THE BEST LAKSA IN KUALA LUMPUR
WHERE TO EAT THE BEST LAKSA IN KL
Laksa is like a love-affair in a bowl. So many competing elements, everything gets tangled, spicy and silky. If done right it can be right up there with the best bowl of Ramen, Pho or Thukpa. However, personal taste prevails and the fishier Asam Laksa are not included in this article.
No, this is an homage to the mighty Curry Mee / Nyonya Laksa, the jam packed bowl of deliciousness that transports your mind to calmer pastures. From a couple of chain restaurants churning out suprisingly tasty bowls, to the rat infested heatmaps of Madras Lane, we scoured high and low to find bowls that would satisfy even the most demanding Laksa-phile.
Here below are our favourite authentic Laksa in Kuala Lumpur, in no particular order, with two vegan/vegetarian options at the bottom:
LIMAPULO
Great for risk averse people who don't want to risk getting sick, this local favourite near Chowkit has been a pillar in the community for consistency and excellence.
OLD CHINA CAFE
Despite having the most achingly beautiful interiors, The Old China Cafe knocks out one heck of a Nyonya Laksa. Seek refuge in here from the Instagram hordes a few alleys down, and pray it doesn't become a Tik Tok hot-spot.
MADRAS LANE CURRY LAKSA
Hotter than a barbeque at satans 666th birthday, this alleyway in Chinatown is home to what Lonely Planet named one of the top eating experiences on earth. On that point we can't really argue because this curry mee is dynamite.
Tip: Go to the stall with the GREEN bowls, don't get swindled into eating at the wrong one.
LUM KEE LAKSA
#THEMOUTHSCHOICE
Walking into the food court at Seksyen 14 is like literally entering a time-capsule to the 1950's. The stalls are achingly ornate in that retro kitsch vibe without even knowing what it means. Preservation has stood the test of time, and the uncles cooking Laksa at this stall have been doing so for 45 years. The curry laksa here is thinner, less creamy but still has a good amount of coconut milk in it. The vibes are sensational and everyone should just order a bowl and have a private moment on their own in this majestic old skool cathedral to food.
VEGAN / VEGETARIAN LAKSA
SIMPLE LIFE
The vegan laksa here is possibly the best in town, with a deeply flavourful broth and tons of vegetables to get your vitamins in. It's a huge bowl so don't plan on running a marathon afterwards.
BMS ORGANICS
Vegetarian laksa with creamy soy milk broth is the go-to dish at this organic foodstore/restaurant. It's definitely not as flavoursome as Simple Life, but ask for a huge dollop of sambal to add to it and you'll be laughing.
DESTIN VEGETARIAN
Don't get greedy and order the large bowl, the small is big enough to feed an army. Delicious vegetarian food at this all-time local favourite for many years.
