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Cafe, Asian, Malaysian
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Lunch, Brunch
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Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We had our debut with Asam Laksa here and it was really good 😊 our kids aged 5 and 8 had spring rolls dipped in the laksa soup 🙏 the staff was very friendly and we can recommend this place.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

You will find the best laksa and spring rolls in town. Our kids love this place. The owners are friendly. You can also have good ice cream at the same place.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 28 January 2023 via mobile

Awesome place to eat the famous Laksa from Penang. The food is great! And very affordable, Not only that but the staff is super friendly. One of the best meals we had in Malasya. Ps don't forget to try the raindrop cake for a surprise!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 10 December 2022 via mobile

Amazing laksa, with crispy spring rolls to dip into the sauce. Didn’t get the mango ice cream but it looked delicious! This is a lovely cafe served by 3 generations of the same family! Very friendly service. Good value for money. A gem of a...find.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 1 December 2022 via mobile

Enjoyed the assam laksa and spring rolls, cendol was okay. Great location too, nice little shophouse. Overall quite satisfied!

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 1 October 2022 via mobile

This little case dies a fantastic Assam laksa! The owners are very friendly and hospitable. There are also fresh fruit juices, and Penang White Coffee!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 19 September 2022 via mobile

Asam laksa and popia are so delicious. Need to try. Also dont forget about White Coffee. The owner was so friendly although it was our first visit. Will repeat next month.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 26 July 2022 via mobile

If you want to start you journey in Malaysia cuisine with a right step, or just a Laksa lover, this place is a must visit. I hv tasted asam laksa in Kl and put it into my “ not good” list due to it sourness...and fishery taste. This Laksa is just a love. The fish taste is soft, subtle, sourness is just enough. Must try in Penang.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 16 June 2022

I’ve never tasted such delectable fresh Assam Laksa unless I homecook it myself. Here... I get to savour truly homecook Assam Laksa with the right taste and right combination of spices with nice mint leaves. Topping toff the laksa gravy with piping hot fried Popiah,...you will hv your stomach satisfied and the whole bowl of soup is gone in no time 😋More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 26 December 2020 via mobile

Very friendly owner , and my fav is their coffee and lemak laksa ! So unique for me first time tasted lemak laksa and it was good

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 13 August 2020

This was a well-recommended place - and deservedly so - lovely menu and lovely food. Glad to have visited.

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 10 August 2020 via mobile

Decided to try this place after finding it on here. Really enjoyed it. Simple menu, which was quite nice as I probably wouldn't have chosen the Laksa if there was a vast menu. It was amazing. My wife, my 8 year old and I all...loved it. Would be going back tomorrow if there weren't soanyt places to eat in Penang !More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 4 July 2020

Lemak laksa was inventing by Evan Cheah, a young muscular guy who has a passion for cooking the laksa. It was super yummy and tasty! It wasn't too creamy nor salty, and the taste was just right! Recommended LEMAK LAKSA! Tell you a secret; I...ate two bowls of lemak laksa! 🤭😋More

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 7 March 2020 via mobile

I came after reading some reviews. As same laksa is their signature main dish and taste delicious. Not too salty, not too sour and not too spicy too, suits tourist taste buds. Simple heritage design cafe and thumbs up for the friendly owners. I will...definitely recommend this place to all.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 6 March 2020 via mobile

What’s not to like? Cheap local food with good quick service. Only a couple of items on the menu but classic dish was great. Had nice chat with the assistant.

Date of visit: March 2020
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ieazrie
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Hi IEazrie, Our food is PORK free
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Our food is pork free but we don’t have HALAL certificate ...hope it can clarify your question.
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izzatis
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Yes Izzati...The food that we served is pork free..laksa only uses fish
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