My Asam Laksa by Fresh Market

Like many local cuisines that brought back so much childhood memories, the Penang’s iconic asam laksa has been one of the most renown dishes in the Asean region. It has memerised the taste buds of travellers from all over the world and has even been voted by CNN’s global readers as one of the World’s Best 50 foods.

A perfect combination of sweet, spicy, savory and umami flavors, penang laksa is commonly garnished with ginger flower buds, pineapple slices, onions, mint, and shrimp paste, also known as haeko by the locals. The broth is rich and strong. For those who tried laksa, one bowl of it may not be enough, leaving people craving for more.