These five chefs in Kuala Lumpur share where they go for their favourite bowls of assam laksa
CNN ranked it at number seven on its list of best foods in the world in 2021. It was also one of the late Anthony Bourdain's favourite dishes.
From George Town to Johor Bahru, assam laksa is a dish beloved by both Malaysians and foreigners, something these five chefs can attest to.
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Aidan Low, head chef and co-owner of Akar Dining
"It’s been a while since I last had a good bowl of assam laksa but I have fond memories of the assam laksa in Air Itam, Penang. It's got a really concentrated broth and a very tasty prawn paste. The size of the bowls are on the smaller side but you could easily go for a second or third serving!"
Penang Air Itam Laksa | Jalan Pasar, Paya Terubong, 11500 George Town, Penang | +6012-500 7063 | Saturday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
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