There is nothing quite like a hot, comforting bowl of laksa noodles on a cold winter day. Scroll down to see the Tatler-approved list of the best restaurants to enjoy this classic Asian dish in Hong Kong
When thinking about the vibrant food cultures of Singapore and Malaysia, the first thing that often springs to mind is laksa. A steaming bowl of aromatic broth laden with thick rice noodles and a generous amount of toppings, this comforting noodle dish is one of the most sought-after dishes in Asia, which is beloved by locals and foreigners alike for a comfort meal on cold days.
From creating a rich soup base with different kinds of spices and herbs, to selecting fresh ingredients such as seafood and fried bean curds, a good bowl of laksa requires great attention to detail to execute well.
Luckily for us, Hong Kong’s diverse culinary scene is blessed with a number of top restaurants that truly do this classic dish justice. To make sure you avoid disappointment, we’ve curated a list of the best places in town to get your laksa fix. Whether it’s the rich Nyonya laksa or the spicy Penang assam laksa you’re after, there’s something for every palate here.
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1. Rempah Noodles
Since its opening in Wan Chai in 2018, Rempah Noodles has been a crowd favourite with a reputation for serving some of the best Singaporean-Malaysian plates in town. The focus here is Nyonya laksa, which features a delicious coconut-based soup and is generously topped with fresh prawns, fried bean curd puffs, shredded chicken, fish cakes and bean sprouts to whet your appetite.
Their dry laksa is also worth ordering if you’re looking for something more unique to try. The dish is served with the same ingredients as the soup laksa but includes shorter silver needle rice noodles that are well-coated with flavourful paste. Besides savoury noodles, the restaurant also offers tempting kaya toasts—a perfect way to end the meal.
Rempah Noodles, G/F, 18 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 3618 4863; rempahnoodles.com