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Cosy up with a delectable bowl of laksa from these reliable brands around Metro Manila

Some things are simply more satisfying on rainy days, and laksa is definitely one of them. A staple in many Southeast Asian countries, this noodle soup has its roots in Peranakan cuisine and has now become popular throughout Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong, sprouting numerous variations throughout. Luckily for us, a handful of reliable establishments in Metro Manila have also integrated the spicy, coconutty dish into their menus. Find out where you can get your laksa fix, below: 

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1. Babu

Specialising in Southeast Asian comfort food, Babu is home to juicy Hainanese chicken, flavourful nasi lemak, and warm, hearty laksa. Opt for the best-selling classic laksa for your easy fix or upgrade to the premium laksa, which has an addition of scallops and mussels. For a unique twist, try out the chicken laksa topped with Hainan chicken breast.

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2. China Blue by Jereme Leung

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An off-menu item at this celebrated Chinese establishment, Chef Eng Yew Khor’s seafood laksa from China Blue must be ordered 48 hours prior to your visit. Complete with scallops, squid, tofu, eggs, noodles, bean sprouts, and Sakura shrimp, the delectable soup deserves a spot on any foodie’s bucket list.

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3. Eat Fresh

Eat Fresh boasts an extensive menu of casual comfort food items from congee and dim sum to claypot rice and an array of noodle dishes, including a generous serving of laksa for sharing. Filled with noodles, beansprouts, fishcakes, seafood balls, dumplings, and a boiled egg, it’s sure to satiate that laksa craving whenever it hits. Alternatively, stock up on their frozen laksa noodle kit so you can whip up a batch as soon as it strikes.

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4. Tao Yuan

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Lauded by many as the go-to spot for Singaporean cuisine, it should come as no surprise that Tao Yuan whips up one of the metro’s best laksa. Try out the classic laksa with noodles, bean sprouts, shrimp, tofu, fishballs, and egg for a familiar favourite done right. 

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5. High Street Lounge

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Above Photo: Facebook / High Street Cafe

Savoury, creamy, and sweet with a hint of sourness and spice, the curry laksa from Shangri-La The Fort, Manila hits all the right notes. Once a notable highlight amidst the gastronomic treasures at High Street Cafe, the laksa is now available at High Street Lounge.

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6. Wee Nam Kee

Hainanese chicken may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Wee Nam Kee, but you’d be amiss to skip the other items on the menu. Their classic laksa with noodles, pork, squid balls, fish cakes, squid, and bean sprouts is one to tick off the list, with a rich coconut broth that will make your mouth water.

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7. Precious Recipes by Peachy Mathay

Although the menu from Precious Recipes is quite lean, you can rest assured that each item will be a hit. The Malaysian laksa is a prime example, nestling rice noodles, tofu puffs, eggs, fish balls, fish cakes, prawns, beansprouts, and fresh coriander leaves atop a luscious bowl of creamy curry and coconut milk broth.

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8. TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie

Known for Chinese dishes such as smoked duck breast and sausage claypot rice and their crispy barbecue pork snow buns, TuanTuan also offers a handful of items from neighbouring cuisines, including the Malay laksa noodle soup. With vermicelli noodles, shrimp, beansprouts, fish balls, crabsticks, fried tofu, and fish tofu, it’s sure to delight.

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