Laksa is one of our nation’s most iconic dishes and is one of the staples at our hawker centres, food courts, and most coffee shops. Peranakan in origin, the two main components of this lemak-style laksa are thick rice bee hoon and a spicy coconut milk soup base flavored with dried shrimp. Toppings typically include prawn, cockles, taupok (fried beancurd puffs), and sometimes chicken or sliced fishcake. Another vital ingredient is finely julienned daun kesom, popularly known as laksa leaf.
One of our favourite versions is done by Wei Yi Laksa & Prawn Noodle. This stall, located near Commonwealth MRT, makes a broth thatis smooth, pleasantly aromatic, and sufficiently spicy. The fresh and generous toppings include prawns, cockles, chicken, taupok (fried beancurd puffs), and beansprouts. A bowl can be had for as little as $3, which partly explains why the bowls sell out by 1pm almost every day.