Farlim Shell Station Laksa Cafe

Name: Farlim Shell Station Laksa Cafe
Address: Medan Angsana 4, 11500 Farlim, Air Itam, Penang, Air Itam, Penang, MY
Telephone: +60 11-1256 9322
Price range: $
Rating: 4

90% Sifumeter

5 critics 5 social

4.0 Google Stars 472 reviews

Medan Angsana 4, 11500 Farlim, Air Itam, Penang

$ per person

+60 11-1256 9322

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Thokohmakan thokohmakan.com 20 Dec 2024

The Farlim Shell Station Laksa Cafe is a local favourite spot for Asam Laksa. As you can guess, the stall sells Asam Laksa and despite its name, is located in a proper kopitiam.
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Taufulou taufulou.com 14 Mar 2016

One of the places that whenever I am back, I would constantly drop by this place for a bowl of pippin hot laksa that is under the shade and not hot which is quite near my house.
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Samlee860407food samlee860407food.wordpress.com 19 Apr 2010

Whenever I got the laksa craving, I will definitely come to Farlim here for it’s laksa . They are really famous in the past, however, ever since they move to this new shop, their business seems to drop since every time I patronize them,…
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Crizfood crizfood.com 16 Oct 2008

It has been as a long time since I have taken any Laksa and decided to visit the famous Farlim Shell Station Laksa stall. The last time I went to the shop for their Laksa, they where at the opposite coffee shop where the crowd was amazing.
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Crispoflife crispoflife.com

When it comes to our personal pick, Laksa Shell Station at Farlim is alw ays our favourite. I enjoyed the laksa here due to its thick broth and the chef is generous in throwing some deboned mackerel ( ikan kembung ) slices.
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Josephine W · Dec 2025

Absolutely the best Assam Laksa I have ever tasted. The laksa was rich, tangy, and layered with spice and depth. They used whole fish, not broken bits, which added to the overall flavour.
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K.W. Ng · Sep 2025

Laksa taste good, above average. It is Malay style of laksa. Soup is flavorfull but ingredients not so much. Their ordering system is a mess, especially when full house, very messy.
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Cph Ed (Ed) · Jul 2025

The famous legendary Laksa of all-time in Air Itam. How does it taste like? Beyond my expectations but fall short in terms of soup temperature, the soup portion and their shaved ice.
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david chong · Jun 2025

Nestled in a row of shophouses is Farlim shell station laksa which as you can tell from the namesake, used to operate beside a shell station nearby. They have gone on to occupy a whole unit with ample seating.
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Alex Loai · Jul 2025

Laksa was not tasty as it used to be. No Longer, talking about small portions with only HALF the soup for my bowl (refer pic); not longer taste aroma and shrimp paste was put on behalf of us, repeated fried black poh piah. NOT RECOMMENDED.
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Kyo Tan · Jun 2025

The laksa was good—sour, flavorful, and rich, leaning towards sweet—and included half a fish and half a fish ball, though the portion was a bit small.
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Janice Khoo · May 2026

Today I came with my family to this Farlim Shell Station laksa shop and everything was so good 🤤 The food was delicious, especially the laksa ~super yummy and full of flavor! ❤️ Definitely a nice spot for family meals. Highly recommended!
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Yeanny Tan · Jan 2026

1 of the best asam laksa in Penang. Recommended by local hotel staff. The soup is tasty. RM 6/bowl The bak kwa bun with floss next to the laksa stall also highly recommended. Bun is soft and bak kwa tasted good. RM 3.
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Wong Matthew · Jun 2025

Best Assam Laksa I've had in a while (since all the older 'great' assam laksa stalls were retired such as penang road assam laksa). The atmosphere isnt great, the shop is pretty dark, and basic, but i was there for the food and it didn't…
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Jolene Lim · Mar 2026

Laksa is very sweet but they put fresh fish as condiments. I think it s personal taste. Some like it sweet. Popiah-- too salty. Location: hot and humid
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micheal ooi · Apr 2026

Been eating here on and off whenever I come to penang. But in recent year the popiah is salty a bit. Asam laksa fish getting lesser.
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Vincent C. · Sep 2025

Recommended by a local foodie. It was really good even for someone who isn’t the biggest fan of asam laksa. Please also try dipping the popiah into the soup.
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