Penang Road Famous Laksa

Name: Penang Road Famous Laksa
Address: 5 Jalan Keng Kwee, George Town, Penang, George Town, Penang, MY
Telephone: +60 16-446 0543
Price range: $
Rating: 4.3

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90% Sifumeter

3 critics 5 social

4.3 Google Stars 2.1k reviews

5 Jalan Keng Kwee, George Town, Penang

$ per person

+60 16-446 0543

Critics reviews

Tofuvtravels tofuvtravels.com 10 May 2025

My favourite food to eat in Penang is, without doubt, Assam Laksa. I prefer this version of laksa a lot more than the usual laksa with the coconut milk curry.
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Zoytotheworld zoytotheworld.com 12 Sep 2024

Penang Road Famous Laksa has a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recognition since 2023: Penang Road Famous Laksa’s broth is sweet, tangy, spicy, and has a mild fish flavor (thank God!).
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Theboywhoatetheworld theboywhoatetheworld.com 08 Dec 2012

Georgetown has plenty of just average Laksa stalls. But if you don’t have the time or means to make the trek out to Ayer Itam or Balik Pulau, then Penang Road is probably your next best option if you are based in central Georgetown.
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Flying Fox · May 2026

Standards have dropped. The CKT here is my favourite, first because its halal and second its the best halal version I know. I have been eating here since before the micheline hype and before the Qs.
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H Mieja · May 2026

Seriously, everything is delicious, especially the char kuey teow. I still remember it today. I want to repeat it but I want to go to Penang 🤣 The cendol is also delicious and the portion is very nice.
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华晓芸 · May 2026

When visiting Penang, you absolutely must try the famous Ah Sin Laksa. I've heard that this laksa is quite different from the common curry-flavored laksa, supposedly smelling pungent but tasting delicious.
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Anirban Mukherjee · May 2026

The real deal. Excellently run. Great food. 1. Line moves quickly. Don’t worry if it is a bit long. They take your order when you are in line and get you your food when it is ready. Things are very well organized. 2.
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marie · Apr 2026

Bought a cendol from the other shop because we didn't know that they sold cendol here as no one gave the menu. One of the workers here didn't allow us to eat despite us ordering food and drink from here as well.
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MNG · May 2026

A mention in Michelin guide. The bowl was well presented and the udon-like rice noodle had a good bite to it. It came with mint leaves, minced sardine, pineapple and lemongrass flower.
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Nathicha Ninsakha · May 2026

Every time I come to Penang, I always stop by this restaurant. It's delicious and impressive; the flavors are rich and intense, the seafood is fresh, and the wait time isn't long.
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Cheeshean Lim · Apr 2026

Very authentic taste , this restaurant serve laksa , char keoy Teow & osyter omettle. The service very fast even there is queue . Another need to praise is the cendul, is so balance and flavorful , rather then you sit here and enjoy the…
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M · Apr 2026

Super disappointed. It is said one of the most famous restaurants in Penang. But the food is not good at all. Also, they use plastic bowl, spoon, and paper plate. The staff also are not friendly. We came far from our hotel by grab.
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T Thiya · May 2026

The laksa was absolutely flavourful and delicious, the broth was the perfect blend of sour, spicy, earthy and slightly sweet. The char kuey teow was equally as delicious but it could have been a little less oily.
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Gamer Fong · May 2026

I came here for the first time trying the famous CKT, and it really lived up to the name- a great amount of wok hei. It is delicious. Seating can be limited so it’s recommended to come early, or takeaway
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Putu Eternalie Prajnani Welaga · May 2026

OMG THIS ONE SOOWW GOOD! definitely will comeback here HAHSHSH. we ordered all the menu, omelette, kwetiaw, and laksa. you must try it, the taste, the service are perfect! see u again penang
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