5 Best Laksa
in Singapore

Ranked by ShiokScore. Broth, noodles, toppings, rempah, and value. Every dimension scored.

Every ShiokScore is calculated from five weighted dimensions specific to laksa. Rempah gets 25% because that spice paste is the foundation of every bowl. Broth gets 30% because that is what you taste with every spoonful. Scores are based on cross-referencing Google reviews, food blog coverage, Michelin selections, and our own research.

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#1
87

Sungei Road Laksa

Katong / Nyonya

One of the last laksa stalls in Singapore still cooking over charcoal fire. Spoon-only service, no chopsticks. Traces back to the 1950s Sungei Road flea market area. $3-$5 a bowl.

Broth
88
Noodles
83
Toppings
82
Rempah
90
Value
93
Jin Shui Kopitiam, #01-100 $3 - $5 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (or sold out), closed on alternate Mon Google 4.2★ (3,500 reviews)
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#2
86

Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa

Curry Laksa Michelin Bib Gourmand

Known for serving laksa in a claypot, which keeps the broth piping hot. Thick, rich gravy. Bib Gourmand. Chilli padi, galangal, belacan base.

Broth
91
Noodles
80
Toppings
82
Rempah
89
Value
85
Alexandra Village Food Centre, #01-75 $4.50 - $6.50 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, closed Mon & Tue Google 4.1★ (500 reviews)
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#3
86

928 Yishun Laksa

Curry Laksa

Heartland cult favourite in Yishun. 4.4 Google rating. No signage beyond 'Laksa' on a board. Started as a rojak stall, pivoted when customers kept coming back for the laksa. Self-service sambal station.

Broth
86
Noodles
83
Toppings
85
Rempah
84
Value
95
Block 928 Yishun Central, #01-155 $4 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, closed Sun Google 4.4★ (1,500 reviews)
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#4
85

Janggut Laksa

Katong / Nyonya

Claims to be the original Katong laksa, founded by Ng Juat Swee ('Janggut' means beard in Malay) in the 1940s. Third/fourth generation family operation. Cash only.

Broth
87
Noodles
84
Toppings
83
Rempah
88
Value
80
Roxy Square, #01-64 $6 - $8 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM daily Google 4.3★ (741 reviews)
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#5
82

328 Katong Laksa

Katong / Nyonya Former Michelin Bib Gourmand (2016-2017)

Beat Gordon Ramsay in a laksa cook-off (2013). Former Bib Gourmand. The most internationally famous Katong laksa stall. Air-conditioned shophouse.

Broth
84
Noodles
82
Toppings
80
Rempah
86
Value
72
51 East Coast Road $7.80+ 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM daily Google 3.9★ (3,100 reviews)
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Learn About Laksa

Katong, curry, assam, Sarawak. Four styles, five scoring dimensions.

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