What to order at Penang Road Famous Laksa

The dish to know
Assam laksa
Editor tip
Do the classic double: a bowl of laksa here, then a cendol from the stall a few steps away on the same lane.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
Neighborhoodgeorge-town
HoursDaily 10:00-17:30, alongside the Keng Kwee Street cendol stalls
The dishAssam laksa
PaymentCash only
Last verified

Tip: Do the classic double: a bowl of laksa here, then a cendol from the stall a few steps away on the same lane.

Location

Address: 5 Lebuh Keng Kwee, 10100 George Town, Penang

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