Being someone who holds a deep affection for Penang cuisine, I decided to do the impossible and search for the worst-rated Penang asam laksa. I thought my search would lead me to a chain restaurant ...

I also texted my relatives who live in the neighbourhood, and found out that not only is the food quite good, but Island Cafe also belongs to them. Silly old me, I should’ve known, judging from the ...

'I like how it gets all my senses going, my tummy churning and my lips tingling," gushes Ivy Soon, youth editor at Malaysia's the Star newspaper, about asamlaksa, a Penang specialty that's so linked ...

PENANG – When Malaysia’s first Michelin Guide was released in 2023, it elevated street food to celebrity status. The dish that has received the most love from culinary critics is assam laksa. The ...

On an island famed for its tasty treats, it can be hard to fit every recommendation into a single itinerary. However, even in the hotly contested street-food scene, there are three dishes that reign ...

Penang food is a mix of traditional Malay, Chinese and Indian dishes, as well as fusion cuisines such as Baba Nyonya, or Peranakan, which incorporates regional ingredients and Chinese and Malay ...

Sweet, sour, salty and umami, the humble Assam Laksa hits up most of the five basic tastes (the last being bitter) in one dish. In its essence, Assam Laksa is noodles served in sweet, sour and spicy ...