Penang Food Paradise #5 : Famous Balik Pulau Laksa

An indigenous food of Penang, Penang Laksa, also known as Asam Laksa. This dish is a combination of both Malay and Chinese flavors, originated from Nyonya culture. Asam is the a Malay word for tamarind that is used to prepare the soup for this indigenous yet delectable Laksa. In a bowl of Laksa contains a thick sour soup of shredded fish, garnished with slices of shallots, cucumbers, pineapples, lettuces, mint leaves, chilies, ginger torch flower bud and topped off with sweet shrimp paste. Of course, it is served with rice noodles.

The delicious Asam Laksa & Siam Laksa, WOW!

If you happen to pass by this town of Balik Pulau, do hinder your hesitation on giving these famous Asam Laksa and Siam Laksa a kick to your taste buds in this coffee shop named, Nan Guang Coffee Shop, located at the T-junction of Jalan Tun Sardon and Jalan Balik Pulau as shown in the Google maps below with the blue marker.

Detailed Information:
Nan Guang Coffee Shop (Corner)

T-junction of Jalan Tun Sardon and Jalan Balik Pulau

12:30pm - 3:30pm (Closes on Wednesday) 

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