The 10 Best Laksa Spots in Singapore (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 10 picks

The best laksa in Singapore in 2026 is Janggut Laksa at Roxy Square and 328 Katong Laksa on East Coast Road, both in Katong, plus Sungei Road Laksa on Jalan Berseh and 928 Yishun Laksa. Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa and King of Laksa, new on Michelin's 2026 Bib Gourmand list, round out the top picks.

Singapore laksa (often called Katong laksa) is thick rice vermicelli in a spicy coconut-curry broth with prawns, fishcake, cockles and a scattering of laksa leaf (Vietnamese coriander). In Katong-style bowls the noodles are cut short so you can eat them with just a spoon. Most stalls charge around S$4–9 a bowl and open from breakfast to mid-afternoon; ask for no cockles if you'd rather skip them.

1. Janggut Laksa — Katong (Roxy Square)

The claimant to 'original Katong laksa', and Eatbook's top-ranked bowl.

$ Budget

Janggut Laksa traces its recipe to the 1950s and the bearded hawker who gave it its name. Its stall in Roxy Square, on East Coast Road, keeps the Katong style: a thick, rich, coconutty broth with short-cut noodles you eat with a spoon. Eatbook ranked it the best laksa in Singapore in 2025.

Order the regular or large bowl with everything in it. The main outlet is now at Queensway Shopping Centre, but Roxy Square is the one to visit when exploring Katong.

Good to know: Go mid-afternoon on a weekday to avoid the lunch queue.

#01-64 Roxy Square, 50 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428769

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2. 328 Katong Laksa — Katong (East Coast Road)

Singapore's most famous laksa shop, still worth the visit at its original address.

$ Budget

328 Katong Laksa is the best-known laksa in Singapore, famous for beating Gordon Ramsay in a laksa cook-off. The original shop at 51 East Coast Road serves a creamy, well-spiced broth with prawns and cockles, and it is open from morning to night.

Order a large bowl with otah (spiced fish cake grilled in leaf) on the side. There are other outlets, including Queensway and Westgate, but the East Coast Road original is the one to visit.

Good to know: Make sure you're at No. 51 — there's a second 328 branch further along East Coast Road.

51 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428770

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3. Sungei Road Laksa — Jalan Besar (Jalan Berseh)

Charcoal-heated broth and old-school prices in a Jalan Besar coffee shop.

$ Budget

Sungei Road Laksa still keeps its broth hot over a charcoal fire, one of the few stalls that does. The result is a lighter, thinner, more fragrant broth than the Katong style, served in one size only with cockles and fishcake.

There's one thing to order, and it's cheap. It is in a public-housing coffee shop on Jalan Berseh, near Jalan Besar and Lavender MRT.

Good to know: Hours are daytime only and it closes once a week — check before you go.

#01-100 Blk 27 Jalan Berseh, Singapore 200027

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4. 928 Yishun Laksa — Yishun

A no-name stall in the north with a devoted following and long queues.

$ Budget

928 Yishun Laksa has no proper signboard — look for the queue and the red bowls. Its broth is thick and well spiced, and Eatbook ranked it second in Singapore in 2025.

Order the laksa with extra cockles, and add a lime squeeze. It is a long way north, so it suits laksa devotees or anyone visiting the north of the island.

Good to know: Queues can be long at lunch; it's a short walk from Yishun MRT.

#01-155 Blk 928 Yishun Central 1, Singapore 760928

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5. Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa — Alexandra Village, Bukit Merah

Laksa served bubbling in a claypot, which keeps it hot to the last spoonful.

$ Budget

Zhen Shan Mei serves its laksa in a claypot, so the broth stays piping hot. It has been a regular on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list, and the broth is rich and coconutty rather than fiery.

Order the claypot version with everything. Pair it with chicken rice from Zi Jing Cheng in the same hawker centre.

Good to know: It opens only a few days a week and closes mid-afternoon.

#01-75 Alexandra Village Food Centre, 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Singapore 150120

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6. King of Laksa — Aljunied

New on Michelin's 2026 Bib Gourmand list — a lighter laksa with no MSG.

$ Budget

King of Laksa (also known as Kotthika's Fusion Laksa) is a husband-and-wife stall in a food court above a supermarket in Aljunied, and it joined Michelin's Bib Gourmand list in 2026. Its laksa is lighter than the Katong style, made without MSG or added sugar and without the oily top layer.

Order the signature laksa and compare it with a classic Katong bowl. It suits anyone who finds traditional laksa too heavy.

Good to know: It's on the second floor of the block, inside the food court above Sheng Siong; it rests on Mondays.

#02-100 Food Gallery 118, 118 Aljunied Ave 2, Singapore 380118

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7. Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa — Hong Lim Food Centre, Chinatown

A former Bib Gourmand stall with add-ons like crayfish and a central location.

$ Budget

This Hong Lim Food Centre stall, a Michelin Bib Gourmand from 2016 to 2020, serves its 'Asia Delight Laksa' with generous toppings, and you can add a whole crayfish.

Order the laksa with crayfish, or the fruit-juice mee siam if you want a tangier dish. It suits a lunch in Chinatown.

Good to know: Closed on Sundays; lunchtime crowds peak around 12.30pm.

#02-66 Hong Lim Food Centre, 531A Upper Cross St, Singapore 051531

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8. Katong Laksa (George's) — Joo Chiat (Changi Road), Katong

Homemade rempah and a creamy bowl at a Joo Chiat favourite.

$ Budget

Known to locals as George's, this Changi Road shop makes its own rempah (spice paste) and serves a creamy, well-balanced Katong-style bowl.

Order a medium bowl with extra prawns. It opens for breakfast and lunch, so it fits neatly into a morning walk through Joo Chiat.

Good to know: It closes mid-afternoon — go before 2pm.

307 Changi Rd, Singapore 419785

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9. 63 Laksa — Ghim Moh

Cheap, thick, well-loved laksa at a neighbourhood market near Holland Village.

$ Budget

63 Laksa is a stall at Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre, a heartland favourite a short ride from Holland Village. The broth is thick and the price remains among the lowest in Singapore.

Add otah on the side. It's a morning-and-lunch stall that suits anyone staying in the west or visiting Holland Village and Buona Vista.

Good to know: Closed on Mondays; Buona Vista MRT is the closest station.

#01-20 Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre, 20 Ghim Moh Rd, Singapore 270020

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10. Guang Fa Laksa — Havelock Road

A breakfast laksa stall with a cockle-only option for devotees.

$ Budget

Guang Fa runs a morning-only stall at Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre, near Tiong Bahru, and sells out by early afternoon.

Order the regular laksa, or the 'only cockles' version if cockles are your favourite part. It's an easy detour from Tiong Bahru or Robertson Quay.

Good to know: Come before 11am; it closes around 1.30pm and rests on Wednesdays and Sundays.

#01-08 Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre, 22A Havelock Rd, Singapore 161022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Katong laksa?

Katong laksa is the Singapore-Peranakan laksa associated with the Katong neighbourhood: a rich coconut-curry broth with thick vermicelli cut short, eaten with a spoon only, and topped with prawns, cockles and laksa leaf. Janggut Laksa and 328 Katong Laksa are the best-known versions.

Which is the original Katong laksa?

Janggut Laksa claims the title, tracing its recipe to a 1950s hawker on East Coast Road nicknamed 'Janggut' ('beard'). 328 Katong Laksa is the more famous name today. They're a short walk apart, so try both.

How much does laksa cost in Singapore?

From around S$4 at hawker stalls such as Sungei Road Laksa and 928 Yishun Laksa, to around S$7–9 at shops such as 328 Katong Laksa and Janggut Laksa in 2026.

Is laksa spicy?

Moderately. The broth is rich and coconutty with a chilli warmth, and most stalls add a spoonful of sambal on top — ask for it on the side if you're sensitive to heat.

Where else should I eat in Katong?

See our guides to the best chicken rice (Katong Mei Wei and Five Star are nearby) and the best hawker centres in Singapore.

1. Janggut Laksa — Katong (Roxy Square)

2. 328 Katong Laksa — Katong (East Coast Road)

3. Sungei Road Laksa — Jalan Besar (Jalan Berseh)

4. 928 Yishun Laksa — Yishun

5. Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa — Alexandra Village, Bukit Merah

6. King of Laksa — Aljunied

7. Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa — Hong Lim Food Centre, Chinatown

8. Katong Laksa (George's) — Joo Chiat (Changi Road), Katong

9. 63 Laksa — Ghim Moh

10. Guang Fa Laksa — Havelock Road

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