Best Assam Laksa in Perak (2026)

Laksa Lubuk Dapur Kayu

Kampung Paya, Kuala Kangsar, Perak

☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM4–RM10Since 1990

wood-firedkampung setting

Order: Laksa pulas: hand-pressed wheat-flour noodles cooked over firewood in sour fish gravy

Running since 1990 and still cooking on a wood fire, this kampung stall is the benchmark for Laksa Kuala Kangsar. The thick, hand-pressed wheat noodles have a chew you will not find in other Malaysian laksa.

⚠️ Last confirmed before 2025 — check it is open before you go.

Laksa Pokok Limau

Kampung Bendang Susur, Kuala Kangsar, Perak

☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM4–RM10Since 2010

roadside

Order: Laksa telur bersarang with a crisp nest-shaped omelette

Known for crowning its laksa with a crispy, lacy egg 'nest', a Kuala Kangsar twist that has become the town's photo-ready order. Run by the same family since 2010 on the old trunk road.

Warung Telaga

Kota Lama Kiri, Kuala Kangsar, Perak

☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM4–RM10Since 2016

afternoon tea-time

Order: Laksa telur sarang, cucur udang and Mee Pak Abu

An afternoon warung near the Malay College where locals queue for laksa topped with a crispy egg-yolk nest, alongside fresh cucur udang. Opens only in the afternoon, so time your visit.

Choong Kee Pokok Besar

Taman Hoover, Ipoh, Perak

🐖 Non-halalRM7–RM12

Order: Asam laksa and curry mee

A Taman Hoover kopitiam under a big tree, named for it, where the asam laksa is the draw along with yong tau foo and white coffee. One of Ipoh's better-known laksa bowls.