2026 Guide
Rich coconut curry broth with noodles, tofu puffs, cockles, long beans and a spoon of chilli paste. Called curry mee up north.
Updated October 2026 ยท 37 spots ยท 9 states
โก Quick answer
The best Curry Laksa in Malaysia for 2026 is Air Itam Sister Curry Mee (George Town, Penang), followed by Madras Lane Curry Laksa (Kuala Lumpur) and Kedai Kopi Yee Fung (Kota Kinabalu). 1 of 37 picks are halal or Muslim-friendly.
๐ก Pro tip: Mix yellow mee and bihun ("mixed") for the classic texture combo.
Order: Penang white curry mee with cockles, cuttlefish and pig's blood
Two sisters cooked over charcoal on a stool here for the better part of a lifetime, becoming Penang icons (and a mural). Now run by their granddaughter, it stays in the Michelin Guide โ thin, fragrant santan broth you doctor with chilli paste.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: KL curry laksa with blood cockles, chicken and tau pok
The stall in the narrow Chinatown market lane that helped Lonely Planet rank KL curry laksa No. 2 on its global Ultimate Eatlist. Peppery, gritty, strongly spiced โ the definitive KL breakfast bowl.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Order: Sabah-style laksa; beef brisket noodles; teh madras
A Gaya Street institution that almost every visitor to KK ends up at. Its Sabah laksa is creamy, gently spiced and generous with toppings โ wash it down with the house teh madras.
Taman Bukit, Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Order: Mainland Penang curry mee with cockles and pig's blood
Proof that Seberang Perai can rival the island: a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year since 2023. Early birds only โ it's a breakfast affair that's done by late morning.
Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Ipoh, Perak
Order: Hainanese curry mee with char siu, roast pork and yong tau foo
Nicknamed 'police station curry mee' after its neighbour, this is the Ipoh shop locals argue is the city's best Hainanese-style curry noodle. Rich but not fiery, with a pile of roast meats and stuffed tofu.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Jalan Rangoon, George Town, Penang
Order: White curry mee with cuttlefish, cockles and tau pok
A small, air-flowing shop off Burmah Road whose white curry mee has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2024. Clean, rich coconut broth you stir red with their house chilli.
Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan, Pahang
Order: Curry mee with cockles and chicken
Kuantan's most famous bowl of curry mee, served from an old kopitiam on the way to Teluk Cempedak beach. Rich, lemak broth and a breakfast crowd of locals and visitors โ arrive early or you'll be waiting.
Jalan Burma, George Town, Penang
Order: Curry mee with blood cubes, pork belly and cockles
Bib Gourmand every year since the Penang guide launched, and open into the night โ rare for curry mee. The namesake duck blood has given way to pork blood, but the thick, savoury broth still draws the crowds.
Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Seafood curry laksa with prawns, mussels and squid
A Segambut favourite famed for curry laksa piled high with seafood, wok-cooked to order at the shopfront stoves. Pricier than a hawker bowl, but the seafood haul justifies it.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Order: Dry curry mee
Third-generation kopitiam dating to the 1950s, famous for tossing its curry noodles dry with a rich spiced sauce instead of drowning them. It sells out and closes by early afternoon.
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Order: Penang white curry mee with cockles, cuttlefish and pig's blood
Two sisters cooked over charcoal on a stool here for the better part of a lifetime, becoming Penang icons (and a mural). Now run by their granddaughter, it stays in the Michelin Guide โ thin, fragrant santan broth you doctor with chilli paste.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Taman Bukit, Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Order: Mainland Penang curry mee with cockles and pig's blood
Proof that Seberang Perai can rival the island: a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year since 2023. Early birds only โ it's a breakfast affair that's done by late morning.
Jalan Rangoon, George Town, Penang
Order: White curry mee with cuttlefish, cockles and tau pok
A small, air-flowing shop off Burmah Road whose white curry mee has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2024. Clean, rich coconut broth you stir red with their house chilli.
Jalan Burma, George Town, Penang
Order: Curry mee with blood cubes, pork belly and cockles
Bib Gourmand every year since the Penang guide launched, and open into the night โ rare for curry mee. The namesake duck blood has given way to pork blood, but the thick, savoury broth still draws the crowds.
Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Penang
Order: Curry mee with cockles, cuttlefish and tofu puffs
A roughly 80-year-old night stall on Chulia Street that closes the moment the pot runs dry - which happens often. Add the sambal.
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Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: KL curry laksa with blood cockles, chicken and tau pok
The stall in the narrow Chinatown market lane that helped Lonely Planet rank KL curry laksa No. 2 on its global Ultimate Eatlist. Peppery, gritty, strongly spiced โ the definitive KL breakfast bowl.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Seafood curry laksa with prawns, mussels and squid
A Segambut favourite famed for curry laksa piled high with seafood, wok-cooked to order at the shopfront stoves. Pricier than a hawker bowl, but the seafood haul justifies it.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Curry laksa with cockles, tau pok and roast pork
Named for the tree shading the stall, this Pudu stop is a cult morning bowl among KL curry mee fans. Thick, spicy, santan-rich broth loaded with cockles.
Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Signature curry mee with Thai basil and char siew
A Pudu specialist that sells only two things and does both well. The curry mee gets an aromatic lift from Thai basil, and adding char siew is the regulars' move.
Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Rich curry laksa with cockles and tau pok
An old-school Chinatown kopitiam where a veteran 'laksa sifu' ladles out a thick, fragrant curry laksa. Classic KL atmosphere with marble tables and a breakfast crowd.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
No spots match this halal filter here. Switch to All to see everything.
Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Order: Sabah-style laksa; beef brisket noodles; teh madras
A Gaya Street institution that almost every visitor to KK ends up at. Its Sabah laksa is creamy, gently spiced and generous with toppings โ wash it down with the house teh madras.
Sandakan Town, Sandakan, Sabah
Order: Traditional Sandakan laksa and UFO tarts
A heritage-style kopitiam in old Sandakan that's become a must-stop for its UFO tarts and traditional laksa. Old-town atmosphere, breakfast crowds, and a laksa that lives up to the hype.
No spots match this halal filter here. Switch to All to see everything.
Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Ipoh, Perak
Order: Hainanese curry mee with char siu, roast pork and yong tau foo
Nicknamed 'police station curry mee' after its neighbour, this is the Ipoh shop locals argue is the city's best Hainanese-style curry noodle. Rich but not fiery, with a pile of roast meats and stuffed tofu.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Order: Dry curry mee
Third-generation kopitiam dating to the 1950s, famous for tossing its curry noodles dry with a rich spiced sauce instead of drowning them. It sells out and closes by early afternoon.
Order: Dry curry noodles with char siu and prawns
An Old Town fixture repeatedly named for Ipoh-style dry curry mee, sitting on the same breakfast strip as Nam Heong and Sin Yoon Loong. Great as one stop on a Bandar Timah eating crawl.
Order: Nyonya curry laksa with crispy char siu
A Bercham breakfast spot known for a richer, Nyonya-leaning curry broth topped with caramelised crispy pork. A neighbourhood cult favourite rather than a tourist stop.
Order: Taiping curry mee
An old Taiping coffee shop on Jalan Pasar where the curry mee is the star among many stalls, alongside wantan mee and popiah. A proper slice of Taiping's breakfast culture.
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Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan, Pahang
Order: Curry mee with cockles and chicken
Kuantan's most famous bowl of curry mee, served from an old kopitiam on the way to Teluk Cempedak beach. Rich, lemak broth and a breakfast crowd of locals and visitors โ arrive early or you'll be waiting.
Order: Curry mee topped with yong tau foo
A neighbourhood kopitiam off Jalan Beserah whose curry mee comes loaded with yong tau foo pieces. A long-time Kuantan breakfast favourite rather than a tourist stop.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
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Taman Senawang Jaya, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Order: Curry laksa with chicken and yong liew
Seremban's most-talked-about curry laksa, and good enough that most people just call the whole kopitiam 'Asia Laksa'. The gravy is rich and fragrant, with generous chicken and a side of yong liew.
Bandar Seremban, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Order: Curry laksa loaded with cockles
A third-generation, pre-war corner kopitiam that old-timers treat as Seremban's curry laksa benchmark. The aromatic gravy comes heaped with cockles and a pinch of house spice mix.
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Order: Curry mee with chicken, taupok and cockles
Ask Kluang folk for curry mee and this is the name you'll hear. The broth is thick and spicy, and the stall has built a cult following among drivers passing through town.
Taman Kolam Air, Johor Bahru, Johor
Order: Lemak curry laksa with cockles and taupok
A family laksa shop running since the 1970s. The rich coconut-curry broth is packed with cockles and puffed tofu, and it's a JB comfort bowl that has outlasted plenty of trends.
Taman Century, Johor Bahru, Johor
Order: Curry laksa with hand-torn mee hoon kueh
JB's signature twist: curry laksa served with thin, chewy hand-torn mee hoon kueh instead of yellow noodles. Frequently named the best curry laksa in Johor.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
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Seksyen 14, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Order: Curry laksa, asam laksa and laksa Siam
A halal-certified PJ stall going since the 1970s, rare for a Chinese-style laksa specialist. Four noodle soups, one counter โ a reliable halal option for KL curry laksa cravings.
Sea Park, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Order: Curry laksa with freshly shucked cockles
A sister act in Sea Park whose curry laksa has a cult following โ freshly shucked cockles are the not-so-secret weapon. Strictly a breakfast and early lunch affair.
Sunway Mas Commercial Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Order: Ipoh-style curry laksa with tofu pok, cockles and steamed chicken
An Ipoh-style curry laksa that has built a loyal breakfast crowd โ go early or risk missing out. Silky broth, juicy tofu pok and cockles in every bowl.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Order: Curry laksa and Kampar-style noodles
A newer SS2 shop that set social media buzzing with a fragrant, well-rounded curry laksa, plus Kampar noodles and asam laksa on the side. Open all day, which helps.
Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Order: Balanced, not-too-rich curry laksa
Hidden behind a perpetually busy economy-rice counter, this stall's curry laksa wins fans with balance over brute richness. A Damansara Jaya local secret.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
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Taman Kota Laksamana, Melaka, Melaka
Order: Nyonya laksa lemak
One of Melaka's best-loved home-style Nyonya kitchens. Its laksa lemak is fragrant and creamy rather than fiery, the way Peranakan aunties make it, and visitors on the Peranakan food trail keep it booked out.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Jalan Tengkera, Melaka, Melaka
Order: Nyonya laksa, cendol, popiah
A shaded little stall beside the Tengkera mosque that has been feeding Melakans laksa and cendol for generations. The laksa is the kind you finish down to the last drop of gravy.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
No spots match this halal filter here. Switch to All to see everything.
The best Curry Laksa in Malaysia for 2026 is Air Itam Sister Curry Mee (George Town), followed by Madras Lane Curry Laksa (Kuala Lumpur) and Kedai Kopi Yee Fung (Kota Kinabalu).
Rich coconut curry broth with noodles, tofu puffs, cockles, long beans and a spoon of chilli paste. Called curry mee up north.
It depends on the place. 1 of our 37 Curry Laksa picks are halal or Muslim-friendly and 36 are non-halal. Use the halal filter at the top of the page.
Air Itam Sister Curry Mee (Air Itam, George Town) is our top Curry Laksa pick in Penang.
Madras Lane Curry Laksa (Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur) is our top Curry Laksa pick in Kuala Lumpur.
Kedai Kopi Yee Fung (Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu) is our top Curry Laksa pick in Sabah.
Restoran Xin Quan Fang (Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Ipoh) is our top Curry Laksa pick in Perak.
Mix yellow mee and bihun ("mixed") for the classic texture combo.