#11 Assam Laksa in Malaysia · 2026
Laksa Janggus
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Berbaloi · Worth the Detour
Born under a cashew (janggus) tree more than 25 years ago, this kampung stall serves a gentler, Malay-style take on Penang laksa. Go late afternoon and grab some banana fritters too.
⚠️ Last confirmed before 2025 — check it is open before you go.
- What to order
- Malay-style laksa with pisang goreng
- Address
- 338 MK Kampung Perlis, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang
- Area
- Kampung Perlis, Balik Pulau, Penang
- Hours
- Thu–Tue ~3:30pm–7:30pm, closed Wednesdays (check before you go)
- Price
- RM5–RM10 per person
- Halal status
- ☪︎ Muslim-friendly (no pork/lard; certification not confirmed)
☪︎ Halal status shown here is based on public sources and may change. Please check that the restaurant holds a valid JAKIM (or state religious authority) halal certificate before dining — look for the certificate on display or verify at myehalal.halal.gov.my.
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