🐟Assam Laksa

#12 Assam Laksa in Malaysia · 2026

Poh Kee Laksa

🌶️🌶️🌶️ Berbaloi · Worth the Detour

🐖 Non-halalRM5–RM10

Beng Laksa's long-time neighbour and rival near the bus terminal, the other half of Kangar's famous laksa pair. Locals split their loyalty between the two.

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

What to order
Chinese-style asam laksa
Address
Opposite Kangar bus terminal, 01000 Kangar, Perlis
Area
Kangar Town, Kangar, Perlis
Price
RM5–RM10 per person
Halal status
🐖 Non-halal
🧭 Directions

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Beng Laksa

🐟 Assam Laksa · Kangar Town, Kangar, Perlis

🐖 Non-halalRM5–RM10

Order: Chinese-style asam laksa

Called the best laksa in Perlis by food writers, this Chinese-run stall opposite the bus terminal is one of Kangar's two famous asam laksa names. Sour, punchy and rich in fish.

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

🐠Ikan Bakar
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Anjung Keli

🐠 Ikan Bakar · Kangar, Kangar, Perlis

☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM10–RM25

Order: Ikan keli bakar (grilled catfish) with kampung dishes

A big kampung-style Malay buffet with over 50 dishes, best known for grilled and fried catfish. A Perlis family-lunch favourite.

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

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Mahkota Restoran Prawn Mee

🥢 Hokkien Mee · Pusat Bandar Kangar, Kangar, Perlis

🐖 Non-halalRM7–RM12

Order: Prawn mee (Hokkien mee) with pork slices and lard

A kopitiam stall beside Pasar Pagi Kangar serving a peppery northern prawn mee loaded with seafood and pork. The breakfast bowl Kangar's Chinese community queues for.

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