2026 Guide
Small state, big flavours: laksa Perlis and sweet harum manis mangoes.
Updated October 2026 ยท 6 spots ยท 2 cities
โก Quick answer
The must-eat spots in Perlis are Laksa Kak Su (Assam Laksa, Kuala Perlis), Beng Laksa (Assam Laksa, Kangar) and Api Api Ikan Bakar (Ikan Bakar, Kuala Perlis).
Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, Perlis
Order: Laksa Kuala Perlis with pulut udang
The name synonymous with laksa Kuala Perlis: a milder fish-gravy laksa eaten the local way with grilled pulut udang dunked in. A must for anyone at the jetty.
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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.
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Order: Chinese-style asam laksa
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.
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Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, Perlis
Order: Ikan bawal bakar with turmeric-coconut sauce
Perlis-style grilled pomfret in a creamy turmeric gravy, served by the Perlis River estuary. Fried squid and an ulam set with sambal belacan round it off.
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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.
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Pusat Bandar Kangar, Kangar, Perlis
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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Small state, big flavours: laksa Perlis and sweet harum manis mangoes. Our guide lists 6 top spots in Perlis across 3 dishes: Assam Laksa, Ikan Bakar and Hokkien Mee.
Start with Laksa Kak Su in Kuala Perlis for Assam Laksa โ rated Must Try.
Top halal picks in Perlis: Laksa Kak Su (Assam Laksa), Api Api Ikan Bakar (Ikan Bakar) and Anjung Keli (Ikan Bakar).