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⚡ Quick Answer
Janggut Laksa at Roxy Square is the best laksa in Singapore — ranked #1 by Eatbook and a Reddit favorite since the 1950s. For budget, 63 Laksa at Ghim Moh serves bowls from just S$2.80. For the famous Katong experience, 328 Katong Laksa beat Gordon Ramsay but locals now prefer Janggut or George's for better value.
- 🏆 Best overall
- Janggut Laksa (4.2★, S$4–$8)
- 💰 Best value
- 63 Laksa (4.3★, from S$2.80)
- ⭐ Highest rated
- 928 Yishun Laksa (4.4★, S$4–$5)
🎯 Top 3 Verdicts
- Janggut Laksa — The original 1950s Katong recipe, light and creamy. The one locals keep coming back to.
- Sungei Road Laksa — Charcoal-cooked, spoon-only, S$4. A pilgrimage-worthy hawker experience.
- 928 Yishun Laksa — Highest Google rating (4.4★) with generous toppings including rare crabstick.
About This Guide
Singapore's laksa scene offers bowls ranging from S$2.80 to S$9.30, with Janggut Laksa at Roxy Square consistently ranked #1 by food critics. This guide highlights the best laksa stalls across the island, from traditional Katong-style to charcoal-cooked varieties, validated by analyzing over 11,375 reviews and top food blogs.
Laksa is Singapore's most beloved comfort food — a rich, coconut-based noodle soup that's sparked fierce loyalty wars between hawker stalls for decades. The Katong area on East Coast Road is ground zero for the famous “Katong-style” laksa (eaten with a spoon, no chopsticks), but the best bowls are scattered across the island.
We researched this guide by analyzing thousands of Reddit comments across r/singapore, r/SingaporeEats, and r/askSingapore, cross-referencing with Eatbook's blind taste-test rankings, DanielFoodDiary's top 15, and SethLui's guide. Every stall was validated with Google Places API data.
Key stats: 12 stalls · Average bowl: S$4.50 · Average Google rating: 4.2★ · 11,375+ reviews analyzed · Price range: S$2.80–$9.30
1Janggut Laksa
Katong Laksa
Verdict: The #1 laksa in Singapore according to Eatbook and a Reddit fan favorite since the 1950s.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- The definitive Katong-style laksa — light, creamy, and true to the original recipe
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 825 Google reviews · Heritage since 1950s · Multiple locations
- Limitations
- Broth lighter than some prefer · Can sell out early
- What to order
- Regular Laksa with extra cockles. The broth is lighter and milkier than 328 — let it speak for itself before adding sambal.
- Why it made the list
- Ranked #1 by Eatbook. The Roxy Square location connects you to decades of Katong laksa heritage.
🕐 Daily 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Mon10:30 AM – 4:30 PMTue10:30 AM – 4:30 PMWed10:30 AM – 4:30 PMThu10:30 AM – 4:30 PMFri10:30 AM – 4:30 PMSat10:30 AM – 4:30 PMSun10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
“Janggut laksa is my fave, but as a comfort food most will hit the spot.”
— r/SingaporeEats
“I tried Janggut and 328 — Janggut has that old-school Katong taste that keeps me coming back.”
— r/SingaporeEats
2Sungei Road Laksa
Charcoal-Cooked
Verdict: One of Singapore's last charcoal-cooked laksa stalls. No chopsticks, no frills — just a legendary S$4 bowl.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- The most authentic, old-school laksa experience in Singapore
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 2,842 reviews · Charcoal-cooked · Only S$4
- Limitations
- No nearby MRT · No chopsticks · Closes early
- What to order
- One size only: S$4. The gravy is light enough to finish every drop. Get two bowls if hungry.
- Why it made the list
- Ranked #3 by Eatbook. One of the last stalls still cooking over charcoal.
🕐 Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun 9:30 AM – 4 PM · Closed Wed
Mon9:30 AM – 4:00 PMTue9:30 AM – 4:00 PMWedClosedThu9:30 AM – 4:00 PMFri9:30 AM – 4:00 PMSat9:30 AM – 4:00 PMSun9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
“Sungei Road Laksa still cooks its gravy over charcoal. The queue stays long but moves with incredible efficiency.”
— r/singapore
“For $4 you can't beat Sungei Road. It's a pilgrimage.”
— r/askSingapore
3928 Yishun Laksa
Hawker Gem
Verdict: The highest-rated laksa on Google (4.4★) and Eatbook's #2 pick. Worth the trek to Yishun.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- The best-value laksa with the most generous toppings
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 1,960 reviews · Generous portions · Crabstick · Homemade sambal
- Limitations
- Located in Yishun (far north) · 30+ min waits · Closed Sunday
- What to order
- Choose your noodles. Every bowl comes loaded with crabstick, bean sprouts, fish cake, egg, and tau pok.
- Why it made the list
- Eatbook #2. The highest Google rating (4.4★). People cross the island for this.
🕐 Mon–Sat 8:30 AM – 6 PM · Closed Sun
Mon8:30 AM – 6:00 PMTue8:30 AM – 6:00 PMWed8:30 AM – 6:00 PMThu8:30 AM – 6:00 PMFri8:30 AM – 6:00 PMSat8:30 AM – 6:00 PMSunClosed
📞 +65 9731 9586
“928 Yishun draws crowds from all over. Normal to wait half an hour but absolutely worth it.”
— r/SingaporeEats
“The crabstick is unusual — you don't find that at most stalls.”
— r/askSingapore
4328 Katong Laksa
Katong Laksa
Verdict: Singapore's most famous laksa — it beat Gordon Ramsay. Strong, punchy flavor but locals debate if it's still the best.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- The most iconic laksa experience — celebrity-approved and open late
- Strengths
- 3.9★ from 3,754 reviews · Beat Gordon Ramsay 2013 · Open until 9:30 PM
- Limitations
- Pricier ($7.30+) · Quality debated · Very sambal-forward
- What to order
- Small Standard Laksa (S$7.30). The broth is pre-mixed with toppings.
- Why it made the list
- The most famous laksa stall with 3,754 Google reviews.
🕐 Daily 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Mon9:30 AM – 9:30 PMTue9:30 AM – 9:30 PMWed9:30 AM – 9:30 PMThu9:30 AM – 9:30 PMFri9:30 AM – 9:30 PMSat9:30 AM – 9:30 PMSun9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
🌐 Website
“328 used to taste much better in the past, but there is still something special about the gravy.”
— r/SingaporeEats
“The broth was punch-you-in-the-face strong — very heavy on sambal belachan flavors.”
— Eatbook
5Katong Laksa (George's)
Katong Laksa
Verdict: The highest-rated Katong laksa on Google (4.6★). Complex homemade rempah with delicate spice nuances.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- The most refined laksa broth in the Katong area
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 648 reviews · Homemade rempah · Generous small portions
- Limitations
- Closes 2:30 PM or sold out · Closed Tuesdays · Limited seating
- What to order
- Even the small bowl ($6) is packed. Complex gravy with blue ginger, lemongrass, and dried shrimps.
- Why it made the list
- Highest Katong stall rating at 4.6★. Recipe traces to Janggut founder's friend.
🕐 Mon, Wed–Sun 8:15 AM – 2:30 PM · Closed Tue
Mon8:15 AM – 2:30 PMTueClosedWed8:15 AM – 2:30 PMThu8:15 AM – 2:30 PMFri8:15 AM – 2:30 PMSat8:15 AM – 2:30 PMSun8:15 AM – 2:30 PM
📞 +65 9023 7360
“George's gravy tasted complex, balanced — not as coconut-rich as expected, showing delicate nuances of spice.”
— DanielFoodDiary
6Terry Katong Laksa
Katong Laksa
Verdict: Eatbook's #4 ranked laksa — a hidden gem in the CBD.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Katong-style laksa in the CBD — no trek East needed
- Strengths
- 4.1★ · CBD location · Eatbook #4 · Affordable
- Limitations
- Small stall · Fewer reviews · Limited seating
- What to order
- Regular Katong Laksa. Rich, well-balanced broth.
- Why it made the list
- Eatbook ranked it #4 — beating 328 and several more famous stalls.
🕐 Daily 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Mon8:30 AM – 5:00 PMTue8:30 AM – 5:00 PMWed8:30 AM – 5:00 PMThu8:30 AM – 5:00 PMFri8:30 AM – 5:00 PMSat8:30 AM – 5:00 PMSun8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
“Terry Katong Laksa punches well above its weight.”
— r/SingaporeEats
7Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa
Hawker Classic
Verdict: Eatbook's #5 pick. Not the original Sungei Road stall but holds its own in Chinatown.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Affordable Sungei Road-style laksa in Chinatown
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 420 reviews · Chinatown · Open daily · Budget-friendly
- Limitations
- Not the original stall · Upper floor · Closes 3 PM
- What to order
- Regular laksa. Lighter broth with good coconut base. S$3.50 for small.
- Why it made the list
- Eatbook #5. Great Chinatown option.
🕐 Daily 9 AM – 3 PM
Mon9:00 AM – 3:00 PMTue9:00 AM – 3:00 PMWed9:00 AM – 3:00 PMThu9:00 AM – 3:00 PMFri9:00 AM – 3:00 PMSat9:00 AM – 3:00 PMSun9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📞 +65 9750 8326
“Don't confuse Trishaw with the original Sungei Road — different stalls, both good.”
— r/askSingapore
8Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa
Claypot
💰 S$5.50–$6
📍 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-75, Alexandra Village Food Centre, Singapore 151120
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee (2016–2021) — the only laksa in a bubbling claypot.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- A unique claypot laksa with Michelin pedigree
- Strengths
- Bib Gourmand 2016-2021 · Unique claypot · Alexandra Village
- Limitations
- 3.7★ · Thin broth · Closed Wed & Sun
- What to order
- Claypot Laksa ($6) — arrives at a rolling boil.
- Why it made the list
- Michelin Bib Gourmand. Unique claypot format.
🕐 Mon–Tue, Thu–Sat 9 AM – 3 PM · Closed Wed & Sun
Mon9:00 AM – 3:00 PMTue9:00 AM – 3:00 PMWedClosedThu9:00 AM – 3:00 PMFri9:00 AM – 3:00 PMSat9:00 AM – 3:00 PMSunClosed
🌐 Website 📞 +65 9088 9203
“The claypot presentation is unique to this stall.”
— SethLui.com
963 Laksa
Budget Pick
💰 From S$2.80
📍 20 Ghim Moh Rd, #01-20, Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre, Singapore 270020
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The cheapest laksa on this list at S$2.80.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Best-value laksa in Singapore — under $3
- Strengths
- 4.3★ · Just S$2.80 · Sungei Road-style · Open weekends
- Limitations
- Small portions · Light broth · Closed Mon
- What to order
- Standard laksa at $2.80. The hawker's grandfather sold laksa at Jalan Berseh in the 1960s.
- Why it made the list
- At $2.80, the cheapest sit-down laksa in Singapore.
🕐 Tue–Fri 8–3 PM · Sat–Sun 8–2 PM · Closed Mon
MonClosedTue8:00 AM – 3:00 PMWed8:00 AM – 3:00 PMThu8:00 AM – 3:00 PMFri8:00 AM – 3:00 PMSat8:00 AM – 2:00 PMSun8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📞 +65 6513 8833
“63 Laksa at Ghim Moh — can't believe it's only $2.80.”
— r/SingaporeEats
10Wei Yi Laksa & Prawn Noodle
Hawker Gem
Verdict: A neighborhood favorite opening at 5:30 AM with generous toppings.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Early-morning laksa with generous protein
- Strengths
- 4.1★ · Opens 5:30 AM · Generous toppings · Mild coconut
- Limitations
- Only 4 days/week · Closes by 12:30 PM
- What to order
- Laksa with the works — chicken, prawns, cockles, and tau pok.
- Why it made the list
- DanielFoodDiary top 15. Double-duty menu.
🕐 Tue–Wed, Sat–Sun 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM
MonClosedTue5:30 AM – 12:00 PMWed5:30 AM – 12:30 PMThuClosedFriClosedSat5:30 AM – 12:30 PMSun5:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📞 +65 9782 1012
“Wei Yi at Tanglin Halt is a proper neighborhood secret.”
— r/SingaporeEats
11Guang Fa Laksa
Hawker Classic
Verdict: The cockle lover's choice — Only Cockles version piled high with fresh hum.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Cockle-heavy laksa with thick gao gravy
- Strengths
- 4.3★ · Only Cockles option · Thick gao gravy
- Limitations
- Closed Wed & Sun · Closes 1:30 PM
- What to order
- Only Cockles Laksa ($6/$7). The gravy is thicker, richer, spicier — gao-gao goodness.
- Why it made the list
- DanielFoodDiary: one of the most underrated laksa stalls.
🕐 Mon–Tue, Thu–Sat 8 AM – 1:30 PM
Mon8:00 AM – 1:30 PMTue8:00 AM – 1:30 PMWedClosedThu8:00 AM – 1:30 PMFri8:00 AM – 1:30 PMSat8:00 AM – 1:30 PMSunClosed
“Guang Fa's pink bowl is iconic. The gravy is thicker, richer — gao-gao goodness.”
— DanielFoodDiary
12Amy's Laksa
Hawker Gem
Verdict: An East-side sleeper pick from SethLui's guide — off the tourist path.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Quiet laksa near Bedok, off the beaten path
- Strengths
- 4.1★ · SethLui featured · Near Bedok · No crowds
- Limitations
- Far from central · Fewer reviews · Closes early
- What to order
- Signature Laksa. Well-balanced bowl regulars swear by.
- Why it made the list
- Featured in SethLui's top 10 laksa guide.
🕐 Tue–Sun 7 AM – 1 PM · Closed Mon
MonClosedTue7:00 AM – 1:00 PMWed7:00 AM – 1:00 PMThu7:00 AM – 1:00 PMFri7:00 AM – 1:00 PMSat7:00 AM – 1:00 PMSun7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
“Amy's Laksa in the East is underrated. No crowds, just good honest laksa.”
— r/SingaporeEats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best laksa in Singapore?
Janggut Laksa at Roxy Square is consistently ranked #1 by food critics. 928 Yishun Laksa (4.4 stars) and Sungei Road Laksa are close runners-up.
How much does laksa cost in Singapore?
Most hawker laksa costs S$3-6 per bowl. The cheapest is 63 Laksa at Ghim Moh from S$2.80. Premium stalls like 328 Katong charge $7.30-$9.30.
What is Katong-style laksa?
A Nyonya laksa from Katong with rich coconut gravy, vermicelli cut short for spoon-only eating, and toppings like cockles, prawns, fish cake, and bean sprouts.
Where is the famous Katong laksa area?
Along East Coast Road between Joo Chiat and Marine Parade. Janggut, 328 Katong, and George's are all within a 10-minute walk. Take MRT to Paya Lebar.
Is 328 Katong Laksa worth it?
It beat Gordon Ramsay in 2013. But locals debate quality vs price ($7.30+). Worth one visit; many prefer Janggut or Sungei Road for better value.
What is the difference between Singapore laksa and Penang laksa?
Singapore laksa has creamy coconut broth. Penang laksa has sour tamarind fish broth with no coconut. Essentially different dishes.
When is the best time to eat laksa?
Most stalls operate 8:30 AM to 3 PM. Arrive by 10-11 AM. 328 Katong is open until 9:30 PM.
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How we built this list
We analyzed hundreds of Reddit posts and thousands of comments across relevant subreddits spanning 2019 to 2026. Places were ranked by frequency of independent recommendations and verified with Google ratings. Every spot was mentioned in at least 2 separate threads by different users.
