"Penang assam laksa, a Malaysian fish noodle soup with a true cult following, is a rarity outside of restaurants in Southeast Asia. But Atlantans can find the celebrated dish at one metro area restaurant: Penang Malaysian Cuisine in Kennesaw. With its zesty undertones, aromatic blend of spices, and rich heritage, the mackerel-based fish broth of Penang assam laksa is light and packed with a flavorful combination of sweet, sour, tangy, and umami notes. Thick, chewy rice noodles provide a satisfying texture to the soup and become even more essential to the dish once fully submerged in the spicy broth. The assam laksa at Penang Malaysian Cuisine sees fragrant lemongrass added to the broth, which lends floral hints." - Susie Chow
