Penang Air Itam Laksa

This is the famous laksa. The one that everyone will tell you to try. Since they are open only on the weekends, you will need to plan your trip accordingly if you want to try this laksa. Compared to other laksas, you will find that this laksa is a bit thicker, fish pieces are a bit more generous, the taste is a lot heavier. If you like your laksa to have a light flavour profile, this is probably not for you. I, however enjoyed the heavy mix of salt, sour and fish flavours. Nostalgically, pre mco, the taste was even heavier and the fish was also more generous. Naturally your will also need hei ko (sweet thick dark pungent) sauce in it. This will add another layer of taste complexity to the soup. You should be able to ask for more if the amount they give you in the beginning is not enough. As usual laksa will have some greens and most importantly ginger flower. I thought there used to be more previously but I guess shrinkflation is normal nowadays. I personally find the flavour combination of everything they add into the bowl syncs well and you end up with a bowl of delicious laksa. It's definitely one of the best you can get in penang. The only downside is the difficult parking and the slightly uncomfortable hot humid sidewalk atmosphere you eat in but that's part of the charm I would suppose.

The Asam Laksa is among the exceptional ones in Penang. Service is better than I thought as they are positively welcoming your order in nice way. Much better than the older days when they are just rude. Though 2 stars for atmosphere, nothing to compliant about as it is real street food.

Delicious and authentic Penang Laksa. Bowl is on the savoury/salty side! Very fragrant and savoury prawn paste flavour in the soup, good mix of herbs, spices, and fish, good texture from the noodles. Good pairing with sugarcane juice from the stall beside this!

Nestled in the bustling heart of Air Itam, the renowned Asam Laksa is a culinary gem that lives up to its legendary status. From the moment you approach the stall, you're greeted by the enticing aroma of fragrant spices and tangy fish broth wafting through the air. The Asam Laksa itself is a harmonious symphony of flavors—sour, spicy, and just a hint of sweetness. The broth is rich yet balanced, perfectly complementing the chewy rice noodles. The generous toppings of mackerel, fresh mint leaves, onion, and pineapple slices add layers of texture and taste, while the dollop of thick, sweet shrimp paste is the finishing touch that ties everything together beautifully. One bowl is simply not enough to satisfy your cravings! The vibrant, addictive flavors leave you yearning for a second helping, and maybe even a third.

The laksa is a must try, of course! The serving is a bit small compared to the conventional bowl size in the usual kopitiam, so we ordered other items from the opposite stalls. We asked permission first because some stalls would not allow it, but they were very gracious about it. The laksa broth is absolutely amazing and best consumed when it is piping hot. Even though it was a warm, sunny afternoon, we ignored the sweat and slurped every drop of the broth. I can see many customers ordered multiple bowls because one is simply not enough.

Authentic experience Must be the most yummy laksa ever. Can order ice kacang from across the road No aircon Lots of cars beside the road Accepts qr code Recommend? Yes! Must eat

Incredible dish first time trying Laksa and I'm in love with it, sadly I've heard this place serves the best so now the standard is set quite high.

At the Ai Market food court. The assam Laksa was less tasty than the ones I eat before. The gravy is not thick with fish meat. There were lack of ingredients like Siamese mint /pudina and pineapple. Take note This one is not the original famous stall beside road sides which was the original Penang Asam Laksa. Sorry to say the one at the market stall is 2nd grade. However not to disappoint you the cendol stall is Grade 1. Nice delicious cendol. A must if you are here. No choice have to Q up as the only Laksa stall at Ayer Itam market food court. Oyster stall is okay average good.