Monday, 25 May 2026

REVIEW : Ah Cheng Laksa: Simple Food, Solid Comfort

I honestly lost count of how many times I’ve eaten at Ah Cheng Laksa, but somehow I never actually wrote a review about it ...Maybe because it already became one of my comfort food spots.

Whenever I’m craving asam laksa but feeling too lazy to cook it myself, this is usually one of the first places that comes to mind...

Ah Cheng Laksa has actually been around since 1960, and their recipe originated from Alor Setar, Kedah. Maybe that’s why the taste still feels very traditional and comforting. They’ve sold more than 2 million bowls yearly, so clearly a lot of people keep coming back for it.

This time I ordered:

🍜 Asam Laksa

🥗 Rojak

🍹 Iced Longan






Honestly, this combo just hits different.The asam laksa was as good as always. The broth had that nice tangy and spicy flavour with the right amount of fish taste that makes it really addictive. And honestly… asam laksa with petis udang just makes everything even better ... The sweet and rich flavour from the petis really balances out the sourness of the laksa perfectly.

The rojak was good too... thick sauce, sweet, slightly spicy, and perfect to eat together with the laksa. And the iced longan was definitely needed to balance out all the bold flavours...

One thing I like about Ah Cheng Laksa is the consistency. The taste stays familiar every time I come here. It’s not fancy or overly hyped, but it’s the kind of place people keep returning to because the food is just comforting.

My Rating ⭐

🍜 Asam Laksa : 8.5/10

🥗 Rojak : 8/10

🍹 Iced Longan : 8/10

🏪 Overall : 8.5/10


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