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    Laksa King

    3.8 (231 reviews)
    ModerateBurmese, Malaysian, Thai
    Open 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Laksa

    Friends saw excellent review for laksa from food blogger! For Asian taste, laksa is not up to par. May be suitable for non Asians! Place is clean n server friendly.

    Shuang W.

    Came here since we are both craving laksa, it looks like a diner with all the decorations and booths but it's serving authentic laksa and other dishes. I got one with less spice and rice noodle, it's very delicious, full of flavors. I enjoyed the chicken so much, I think they marinade it beforehand which gives it elevated flavors. They also have a noodle dish that's limited to weekends called kyay oh, I will try that next time. Service is pretty fast.

    The entrance

    Service was good but the food had no punch or pizzazz as I have had the Laksa and Hainan chicken in Malaysia ,,,, maybe better for Non Asians ... noticed that although it was full at lunch time , it was all non Asians ... parking was terrible with the construction. Ambience was more a 50's Diner out of Happy Days without Potsy, Arnold , Richie or the Fonz ... a twist of Asian Fusion ????

    Laksa
    Tony X.

    If you're looking for authentic, affordable, and rich tasting laksa in Vancouver, look no further than Laksa King! The food was prepared quickly and tasted exceptionally great.

    Laksa from Laksa King

    Always lives up to its namesake. Nothing like it on a shitty rainy Saturday. Very pleasant welcoming staff, prompt service. What's not to love. Unless, of course if you are an "elite" from south of the border. As Bourdain said: "The bane of the internet ".

    Da goods -Beef Rendang
    Steve P.

    My go to for Beef Redang.The retro booths and murals add to the eclectic charm Daisy makes this east Van hidden gem rock.

    Mohingar
    Carmen P.

    Tried the mohingar, roti canai ($14 for 2) and skewers. The skewers were good (almost $4 each) which is rather expensive. Overall it was ok. The roti was fluffy but very small, the skewers were marinated nicely and was tender but the Mohingar was a let down. Although flavoursome it lacked protein (only 1 hard boiled egg). There's fish in it but fried and cooked to smithereens in the broth to a consistency of a smoothie. I had asked for additional meat on the side and the waitress said it's not recommended as it's a fish broth. It's a very small restaurant with even smaller booths. A tight squeeze to eat with 4 people in a booth.

    laksa!
    Ashley N.

    This is maybe the 4th or 5th time I've been here! I think their laksa is the best I've had in recent years in the city. The broth is tasty, spicy (but not too much), and has a good curry flavour. I opted for the mixed noodles (egg and vermicelli) and I liked the texture blending. I especially liked the tofu puffs soaking in the broth, and the large shrimps! A perfect dish for me, for this wintery season. Service is very quick and attentive! They accept credit card now (not just debit or cash), which I think is a new thing since the last time I'd been here. Not pictured, but my friend and I also ordered the roti canai appetizer! It was flaky and crispy in all the right ways. I found it to be a bit too oily though...

    Nasi Goreng
    Evan C.

    Adding to my previous review... I came here again as this place is perfect - convenient for me, inexpensive and good. Roti canai as usual is very flaky and just an absolute favorite in my family. We ordered beef Rendang and Laksa and both are excellent. I think I prefer the vermicelli to the egg noodle but that's just personal preference. Laksa has great flavour. I split with my son but wouldn't have minded having it all to myself! Def one of my favorite Malaysian places.

    Laksa with egg noodle~
    Jennifer T.

    My first time having laksa and it was yummy. The parking is a bit tricky, as you need to park on the streets somewhere nearby. The inside of the restaurant somewhat resembles a diner. We ordered the laksa. We had the choice of vermicelli noodles, egg noodles, or mixed noodles. I've tried both noodles before and prefer egg noodles because they went well with the savory and creamy soup. The laksa contained chicken, shrimp, fish balls, tofu, and a hard boil egg. I can't handle spicy so we ordered it mild, but it still came with a kick. I also got lime/lemon on the side to squeeze into my soup. I will definitely be back when I'm craving laksa.

    Laksa
    Judy J.

    One of the better places to get a bowl of decently spiced laksa in the lower mainland. The type where you don't have to ask or remind them to "make it spicy" cause well that's how it is usually served. The roti this time wasn't as soft or flaky as I prefer and was a tad too burnt or crispy for my liking. However, two large pieces so no one left hungry. Service is non intrusive but you tend to have to ask or flag down someone if you need anything. Not the type of place where they come fill your water glass or ask how your meal is. Diner style seating with some tables & chairs. No fuss decor as it definitely appeared to be leftover fixtures from previous establishment. Gives it character I suppose.

    Chee Jen N.

    Authentic Malaysian food! I tried the Laksa and it was great and it comes with lots of ingredients! The beef Rendang was great too with very tender meat and flavorful sauce. The roti canai was also delicious and I believe they are made fresh and not like some places that serve frozen one. Ambience is not the best and it looks like an old diner but who cares if food is good!

    Mohingar~ (Myanma fish soup)
    Edward L.

    Time to come back after some 12(!) years. Totally forgot about this place. Parking is available on the side streets, as well as on Hastings in the evening. Place looks basically unchanged from my last visit. Wow. Looks like the owners haven't changed either. They are Burmese/Myanma. Mohingar (Myanma fish soup) - nice and thick. Reminds me of the satay stuff. Served with a rather interesting deep fried bean(?) pancake/fritter on top, and a sliced boiled egg. Also comes with a slice of lime, and some seriously spicy chili flakes (powder?). Dip the fritter and eat it quickly before it gets soggy. Pretty tasty I must say. I also had the seafood laksa. Once again, hit the spot. There is a choice between white (vermicelli) noodles and yellow (egg) noodles. One can also do half half. Great flavour. Decent toppings. Definitely wouldn't mind coming back. Their hours are rather limited though. Recommended.

    Their signature laksa soup, requested extra spicy-hot

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    One of the best Burmese food in town, I feel the food is quite similar to hometown cook, especially Nan Gyee Thote and Laphat Thote.

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    This type of cuisine is quite different that most restaurants in the area. We were at the…read moreSteveston wharf at 11:30 am on this BC holiday. The sign on the door read opening hour is 11:30 am but the entire place was dark and no activity. We then walked on to have lunch at another eatery and returned in the late afternoon for drink and some snacks. When we entered, the woman whom I am guessing was the owner sat us at the window table. She was not the most friendly and welcoming. We ordered two iced lemon teas and the kuih lapis type desserts which was good but little different than the ones we had in Malaysia this year. Since already had lunch earlier, we didn't get to sample any of the main dishes.

    There is a good Malaysian food spot in Richmond but I wanted to give this mom and pop spot a try to…read moregive an opportunity for new places. However, I was a bit disappointed but not too much as prices were decent depending on what you get. We got the chicken laksa, Nasi goreng, Mongolian chicken, and kuih lapis. Chicken laksa is the ideal order as the soup is decent and the pricing is fair. It is not the best as the soup didn't carry much flavor and the noodles were a bit on the softer side. It was filling however. Nasi goreng is solid. The vegetables felt frozen reheated and wilted, but at least the cucumbers were fresh. The amount of shrimp, squid, and fish cakes was dismal. Flavor profile is good. The Mongolian chicken is okay. It's not fried as the batter is quite soft. It is saucy which my friends were craving. I enjoyed the flavor profile of this one though. The dessert is good. Kuih Lapis is a colorful dessert so it appealed to me in both taste and presentation. One red flag I noticed is that I heard beep after beep of microwave sounds. It's as if all the dishes they prepared well in advance and just reheat for us, plus they walled off the kitchen and the back completely, giving the impression that they want to hide something. Most renowned places won't hide the back like that, as you can at least take a peek of what's cooking behind the scenes in most places. Service is good as they refill complimentary tea throughout our dining experience. Pay at the front for the bill.

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    Love this place! Wondering where have I been the last dozens of visits to Vancouver? The owners…read morewere busy but took time to chat with us. Super nice family owned business originally from Ipoh, Malaysia known for good food. Ambiance is quaint with lots of pictures and references to Malaysia. We had amazing food and below are a few highlights. We look forward to be back for sure! Kam heong clams- so delicious and a must-order!Reminds me of the real taste of Malaysian food. The heat from the spice, curry leaves and work hey was the best I've had in Washington and BC. Taro ring- so crispy and satiating. The taro is very flavorful and a great combination with the squid, shrimp and other savory goodies in the middle of the taro ring. Asam laksa- Penang style chewy noodle soup in super savory and umami fish broth with tamarind, pineapple and shrimp paste. Such a beautiful balance of slightly spicy, sour, and sweet broth. Yum!

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    Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine - Malaysian laksa curry ($16.00)

    Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine

    4.0(146 reviews)
    4.7 kmCentral Lonsdale
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    Food was incredible. We had the Roti Canai (texture was on point), Chicken Satay (great savory…read morepeanut sauce that was not too sweet like other sauces), Sambal Green beans with shrimp (some of the best flavors that included use of dried shrimp and one of the true gems of the meal), the Beef Rendang (which is one of the finest renditions of a beef curry stew I have tried in my life - beef texture was perfect and the flavors would make my Thai grandmother smile though she may have wanted it to be a little bit spicier - but this was perfect for our family) - for me, this was the superstar entree of the evening and I will remember this for a long time, and the Nasi Goreng fried rice (again, perfect texture and meld of flavors) - everyone loved this as well. Portions were nice, especially on the beef curry. Owner was very warm, personal, and friendly. Highly recommended!

    I came here for a weeknight dinner. Been by this place many times, finally decided to try…read more Guy running the front was nice, good service. He might be the owner. Place was really not busy. One table eating already at around 730pm, and us. Otherwise there were a few takeout orders. My main problem with this place is the lack of authenticity. They clearly geared the food for the local tastes, which is a far, far cry from what I would expect in an authentic Malaysian restaurant. And even further away from the real food you get in Malaysia. I can see how if you're a local in North Vancouver and Malaysian food is exotic to you, then sure, this place is very approachable. Because it is better described as "Malaysian-inspired." We tried several items: Satay chicken - tasted pan fried and otherwise tasteless. Usually these are char-grilled. Chicken was juicy though. Peanut sauce was just ok. Sauce was kind of watered down. 3/5 is generous. If youve had authentic satay, you'll know what I mean. Char Kway Teow - not bad. Seasoning was too sweet, and needed more "wok-hei." Noodle texture was good. 3.5/5. Sambal eggplant/green beans/okra - the sambal was really, really lacking the funkiness of the fermented shrimp paste I expected. Needs WAY more. Also needed way more heat. This just tastes like a bit of sweet stir fried veg. 2/5. Assam Laksa - this was the biggest disappointment. There should not be coconut milk in this dish, but they put some in. This completely overpowers the Tamarind and all you taste is coconut milk. A bigger sin is the lack of any fish. Traditionally this is made with Mackerel, and sardines are often substituted. But there was no fish in it. This should be a sour, tart, funky fishy broth. It was none of the above. The noodles had a horrible texture too. Sorry, this dish is a 1/5. And this is not Assam Laksa. The shrimp they used in all the dishes is the cheap frozen stuff, probably frozen white shrimp. Pretty tasteless. We asked for everything (except the satay) to be extra spicy. Nothing was really spicy. There was a mild kick in maybe the assam laksa (except totally muted by the coconut milk) but the rest was not spicy. at all. And this goes back to my comment about catering to the local tastes. People around here I guess cannot eat even remotely spicy food. If you want authentic Malaysian food, steer clear of this place. You will be very, very disappointed. There are many better places in the lower mainland. If you want some tasty food that is somewhat reminiscent of Malaysian food, this is not bad, and on the North Shore, this is one of very few options available to you. Guy running the place is super nice though, and I get it, he's just trying to cater to the local palate to keep the business afloat. The restaurant itself is really dimly lit but clean and comfortable enough. I'll give this place a 4/5 for service, but 2/5 for food. Overall 3/5. Location is right on Lonsdale near 14th, and you can find street parking or park in one of the nearby lots. Sorry, I wont be back, and I cannot recommend this.

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