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Kim Laksa

金叻沙
90% Sifumeter
5 critics · 5 social
4.0 Google Stars 1.1k reviews
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Nan Guang Kopitiam, 67 Jalan Balik Pulau, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang
$ per person
+60 14-746 1140

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    Adriancheah adriancheah.com · 19 Aug 2020

    Although Ann has since relocated, there is yet another new stall (Kim Laksa) operating at Nan Guang, run by Christine. Right opposite the road, there are other stalls selling laksa as well. To each its own I say.

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    Penang-insider penang-insider.com · 25 Jul 2020

    Kim laksa, inside the Nan Guang Kopitiam, is an institution in Balik Pulau, having been located at a very strategic place: a former wet market at the heart of Balik Pulau’s Pekan Kongsi (read our guide to the best things to do in Balik…

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    Kyspeaks kyspeaks.com · 15 Aug 2012

    When it comes to Penang food, laksa is always one of the first dishes to be mentioned (especially by girls, I don’t know why), and when it comes to laksa for many Penangites, the best laksa on the island is this little stall located all…

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    Noweating noweating.com · 07 Sep 2010

    We then returned to old Balik Pulau Market, in which my friend recommended me a laksa shop I never tried before – Kim Laksa 金叻沙 @ Nan Guang 南光 Coffee Shop.

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    Thokohmakan thokohmakan.com

    Located inside Nan Guang Kopitiam in Balik Pulau, Kim Laksa serves one of the best assam laksa in this part of Penang Island. Located on the main street of the rustic town centre, Kim Laksa has been serving its popular noodle dishes since…

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    Rocky Chua · Apr 2026

    A very popular Asam Laksa kopishop style restaurant,you can ordered the foods here and eat next door which has air cond. Service is friendly. They serve two options of Laksa,Asam and curry styles.

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    Brad Shields · Mar 2026

    The words Kim Laksa are not on the outside of the shop. Looks inside near the cooking area to see. Drinks are sold by another business inside the shop. It is simple tasty laksa served quicky. We had Asam Laksa and Siam Laksa.

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    Kien Hon Wong · Dec 2025

    Penang Asam Laksa! Must try and do come early to avoid disappointment - selling fast and first come first serve.

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