Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa

Name: Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa
Address: 1 Jalan Gottlieb, 10350 George Town, Penang, George Town, Penang, MY
Telephone: +60 16-480 6558
Price range: $
Rating: 4.1

MICHELIN

89% Sifumeter

2 critics 8 social

4.1 Google Stars 186 reviews

1 Jalan Gottlieb, 10350 George Town, Penang

$ per person

+60 16-480 6558

Critics reviews

Smartdory smartdory.com 06 Apr 2024

Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa has been one of my go-to spots in Penang for satisfying my laksa cravings long before they received the prestigious MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award.
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Danielfooddiary danielfooddiary.com 29 Nov 2023

Wan Dao Tou 湾岛头叻沙 Assam Laksa in Penang looks like your typical Malaysian eatery, permanently busy and unpretentious, with simple tables and stools to sit and eat on. Known for its delicious Assam Laksa noodle soup (RM6.50 for small, RM7.
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Jay Tan · May 2026

A extra empty bowl costs RM5 ! Can you believe it ? This happened during our recent visit in May. We brought our overseas friends to try the local laksa. We ordered two bowls of laksa and some fried spring rolls.
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Ami T. · Apr 2026

Really delicious Assam laksa. The broth was flavorful and nicely balanced between sour, sweet and savory flavors while the fresh herbs were aromatic and provided some texture.
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ZL · Dec 2025

Visited during a weekday afternoon, not too crowded and service was quick. Penang laksa was awarded michelin star, quite nice but didn’t taste too authentic. Popiah wasn’t great so wouldn’t recommend it.
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Richard Lau · Dec 2025

Well organised establishment and the number of street food awards and Michelin awards garnered by the two ladies is testament to their achievements.
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John Qoo Ran · Dec 2025

I've been visiting Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa for over 20 years, and it remains a true local favorite for assam laksa. The flavors are consistently authentic, and every visit brings back that nostalgic taste Penang is known for.
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Alex · Dec 2025

Wan Dao Tao Restaurant, listed in the Michelin Guide, is a well-known spot that attracts both locals and visitors looking to explore Penang’s famous flavours. With its reputation, expectations naturally run high.
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Geoffrey L · Oct 2025

Tried the famous Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa — Michelin Recommended. The broth is on the refreshing side — tangy, aromatic, and not overly thick or gelat, which makes it really enjoyable till the last sip.
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陳宜東 · Oct 2025

Perhaps I didn't understand Laksa. It tasted sour with a hint of twigs, and I couldn't taste the expected fishy flavor. The only good thing about the bowl was the noodles, which were chewy and springy.
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Jason Oh · Dec 2025

Best Michelin awarded Assam Laksa in Penang. They also serve delicious Curry Laksa there. The place is busy, the best part is no long queue with 10 or 20 people lining up.
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Ng Tiam Poh · Mar 2026

This Michelin-awarded Assam laksa truly deserves the recognition. It is delicious and the soup is rich and flavourful. The ingredients blend very well with the broth and rice noodles.
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Paul Chan · Apr 2026

The assam laksa here is AMAZING! Rich savory broth with bright flavors. Balance of umami with the acid of pineapple and fresh vegetables. And the rice noodles used are also special.
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Alien MM · Mar 2026

I don't understand why they've had so many Michelin stars for so many years 😅. The soup was sweet, with very little toppings. And this was a large bowl! The tea room drinks were too sweet. They didn't have much flavor.
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