Assam LaksaMama's Penang Classic
ah-sahm lahk-sah · tangy tamarind fish laksa
A tangy, herby fish broth built from fresh mackerel, tamarind and a hand-pounded rempah — finished with a touch of hae ko (prawn paste) for depth. 一碗会讲故事的槟城味道。
Why ours tastes like Penang
Bright, herbal, sour, savoury — every spoonful tells a story.
深藏南洋古早味
One of Malaysia's must-try dishes — deeply comforting, distinctly Penang. We simmer fresh mackerel into the broth itself, then build flavour with hand-pounded rempah, tamarind and asam keping.
A finishing drizzle of hae ko (black prawn paste) brings the unmistakable savoury depth that separates real assam laksa from imitations.
What's in the bowl
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Fresh mackerel hand-flaked, simmered in
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Tamarind & asam keping broth bright, sour-savoury
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Hae ko (prawn paste) deep Penang finish
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Thick rice noodles the classic laksa cut
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Pineapple & cucumber cool, sweet crunch
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Torch ginger flower bunga kantan perfume
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Vietnamese mint & daun kesum the herbal signature
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Red chilli, shallots & lime bright top notes
On the weekly rotation
Check the dated menu for available dishes, serving sizes, prices and pickup arrangements. Choose your food, review the text request and send it from your messaging app. Your order is confirmed only after the kitchen replies by text.
See if it's on this week →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between assam laksa and curry laksa? +
Curry laksa (like our chicken laksa) has a rich coconut-milk curry broth. Assam laksa has no coconut at all — it's a tangy tamarind and fresh-mackerel broth from Penang, topped with garden herbs and hae ko (black prawn paste). Both appear on our rotating menu.
When can I get assam laksa? +
Assam Laksa is a rotating dish, so it may not be in the current menu. The batch information on this page shows any listed date, serving size and price. If no batch is listed, ask the kitchen about its next rotation; a date is not yet confirmed.
Where can I get assam laksa on Sydney's North Shore? +
Chloe's Mama Kitchen at Shop 4, Turramurra Plaza, 1388 Pacific Hwy, Turramurra — takeaway pickup. Choose dishes and servings from the current menu on our homepage, review your text request and send it to 0482 035 320. Your order is confirmed only after the kitchen replies by text.