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
Our menu changes every week — new menus are posted every Monday (Wed & Fri) and Saturday (Sunday) on Facebook and this website. Each week's post has the current line-up, pricing and hours.
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? +
It appears on our weekly rotation — check this week's menu on the website or Facebook page (posted Mondays and Saturdays) for availability and pricing, and order early, because it sells out.
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. Call 0482 035 320 or message us on Facebook to order.