laksa

British

/ ˈlæksa /

noun

(in Malaysia) a dish of Chinese origin consisting of rice noodles served in curry or hot soup

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Etymology

Origin of laksa

from Malay: ten thousand

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At Laut, chef Yup serves classic dishes like nasi lemak, rendang beef, asam laksa and roti canai.

From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2025

Dishes with "strong flavours", like laksa, were ideal because the delights of the original recipe distracted people from the crushed bugs.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024

Such is the love for laksa in this multicultural city that it's inspired weekly rituals, sparked rivalries that have divided households, and turned humble chefs into local celebrities.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023

In October, the mania kicks into another gear for the month-long laksa festival.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023

Deduct cost of manufacture 608.60 Difference to credit of the State $426.40 Bricks were debited to Government Works at $20 per laksa.

From Prisoners Their Own Warders A Record of the Convict Prison at Singapore in the Straits Settlements Established 1825 by John Frederick Adolphus McNair

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