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Katong laksa (Malay: Laksa Katong) is a variant of laksa lemak from the Katong area of Singapore. In Katong laksa, the noodles are normally cut up into smaller pieces so that the entire dish can be eaten with a spoon alone (that is, without chopsticks or a fork). Katong laksa is a strong contender for the heavily competed title of Singapore’s national dish.

Laksa lemak, also known as nyonya laksa (Malay: Laksa nyonya), is a type of laksa with a rich coconut gravy. Lemak is a culinary description in the Malay language which specifically refers to the presence of coconut milk which adds a distinctive richness to a dish. As the name implies, it is made with a rich, slightly sweet and strongly spiced coconut gravy. Laksa lemak is usually made with a fish-based gravy and is heavily influenced by Thai laksa (Malay: Laksa Thai), perhaps to the point that one could say they are one and the same
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Remember what I said about wanting to compare Din Tai Fung Shanghai, Din Tai Fung Singapore, and Crystal Jade, in Holland Road, Singapore?

Well, I am proud to say that I can finally compare!

The verdict is in…

Din Tai Fung Singapore ( Wisma Atria branch ) has really good Xiao Long Bao’s. Thing is, they’re not the best. Even if I’ve eaten alot for dinner, I still could not get off my mind the memory of my ever-blissful Xiao Long Bao experience at Crystal Jade last Chinese New Year, for it was much, more flavorful, in my opinion. But really, nothing can ever beat the Xiao Long Bao‘s in China, specially Din Tai Fung‘s in Shanghai, but then I am in Singapore, and still say that Crystal Jade has the best. They say that Lau Pah Sat has Xiao Long Bao‘s also, and I have yet to try them. I shall, very soon!
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