Singapore Laksa War: Which Stall Has The Original Katong Laksa Recipe? | Food Feud | On The Red Dot

CNA Insider March 13, 2024
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When it comes to laksa, one of Singapore’s national dishes, Katong Laksa sets the gold standard. In fact, this brand of laksa is so coveted that a stretch of East Coast Road became battleground for the 'Katong Laksa war' in the 1990s. Laksa sellers engaged in fierce competition, each claiming to serve the original Katong Laksa. Since then, several brands scattered across the island, continue to claim to be “Katong Laksa”. Who is the originator of Katong Laksa and which is serving up the real deal? 00:00 Which is the original Katong Laksa? 03:27 328 Katong Laksa's claim to fame 05:01 Originator of Katong Laksa: Janggut 09:24 The "Katong Laksa" feud of 1998 11:53 The most popular v.s. the most original 14:33 Do Roxy Laksa and Katong Laksa (George's) have the original recipe? 18:23 Taste test: Which laksa tastes most like the original? =========== About On The Red Dot: CNA's weekly programme documents the stories of ordinary Singaporeans and celebrates their resilience, identity and sense of belonging. =========== On The Red Dot playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTYbQaR9ddxnJmJRangPrY5f #CNAInsider #OnTheRedDot #Singapore #KatongLaksa #Original #Laksa #Food #Hawker For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider

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