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Is this Melbourne's best laksa?

After two decades in the business, Laksa King's noodle soups are spectacular. And they keep getting better.

Melbourne has a long-running relationship with these noodle-filled broths. (Audrey Bourget)

Melbourne has a long-running relationship with these noodle-filled broths. Source: Audrey Bourget

 

While I’m having a chat with Esmond Wong, Laksa King’s founder, customers stop to say hi, and one of them tries to convince him to open a branch in his neighbourhood. “My customers always ask me to open where they live,” says Wong, smiling.

It’s not surprising since his spicy noodle soup is known to be one of the best in Melbourne. What might surprise you is that Wong didn’t grow up anywhere near laksa.

Read the full article in English here.

 


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By Audrey Bourget

Presented by Sophia Hong

Source: SBS Food



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