Laksa La Mian
Laksa La Mian
Prima Taste's Laksa La Mian is the gold standard of instant laksa — a multicultural blend of herbs and spices simmered in a rich coconut gravy that's bright, creamy, and deeply aromatic. Seven minutes is all it takes to transport yourself to a Singaporean hawker stall. Widely regarded as one of the best instant noodles in the world.
- Prep the broth
Empty the sachets into a saucepan with 500ml of cold water. Mix them in well before you turn on the heat. Starting with cold water lets the coconut gravy and spice paste dissolve properly from the very beginning.
- Bring to the boil
Turn the heat up and bring the laksa soup to a rolling boil. Your kitchen will start smelling incredible at this point as the lemongrass, galangal, chilli, and coconut all come together into that signature laksa aroma.
- Cook the noodles
Add the noodles to the boiling laksa broth, lower the heat, and let everything simmer together for 7 minutes. The noodles absorb the broth flavour as they cook, which is what makes this dish taste so much richer than most.
- Serve and enjoy
Transfer the noodles and creamy broth into a bowl and serve piping hot. Top with fried tofu, fish cake, or bok choy if you want the full Singaporean hawker stall experience. This one is special, so take your time with it.
Background
Every packet has a story behind it. Here's where this one comes from, what makes it tick, and why it made the cut for the box.
Prima Taste is a Singaporean brand that has won multiple international awards for their instant laksa. They use real coconut cream and a proprietary spice blend, and their Laksa La Mian is consistently ranked among the best instant noodles in the world.
Singapore's hawker culture brings Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan cuisines together in open-air food centres. Laksa is one of the most iconic hawker dishes, with each stall having its own closely guarded recipe for the coconut spice paste.
A rich coconut-based laksa broth infused with a blend of lemongrass, galangal, chilli, and shrimp paste. The coconut gives it a creamy body while the spice paste adds layers of heat and aromatics. It is one of the most complex broths in the instant noodle world.
The noodles in this bowl are crafted to complement the broth style perfectly. The texture, thickness, and cooking time are all calibrated so that the noodles and soup work together as a complete experience rather than separate elements sharing the same bowl.
Prima Taste's Laksa La Mian has been ranked among the top instant noodles in the world multiple times. Unlike most instant noodles that use dried powder, this one uses real coconut cream and a wet spice paste, which is why the flavour is so much richer than typical packets.
Widely considered one of the best instant noodles ever made, and we agree completely. The coconut broth is rich, the spice is real, and the noodles are a cut above. It is the one we recommend to people who think instant noodles cannot be genuinely impressive.
Topping Suggestions
A few toppings that take this bowl from good to great. Most are already in your kitchen, and every one is optional.
Fish Cake
Fish cake lends a mild, sweet, and slightly seafood-like taste, enhancing the overall umami of the dish with its smooth texture.
Bok Choy
Bok choy infuses a fresh, slightly bitter green taste and adds a crunchy element that complements the softer noodles.
Tofu
Fried tofu offers a hearty, nutty taste and a slightly crispy texture, bringing a wholesome, plant-based addition to the noodles.