Janggut Laksa

Also dubbed the ‘Original Katong Laksa’, this unassuming stall at Roxy Square seems unfazed by the surrounding competition trying to acquire that title. We’ll accept the story of how Katong Laksa came to be because of a man called Janggut, who originally sold laksa along the street in Joo Chiat at prima facie and focus on the food instead. With just that one dish on the menu (save for a few add-ins), you can order a meal here without even uttering a word. First things first, this dish is not a looker but no one’s judging. Because the noodles are cut short (apparently a trend started by Janggut himself), you get an equal serving of noodles, shrimp, sambal and that robust gravy with every scoop.