Curry Laksa
A rich, fragrant soup of rice noodles in a spiced coconut milk broth, topped with prawns, fish tofu, egg, bean sprouts, and garnished with laksa leaf.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- rice noodles (Gluten)
- coconut milk (Tree Nut)
- laksa paste
- belacan
- prawns (Shellfish)
- fish tofu (Fish)
- hard-boiled egg (Egg)
- bean sprouts
- laksa leaf
- dried shrimp (Shellfish)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- belacan in the laksa paste (shrimp paste = shellfish)
- dried shrimp in the paste
- coconut milk as the broth base
- fish tofu (fish-based tofu)
- egg always present
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKUses coconut milk, not dairy.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffRice noodles are gluten-free but the laksa paste may contain soy sauce with wheat. Verify.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard curry laksa (peanuts are in satay, not laksa).
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionCoconut milk is the primary broth ingredient.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionBelacan is in the paste and prawns are a standard topping.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionHard-boiled egg is a standard topping.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish tofu and dried shrimp in the paste. Belacan also contains fish proteins.
Soy-Free
Check with staffTofu is soy. Soy sauce may be in the paste. Verify.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard curry laksa.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains prawns, fish tofu, and belacan.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Uses coconut milk, not dairy. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Rice noodles are gluten-free but the laksa paste may contain soy sauce with wheat. Verify. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in standard curry laksa (peanuts are in satay, not laksa). |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Coconut milk is the primary broth ingredient. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Belacan is in the paste and prawns are a standard topping. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Hard-boiled egg is a standard topping. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish tofu and dried shrimp in the paste. Belacan also contains fish proteins. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Tofu is soy. Soy sauce may be in the paste. Verify. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard curry laksa. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains prawns, fish tofu, and belacan. |
Key risk: Curry laksa is one of Malaysia's most beloved dishes but it hits five major allergens in a single bowl. The belacan in the paste means even 'chicken laksa' is not safe for shellfish allergies. The coconut milk broth means the tree nut consideration applies throughout. Fish tofu adds fish. Egg is standard.
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