Pasar Air Itam Laksa

Living up to Penang's esteemed street food cred, this stall situated next to Air Itam market is hugely popular for serving authentic assam laksa. Each bowl is filled with thick rice noodles, fresh vegetables, a spicy mackerel-based soup and a dollop of shrimp paste. The stall is just a five-minute walk to Kek Lok Si, should you feel like going the touristy route and doing some sight-seeing.