A work companion recommended Ginger and Spice in Gungahlin Laksa as being the best avaliable - here’s a blow by blow comparison. A Sammy’s Kitchen Laksa for comparison purposes is a straight 10/10/10 G&S Taste (Flavour) = 9
Size = 10
Ingredients = 9
Decor/Cutlery = 10
Waiting Staff = 11
Cost = 10
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Ginger and Spice is relatively comparable to a SK Laksa. I found it interesting that they used deep-fried chicken, which added subtle variation to the dish, but detracted a little from what I would consider a ‘conventional’ laksa. I found the soup quite ‘watery’ than usual, but in subsequent conversation with the owner, she explained that they opted for a more mild version normally, and you are encouraged to request a hotter one if that is your desire.
I’ll raise this as a special point – this is a tailorable laksa, which is not offered – at least that I am aware of – in other venues in Canberra.
The Laksa is what I would consider to be a chinese chef’s interpretation of a laksa, using ingredients they have to hand. My overall impression is that I could have compared it to a long wonton soup quite easily. Overall, next time I’m in the area I’ll request a hotter one with more coconut milk base, but only if I’m in Gungahlin looking for a laksa. If you are a Gungahlin local, I encourage you to give it a shot as it’s a good and local dish, and don’t hesitate to tailor it to your tastes – 9/10.
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what about a real comparison, with Ginger and spice vs Laksa House in weston?
sammy’s kitchen laksa’s don’t compete against these 2 heavy laksa houses.
Personally, I love the laksa at the Dickson Asian Noodle House. I think the Duck Laksa there is fantastic! But then I haven’t tried the laksa at Ginger and Spice or Sammys Kitchen. Has anyone else tried all three?
It’s gotta be Madame Woo (Kingston) FTW.
I’ve always considered ‘soupy’ to mean ‘the chef is a tightarse’.
I have tried all kinds of different laksa’s, to me the Dickson Noodle House is far superior.
The dickson noodle house is fine provided you don’t order the chicken version. Their chicken is the cheapest, nastiest cuts of meat I think i’ve ever has at an asian restaurant.
does anyone have a view about the Laska from “Too Yum” in Belconnen?
hnw – where is that ?
kel – yes
et al – SK laksa is merely a comparison point. Use the search function (typing Laksa is sufficient) at the top of the screen if you want to find a review between different venues on this site.
I ordered the chicken laksa from Sammy’s a few weeks ago and it was pretty much a bowl of gristle. Give me my Civic/Dickson/Tuggers Noodle house laska any day!
Asian in Melbourne building. Extra hot chilli can be ordered.
Mekong Delta, on Alinga street, near the Wig & Pen. They used to be better than both Sammy’s and The Dicko Noodle House, but I haven’t had one from there in a about six months, so that might have changed.
Some of my original army instructors actually served in the Mekong….
That’s scary…
I wonder why Laksa has become so hugely popular in Australia, and yet the equally luxurious and fascinating Sayur dishes are barely known?
Thai Garden Dickson – Best Duck Laksa I have ever had.
Mælinar said :
the 2 Yummy BBQ noodle house, on the Boardwalk, Emu Bank (Belconnen).
just interested to see how they compare in this discussion. I think they are quite good, but I have not had a laska at any of the other places mentioned in this discussion.