Granny Q Penang Lemak Laksa: Famous Heritage Laksa Made Using Recipe From 1920s Pop-up In Singapore
Founded by the Heng siblings, Granny Q Lemak Laksa is a family-run restaurant located in Penang. Up till today, the humble dish is made using a heritage recipe that was passed down by their grandmother, Granny Kew (Granny Q) since the early 1920s.
Laksa lovers would be pleased to know that they can enjoy the authentic heritage laksa without crossing the borders. From 29 April onwards, the pop-up runs every Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 2:30pm (or till sold out) at RAPPU Handroll Bar. While takeaways and deliveries are accepted, dine-ins are on a first-come-first-serve basis and no reservations are taken.
Ingredients flown in directly from Penang
The GQ laksa set (S$24/S$25/S$35) is inclusive of a bowl of laksa, the ebi roll, and ambarella fizz. More commonly known as Balonglong, you would find the slightly sweet and sourness of the ambarella-based drink to be refreshing, complementing the richer flavours of the meal. You could also top up S$8 for an alcoholic ambarella highball.
The menu offers two versions of laksa - signature GQ laksa (S$8.80/S$9.80) or supreme GQ laksa (S$21). The former comes with a choice of either poached or fried fish, while the latter is a "bougier" bowl with added crayfish and scallop. The supreme GQ laksa is also specially curated for the pop-up and is not available in Penang.
The pop-up stays true to its heritage and recipe, as the ingredients are all imported directly from Penang. The intentional pairing of tilapia fish in the signature GQ laksa also replicates the bowls served at the original stall in Penang.
The imported rice noodles had a smooth and bouncy texture; while the fried tilapia coated in crunchy layer of Granny Q's rempah spiced tempura batter is best enjoyed after a dunk in the spicy laksa broth.
Each bowl is served with cucumber, pineapple, shallots, ginger flower, mint, and chilli flakes. The spoonful of hei-ko (prawn paste) carefully placed by the side of the bowl allows the diner to add to their desired sweetness. Known for having Nyonya and Thai influences, you can expect the Granny Q's laksa broth to be rich and fragrant. You would find the spicy coconut broth to be creamy, very lemak with a tinge of mint and lemongrass fragrance.
Exclusive to the pop-up at the Japanese handroll bar, the GQ laksa ebi roll (S$14) is only available for dine-ins. Served on a bed of RAPPU's signature shari and seaweed, the sashimi grade Botan ebi is torched and seasoned with Granny Q's spicy laksa rempah. The roll was a delightful fusion between the two cuisines and encompasses the very flavour and laksa spices.
Granny Q Penang Lemak Laksa
52 Duxton Road
Singapore 089516
Opening Hours:
Friday to Sunday 12pm to 2:30pm
*This was an independent visit by TwoFishTums.
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