lak6 saa1叻沙
Jyutpinglak6 saa1
Yalelahk sā
Definition
Laksa; a spicy noodle soup from Southeast Asia.
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How it's used
Pronounced as laak6 saa1 in Cantonese, this dish is a staple of Southeast Asian cuisine that has become deeply integrated into the Hong Kong dining scene. It is frequently found in cha chaan tengs and specialized noodle shops, often served with a choice of rice noodles or yellow egg noodles. The term is borrowed directly from the Malay language and has no native Cantonese equivalent.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
The laksa at this shop is very famous.
Do you want to go eat laksa today?
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