Best Thing I Ate: The laksa at Uncle Fung in Buena Park is legit

Laksa is a hallmark of Peranakan cuisine, but a legitimately good rendition has always been hard to find locally.
Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • December 26, 2018
Everyone loves Vietnamese pho. Everyone loves Japanese ramen. Everyone would also love laksa if only they knew what it was or where to find it. Laksa is Southeast Asia’s answer to those other Asian noodle soups. It’s a hallmark of Peranakan...
The full article can be read on the Orange County Register website.

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