Penang Asam Laksa Ranked Top 7th Spot On The World’s Best 50 Foods

The most popular Malaysian local favorite food, Penang Asam Laksa has put the place as the world’s best food list by CNN.

More surprisingly, this dish also managed to beat the traditional Thai dish, Tom Yam.

Here are CNN World’s Best Foods. Top10:

Is your favorite food listed?

1. Massaman curry, Thailand


2. Neapolitan pizza, Italy


3. Chocolate, Mexico


4. Sushi, Japan


5. Peking duck, China


6. Hamburger, Germany


7. Asam Laksa Penang, Malaysia


8. Tom yam goong, Thailand


9. Ice cream, global


10. Chicken Muamba, Gabon

Sources: CNN Travel

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