A new restaurant has opened in a corner of a tenant building in Nakaogawara, Kofu City! Many people have probably wondered what kind of restaurant it is, seeing the sign "NEO LAKSA." Laksa is a noodle dish typical of Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, characterized by its rich soup made with shrimp stock and spices. Ahead of its opening on March 5, 2026, we decided to give it a try.

NEO LAKSA, a restaurant specializing in the evolution of Singapore laksa, will open in Kofu City on March 5, 2026. I've never even tried laksa before, so I'm curious to know what the evolutionary version will be like...!

The interior of the store has a sophisticated cafe-like atmosphere, which is a far cry from the image of Southeast Asian food stalls, and it seems like it would be easy for women to enter alone.

The secret to NEO LAKSA's evolved laksa lies in the noodles! Based on the concept of "laksa that suits everyday life in Japan," they focused on "noodles that can absorb the rich soup perfectly."

This original noodle, "Neo Aqua Noodle," is a high-hydration noodle developed using our own unique techniques, incorporating the essence of hoto, Yamanashi's soul food!

Laksa is primarily made up of broth and shrimp, so I decided to try their signature "NEO Laksa."

Creamy and spicy! The perfect balance of sweet and spicy is a real treat! You can really taste the rich, savory shrimp flavor and sweetness of the soup. The sweetness of the coconut milk and the natural sweetness of the pumpkin are perfectly balanced, and the rich, creamy flavor is irresistible.

The noodles are strong enough to stand up to the rich soup, and are truly impressive. The smooth, chewy, and easy-to-swallow original high-hydration noodles hold up the soup well, bringing out all of its flavor.

You can change the flavor even further by adding spice or lemon.

For those with allergies or who don't like shrimp, there is also a shrimp-free laksa. The lineup includes three types: "Green Herb Laksa," which has a refreshing green curry flavor with herbs, "Coconut White Laksa," and "Massaman Spice Laksa."
A new exotic taste you've never tried before. But somehow it's nostalgic and makes you want to eat it again... This evolved laksa from "NEO LAKSA" ​​is a bowl that will brighten up your daily life in Yamanashi.