Best Laksa in Brisbane
The best laksa in Brisbane right now is Emily Yeoh Restaurant (score 69 from 638 reviews), based on 21 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for laksa in Brisbane โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 21 venues this month
๐ Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 โ the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best laksa in Brisbane right now is Emily Yeoh Restaurant in Paddington (4 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Lemak Queens Plaza, Mai Jia. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 21 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 21 venues ranked ยท 15,729 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.6โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 41 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Emily Yeoh Restaurant (Paddington) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Thai Pan Kitchen |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Goodtime Bistro - YUM CHA CHA CHA (2,211 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 21 across 16 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Emily Yeoh Restaurant | Paddington | โ | 4.4โ | โ |
| #2 | Lemak Queens Plaza | Brisbane City | โ | 4.7โ | Nyonya |
| #3 | Mai Jia | South Yarra | $$ | 4.7โ | โ |
| #4 | Bay Breeze Cafe | Cleveland | โ | 4.6โ | โ |
| #5 | Goodtime Bistro - YUM CHA CHA CHA | West End | โ | 4.7โ | โ |
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#1 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ 50/283 Given Ter, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Hainan chicken rice; the duck curry is perfectly cooked.
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4.4 (638 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ Queens Plaza, Shop LG11/226 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the nasi lemak; the fried chicken is the sleeper hit.
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4.7 (666 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best
#3 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
Mai Jia
21๐ 280 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the laksa; the char kuay teow is the sleeper hit
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4.7 (488 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ 7/39 Middle St, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the laksa and char kway teow; the nasi lemak is a standout.
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4.6 (119 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ West Village Shopping Precinct, Shop T22/45 Mollison St, West End QLD 4101, Australia
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4.7 (2,211 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ 42 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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4.2 (1,913 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions
#7 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ 36B Gladstone Rd, Highgate Hill QLD 4101, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the pad see ew; the beef massaman curry is a standout.
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4.8 (340 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ 20 Tramway St, Ferny Grove QLD 4055, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the laksa; the roasted duck laksa is the sleeper hit.
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4.7 (63 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#9 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ 20A, Uptown Centre, Level A/91 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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4.8 (727 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop 1/6 Gapap St, Tarragindi QLD 4121, Australia
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4.4 (577 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#11 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop 1/214 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia
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4.8 (466 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
Ma Pa Me
11๐ Little Stanley St Shop 6C, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
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4.6 (1,078 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ shop 7/89 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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4.3 (797 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#14 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop 4/14 Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia
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4.8 (255 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ 1c/730 Sandgate Rd, Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia
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4.7 (377 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop 9, Coorparoo Square, 300 Old Cleveland Rd, Coorparoo QLD 4151, Australia
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4.5 (1,531 reviews) on Google Maps
#17 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ Cannon Central, 8/1145 Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill QLD 4170, Australia
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4.4 (681 reviews) on Google Maps
#18 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ 119 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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4.4 (596 reviews) on Google Maps
#19 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ 588 Logan Rd, Greenslopes QLD 4120, Australia
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4.4 (555 reviews) on Google Maps
#20 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop 3/2 King St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
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3.9 (54 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#21 of 21 laksa spots in Brisbane
๐ The Star Brisbane, Level 5/33 William St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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3.8 (1,597 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
Common laksa questions in Brisbane
What's the best budget laksa in Brisbane?
Thai Pan Kitchen is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Highgate Hill โ #7 overall for laksa.
Where's the best laksa in Brisbane for a special occasion?
Mai Jia ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in South Yarra.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly laksa in Brisbane?
Mai Jia is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in South Yarra.
Where can I get gluten-free laksa in Brisbane?
Ma Pa Me is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in South Brisbane.
Keep exploring: Related: ๐ best ramen in Brisbane ยท ๐ฒ best pho in Brisbane ยท ๐ best pad thai in Brisbane ยท ๐ฒ best hotpot in Brisbane. Laksa elsewhere: Melbourne ยท Sydney ยท Perth ยท Adelaide. By suburb: best in Brisbane City. Q&A: your laksa questions answered. Nationally: best laksa in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ร10, 'the best' superlatives ร6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best laksa in Brisbane?
Emily Yeoh Restaurant currently ranks #1 for laksa in Brisbane โ 4 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap laksa in Brisbane?
Thai Pan Kitchen is the highest-ranked budget option in Highgate Hill.
How does BestDish rank laksa in Brisbane?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.