Best cheap laksa in Cairns
every venue below is budget ($) tier — same evidence ranking, easier on the wallet
● Updated September 2026 · 5 venues
The best cheap laksa in Cairns right now is Lanna Thai Restaurant (4.6★, 1,343 reviews) — top-tier quality at $-tier prices.
#1 of 5 spot spots in Cairns
📍 74 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Pad Thai and Penang curry; the crispy pork is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (1,343 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 5 spot spots in Cairns
📍 149 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the satay skewers; the pecel and duck are excellent.
★ 4.6 (816 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 5 spot spots in Cairns
📍 60 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Thai milk tea; the BBQ pork egg noodles are excellent.
★ 4.5 (1,232 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 5 spot spots in Cairns
📍 45 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.5 (623 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 5 spot spots in Cairns
📍 7/12-20 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,264 reviews) on Google Maps
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