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Best Pad Thai in Cairns

The best pad thai in Cairns right now is Lanna Thai Restaurant (score 52 from 1,343 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for pad thai in Cairns — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best pad thai in Cairns right now is Lanna Thai Restaurant in Cairns City ($ price tier) (4.6 stars across 1,343 Google reviews), ahead of Songkran Thai Restaurant, FINN FINN. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 7,966 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 0 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
Best pad thai in Cairns — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pickLanna Thai Restaurant (Cairns City)
📊 Most reviewedLanna Thai Restaurant (1,343 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked15 across 8 suburbs
Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
VenueSuburbPriceRatingKnown for
#1Lanna Thai RestaurantCairns City$4.6★—
#2Songkran Thai RestaurantBentley Park$4.7★—
#3FINN FINNCairns City—4.8★—
#4IN 2 THAIBungalow$$4.7★—
#5Taste of ThaiCairns North$4.7★—
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Pad Thai at Lanna Thai Restaurant, Cairns
#1 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

Lanna Thai Restaurant

52
📍 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.
$📍 Cairns City
★ 4.6 (1,343 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at Songkran Thai Restaurant, Cairns
#2 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

Songkran Thai Restaurant

52
📍 Shop 1c/96 McLaughlin Rd, Bentley Park QLD 4869, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Papaya Salad and Pad Thai; the crispy pork belly is cracking.
$📍 Bentley Park
★ 4.7 (600 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at FINN FINN, Cairns
#3 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

FINN FINN

50
📍 Alivio hotel, 136-140 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the green curry beef cheeks; the Sukizaki stir fry is the standout.
📍 Cairns City
★ 4.8 (264 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at IN 2 THAI, Cairns
#4 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

IN 2 THAI

49
📍 208 Spence St, Bungalow QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Yellow Curry with Prawn and Jackfruit; try the Curry with Duck.
$$📍 Bungalow
★ 4.7 (431 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at Taste of Thai, Cairns
#5 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

Taste of Thai

46
📍 Unit 201/2-10 Greenslopes St, Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Thai fried rice and green curry; both are amazing.
$📍 Cairns North
★ 4.7 (299 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at Thai Coins, Cairns
#6 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

Thai Coins

46
📍 314 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the massaman curry and crying tiger with coconut rice.
$$📍 Westcourt
★ 4.6 (591 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at YADA Thai - Asian Restaurant Trinity Beach, Cairns
#7 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

YADA Thai - Asian Restaurant Trinity Beach

46
📍 22/24 Trinity Beach Rd, Trinity Beach QLD 4879, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the fish curry and beef taro salad; both are absolutely amazing.
📍 Trinity Beach
★ 4.7 (299 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at IMM THAI CAFE, Cairns
#8 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

IMM THAI CAFE

45
📍 60 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Thai milk tea; the BBQ pork egg noodles are excellent.
🌱 Vegan options🌱 Vegetarian options$📍 Cairns City
★ 4.5 (1,232 reviews) on Google Maps
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#9 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

ThongDee9 Thai Restaurant

44
📍 225 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater QLD 4870, Australia
📍 Freshwater
★ 4.7 (234 reviews) on Google Maps
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#10 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

Phetyai Thai

41
📍 45 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
$📍 Cairns City
★ 4.5 (623 reviews) on Google Maps
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#11 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

Tia's Cafe

40
📍 227 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia
$$📍 Cairns North
★ 4.5 (516 reviews) on Google Maps
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#12 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

Thai Bao Luang

38
📍 Unit 6/10-12 Charlotte Cl, Woree QLD 4868, Australia
📍 Woree
★ 4.7 (104 reviews) on Google Maps
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#13 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

Thai Foodies House

37
📍 7/58 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
📍 Cairns City
★ 4.5 (364 reviews) on Google Maps
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#14 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

Iyara By Sakare Thai cuisine

34
📍 Level 1/91 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🌱 Vegetarian options🌱 Gluten-free options$📍 Cairns City
★ 4.4 (556 reviews) on Google Maps
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#15 of 15 pad thai spots in Cairns

Poemphun Thai

34
📍 343 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia
$$📍 Cairns North
★ 4.4 (510 reviews) on Google Maps
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Common pad thai questions in Cairns

What's the best budget pad thai in Cairns?

Lanna Thai Restaurant is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Cairns City — #1 overall for pad thai.

Where's the best pad thai in Cairns for a special occasion?

IN 2 THAI ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Bungalow.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly pad thai in Cairns?

IMM THAI CAFE is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Cairns City.

Where can I get gluten-free pad thai in Cairns?

Iyara By Sakare Thai cuisine is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Cairns City.

Keep exploring: Related: 🍜 best ramen in Cairns · 🍲 best pho in Cairns · 🍜 best laksa in Cairns · 🍲 best hotpot in Cairns. Pad Thai elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Cairns City · best in Cairns North. Q&A: your pad thai questions answered. Nationally: best pad thai in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared · best value ($) picks. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.

Frequently asked

What is the best pad thai in Cairns?

Lanna Thai Restaurant currently ranks #1 for pad thai in Cairns with 4.6 stars across 1,343 Google reviews.

What is the best cheap pad thai in Cairns?

Lanna Thai Restaurant is the highest-ranked budget option in Cairns City.

How does BestDish rank pad thai in Cairns?

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.