Best cheap pad thai in Cairns
every venue below is budget ($) tier — same evidence ranking, easier on the wallet
● Updated September 2026 · 6 venues
The best cheap pad thai in Cairns right now is Lanna Thai Restaurant (4.6★, 1,343 reviews) — top-tier quality at $-tier prices.
#1 of 6 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 6 spot spots in Cairns
📍 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.
★ 4.7 (600 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 6 spot spots in Cairns
📍 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.
★ 4.7 (299 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 6 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
#5 of 6 spot spots in Cairns
📍 45 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.5 (623 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 6 spot spots in Cairns
📍 Level 1/91 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.4 (556 reviews) on Google Maps