Best Pad Thai in Cairns City
Cairns · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 6 venues
The best pad thai in Cairns City right now is Lanna Thai Restaurant (4.6★, 1,343 reviews).
#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
📍 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.
★ 4.8 (264 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 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
#4 of 6 spot spots in Cairns
📍 45 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.5 (623 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 6 spot spots in Cairns
📍 7/58 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.5 (364 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
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