Best Laksa in Canberra

Name: Best Laksa in Canberra — ranking data
Creator: BestDish
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The best laksa in Canberra right now is Dickson Asian Noodle House (score 69 from 903 reviews), based on 16 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for laksa in Canberra — not just what tops a Google search.

● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 16 venues this month

🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best laksa in Canberra right now is Dickson Asian Noodle House in Dickson ($ price tier) (11 community mentions · 11× called the best · in 2 youtube reviews · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Civic Asian Noodle House, Akiba. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 16 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 16 venues ranked · 18,965 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 43 ranking points. Updated September 2026.

Best laksa in Canberra — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pick	Dickson Asian Noodle House (Dickson)
📊 Most reviewed	Akiba (13,999 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked	16 across 11 suburbs

Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
	Venue	Suburb	Price	Rating	Known for
#1	Dickson Asian Noodle House	Dickson	$	4.4★	Curry laksa
#2	Civic Asian Noodle House	CBD	$	4.4★	—
#3	Akiba	CBD	$$	4.8★	—
#4	Phat Panda	Greenway	—	4.7★	—
#5	Zaab	Braddon	$$	4.6★	—

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Laksa at Dickson Asian Noodle House, Canberra

#1 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

🏅 Locals’ pick

Dickson Asian Noodle House

📍 Shop 4/29 Woolley St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

Curry laksa$📍 Dickson

★ 4.4 (903 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 11 community mentions · 11× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews

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#2 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Civic Asian Noodle House

📍 49 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the combination laksa and duck laksa; add the little spring rolls.

$📍 CBD

★ 4.4 (388 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews

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#3 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Akiba

📍 40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

$$📍 CBD

★ 4.8 (13,999 reviews) on Google Maps

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#4 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Phat Panda

📍 shop 175a/210 Anketell St, Greenway ACT 2900, Australia

🍴 What to order: Order the laksa and wonton chips; try the giant rice paper rolls.

📍 Greenway

★ 4.7 (234 reviews) on Google Maps

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#5 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Zaab

📍 2/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the Massaman beef; the grilled pork is especially amazing.

$$📍 Braddon

★ 4.6 (1,035 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews

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#6 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Baan Latsamy Restaurant

📍 Shop 9/17 Flinders Way, Griffith ACT 2603, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the Thai laksa; the pork belly with Asian greens is a winner.

🌱 Vegetarian options$$📍 Griffith

★ 4 (187 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews

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#7 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Indo Cafe

📍 Nesuto Apartments, Ground Floor, London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

$📍 CBD

★ 4.7 (93 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 1 community mention · in 1 YouTube review

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#8 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Mínima

📍 Unit 3/29 Bentham St, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the laksa; the creamy udon is a sleeper hit.

📍 Yarralumla

★ 4.8 (113 reviews) on Google Maps

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#9 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Street of Asia

📍 Shop G15, South.Point, Anketell St, Greenway ACT 2900, Australia

📍 Greenway

★ 4.4 (252 reviews) on Google Maps

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#10 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Kita

📍 59 Boolimba Cres, Narrabundah ACT 2604, Australia

$$📍 Narrabundah

★ 4.6 (929 reviews) on Google Maps

Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best

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#11 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Slow Noodle Fast

📍 10a/38-70 Gartside St, Wanniassa ACT 2903, Australia

$📍 Wanniassa

★ 4.6 (132 reviews) on Google Maps

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#12 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food Woden

📍 Unit 1/8 Bradley St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the pad Thai and chicken spring rolls; perfectly balanced and full of flavour.

📍 Phillip

★ 4.9 (144 reviews) on Google Maps

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#13 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Senn Noods

📍 Unit G02/27 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

🌱 Gluten-free options📍 Braddon

★ 4.6 (253 reviews) on Google Maps

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#14 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Drunken Tiger

📍 Shop 1/8 Melba Ct, Melba ACT 2615, Australia

📍 Melba

★ 4.7 (133 reviews) on Google Maps

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#15 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Yin & Yum Asian Fusion Restaurant

📍 6 Telita St, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia

📍 Bruce

★ 4.7 (121 reviews) on Google Maps

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#16 of 16 laksa spots in Canberra

Xin's Kitchen

📍 Level 1 Waldorf Building 2 Akuna Street City ACT, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

📍 CBD

★ 4.7 (49 reviews) on Google Maps

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Common laksa questions in Canberra

What's the best budget laksa in Canberra?

Dickson Asian Noodle House is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Dickson — #1 overall for laksa.

Where's the best laksa in Canberra for a special occasion?

Akiba ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly laksa in Canberra?

Baan Latsamy Restaurant is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Griffith.

Where can I get gluten-free laksa in Canberra?

Senn Noods is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Braddon.

Keep exploring: Related: 🍜 best ramen in Canberra · 🍲 best pho in Canberra · 🍝 best pad thai in Canberra · 🍲 best hotpot in Canberra. Laksa elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your laksa questions answered. Nationally: best laksa in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared · best value ($) picks. 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 ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, 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 Canberra?

Dickson Asian Noodle House currently ranks #1 for laksa in Canberra — 11 community mentions · 11× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews.

What is the best cheap laksa in Canberra?

Dickson Asian Noodle House is the highest-ranked budget option in Dickson.

Where is the best laksa in the Canberra CBD?

Civic Asian Noodle House is the top-ranked laksa spot in the CBD (49 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).

How does BestDish rank laksa in Canberra?

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.