Best Laksa in Melbourne
The best laksa in Melbourne right now is Laksa King (score 71 from 4,671 reviews), based on 20 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for laksa in Melbourne — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 20 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 Melbourne right now is Laksa King in Flemington ($ price tier) (11 community mentions · 9× called the best · in 5 youtube reviews · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews · confirmed on the menu), ahead of Mai Jia, Viet Rose Restaurant. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 20 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 20 venues ranked · 23,574 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 46 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Laksa King (Flemington) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Laksa King (4,671 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 20 across 9 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Laksa King | Flemington | $ | 4.5★ | Curry laksa |
| #2 | Mai Jia | South Yarra | $$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #3 | Viet Rose Restaurant | Fitzroy | $ | 4.6★ | — |
| #4 | Jom | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #5 | Roti Road | Footscray | $$ | 4.2★ | — |
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#1 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 6-12 Pin Oak Cres, Flemington VIC 3031, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the laksa for generous portions and delicious flavours.
★ 4.5 (4,671 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 11 community mentions · 9× called the best · in 5 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#2 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
Mai Jia
25📍 280 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the laksa; the char kuay teow is the sleeper hit
★ 4.7 (488 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 363 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
★ 4.6 (934 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best
#4 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
Jom
22📍 378 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,704 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 189/193 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
★ 4.2 (1,562 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · seen in 2 TikTok/IG posts
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#6 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
Malaymas
20📍 320 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the curry laksa and Hainanese chicken; the chicken wings and curry puffs shine.
★ 4.6 (300 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · in 1 YouTube review
#7 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 34 Errol St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken laksa; it's the standout dish on the menu.
★ 4.4 (794 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#8 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 Level/2 Rainbow Alley, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (2,134 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#9 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 16 Pin Oak Cres, Flemington VIC 3031, Australia
★ 4.3 (971 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#10 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 Level/1 Rainbow Alley, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (629 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#11 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
KANTAN
15📍 152 Kerr St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
★ 4.9 (271 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · confirmed on the menu
#12 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 182 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
★ 4.6 (415 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#13 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
ccwok
14📍 464 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
★ 4.4 (552 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#14 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 1148 High St, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia
★ 4.4 (274 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#15 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 416-418 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.5 (2,668 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · ⚠ not found on their online menu
#16 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 107 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,499 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#17 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 190 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.6 (617 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#18 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 595 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (333 reviews) on Google Maps
#19 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 27-31 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.3 (2,111 reviews) on Google Maps
#20 of 20 laksa spots in Melbourne
📍 30/477 Warrigal Rd, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia
★ 4.1 (647 reviews) on Google Maps
Common laksa questions in Melbourne
What's the best budget laksa in Melbourne?
Laksa King is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Flemington — #1 overall for laksa.
Where's the best laksa in Melbourne for a special occasion?
Mai Jia ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in South Yarra.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly laksa in Melbourne?
Mai Jia is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in South Yarra.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍜 best ramen in Melbourne · 🍲 best pho in Melbourne · 🍝 best pad thai in Melbourne · 🍲 best hotpot in Melbourne. Laksa elsewhere: Sydney · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD · best in Fitzroy. Dietary: 🌱 best vegetarian laksa. 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 Melbourne?
Laksa King currently ranks #1 for laksa in Melbourne — 11 community mentions · 9× called the best · in 5 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu.
What is the best cheap laksa in Melbourne?
Laksa King is the highest-ranked budget option in Flemington.
Where is the best laksa in the Melbourne CBD?
Jom is the top-ranked laksa spot in the CBD (378 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank laksa in Melbourne?
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.