Best Laksa in Newcastle
Google stars cluster at ~4โ
โ everything looks the same. We rank by evidence.
โ Updated July 2026 ยท 15 venues
According to review-strength data, the best laksa in Newcastle right now is Light Years - Newcastle (4.7 stars across 1,632 Google reviews), followed by Emerald Gardens, OHMYPAPA.
| ๐ Top pick | Light Years - Newcastle (CBD) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Ruan Kao Thai |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Rustica Newcastle Beach (1,889 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 15 across 6 suburbs |
๐ 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
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4.7 (1,632 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ Wests Group, 88 Hobart Rd, New Lambton NSW 2305, Australia
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4.8 (538 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ Unit 2/1 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
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4.6 (1,889 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ 155 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
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4.6 (1,410 reviews) on Google Maps
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๐ 267 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
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4.9 (171 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ 6-10 Leazes Park Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PF, UK
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4.5 (1,440 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ 148 Parry St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
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4.8 (123 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ R15/20 Wolfe St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
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4.9 (77 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ 27 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
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4.5 (484 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ 541 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
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4.5 (427 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ 248 Maitland Rd, Mayfield West NSW 2304, Australia
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4.5 (353 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ Ground floor/88 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
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4.4 (456 reviews) on Google Maps
๐ 21 Beach Rd, Redhead NSW 2290, Australia
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4.4 (333 reviews) on Google Maps
Keep exploring: Related: ๐ best ramen in Newcastle ยท ๐ฒ best pho in Newcastle ยท ๐ best pad thai in Newcastle ยท ๐ฒ best hotpot in Newcastle. Laksa elsewhere: Melbourne ยท Sydney ยท Brisbane ยท Perth. By suburb: best in CBD.
How this ranking works: Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6โ
with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8โ
with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded โ 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 laksa in Newcastle?
Light Years - Newcastle currently ranks #1 for laksa in Newcastle with 4.7 stars across 1,632 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap laksa in Newcastle?
Ruan Kao Thai is the highest-ranked budget option in Mayfield West.
Where is the best laksa in the Newcastle CBD?
Light Years - Newcastle is the top-ranked laksa spot in the CBD (5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia).
How does BestDish rank laksa in Newcastle?
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.