Best cheap laksa in Sydney
every venue below is budget ($) tier — same evidence ranking, easier on the wallet
● Updated September 2026 · 8 venues
The best cheap laksa in Sydney right now is Malay Chinese Takeaway (4.6★, 1,344 reviews) — top-tier quality at $-tier prices.
#1 of 8 spot spots in Sydney
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 Shop 1, 50/58 Hunter St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the laksa; the har mee is the sleeper hit
★ 4.6 (1,344 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 5 community mentions · 2× called the best · 1 editorial list · dish praised in 4 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 8 spot spots in Sydney
📍 37-39 Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the combination laksa and teh tarik.
★ 4.3 (668 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 8 spot spots in Sydney
📍 5/66 Mountain St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ikan bakar; the kangkung belacan is another standout.
★ 4.3 (989 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions
#4 of 8 spot spots in Sydney
📍 Pittsway Arcade, 303 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.5 (253 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 8 spot spots in Sydney
📍 594 Harris St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
★ 4.5 (598 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best
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#6 of 8 spot spots in Sydney
📍 f3/401 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.4 (956 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 8 spot spots in Sydney
📍 Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
★ 4.4 (4,974 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 8 spot spots in Sydney
📍 273Beamish Street, Campsie NSW 2194, Australia
★ 4 (1,406 reviews) on Google Maps