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The winner · Analysed 153,127 reviews● Updated 2026-08-06

Best curry in Melbourne

We analysed 153,127 reviews across 21 restaurant candidates with dish evidence to find the best curry in Melbourne. Here's who came out on top.

The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for curry in Melbourne

  1. 1Kan Eang ExpressSouthbankKan Eang Express is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.10.0
  2. 2Canton Malay CuisineMelbourneCanton Malay Cuisine is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.9.4
  3. 3Jalan Alor MitchamMitchamJalan Alor Mitcham is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.9.1
  4. 4Khao Kang ParamountMelbourneKhao Kang Paramount is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.9.1
  5. 5Lemak BoyMount WaverleyLemak Boy is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.9.1
#1 Ranked
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Thai · Southbank

Shop 11 R/3 Freshwater Pl, Southbank VIC 3006

Kan Eang Express

Kan Eang Express is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.

Winner Verdict

Overwhelmingly Positive

Score

10.0

Mentions

7

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Price

$1-20 per person (21 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 4 pm

Phone

0415 663 581

$1-20 per person

Why this ranking is reliable

Updated 2026-08-06

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

1,144 of 1,853 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 709 older).

Jul 25Jan 26Jul 26
PositiveNegative

We analysed 153,127 reviews across 226 restaurants, weighting each mention by recency, sentiment polarity and the authority of the source. 7 mentions of “curry” tie directly to Kan Eang Express, with a 100% sentiment score.

Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

Review guide

The evidence behind the best curry in Melbourne

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best curry in Melbourne, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

153,127+

Restaurants

21

Updated

2026-08-06

Why the winner leads

Why Kan Eang Express ranks #1 for curry

Kan Eang Express is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top curry spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because curry searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

  • Canton Malay Cuisine: Canton Malay Cuisine is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.
  • Jalan Alor Mitcham: Jalan Alor Mitcham is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.
  • Khao Kang Paramount: Khao Kang Paramount is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.
  • Lemak Boy: Lemak Boy is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.

How to choose

Choosing curry in Melbourne

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Kan Eang Express is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.

  • 153,127 reviews were analysed across 21 ranked restaurant candidates.
  • Kan Eang Express has 7 curry mentions and a 100% sentiment score.
  • The current review verdict is overwhelmingly positive.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best curry in Melbourne?

Kan Eang Express in Southbank is currently ranked #1 for curry in Melbourne, based on 153,127 analysed reviews. Kan Eang Express is a top-rated spot for curry in Melbourne.

Which other curry places in Melbourne come close?

Canton Malay Cuisine, Jalan Alor Mitcham, Khao Kang Paramount round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best curry in Melbourne decided?

BiteRanked analysed 153,127 reviews across 226 restaurants, scoring each on dish-specific mentions, review sentiment, and recency. Rankings are re-checked as new reviews arrive; this page was last updated 2026-08-06.