Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-09

Best Laksa in Melbourne

Name: Canton Malay Cuisine
Address: 73 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Melbourne, AU
Telephone: 03) 9329 3033
Price range: $1-20 per person

Compare 21 ranked candidates for Laksa in Melbourne, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

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73 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Top 5 for Laksa in Melbourne

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1Canton Malay CuisineMelbourneCanton Malay Cuisine’s Laksa boasts a rich, intensely coconutty broth brimming with a generous helping of...10.0
2Hungry LahCoburg NorthHungry Lah’s Laksa offers a deeply aromatic and intensely rich broth, brimming with spice and complemented by...10.0
3Laksa House 118CarltonThe Laksa House 118’s Laksa arrives brimming with a rich, intensely flavourful broth, carrying a prominent...10.0
4Malaysian Laksa HouseMelbourneThe Laksa House Special boasts a deeply fragrant broth, generously studded with tender thigh chicken, fried...10.0
5SUTSA Malaysian KitchenPrestonSUTSA Malaysian Kitchen’s Laksa boasts a deeply flavorful broth, infused with ginger and a noticeable spice...10.0

#1 Ranked

Malaysian · Melbourne

73 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Canton Malay Cuisine

Canton Malay Cuisine’s Laksa boasts a rich, intensely coconutty broth brimming with a generous helping of prawns and tofu, immediately transporting you to Southeast Asia. Reviewers consistently praised the substantial portion size and the ability to customize with a wide array of condiments, alongside the comforting, intensely flavored beef rendang that’s a must-order alongside the nasi lemak. While some found the broth lacking a certain punch on this particular visit, the overall experience, particularly the fragrant aroma and generous toppings, firmly establishes Canton Malay Cuisine's Laksa as a standout choice for authentic Malaysian flavors in Melbourne's diverse dining scene.

Winner Verdict

Mostly Positive

Score

10.0

Mentions

Sentiment

76%

Plan the visit

Price

$1-20 per person (39 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 4 pm

Phone

03) 9329 3033

$1-20 per person

Dated dish reviews

How it holds over time

Trending stronger

Looking at the recent surge in positive feedback, it appears Canton Malay Cuisine’s Laksa is enjoying a noticeable upturn in popularity within the last twelve months. While criticisms regarding the dish’s authenticity and bone content from earlier reviews have lessened, the current overwhelmingly positive responses, including comments on flavour and generous servings, suggest a potential improvement in the Laksa’s reception.

1–4 years ago

33%

positive across 3 dated dish reviews

Last 12 months

82%

positive across 11 dated dish reviews

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-09

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

828 of 1,411 mentions have usable recent dates (1 undated, 582 older).

PositiveNegative

This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 46,439 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 17 recorded dish mentions are associated with Canton Malay Cuisine. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

02
Hungry Lah
Hungry Lah’s Laksa offers a deeply aromatic and intensely rich broth, brimming with spice and complemented by generous portions of crispy fish cakes and a vibrant array of toppings.
946-948 Sydney Rd, Coburg North VIC 3058
10.0
39 mentions
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03
Laksa House 118
The Laksa House 118’s Laksa arrives brimming with a rich, intensely flavourful broth, carrying a prominent aroma of spice and a satisfyingly tender chicken meat alongside generous portions of tau fu pok and fresh toppings.
118 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
10.0
23 mentions
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04
Malaysian Laksa House
The Laksa House Special boasts a deeply fragrant broth, generously studded with tender thigh chicken, fried bean curd, and eggplant, creating a satisfying textural experience.
449 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
144 mentions
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05
SUTSA Malaysian Kitchen
SUTSA Malaysian Kitchen’s Laksa boasts a deeply flavorful broth, infused with ginger and a noticeable spice that builds beautifully on the palate, complemented by tender chicken and perfectly cooked beans.
106 High St, Preston VIC 3072
10.0
52 mentions
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06
Mai Jia
The roast duck curry laksa at Mai Jia boasted a remarkably rich, spot-on broth, infused with a fragrant aroma and a pleasingly spicy warmth that lingered on the palate, complemented by generous portions of tender beef and a vibrant array of fresh toppings.
280 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
9.9
75 mentions
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07
Chef Lagenda
Chef Lagenda’s Laksa boasts a richly layered broth, infused with a noticeable warmth from the spice and complemented by generous chunks of chicken.
16 Pin Oak Cres, Flemington VIC 3031
9.6
100 mentions
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08
Bababoi Kitchen & Bar
The Malaysian Laksa at Bababoi Kitchen & Bar arrives with a rich, intensely spiced broth brimming with tender chicken and generous slices of fried eggplants, creating a deeply satisfying experience.
Unit 2/60 Siddeley St, Docklands VIC 3005
9.3
28 mentions
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09
Blue Chillies
Blue Chillies’ Laksa boasts a richly complex broth infused with aromatic spices, generously piled with fresh prawns and tofu alongside perfectly cooked flat rice noodles.
182 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
9.1
45 mentions
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10
Kopilicious
Kopilicious’s Laksa boasts a deeply rich broth brimming with the fragrant aroma of spices and coconut milk, immediately transporting you to Malaysia.
Level 1/295 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
9.1
24 mentions
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11
KANTAN
Kantan’s Laksa boasts a remarkably creamy broth, infused with an intense, authentic spice that immediately transports you to Penang.
152 Kerr St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
8.9
32 mentions
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12
Nasi Lemak House
The seafood laksa at Nasi Lemak House boasts a rich, intensely spiced broth with generous chunks of prawns and squid, creating a deeply satisfying and comforting experience.
115 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053
8.7
43 mentions
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13
Lemak Boy
Lemak Boy’s Curry Chicken Laksa is a standout, boasting a richly spiced broth brimming with tender pork ribs and a satisfying, almost creamy texture.
51 Centreway, Mount Waverley VIC 3149
8.3
5 mentions
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14
Terry's Kitchen
Terry’s Kitchen’s Sarawak Laksa features a luxuriously thick broth, infused with a vibrant spice and fragrant aroma, generously studded with tender chicken and perfectly cooked soft shell crab.
1248 High St Rd, Wantirna South VIC 3152
8.3
16 mentions
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15
KL Bunga Raya
KL Bunga Raya’s Laksa is a standout dish, boasting a rich, creamy broth infused with a satisfying level of spice that delivers a genuinely comforting experience.
34 Errol St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
8.2
40 mentions
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16
Lim Kopi
Lim Kopi’s Laksa delivers a deeply smoky broth, brimming with the intense spice of chilies and a satisfying chew from the stir-fried rice drop noodles, accompanied by fresh bean sprouts and a generous helping of seafood toppings.
542 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.2
28 mentions
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17
Lulu’s Malaysian Hawker Chadstone
Lulu’s Malaysian Hawker Chadstone’s Laksa boasts a deeply flavorful broth, brimming with coconut milk and a significant kick of spice, delivered in a generous portion alongside fresh bean sprouts and prawns.
Chadstone Shopping Centre, Shop FB 181/1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone VIC 3145
8.2
11 mentions
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18
TWO CIRCLES CAFE
Two Circles Cafe’s Laksa presents a deeply satisfying broth brimming with a vibrant, intensely spicy seafood flavour, complemented by generous portions of rice noodles and a scattering of fresh vegetables.
270 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109
8.2
28 mentions
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19
Myth Cafe
The Myth Cafe’s Laksa arrives with a vibrant, intensely spiced broth, punctuated by a generous scattering of fresh coriander and bean sprouts.
48 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
8.1
15 mentions
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20
PHO 88 Vietnamese Restaurant
The intensely fragrant Laksa at Pho 88 arrives brimming with plump, fresh prawns and a generous portion of tofu, immediately delivering a complex, spicy broth.
88 Ferguson St, Williamstown VIC 3016
7.9
12 mentions
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21
Basil Leaf Pho
Basil Leaf Pho’s Laksa boasts a rich, intensely fragrant broth brimming with tender prawns and a welcome, gentle spice that builds beautifully.
365 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
7.8
28 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best Laksa in Melbourne

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

Reviews

46,439+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-09

Why the winner leads

Why Canton Malay Cuisine ranks #1 for Laksa

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top Laksa spots stand out

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

Hungry Lah: Hungry Lah’s Laksa offers a deeply aromatic and intensely rich broth, brimming with spice and complemented by generous portions of crispy fish cakes and a vibrant array of toppings.
Laksa House 118: The Laksa House 118’s Laksa arrives brimming with a rich, intensely flavourful broth, carrying a prominent aroma of spice and a satisfyingly tender chicken meat alongside generous portions of tau fu pok and fresh toppings.
Malaysian Laksa House: The Laksa House Special boasts a deeply fragrant broth, generously studded with tender thigh chicken, fried bean curd, and eggplant, creating a satisfying textural experience.
SUTSA Malaysian Kitchen: SUTSA Malaysian Kitchen’s Laksa boasts a deeply flavorful broth, infused with ginger and a noticeable spice that builds beautifully on the palate, complemented by tender chicken and perfectly cooked beans.

How to choose

Choosing Laksa in Melbourne

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

46,439 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Canton Malay Cuisine has 17 Laksa mentions and a 76% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is mostly positive.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Laksa in Melbourne?

Canton Malay Cuisine in Melbourne is currently ranked #1 for Laksa in Melbourne, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Canton Malay Cuisine’s Laksa boasts a rich, intensely coconutty broth brimming with a generous helping of prawns and tofu, immediately transporting you to Southeast Asia. Reviewers consistently praised the substantial portion size and the ability to customize with a wide array of condiments, alongside the comforting, intensely flavored beef rendang that’s a must-order alongside the nasi lemak.

Which other Laksa places in Melbourne come close?

Hungry Lah, Laksa House 118, Malaysian Laksa House 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 Laksa in Melbourne decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-09. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.