My husband and his friends have been frequenting this place since... since something that happened a long time ago. A big fan in the original venue, the new one is slicker, cleaner and more upmarket. You'd be silly not to order the laksa (obviously) but give very serious consideration to the roti chicken rolls, channai curry (with more roti) and rice paper rolls. YUMMMMMMMMM. read more

I have to admit the first time I intended to dine here the place was so busy I couldn't handle queuing and went next door for dinner. This place has had buzz about it for a while so my next effort was more resolute. Located directly opposite Newmarket station this place is known for its Chinese/Malaysian food with the Laksa being its star attraction. A polite hostess took our name and we waited for a table that took less than the estimated ten minutes to be available. The restaurant is busy but the service is capable and well ordered that there is no fear of being lost in the crowd. The décor is stylish with exposed brick, white and chocolate feature walls however the main feature is the central kitchen and its army of cooks, the definition of controlled chaos. Admittedly the chicken Laksa was delicious, the difference being the richness of the coconut cream soup and the freshness/quality of the chicken. Glancing over at other diners' food along the communal dining table I could see that there is definitely more to this restaurant than just Laksa. My opinion is tough because of the hype but for $9 it is definitely one of the better Laksas I have eaten. read more

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On my last visit to Melbourne my sister brought me to one of her favorite eateries. I admit I was dubious because of the name sounding like a generic chain brand noodle house. I was presently surprised it was not. The food was amazing, fresh clean flavors that set my taste buds tingling! So on my return to Melbourne I made sure I returned. The Singapore noodles was delicious! Portions was generous and the service was fast efficient and friendly! I will be back read more

Love the laksa alright. One of the best i've tried so far. Calamari was good. The loh mee - nah. I will definitely keep on coming back to this place until i've tried most food ;-) read more

Laksa King - This was recommended by a friend and i'm happy that i finally tried it. It's simply one if the best laksas i've tried so far. - Fast Food Near Me - Flemington, VIC

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The vegetarian laksa here is superb. I highly recommend it for all the lacto-ovo vegetarians out there. MUST BOOK or expect a big wait

So I now realise it was probably a mistake to order something other than laksa from 'laksa king'. Nevertheless, the Black Bean Beef I ordered was really bad. Completely flavourless and dominated by corn syrupy goop. The veggies were fresh at least, so I'll give it another go. But be warned!! read more

Authentic Malaysian food! Coming from NYC I have to say that this is some of the best Laksa I've had- better than what I have at home. Portions are huge and prices are very reasonable. Service is also great. Definitely check this place out. read more

Fantastic asian food! Fast and friendly service. Must try Singapore noodle with added ToFo!

What happened to you Laksa King?? For many years (over half a decade) you were my favourite Malaysian joint in Melbourne. This was when you were a small eatery hidden in the Newmarket arcade. What a gem you were. I did not mind queuing up in the cold in winter so I could have a taste of your tasty piping hot laksa. Then you decided to move upmarket. Yes, the new place is bigger, you put up nice decor but you've turned pretentious, like many idiots I come across daily in Manhattan. You've increased the price of all your offerings. You've hired a real butthole to be your head server. Twice I went to your new restaurant after I returned from overseas - both times absolutely unimpressed and pining for the good old days. I wish you well in all your endeavours especially in your pursuit of profitability and revenue, but I (and my family and friends) will not be back. read more

I'm sorry but I just don't understand the raving beind this place. When I moved to the area last year pretty much everyone I met/knew/came across told me I must try Laksa King. I've been twice (plus a takeaway) and I think the Laksa is ok, and the rest of the menu is fairly ordinary. The slick new decor has no charm and doesn't really fit with the style of food. No one can argue it isn't cheap, and it is very handy for a Sunday night takeaway but I'm not sure i'd travel across town for it. read more

Great food and service. Have had Chicken Curry Laksa, Chicken Curry & Rice and Roti with Satay sauce. All were excellent. Cash only joint, there is a generic ATM in the restaurant that charges 1.50 $ per transaction. read more

Very disappointing. Perhaps because we have had the best of the past when it was good. Today we had the same dishes - Har Mee (prawn noodle dish) and penang laksa. Both were mediocre. Har Mee had 2 prawns and 4 miserable slices of dry tough and rubbery pork meet, and a boiled egg. It was salty and lacked the red of the chilli oil and prawn roe. The Penang laksa was overly sweet and hardly any sardine meat or shredded cucumber/pineapple. We suspect the owner might have changed, or if not, it is not a clever business strategy to cut costs. We will not return again. read more

I was a regular at this place over past few months. I fell into the trap of being a 'sheeple'. You know..foolish, easily led by the masses. More people means we're on a good thing. Right? Happy to sit through the 'just a number' experience in this factory-style production line. Coz hey, everyone else does it, why not me too. Right? I had my final visit here recently. And here's why... I walked in during a lunch hour. I noticed the place was mostly full near the windows at street. The abrupt style of waiters here forces you to sit to THEIR requirements.. remember, you are 'just a number' in this factory-style production line. Sit as near to windows as possible to make it look busy when one is looking in from outside. That's deception and trickery right there from the get go. BUT.. I saw there were empty tables near the kitchen at back of eatery. I'm solo and DON'T want to sit squashed amongst strangers in the large windowed area at front. Yes.. I saw the tables (and customers) were so terribly squashed. I realize you Asians are generally 'size 0' customers, however clearly non-Asians are generally NOT! I declined to sit there. I told the waitress that there are empty tables back near the kitchen. She rudely yelled back at me, "NO. They are not for you. It's a closed area". Haahhaa.. yeah right. It's lunchtime. She clearly doesnt remember me as a regular when it's NEVER been closed off in past few months. Also, she was too busy yelling at me she didn't notice another waitress was leading a group of customers to that exact area. Closed off, hey? My ass! At this point, I went to sit against a wall (middle of eatery) which had four seats. Remember, I'm a sole individual. I wanted to test her. She got tested, alright! She yelled back at me, "This is not for one people!!!". That's right. She said "one people". At that moment I happily walked away this 'just a number' experience in this factory-style production line. I made my way next door to Chef Lagenda.. which gave me the BEST customer service, same affordable pricing, BETTER seafood soup. And overall a great POSITIVE experience. Laksa King? I'll never go back. Wake up, Australia. One star = easy parking in side streets read more

Bustling, tasty, swift, clean, happy, polite and a massive bowl of amazing laksa. I am once again one very happy little man after my dinner tonight. If you haven't been to Laksa king, you should go, ASAP! read more

This is just one of those places that you can go for a great belly full of laksa! The place is always PACKED but it never takes long to get a seat. Take away is even quicker! read more

My wife and I actually tried this place from an UrbanSpoon recommendation. We loved it. However, didn't get a chance to try the Laska -- next time. Menu is massive and the restaurant is busting. Get there early or you'll be waiting for at least 20-30 minutes for a table. We'll definitely be returning. read more

I'm an absolute fan of this place. Never eaten something I didn't like here. Very fast service, friendly staff. Get in early if you don't want to wait in a queue. If you have to wait, it is worth it. read more

Laksa King sells superb food at a remarkably cheap price! The duck laksa is approx $13 and fills you up nicely! It looks rather chaotic inside and it is rather loud, but the service is very fast and efficient and the staff are friendly. Parking is also much easier than it first looks! The menu is huge and takeaway is also available. read more

Chicken curry is my cure when Im unwell. I can also never go past the curry puffs and the roti with sate. At busy times you can be forgotten about, to avoid this pre orser everything. read more

Can't beat a steamy bowl of veggie laksa on a cold, wintry night. Fast service, great soup.

My favorite restaurant in Melbourne! I have been visiting this place every week or two. Very tasty and good price. I would recommed to take a bottle of wine then a nights dinner would be under $50 for two. Laksa curry(combination) cant be missed!! read more

Authentic laksa with thick flavour of coconut milk. Fishcake was just right and what it should be like. Mint in soup made the whole dish surprisingly good. We'll introduce this gem to every friend keen for a Malaysian taste. read more

Portions are huge, and meals are fairly cheap. Really crowded, but still a fun place to go!

Highly recommended, specially if you're mad for laksa. Food in general is pretty amazing. A few times ive had to wait a little to get a table but usually its pretty fast and they serve pretty fast as well, considering how packed they are. read more

That laksa here is incredible and very reasonably priced for the size of the dish. Only $10! The servers are friendly and the service is quick. Take away is also available! read more

Laksa King is one of Melbourne's worst kept secrets. Having moved to a snazzy new location around the corner from its very humble previous base (in a dingy shopping arcade), Laksa King's popularity has notably increased. It is now packed out every night, both with guests eating at the restaurant and those waiting to pick up take away. For me, Laksa King has always been entirely about the Laksa, which is so awesome (and reasonably priced) that I've never heard anyone say anything but praise for it. The eggplant and tofu that come with it are SO good, they just really take the whole experience to the next level. I've only had quite limited experience with the rest of the menu, but can also vouch for the Lobak (which makes the perfect pre-meal starter to share with a friend). The Laksa Assum is also incredible, but be warned that this tastes, looks and smells nothing like the standard laksa, as it's made from quite a pungent fish stock that is infused with pineapple. If strong flavours aren't your thing, maybe give that a miss, but if you've sampled the standard laksa at laksa king before, make sure to try the assum! read more

Good prices and good service. This place is always packed but the lines move quickly. The food is very consistent and always taste fresh. All the laksa currys are $9.80. read more

Best cheap eats and best laksa dishes in Melbourne (in my humble opinion). Excellent and fast service when dining in. Fast takeaway option. Popular dishes worth a try here include: combination laksa, chicken curry and steamed rice, and prawn dumpling noodle soup. read more

Very quick service. Well priced for huuuuuuge meals. Like, bowls the size of your head huge. Definitely good for sharing if you're not a big eater. Great veg options, and a really tasty vegan laksa!! read more

Cheap, cheerful, outstanding freshness of food. Quick table turnarounds and queues out the door. Book if you can. Decent wines on offer too!

Probably the best Chinese Malaysian restaurant in town that will not break your budget. Went there on Sunday night at around 8pm and the restaurant was packed. We made a reservation but still need to wait for around 5-10mins before we can be seated, understandable since we were a group of 12. We ordered some food to share among ourselves, and I dare say that not a single dish was disappointing. Everything was tasty and we finished all of our orders. Their curry laksa was worthy of the tagline 'famous' that the restaurant uses in its menu. The broth was thick and rich with springy yellow noodles and thin rice vermicelli. The topping varies on what type of laksa you ordered. I had the seafood one and mine was full with shrimp, scallop, mussels, fishcake and squid on top of the normal fried tofu puffs and sliced aubergine. Kangkung belacan was large in portion and flavorful, albeit a little pricey at $14.50. Nasi goreng was as good as it gets in the streets of Jakarta. The five spice chicken spareribs are also amazingly crispy and delicious. Highly recommended for your tastebuds and your wallet as well. :D read more

Super fast, super tasty and super reliable. Lots of dishes to choose from and reasonably prices. One of the best Malaysian/Chinese options in the city. read more

A bit too commercialized and revenue driven. Lost touch with the original taste that brought them up. Long queues are daily occurrence and quite annoying. I would be struggling to convince myself to go there again. read more

Good food at good prices. We look for bargain prices with good quantity and quality and this certainly provides that

Awesome place and great food. Such friendly staff but mane because I've been there quite a lot. $9.80 for a big meal, can't go wrong.

Great food, good prices. Don't worry if there is a queue, the wait list is really well managed. You will have a short wait, but the tables turn over quickly. As soon as your number is up you will be escorted to your spot. Don't dine here if you want a quiet romantic dinner - tables are close together. But the food is plentiful and seriously good. Fast service. read more