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No. 16 in the world · November 2026

Laksa King

Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington · Melbourne, Australia

Laksa KingNo. 16
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The one bowl to order

The combination laksa, plus a roti

The line to expect: A queue on weekends at lunch; weeknights are easier.

Melbourne's laksa institution: a big, fragrant curry laksa that's been worth the tram ride for decades.

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Curry laksa with prawns, tofu puffs and two noodles

Curry laksa with prawns, tofu puffs and two noodles

1 hr 15 min · 4 bowls. Singapore and Malaysia's coconut curry noodle soup, rich with a fried spice paste and dried shrimp. The paste is the work; make a double batch and freeze half.

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