Best Malaysian-Chinese Cuisine In Town

Witness the evolution of taste as our menu expands to embrace the sacred spectrum of house favourites.

Esmond’s culinary prowess and dedication to authenticity have cultivated a cult following among Melbourne’s discerning Laksa connoisseurs.

The Laksa King experience is not merely a meal; it’s an odyssey through the intricate notes of Malaysian-Chinese cuisine, an adventure crafted for those who seek more than just a dining experience.

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Laksa King has become the sanctuary where flavours dance, and enthusiasts gather to revel in the allure of the Laksa Kings Laksa prowess.

The menu, an ever-expanding anthology of taste, caters to the cravings of both loyal patrons and seasoned gastronomes, weaving a story of passion and dedication that echoes through the corridors of Melbourne’s culinary consciousness.

For an authentic rendezvous with Malaysian-Chinese culinary magic, venture into the realm of Laksa King today. Immerse yourself in the legacy, let the aromas tantalise your senses, and allow our culinary artisans to weave a symphony of flavours on your palate. Your seat at the table of Melbourne’s culinary cult awaits – come, join us for an unforgettable experience.

What our clients say

Laksa KingExcellentLaksa King4.4★★★★☆ Based on 5582 reviews fromSee all reviews review us on ★★★★★ Always a favourite when in the area. food is tasty and service is fast.Thomas ★★★★★ Always delicious. The truffle duck fried rice and truffle prawns are especially delicious.Hannah M ★★★★★ If you ever need a tasty and hearty meal, take the train to Newmarket and right across the road is Laksa King. I highly recommend the roast duck curry laksa!Regan V. ★★★★★ Great laksa, been going here for years and it never gets old. Highly recommend the combination or duck laksa. Char kway teo is also really good!!El W ★★★★★ Wasabi prawns and Chicken Roti Roll is simply delicious. Will be visiting every chance I get.Gunjan A. ★★★★★ Fantastic laksa, possibly the best we’ve ever had. I had the mixed seafood with rice noodles, and it was filled with scallops, prawns, squid with a fragrant delicious broth. We also enjoyed the beef, duck and mixed laksa with our friends who had a choice of noodles.Service was friendly and attentive and there is a a BYO option as well as well priced drinks.Marion K. ★★★★★ It's just amazing!!!!!!! One of the best Laksa's i ever hadnclspin ★★★★★ 📍Laksa King, FlemingtonThere is always a line out the door for a reason. Perfectttt meal for a cooler night. I got the duck laksa, which was sooo delicious had all the yummy flavours, but the duck was a tad too firm. Would go the chicken instead. Pro tip: they give you a 10% discount if you finish dinner and leave before 6:30. Always great value, most laksa $16-19.Overall 4.6 ⭐️ out of 5.Julia E. ★★★★★ Love their laksa, chicken ribs, char kway teow, mee Goreng . We always ask to have the sweet and sour with chicken instead of pork and they always accommodate, the kids love it!Shurooq K ★★★★★ We love our Malaysian cuisine. And when we had food from here, the taste was irresistible! Both our kiddoos simply enjoyed every single spoon. Cosy and warm welcoming! Hats off to Eric, the manager for making us very happy with every moment whilst we were there. WILL GO AND COME AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN. Keep it up guys! We simply love ur food!RANJIT R. ★★★★★ This place was packed but tables cleared pretty quickly. Food is on the table fast after ordering. We had duck laksa, honey chicken and chicken rice. All were great, the laksa was creamy coconut, curry base, combination noodles, fried tofu, duck and eggplant. The honey chicken was crisp and just the right amount of sweet. The chicken rice had good base flavour and the dipping sauces lifted the dish. With a couple of beers we were all in for $71.A D. ★★★★★ Always great service and tasty food. 😋 😎 👌Judge “JUDG33NT” J. ★★★★★ The laksa is always great here. The curry beef with rice is another favourite of mine, but there are tons of great dishes worth trying here. You're guaranteed to get quality food here, so you simply can't go wrong, especially on a chilly Melbourne night!Nick T ★★★★★ Nice and rich vego laksa and crab was also deliciousA F ★★★★★ Laksa King never disappoints! Consistently high-quality food and service.Steve L. ★★★★★ Great food, fast and efficient service and bargain prices for quality and quantity. Simple and efficient, traditional style dining that I can't recommend highly enough. Give it a go!Hi M. ★★★★★ Always busy great value dishes best duck laksa in flemmingtonEugel V. ★★★★★ Located near the city, this Laksa King is a must go if you live in the West, while it may get busy most days, if you're eating by yourself or with a companion then you can avoid most of the queue.We tried the seafood laksa and the roast duck laksa, and honestly, if you love creamy and slightly chilli broths, you must get them! Topped generously with duck and seafood, both bowls will leave you happy.We also ordered the roasted duck fried rice with truffle oil, and it's such a delicious fried rice. While the flavours of the truffle are a little muted, the roast duck pulls through and carries the dish.Should come try it out if you're in the west.Phi-long Hoang (. ★★★★★ Classic spot for great Malaysian food. Expect to wait a while, but it's 100% worth it!Rhys C. ★★★★★ Online ordering venue but they also do table menus if need be. Very busy place with budget friendly meals. Tried the chicken and beef laksa. Food quality and taste was exquisite. Will come back again.Jeffy T. ★★★★★ Laksa King is a treasure, since the first time I ate I loved it, can't help it. This is just my favourite place. My mom loves it, my baby loves it, every dishes it's just the best.Paula T. ★★★★★ 10/10 Laksa King team. Such a beautiful eating experience. Highly recommended.Andrew A. ★★★★★ The best and you can tell. The restaurant is generally always full and has me leaving full. Great laksa flavour and fast service too!C L ★★★★★ I always come here whenever I crave Laksa. It’s really the best laksa I have had in Melbourne. Char kway teow is really good too. I love how their food doesn’t make me thirsty afterward like most Asian restaurants do. Tried a few other dishes they are ok. Laksa is the best so I’ll stick to that. Food comes out very quickly and prices are reasonable.Yinuo M. ★★★★★ Happy Chinese New year. Compliments to the chefs so divine tasty Laksa and baby crispy chicken so sweet 😋 yummy roti everything was delicious.Lupe W. ★★★★★ We were walking past and thought to try Laksa King and we are glad we did!The place is inconspicuous with a plan shop front and small sign, right near the entry to the metro.On walking in we were immediately greeted with smiles and a friendly welcome. We scanned the menu and were lead to our table in the middle of the spacious, comfortable and very clean restaurant.We ordered the for drinks we ordered the lime and kumquat, grass jelly tea and the lychee. Service was fast and we really enjoyed the flavours of the drinks with mine having lychees in the drink as a tasty surprise.For lunch we ordered the friend kuay teow, the combination laksa and the honey chicken.All were delicious and perfectly balanced. We have just been in Malaysia and this was just as good, if not identical to some of the amazing flavours we ate there.With friendly, attentive service, a beautifully clean and comfortable restaurant and delicious meals you will not be disappointed.Keep note that they have hour slots on Saturdays as they get busy. We were there after 1500h and it was still busy but the team there made it look easy.Thanks to everyone who served us and we will be back.Hewey H ★★★★★ Was very nice and the crispy chicken entree was delicious. The outstanding customer service. In particular waiter, older gentleman. His service was excellent and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Thank you.Marzjs_loader

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Dive into the Culinary Legacy

Laksa King, A Melbourne Icon Since 1998

In a legendary culinary tale of Melbourne, Esmond Wong created Laksa King in 1998. Emerging from the vibrant tapestry of a small arcade off Racecourse Rd, Flemington, this gastronomic haven quickly became the stuff of local legend.

The clamour for its extraordinary flavours resonated far beyond the arcade’s confines, prompting Esmond to orchestrate a move to grander quarters in 2010 – the birth of the Laksa King we revere today.

Embark on a journey through our expanded repertoire, where each dish is a revelation, a testament to Esmond’s unyielding commitment to culinary excellence. The extensive variety caters to the demands of our loyal patrons and invites the seasoned connoisseur to explore the depths of authentic Malaysian-Chinese fusion.