TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Laksa King

85/100 (472 ratings)

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"suuuper delish laksa with really rich, punchy coconut flavours. a bit pricier compared to other laksa places on kingsway (such as grand tofu) but the..."

MELBFOODIEEE

"Laksa King is called this for a reason. They serve up HUGE YUMMY nourishing bowls of delicious laksa and they do not skimp on the noodles!!!..."

Claire

"Came to Laksa King for coconut rice nasi lemak glory however deprivation of coconut rice robbed me of my magic nasi lemak moment. Given the namesake,..."

JW

"Chicken curry laksa was fantastic. The chicken was buttery soft and the soup itself was full of flavor. Would recommend even with the..."

Marat

"Tried the Glenny laksa king for the first time. Picked the classic Hainan chicken rice - decent chicken, amazing chili sauce and nice veg sides. Rice..."

Eat X Wander

"My all time favourite Malaysian restaurant. Although there may be a long queue in the weekends, but the food definitely worth the wait. There are..."

Fat Sushi

"Excellent laksa. The beef is absolutely outstanding and so is the seafood. I come usually on my way home from doing the 1000 steps, never had a bad..."

Mr MM Smith

"Went to Laksa King Glen on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too busy just yet. Service was very quick and friendly. I ordered a satay chicken skewer..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Delicious food at cheap prices. The portion sizes are also very generous. The service was super friendly and efficient, as well as being nice about..."

Daisy

"Thanks for the meal!Ordered the chicken laska and ipoh fried noodlesThe laska broth was complex soothing curry flavour and..."

Vicnifer's Food Reviews

"I come here for the fish head curry. 9 times out of 10 it is spot on. Nom nom nom nom.We have tried some other dishes on the a la carte..."

Ling

"The service of the manager, nick is on point even thought it’s busy...."

Ivy Law

"『 LAKSA KING 』@laksaking.gw📍Glen Waverley, KingswayI don't always laksa but when I do..."

@eat.wit.chu

"Tried this place for the first time yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed the food! The curry laksa broth was authentic and satisfying. There is a variety..."

Bear Noms

"They don’t call themselves Laksa King for nothing... 👑👑Food: 9/10Service: 8/10Ambience: 7/10Pricing:..."

Jie Yee

"Flavourful, decadent and soothing bowls of absolute pleasure disguised as laksa. No other way to describe the laksa experience here. I keep coming..."

Sharz D

"My first time to visit the Glenny’s outlet. Have high expectations as I’ve been to the Flemington outlet for many years. I had the Assam Laksa..."

Food Junkie

"Been to this place many times with the family. The quality of the food is consistent and filling. The only con is the waiting for a table and..."

LovesFood

"If I’m ever craving laksa, this is usually my go to place. They give a generous portion of prawns and the broth is always packed with flavour. The..."

Lisa Giles

"An absolutely fantastic restaurant. Such wonderful food and equally wonderful staff. I absolutely love this restaurant. Make sure you try the Lobak...."

David Dann

"5 star for the quality and portion of the food, I dined this one and the one in north west branch. I liked this shop better as not that crazy busy,..."

Sisi Love Food & Wine

"Im really glad my aunty took us here! I had the chicken curry laksa. So delicious!!! I am in love with the soup. Slightly spicy and so enjoyable to..."

Thuaners

"This place is such good value. Nice ambience and most of all, the staff are so attentive and kind. Highly recommend the boneless chicken curry and..."

Rach

"Looking for a quick bite before catching a train this restaurant was the perfect solution. Directly across from the station we wandered in. We..."

Graham Smith

"Great place to enjoy some light flavoured and fresh Malaysian food. I wish they had fried chicken for their Nasi Lemak like some other places..."

Shun Liu

"Love Laksa King.Laksa King all the way!!!My personal favourites are ... everything on the menu. seriously.Never had a bad meal. Love..."

Wine & Dine

"FAST Food ReviewHave frequented the original Laksa King in Flemington and this was the first time in the Glen Waverley outlet. Menu was..."

Tastebud Tester

"Not costing much too enjoy a nice dinner? Well, this place is the spot to be. Curry laksa is not like ones you can find in any other restaurants, the..."

Key

"Top notch food quality, taste, good size/volume and service.We go there for lunch or dinner at least once a week. Good value for..."

Chris Lim

"Very good Food, great Customer Service, its a pleasure going back. All the dishes are good. It can get quiet busy Friday and Saturday..."

Czonno1

"We had lunch here and we were very satisfied with the food and the service. The combination laksa was huge and the food variety was good and mostly..."

Wasabi Lover

"Visited Laksa King for the first time with a group of friends on a Friday evening. Knowing how big name the restaurant is, we wisely chose to book..."

Melbourne Digest

"I enjoyed my meal here a lot. We ordered the beef randang, five- spice chicken ribs, blachan kangkong, Malaysian curry fish head and fish head curry..."

Alicia

"Well i like their seafood laksa (i forget to take pict of it)! The spiciness is fit for me who doesn’t really like spicy foods. The portion of the..."

Foods Storybooks

"The aroma of curry, the smoothness of coconut milk and the steam of soup is what 20 years of experience has perfected over it's life at Laksa King...."

Chester

"Last night I went to Glen Waverley to catch up with a friend for dinner. As we both hadnt been to GW in a very long time we decided on Laksa King..."

AngeLuvFood8

"This place should be more highly rated! The laksa was absolutely delicious. Service was quite lovely as well. Need to visit again for sure as their..."

Kimmy

"Service is professional, fast and friendly. Noticed that it can get quite busy during peak times so go before the line gets long. Food is really..."

Kat_Eats_Mel

"Great food! Great service! Having been to the restaurant many times, never get disappointed, especially recommend their seafood dishes, whatever the..."

Nat Nat

"The food was absolutely amazing, the staff were great and i can't give it a higher rating or recommendation for anyone looking for fantastic..."

Steve

"My partner and I ordered the seafood laksa and the chicken laksa. Both were delicious and very filling. Customer service was lovely and we would..."

Tina

"Great Laksa same quality as the one in Flemington. Was the first time I saw the beef variation of it and it tastes great 👍. Also had the Ice..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"Got the Roti Chicken Rolls and Nasi Lemak Special with curry chicken option. The Roti Chicken Rolls has a well rounded taste to it when combined with..."

Streaky Eats

"Been on my restaurant list for a while as it is often crowded with people waiting for a table. Weren’t disappointed. Had to wait for a table, but..."

KathBick

"I've been here twice in the last week. Ordering the Chicken Laksa both times. Usually I'm hesitant to order the same thing twice at a new place,..."

Hangryreviews

"Excellent customer service from the waiters and manager. Food is very authentic, full of malaysia taste, but not totally the same because of..."

Charlie

"This restaurant surely lives up to its name! We've tried the one here and in Flemington a couple of times, and boy I must say they served the best..."

Munching Pandas

"1st time visit even though they’ve been in GW for over a year. The hesitation has always been the pricing as it’s seemed much higher than..."

Tim Heng

"One of the best fish head curries I have ever had! The food here was extremely flavourful, the portions were generous and ordering a bowl of chicken..."

Marcus Cheung

"We had Veg laksa, chicken laksa & Nasi lemak. Everything was tasty & fresh. Lovedddd the veg one as I am trying to get more veggies in. The chicken &..."

HungryCat

"Great food for great price! Location- Laksa King is located right at the foot of Glen Waverley station and is super easy to spot. The place..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"Came here with some friends to try their pad Thai I heard so much about. I was not disappointed Definitely one of the best I have had. We also..."

Sophie Pappas

"Does an amazing laksa and service is always great. The broth of the laksa has a great balance of flavour and oil. The vegan laksa is full of flavour ..."

Justin

"Always have laksa there to remind me of Malaysian style. It always tastes nice and the boss is nice as well. The crew in the store were friendly n..."

Lachlan Mos

"The name speaks for itself, the kings of making laksa! The fish fillet laksa is amazing, the creamy coconut laksa soup is on point i could drink the..."

FatRyan

"The entrée was the most tender roast pork I have ever had, yummy! Went for the chicken laksa for the main which was very good and really filling...."

Robert Brawn

"Huge serving, very generous food portions. Came here with family for dinner last time. :)I ordered the Veggie Curry Laksa while my fams had..."

Blueberry Matcha

"We tried 2 kind of Laksa..chicken and fish. The fish is really nice, the chicken one is so average. Not sure if the prices are worth it. Next, is the..."

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The Grand Tofu

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"Excellent local Malaysian eatery. My go-to dish is the curry yong tofu, it hits the spot..."

Yoshi Chan

"Good food and staff were nice and friendly. Good location. Good variety of food and drinks. Can be busy at peak hour..."

Jenny Cao

"Excellent service, great value for money, very close to authentic Malaysian cooking..."

Charles Boudville

"I come here all the time and love this place. The egg gravy fried noodles are always delicious. Serving sizes here are massive and the prices are..."

Fiona Ku

"There was a line as the restaurant was packed but got a table almost immediately. The staffs were nice and food came out pretty quick.I was..."

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"One of the long-term popular places on kingsway. We always love it and particularly my little child’s favorite dish is the sweet and sour pork with..."

Lixiaoyao84

"Loved coming to this place as it gives me a sense of nostalgia and they’re usually still open after I finish with my night shift at work (9pm)...."

Sheanbeans

"Another Friday means another eatery at Glen Waverly and this time it was The Grand Tofu. Now if you’ve ever walked past here, it gets super duper..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Definitely a favourite in this area for good wok fried noodles, Yong Tau Foo meal and other Asian and Malaysian dishes. You’ll be spoilt for choice..."

PS91

"An overall pretty nice place - the interior had a very ‘authentic’ vibe. I ordered the BBQ Pork dry egg noodle. The beef was well cook and super..."

Ant

"This is my second visit. When I first came here, I enjoyed it so much, but I also enjoyed it this time. It's good because it's not..."

Jony Kang

"My go to place after work! Always end up ordering the Hainan Chicken Rice. So tender & juicy. Comes with a side of soup. Great way to end after a..."

Jess H

"Absolutely love the yong tofu here - I always get the curry soup and at least one stuffed eggplant and fried wonton (the two best fillings..."

Nini Foodie

"“Satisfied.” — my Malaysian family, 2019Food: 7.5/10 (Curry Yong Tau Foo with Hor Fun, Fried Rice, Char Kuey Teow)Service: 8/10..."

Jie Yee

"I always come here after late nights at uni. Decently priced and big serving sizes. The curry soup base is a winner and I love the eggplant stuffed..."

Angela Fan

"I love this place! Super affordable & nice food! My mum and I always get the Tom Yum soup base & choose 6 toppings! The food is a great value for..."

Bestmelbournefoods

"If you want genuine Malaysian Chinese food with a genuine Malaysian Chinese restaurant atmosphere, this is the place for you. Definitely a local..."

Jeremy Kong

"Food wise - 6 big pieces of fresh yong tau fu in a rich, hot curry soup- perfect on a cold autumn day. Service wise- don’t expect smiles but very..."

Corgi The Foodie

"The Assam laksa was a 5/5 and the char kway teow was a 3/5. The waitress was quite hospitable. Will be visiting again and maybe try some other..."

Dina Lobo

"Possibly one of the highest food quality:service time ratios in Melbourne. Possibly one of the highest food quality:price ratios too. Just all round..."

Jack Stevens

"I was hovering somewhere between 4 and 5 stars for The Grand Tofu, but ultimately chose 5 because I just can get past how good the meals are for the..."

Ed

"Lots of options on their menu, quick service, good food, good portion sizes, reasonable prices. Will definitely be back to try their extensive menu!..."

Munchk1n

"Had the Singapore Fried Vermicelli. Fair to say, it was extremely tasty and to my liking! Much better than the ones around the area and was well..."

Melvin Lay

"This place was so good. I measure these places by the fried rice - get the simple things right and the rest is sure to be good. The rice here is..."

Luke Martini

"This place is always crowded with people. You sit very close with other customers, but they have a really good and fast service.We tried..."

WillEat2Eat

"Fast service and food comes out in good time. Can get pretty busy but can always seem to get a table. The meals are large portions which is good..."

Foodbaby

"This place has probably the most authentic Malaysian food in Melbourne that I’ve tried so far. I absolutely love their Assam Laksa and it tastes as..."

M&M

"The prices are quite affordable and I absolutely love the curry soup noodles. Best fried squid I've ever had and something I always get..."

Gavin Z. H. Chee

"You really can’t go wrong here, honestly. We’ve been sporadically visiting since uni days (which was at least a decade ago!) and it never fails..."

JC

"Went here and the menu looks amazing with nice pictures. Food came out fast and it was so tasty! I had their beef hor fun and couldnt fault it. The..."

Choc Pudding

"Good taste and resonable price. Wok dishes are excellent. Often come here for dinner, at least once a month. Mince-stuffing foods are their special...."

Davidsun1029

"Been going there for years. Must order the “Yong Tofu” noodle soup. Pick your own fish cake / tofu and they will deep fried them for you, pair it..."

Emptystomach

"I come here for my Curry Laksa cravings and this place delivers! At only $12 a bowl you get to pick about 6 ingredients (expect everything..."

OverEating101

"Always fresh and delicious dishes. Highly recommend the Yong Tofu, which is a soup noodle which you choose the soup base, noodles and dumplings...."

Megs

"Longstanding stalwart of Kingsway eateries. There's been a lot of turnover on Kingsway strip recently, but Grand Tofu remains strong. Wide..."

D Train McClain

"Located in the heart of Glen Waverley where the competition is high, The Grand Tofu serves Malaysian dishes for casual diners with the signature dish..."

Chester

"We are always on a look out for the best seafood curry Laksa and I think I found it! Great flavour. Rich and not too much coconut which can be a..."

Revolver

"Quick service, reasonable price. Tasty food and heated hot. Great restaurant. Highly recommended.Nice menu with lots of choices to choose..."

Luke Wong

"My family and I have been coming here literally for years (since I was a little girl), even when it was down the other end of Kingsway near Glen..."

Alicia

"Wonderful Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine in Glen Waverley. The yong tofu is highly recommended as tofu is juicy and tender. The vermicelli with soup..."

Kaseyzz

"Very busy place. Parking available but best option is multilevel car park. Tofu wasn’t as crispy as I would have liked but still tasty. Curry soup..."

Porkknuckles

"DO: Curry chicken noodleDONT: Forget about the customised noodle soup and toppings option. TIP: Park in the multi deck car park...."

David Food Leasing

"Food here’s good, prices reasonable, portions huuuuuge. I haven’t a picture of the Yongtofu, but I have had it many times before and it’s..."

Foodie

"Our all time fav Chinese Malaysian Restaurant in Glenn Waverley. Took my family down here after our long drive in the Yarra Valley to rid of the..."

Camy Bamy

"Great place for affordable and inexpensive dinners, ordered Malaysian fried rice which was delicious and sea food curry laksa for which we were given..."

South Indian Foodie

"I was craving laska seafood and grand tofu has the most delicious and affordable meals here! Hands down, been a regular customer for over 3 years and..."

Marina Ung

"Large portions at reasonable prices! Service is quick and friendly. Everything came out in a timely manner. Will definitely come back again!..."

K

"Food very worth the price!! I come here often for a casual brunch! They do their noodle dishes well. This photo attached is the Tom yum noodle!! Very..."

Melissa Phu

"My family and I have been here many many many times. It has become our go to place for a quick meal on the way home. The place is always full and..."

Food Junkie

"Very flavourful curry laksa, reminds me of those morning Chee Cheong Fun curry base back in KL, Malaysia. Hokkien mee was quite legit as well, apart..."

Streaky Eats

"In my opinion it is one of the best laksa I’ve ever tasted. I think it’s worth it to come all the way to Glen Waverly to visit this restaurant...."

Yovita Aurora

"loveeee this place so much! their singapore fried noodles and make your own yong tofu noodles are absolutely delicious. for the price, you get..."

MELBFOODIEEE

"Post-Peter rabbit feed with the fam ☺.- We ordered: Yong tofu all round! (5x)For the unfamiliar, Yong tofu is a specialty dish..."

FoodieCall

"Love this place so many different items to choose from. i personally love the tom yum soup and the Mongolian beef. Service is great and fast...."

Jessica

"A lot of good reviews have already been written about The Grand Tofu. Been going there for quite a while, on and off and can summarise the..."

Julian B Ho

"Been coming here for years and I always get the curry laksa, the assam laksa, the har mee or the hainanese chicken. These dishes have been..."

Vivian

"LIT!: Love this place for cheap, fast and (mostly) consistent food! The CKT was outstanding today and a huge serve for the price. It's sure to..."

Jennitals

"If you want an almost overloading plate of food to prescribe you into a food coma but also won't burn a hole in your wallet then give grand tofu a..."

Jee B

"My favourite go to everytime I crave for some decent Malaysian food. Had their yong taufu as well this time and i definitely recommend it with their..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Good food with good price. Tried most things in the menu. Always be the choice when we do not know where to eat at Kingsway. Recently increased their..."

Jac

"Unfortunately I don't have any photos of the vegetarian laksa which I had here but that was only because it smelt so delicious that I forgot to take..."

Karen Giang

"The place is super busy! I always come here for the Yong tofu which is very consistent. Their other dishes are also quite decent just the atmosphere..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"Had many a yong tau foo and countless more takeaway from here - I would recommend the curry soup - the tomyum is also half-decent. My favourites from..."

Ling

"Ratio Decidendi: So much has changed in Glen Waverley, but Grand Tofu continues to serve up some of the best yong tau foo in all of Melbourne…and..."

Dimsumforone

"I do quite enjoy the food here, and come here regularly. The portions are huge and so the price is well worth it. I usually get the yong tau foo and..."

Amreet Sindhu

"Visited this establishment again after a while. Ordered nasi lemak w beef rendang and cantonese sauce pork ribs. Good to know that there is..."

Love Food

"Been here a few times. Quality of dishes have all been solid, portions are generous, service fast, staff helpful and prices more than..."

Big Kahuna Burger

"I used to come here for their magnificent yong tau too. It was at that time, one of the best places to have it in Melbourne and I was happy to travel..."

Don Djoe

"Being a massive Malaysian street food bandit I had to try the yong tofu with the curry laksa soup. Having the abundant choice of goodies to soak in..."

Ahilan Sivakumaran

"Delicious Malaysian Chinese food does not go unnoticed, even in a suburb as densely packed with good Asian restaurants as Glen Waverley. Expect..."

Angie

"Fancy noodle soup in this cold weather, check this place out. If u've been to Singapore, u must've known about Make Your Own Noodle style where u can..."

Mai T Tran

"If you ever need some yong tau foo fix, this place will satisfy your cravings. It usually garners a long queue on weekends so be ready to wait! Their..."

Amanda Ng

"Grand Tofu is an awesome place with great value. The service here is quick and it is always packed during peak times. You go in, eat, then get the..."

Zidane

"I work in an Asian restaurant myself, so I don't always feel like eating more of that. The Grand Tofu is the exception! Delicious food every single..."

Bree Rogers

"Food is very nice and consistent. Been here 4 times, all with happy tummies. Staff are very helpful and friendly, they even get you kids cutlery..."

Antonia Law

"Great value with great taste food. Paid under $40 for the whole lot. I can’t believe the $12.80 sweet and sour pork which came in 2 big sized ..."

Wing L

"I had the curry soup for my Yong Tau Fu as well as their fried squid side dish. The curry was really good, not too spicy but has a lot of flavour. It..."

Han Yu Tan

"Was going to break up with my girlfriend, but the food here was so good that I decided, Ah life couldn't be that bad. Or at least, the pain of..."

Jason Zhe

"Loved this place. Awesome friendly service. Food delivered to table quickly. Loved the Yong Tofu with Curry base and egg noodles and Gado Gado. Even..."

N Mor

"Looking for good Chinese crusine in Glen Waverley, Melbourne? I was presently surprised to stumble upon The Grand Tofu, an eatery which offers many..."

Betsy Yee

"Absolutely satisfying curry soup yong tau foo. We always say we want to try some of the other dishes at The Grand Tofu. Alas, we never fail to get..."

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