Laksa King

5 Average

Food  5      Ambience  5      Service  5      Value  5     

I've been to Laksa King plenty of times, just cause it was cheap and the laksa's pretty good, not amazing. They make decent spring rolls, and fried calamari. The last time I went I ordered beef with vegetables and black bean sauce, i fell ill within an hour. I would say this place is ok, totally over hyped, but i reckon fine if you want to get a quick laksa.

Careful what you choose other than that though.. Oh, and if there are two of you, the only two seat tables are next to service areas where waiters walk past all the time, so if you don't mind being bumped here and there that's ok, but otherwise it's better to go with at least three people.

Jan 16, 2012 

3.8 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  3      Service  5      Value  2     

In November 2011, as a family, we had dinner at Laksa king. Was not happy with several issues:

Seating arrangement was cramp, extremely noisy (impossible to have a decent conversation) and it is not kids friendly. Ordered a noodle dish for my 3 yr old daughter. Vegetable was not cut properly, it was too long and impossible to consume.

There was leftover from the dinner, requested a takeaway container. Without prior warning, I was charged 50 cents for the container. When inquiry was made to the cashier, was told it was a common practice to charge although in the previous two occasion to this establishment, no charge was levied
at all.

Dec 01, 2011 

4.5 Below Average

Food  7      Ambience  2      Service  3      Value  6     

Was so disappointed when I recently visited the newly refurbished Laksa. It used to be in a dingy alley, but was quirky with style. The new place is like you're visiting a mass eating venue. I was placed on a 'share' table with another family with screaming kids. The sound meant I had to scream our orders. We were so annoyed that we got up and ordered take-away instead.

The food's gone up a little in price since the new venue, so an order of three mains totalled over $50. Not as great as it used to be, the food is always as good, however, so worth visiting for that alone. But for my money, you're better off visiting Lagenda next door, and it's owned by the same guy, plus ambience is 100 times better! Overall, really disappointing compared with the old cute place....sorry.

Jun 16, 2011 

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

Hands down, best laksa I have ever had. All that needs to be said.

Dec 29, 2010 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  6      Service  10      Value  10     

Beautiful food and service with great value and variety, the only draw back would be that the lights were a bit bright cutting down the ambience, overall a great place value for money.

Dec 19, 2010 

7.5 Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  7      Service  6      Value  7     

Laksa King is Great! Laksa King is the only restaurant in Melbourne where I find the food is more superior than the food in Malaysia! Highly recommended!

Oct 19, 2010 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Stumbled across the king one Sunday night when looking for something in Flemington to take away. Saw a long queue up some dodgy old lane and walked in to see what all the excitement was about. The queue was for people waiting for the laksa king's take away, and the restaurant was packed full, so I gave it a go.

Haven't looked back, really tip-top food, the laksa is brilliant as you might expect given the name but the rest of the menu is also very tasty, fresh and good value (plus its byo). The new premises are a huge improvement. Definitely try it out, you will be heading back for more, just as I have been.

Sep 20, 2010 

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  10     

This restaurant is awesome. It has now moved to a new, big, modern venue on Pin Oak Crescent, and not only is the food still outstanding, but the ambience and the setting is just amazing. Excellent value too. I don't think it can be beaten!

Aug 30, 2010 

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  5      Service  8      Value  10     

A must have is the Maylasian chicken and Roti, delicious! No bookings so be prepared to wait but trust me it is worth the wait. No lingering either, service is speedy so make sure if you want a bit of a break in between you tell the waiter.
Heard they are moving around the corner to a bigger venue, I hope they are able to continue the delicious food and great service!

Jul 28, 2010 

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  6      Service  8      Value  10     

This place is unbelievably popular. Always a wait to get in, but moving shortly to a bigger place around the corner. Food is possibly the best Chinese Malaysian I have eaten in Australia.

Jun 14, 2010