Laksa King
Last updated★ 4.3 · 681 Google reviews · $
Laksa King is a casual Malaysian counter-service restaurant on Erskine Street in central Sydney, serving noodle soups, curries and entrées to eat in or take away. Its laksa is the dish diners return to most. It suits a quick lunch more than a long evening, and Wynyard Park is about three minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Laksa King
Food at Laksa King
The menu is Malaysian. Laksa comes with vegetables or tofu, chicken or beef, wonton, duck, seafood, crispy chicken, prawn, or a combination. Other choices include noodle soups such as wonton and har mee (prawn noodle), curries served with steamed rice, nasi goreng and roti canai. Entrées run from spring rolls and curry puffs to fish cakes and chicken satay. Vegetarian diners can order tofu or vegetable laksa, and the restaurant is listed as vegetarian.
What to order: Laksa, especially the spicy creamy chicken version
Beyond the laksa
The menu covers more than soup. Curries come with steamed rice, including curry chicken, beef rendang and curry lamb. Entrées include vegetable spring rolls, chicken satay and fish cakes, and a mixed plate combines several of them. One visitor also mentions the nasi goreng and roti canai, which makes the menu a good fit for anyone wanting to try a few Malaysian dishes in one visit.
What customers say about Laksa King
- 💬Laksa is the dish reviewers name most often, especially the spicy versions
- 💬Friendly staff who handle dietary requests with care
- 💬Spicy dishes with real heat, with a cold drink suggested to balance it
Tips for visiting Laksa King
- ✓Lunch is the main window: the restaurant closes mid-afternoon on weekdays and earlier on Saturday.
- ✓At busy times, wait to be seated at the sign near the entrance.
- ✓One visitor suggests ordering a cold drink to settle the spice.
Getting to Laksa King
Laksa King is at 37-39 Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000, in the city centre. Parking is available for diners.
Near Laksa King
FAQ about Laksa King
What cuisine does Laksa King serve?
Laksa King serves Malaysian food, with laksa as its best-known dish, plus noodle soups, curries and entrées.
Does Laksa King have vegetarian options?
Yes. The laksa can be ordered with vegetables or tofu, and the restaurant is listed as offering vegetarian options.
Can I get takeaway from Laksa King?
Yes, the restaurant offers takeaway as well as eating in.