Laksa King ★ 4.7
Laksa King in Flemington has set the Melbourne standard for the dish since 1998: asam and curry laksa at honest prices in a room worth the detour.
Order: Curry laksa with fish cake and tofu puffs
Price rangeA$7-A$12
Neighbourhoodyarraville
HoursMon-Sat 8am-5pm
Must order: Banh mi with pork, pate and pickled vegetables
Location
Address: Footscray Market, 18 Irving Street, Footscray VIC 3011, Melbourne
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Laksa King ★ 4.7
Laksa King in Flemington has set the Melbourne standard for the dish since 1998: asam and curry laksa at honest prices in a room worth the detour.
Order: Curry laksa with fish cake and tofu puffs
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