Malaysian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bayswater

3 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Kotajaya Restaurant
Kotajaya Restaurant
89/100 (1994 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Often came here for lunch and dinner. They serve very delicious Malaysian good. Our favourite are ayam goreng nyonya, kangkong balacan and home made..."
Emerensiana Vitalis Handoko
"Great service reasonable price great choice of rice/noodle dishes around lunch. Good portion of chicken over hainanese chicken rice. Popiah taste..."
Mikki
"Great restaurant of local Malaysian cuisine, delicacies does not include just Hainanese Chicken rice which is one of their signature dishes, but..."
Peter Koh
"Authentic malaysian food place.There used to be one go to place for me when I crave for those warm hot spicy laksa, or those yumm nasi goreng..."
ManganMaster
"Nice food. Second time here. Order entree and mains and was hoping entree will come first but didn’t... but it’s all good :)Ordered: lobak -..."
Apple Kwong
"Referred by our friend, came here tonight for dinner with a group of 5. Very friendly staffs , delicious food , good price . Love the grilled Tofu..."
Mrs Lavender
"This is one of my another favourite places in Bayswater, situated on mountain highway opposite to Safeway. A must try restaurant.. having lot of..."
STV
"hubby bought roast duck dry noddles and chicken rice for my lunch today. absolutely beautiful. 5* . chicken is well cook but tender , duck skin is..."
Cat Hall
"Food: 3.5 Service: 0.5, Gluten Free, Egg Free and Nut free: 2 dishes you must try, their stired fried Beef and Vegetables, and their Coconut Popcorn..."
Y Foodie
"Really delicious and good price, staffs are very friendly, environment is normal, families like the fried fish and chicken...."
790458997
"Friendly staff and great food. We ordered the salted egg fried chicken, century egg spinach, Peking duck and the calamari. The staff is very helpful..."
CacaoHq
"Tasted every bit of home. For anyone who misses malaysian chinese food, highly recommend this place. The tofu with minced chicken is super good. The..."
Vidhishri Kesarwani
"This place called value for money. Authentic Malaysian Chinese cuisine. Those 3 dishes are actually quite big. We are 4 adults and 3 children...."
Love Food
"Great Chinese restaurant.good Services Very popular .lots of dishes to choose from. parking is a bit tight best in Bayswater .😎!!!!!..."
Mario Gerard Marcello
"A colleague told me about this place and was raving about the hainanese chicken. She was right about needing to get there at 11.30am. There were..."
Taeyeon's Hamster
"Love this place. Nice authentic Malaysian food. Honey chilli chicken, hainan chicken, belachan kangkong are among the best dish here. The host Eric..."
Georgeh05
"I've had the Chicken Rice many times here and even after they change management, it still tastes great! The only regret is that it should be served..."
Corgi The Foodie
"I absolutely adore their food, especially the Hainan chicken rice, the roast duck noodles and the Mee Siam. The food is authentic, delicious and..."
Tin Tran
"Kotajaya hainanese chicken rice finally! We had dined here for dinner a few times already which had been awesome experiences. Authentic food, great..."
Beatrice
"We've been to Kotajaya a few times for lunch on weekends. As mentioned by others, their weekend specialty menu include hainanese chicken rice-..."
Lambchop.urban
"Love this place !!! I have spoken about this place with my coworkers from Malaysian . They name it the most authentic Malaysia cruising Melbourne..."
SusanJ
"Great authentic Malaysian food.Came here on Mother's day with my mother. We ordered the char keoy teoh, curry laksa and lobak.All dishes..."
The Consul
"Have been here for lunch many times and it was never a let down. Very reasonable prices and portions are generous. All the dishes are nice and..."
Natalie Low
"Chicken rice was amazing. Best in Vic that we have found. Comes with chili and black sauce. Really authentic and homely despite the one piece of long..."
FoodieMania
"I always enjoy eating the Hainanese chicken ( sold out  ) maybe they should cook more. Enjoy Sar hor fun and also it bring back the memories when I..."
Merina Keogh
"This place serves some really nice and authentic Malaysian cuisine, it's no wonder it's so popular with both Malaysians and Aussies!I've only..."
Pineapple San
"Malaysian food here is quite impressive. Love most of the dishes although some may be catered to the Australian taste buds. We have been here a few..."
Hungry Polar
"L O V E the food here!! I've sat in for both lunch and dinner. They have a special menu for lunch, and if you're a chicken rice lover, make sure you..."
Carissa Lee
"Lucky to get a table without booking on a Saturday night ! This place looks and feels like a typical Chinese restaurant in Malaysia, perfect for..."
May
"Has not gone for some time. We think that it is last year June of the visited.This time back, happy to see once of a familiar face, been told that..."
Zuc
"Have been to this place a few times for dinner. Always have had pleasant experience, food is good and the service staff very pleasant. Prices also..."
Linda
"The best restaurant in Bayswater.  The food is fantastic and the choices excellent.  The staff are lovely even when flat out which they are all the..."
Ross
"Very nice authentic malaysian restaurant, super friendly staffs, hainan chicken rice by far the best in town, noodles and fried dishes are..."
Margaret
"Super yummy and great value for money! We loved the sambal Kang Kong! Tasted just like my mummy's dish! The Hainanese chicken rice is just like the..."
Gako
"great place for authentic Malaysian food. A variety of dishes to try and for a cheap price. Portions are large and service is alright. Fridays are..."
Cookielessvee
"We were on the second sitting at 730. Good was very good and service was terrific. Highlight was the Thai green curry. Only downside is that they..."
Tom Dutkowski
"It's about time I wrote my thoughts on this place as I have now had opportunity to sample their menu, service and standards for a while...."
Jason
"Really enjoyed the hainanese chicken rice - the rice was really aromatic and flavoursome! Chicken was juicy and tender too.Great value for..."
J.zee
"By far the best Malaysian food in Melbourne. we travel from st Kilda to come here, it's THAT GOOD! Everything is delicious, the salty fish and..."
Renee Russo
"17 July lunch: Came here after a year because it's a little far from home. Very tasty and delicious chicken. Rice was a little hard. Cucumber on..."
Bernard Choo
"Awesome food , try the Peking duck and Singapore chilli prawns, and the truly amazing salt and pepper chicken spare ribs.Great fresh tasting..."
RoboReviews
"Probably more "Asian" than Traditional Malay, however a pretty good selection of Chinese, Malaysian, Nonya, and Thai dishes. The duck..."
TonkleChicken
"Generally you wouldn't associate great restaurants in Bayswater, however, in this little stretch of Mountain Hwy there are about a ten to twelve..."
Jkhan22
"Was delighted with the variety of choices on the menu. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and brought me back to my childhood dinners with the family in KL...."
DL
"The hainan chicken rice and crispy pork rice are the best dishes here, however, they are only served on fridays and weekends. Very nice Malaysian..."
Skipper
"Came here for the Hainan chicken and it didn't disappoint us. If you are planning for dinner, make sure you pre-order the hainan chicken before..."
JiTe
"TGIF, Friday's Lunch in Bayswater ... 29/01/2016Location wise, great.Stand alone building, plenty of parking, just be cautious when..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"My favourite Malaysian eatery in whole of Melbourne! Haven't gone a month without visiting them. Hainanese chicken rice, fried kuay teow,..."
Ken
"I've been a few times and it's not bad. It doesn't stand up to other local Malaysian restaurants when comparing hawker style food but their main..."
Liam Tatertot Conroy
"This place was recommended by one of my Malaysian friends. The restaurant was at capacity when we arrived but thankfully we had a booking so there..."
Anh
"Fantastic food, small lack in service but who cares?! Or would you prefer fantastic service & lousy food?THE ONLY COMPLAINT was about the old lady..."
Will
"Great authentic Malaysian food. Good value for money. Love the weekend lunch Specials. The service is good and the food always comes out really..."
Michelle Yang
"Been here twice but never got to try the hainanese chicken rice. Finally today we made a booking at 11.30am and I got to try it! The rice was very..."
JoyL
"Simply delicious! Hainanese chicken with rice is just sublime. So glad I stumbled upon this gem. Places like this are the reason I am a foodie. You..."
Notice Me Senpai
"I LOVE THE HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE HERE! Probably one of the best I've eaten in Melbourne? If you are craving for authentic Hainanese chicken rice,..."
Snowflower
"Best Malaysian food around the area. For the price and the quality I rate them 5.0!Very good hainanese chicken (BONELESS!!) and their..."
Lalaivy
"Have been coming here regularly for months now; definitely one of my favorites. It's VERY busy Fri-Sun so be warned. But busy for good reason ......"
Cjfung
"Bumping my 4 up to a 5. Good lord! The butter prawns are sensational. The CKT takes you back to Jalan Ayor. Get a..."
SN
"Family came here for dinner tonight. Service was quick and efficient, food arrived super quickly which is fantastic. Had the basil chicken, honey and..."
Amy
"Best in bayswater. This place is busy for a reason. Amazing food and service with an outstanding price. Had the lunch menu shredded duck soup,..."
Kereegon
"This place has always been our family favourite! Went there on Friday night and ordered some dishes such as the fish clay pot, golden crispy chicken,..."
Alice Liong
"7 of us had dinner here tonight & we enjoyed the typical Chinese-style Malaysian dishes. Authentic. Owner is very friendly & hands-on. Proper COVID..."
Nick Ng
"The chicken rice here is definitely one of the best in the eastern suburbs. It’s very authentic and reminds me of Malaysia. Not to mention the..."
Keith Chen
"The building is very old so eventhough I have passed it many times, didnt get to try it until recently. The inside is as old as the outside, reminds..."
Choc Pudding
"Rarely leave reviews but this place deserves one! Unassuming exterior but delicious food and great value! One of the best (or maybe the best?!)..."
Loretta Li
"What can I say... this place is our go-to spot for a REALLY AUTHENTIC plate of chicken rice! The meat is juicy and the rice is ever so fragrant. It..."
P. Bills
"Good Malaysian, great hianese chicken rice (only fri sat sun lunch) at a great price $13.50?. Staff are always lovely and very nice. I keep coming..."
Alch Alch
Junior Tan Hawker Kitchen
Junior Tan Hawker Kitchen
86/100 (1138 ratings)
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"We've been a couple of times now and tried quite a number of items. They've all been delicious. The standout dishes for me are the Laksa and char..."
Amy
"First time here after my brother recommended it. Delicious food, great service and so clean! The chicken laksa was perfectly spicy and had great..."
Toula Drougas
"My fav Malaysian restaurant! Authentic, delicious, reasonably priced, clean, quick & friendly..."
Su Sara
"Beautiful food! Nice atmosphere! The vegetarian laksa is to die for! Honestly, the best I’ve had! Will definitely be..."
Foodie
"Staffs were attentive on a Friday night. We have ordered the salt and pepper chicken, har mee, chicken laska, beef rendangand veggie okra in curry...."
J Leong
"The Char Kuay Teow has great char flavour and assortment of ingredients. Authentic Malaysian taste! Would visit again and try the Hiannese Chicken..."
The World’s My Oyster
"Came here for dinner and try their squid satay, stir fry noodle and fried rice.All of them are good especially the fried rice.Friendly..."
Emerensiana Vitalis Handoko
"Entered for lunch on a quiet Thursday morning. Ordered the hainanese chicken rice, salt and pepper squid, and seafood nasi goreng. The chicken was..."
Mad Dawg
"A great laksa place in the outer eastern suburbs. The chicken curry laksa here is packed full of authentic flavours and each mouthful has..."
Small And Tall Eats
"i’m a real fan of junior tan. admittedly i come here for the veggie laksa every time. it’s richly flavoured with a fine float of oil that just..."
Li
"Nice ambience and polite service. Parking was easy too with plenty of free 2P lots. Ordered the curry chicken laksa, crispy skin chicken rice, the..."
Snowflower
"Heading into Junior Tan at the end of a Friday night. Inexpensive and fast service. It was busy and happening. Food was delicious and serving sizes..."
Wantirna Foodie
"A great place for dinner. I've tried much of the menu & the food never disappoints. Very authentic flavors and the ambiance is also nice. This has..."
Ana
"First time last night with he bro and I have to say that we were both pleasantly surprised. Notably, food prep appears to be somewhat different to..."
Cuspub1
"Ordered takeaway appetizers because I wasn't feeling too hungry for dinner and oh my, I actually wanted more.I ordered a soft shell crab on..."
Tania Koh
"Nice buzzing little place, food was nice, but underwhelming, I was expecting a bit more kick to the rendang, and a little stronger flavour, it..."
Grunta
"The food is decent here. We had the eggplant chips, beef rendang, chicken curry, rotis and harmee. The highlights were the eggplant chips which I..."
Chey_ct
"This place has exactly what I want at that night. The highlight of that night is the kungkong with shrimp paste!! Must try!!! the other one is the..."
Kathy Chan
"Junior Tan has a great atmosphere, and once you walk inside you completely forget you’re in Bayswater! Have tried a couple of the dishes (salt and..."
Gemma
"I’ve dined here twice so far and am consistently impressed with the quality of the food each time. My favourite dish by far would be the Char Kway..."
Jeremy W
"Had the nasi lemak with beef rendang and teh tarik for a drink.First impression when the nasi lemak arrived, was the relatively small..."
Streaky Eats
"Seriously authentic! Food that replicated like how it’s cooked back in KL. By far, the best malaysian cuisine i’ve tried in Melbourne. I ordered..."
Vidhishri Kesarwani
"We had lunch today .Had the Hainan chicken rice and the shrimp paste fried chicken wing . All delicious . Reasonable price . The young man at the..."
Mrs Lavender
"Checks all the boxes. Comfortable dining atmosphere, good food, not overpriced. If you're in the area, definitely should check this place..."
Kein
"Fantastic restaurant. Food is delicious and fresh. Service was quick and staff were friendly and obliging. Highly recommend , will certainly eat..."
Josephine Di Falco
"Felt like some malaysian food tonight and didn't want to go to the usual places, so tried here and did not disappoint us.We ordered Har..."
Foodiee
"I had the chicken laska and really enjoyed it. Was well balanced and not too oily. Service was friendly even though I only had take away. New..."
Nat
"The nasi goreng was my favourite but the rest of the food was great as well. Been here twice and i'm definitely coming back. The service was fast and..."
Cookie Monster
"One of the better Prawn Noodle and Char Kuay Teow. Teh Tarik was good too. Will definitely go back for more. Did not expect it to have such a modern..."
Dee Dee
"Ordered Laksa and Char keuy teow and 2 milk teas with my friends. Food taste delicious and i love the smoothness of the bubbles on top of the milk..."
Date With Beneva
"My expectations were high due to the raves from Zomato and Asian friends in a foodie group. I tried the "famed" laksa (seafood) and teh tarik. On..."
Corgi The Foodie
"Been here a few times for some laksa and rate it pretty highly.Good roti & satay sauce.Admittedly been a while since I've been, so I..."
Kaff
"Friendly staff and very good and reasonable price. The food is good and the atmosphere is good for casual dining. Highly recommended, one of the best..."
Salar
"Junior Tan has the best Char Kuey Teow around Melbourne I reckon. Chicken rice was average. Curry Laksa was also average. But if you are going..."
Lil’MissNyonya
"Awesome food and fantastic fast service. Always enjoy dining here. Staff are always friendly and polite. The restaurant has wonderful ambiance too..."
Andrew
"This place sometimes looks empty, but don't be fooled. The customers are sometimes just up the back where seating is better. This is a..."
Denz
"i hav nut evin eaten dis yet but its rly gud truzt me im not bein hired by dem to do good review i just happy person k so it is 5 star meal when i..."
Alexander Pigounis
"extremely moist, loved it. their chicken curry was full of delicious meaty moist deliciousness. unfortunately their dry foods were not moist, this..."
Memes Of Dank
"Invited to dinner with friends, having never been here before, we will certainly be back. Busy, comfortable, plenty on the menu to choose from, great..."
Neil The Foodie
"I first tried Junior Tan HK last month with a takeaway order of the Char Koay Teow and Dry Beef Hor Fan. Both dishes were well-wok fried and not..."
Phat Ninja
"UPDATE: Came back and tried the Curry Laksa - the broth was FAN-f*n-FASTIC and serving size was extremely generous, still love this place. Also had a..."
Vana
"Our favourite local! Friendly service, delicious food! The seafood laksa is definitely my favorite. Love the decor! Everyone we introduce to Junior..."
Tanya Patrick
"We were in Bayswater area yesterday and was looking for a place to eat. Decided to try Junior Tan Hawker Kitchen since it's got good ratings and we..."
Coco
"This hidden gem in Bayswater pleasantly surprised me!  The serene ambiance sets the tone for a relaxed meal with family or friends,..."
Dan
"Really great place in the suburbs. Recommend going here for the roti bread alone. Makes me hungry thinking about it! Great food and staff. Good..."
Doris
"Been to Junior Tan many times now and they are always consistent with the service and the quality is excellent. The prices are very..."
Ross
"So the JFC is like Korean fried chicken but popcorn version, crispy with a bit of salad and mayo sauce to balance the salty batter would go great..."
Foodachu
"So glad we came here. Ordered to share were the highly recommended Char Kway Teow (it didn't disappoint), Har Mee (with comforting delicious..."
Reiijoce
"At 6pm today, arrived home to find the place is still quiet. In other words, dinner's not prepared. In the next 30mins, it starts to fill and the..."
K347
"Came here on a friday night and ordered a Wat Dan hor and kl hokkien mee ! The hokkien mee was nice but wat Dan hor could have been saltier! Overall..."
Stacey Lim
"Would have given a higher rating but the noise levels kill this joint. You'll be screaming at your family. Food and service is fantastic. Loved every..."
Hunger Pains
"WOW!!!! Very rare that you find a restaurant that will absolutely  blow you away! We finally found it!  The  food here is simply outstanding.  We..."
Steph
"One of my favorite places to eat! The food is delicious here! I love the Spicy Squid, Char Kae Tow, the Roti bread, the Jerky burger and the soft..."
Natalie Morrissey
"Really enjoyed our meal here. Salt n Peppa squid and char kway teow was amazing, beef rending very tasty too. Lovely staff all very..."
Paul
"I have been here a number of times and have never been disappointed with the food I have chosen. I particularly love the Salt and pepper squid and..."
Amanda Steele
"Had lunch at 'Junior Tan' today as it was recommended by a friend. Finding Malaysian restaurants in Melbourne that serve delicious and local..."
Melissa Yeap
"this restaurant belongs on chapel street!way to cool for Bayswater - phenomenal food and great value (Try the Ramly burger for something completely..."
Savage Food Critiq
"Nice food. Not the best I've had but really lovely staff. Would recommend if in the area or want a relaxing dinner out with a group of friends or..."
Zoe Langenberg
"First time for lunch here .... on friend's recommendation, thank you FM.Great to be able to enjoy authentic Malaysian Hawker food in the..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Nice atmosphere and service. Char kuay teow and wan tan hor had a good flavour but felt like something was missing to it. Ramly burger had the right..."
Cookielessvee
"Located in Bayswater, Junior Tan Hawker Kitchen adds to your list of Malaysian restaurants to choose from in Victoria. The decor inside Junior Tan..."
Denny
"Sunday night family dinner we got there early and slowly filled up by about 630. Group of 5 and everyone loved the food not one complaint. Great to..."
Joshtimms83
"Have only been here for lunch - awesome value for money as a lunch time meal. Laksa is fantastic on a cold day!! Good efficient service and the..."
Sjhawk9
"Such a diamond in the rough. So good. Busy as so service was a bit slow but food was so good. MVP goes to the Laksa. Nice decor that looks as if this..."
Nunys Biz
"By far our favourite restaurant in Bayswater! Such a gem. Authentic Malaysian food, friendly staff and reasonably priced. We are here almost on a..."
Beatrice
"Couldn't be more impressed with this little gem. Great customer service, good prices, fast service and delicious food. What more could you want?!..."
Brunchaddict
"Good food. Close to what we used to get to home. Nice and clean place. Prices are reasonable for lunch. Please provide more cutlery to cater for..."
Grace Tan
" Four of us came here for lunch today. Although the food wasn't bad but wasn't the top. But I found the taste and the quality are better than the few..."
Ilovefood
"had a fantastic meal here today, loved the Junior burger and the pandan crepes. great service with friendly attentive staff! will be back..."
Chloe Nataliee Hack
"The Malaysian side of my family love this place. The English side of my family love this place. I love this place! Staff are friendly, food is tasty,..."
Liam Tatertot Conroy
"This restaurant is tucked away behind the shopping centre. It has a great modern atmosphere and really good food. We ordered the Satay, Char Kuay..."
Amphine
"Lovely little Malaysian joint tucked away in a car park in Bayswater. I've been here a number of times - but am yet to try any of the hawker noodle..."
MummyCino
"Charming and delicious!Cute little surprise in the back of Bayswater. Modern deco, cosy and comfortable. Staff were friendly and..."
EdSnails
"FANTASTIC SERVICE ! Delici.... FANTASTIC SERVICE ! Delicious foodPlenty of variety to please everybody Great atmosphereWe will be..."
Stef Nolan
"Love.... High attention to detail. Great food. Friendly services. Cheap as chips. New local fave I..."
KH
"Went to this newish Malaysian Food Restaurant - had their Chicken Satay..."
Keng
"Nestum Prawn. Just delicious.Spicy Prawn Skewers. This was delicious and well balanced. You definitely need to get more of this amazing..."
The Domestic Traveller
"The food was normal with good ingredients. Chicken Laksa was not what I expected, the chicken was not fresh. The other food was very good but a bit..."
Shahram K.
"Always a treat coming here, and judging by the number of reviews, I'm not the only one who thinks so too! Lots of yummy dishes to try, I always want..."
Ava Hampson
"One of the best Malaysian restaurants I've been to in a while! Amazing wok hei and flavours that brings me back to Penang. Also special mention to..."
Teck Yeo
"Came here for lunch on a Saturday. Got the seafood curry laksa, char kway teow and a Milo with coffee. The food was warm, but it could have been a..."
Thomas Lim
"Came here for lunch and ordered (1) Wat tan hor, (2) Har meen (prawn noodles), (3) Fried chicken rice. Wat tan hor was close to what you can find in..."
Cheong K
"Pretty good. Price was reasonable but portion was ok. Don't expect big portion like dumpling plus or China bar. The prawn soup noodles was good. ..."
Lilian Yap
"Really authentic Malaysian food, the char kuey teow has that wok hei flavour that is so unique to Malaysian food. They also add lap cheong (chinese..."
Chloe Choo
Junior Tan Hawker Kitchen
84/100 (966 ratings)
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"We've been a couple of times now and tried quite a number of items. They've all been delicious. The standout dishes for me are the Laksa and char..."
Amy
"First time here after my brother recommended it. Delicious food, great service and so clean! The chicken laksa was perfectly spicy and had great..."
Toula Drougas
"My fav Malaysian restaurant! Authentic, delicious, reasonably priced, clean, quick & friendly..."
Su Sara
"Beautiful food! Nice atmosphere! The vegetarian laksa is to die for! Honestly, the best I’ve had! Will definitely be..."
Foodie
"Staffs were attentive on a Friday night. We have ordered the salt and pepper chicken, har mee, chicken laska, beef rendangand veggie okra in curry...."
J Leong
"The Char Kuay Teow has great char flavour and assortment of ingredients. Authentic Malaysian taste! Would visit again and try the Hiannese Chicken..."
The World’s My Oyster
"Came here for dinner and try their squid satay, stir fry noodle and fried rice.All of them are good especially the fried rice.Friendly..."
Emerensiana Vitalis Handoko
"Entered for lunch on a quiet Thursday morning. Ordered the hainanese chicken rice, salt and pepper squid, and seafood nasi goreng. The chicken was..."
Mad Dawg
"A great laksa place in the outer eastern suburbs. The chicken curry laksa here is packed full of authentic flavours and each mouthful has..."
Small And Tall Eats
"i’m a real fan of junior tan. admittedly i come here for the veggie laksa every time. it’s richly flavoured with a fine float of oil that just..."
Li
"Nice ambience and polite service. Parking was easy too with plenty of free 2P lots. Ordered the curry chicken laksa, crispy skin chicken rice, the..."
Snowflower
"Heading into Junior Tan at the end of a Friday night. Inexpensive and fast service. It was busy and happening. Food was delicious and serving sizes..."
Wantirna Foodie
"A great place for dinner. I've tried much of the menu & the food never disappoints. Very authentic flavors and the ambiance is also nice. This has..."
Ana
"First time last night with he bro and I have to say that we were both pleasantly surprised. Notably, food prep appears to be somewhat different to..."
Cuspub1
"Ordered takeaway appetizers because I wasn't feeling too hungry for dinner and oh my, I actually wanted more.I ordered a soft shell crab on..."
Tania Koh
"Nice buzzing little place, food was nice, but underwhelming, I was expecting a bit more kick to the rendang, and a little stronger flavour, it..."
Grunta
"The food is decent here. We had the eggplant chips, beef rendang, chicken curry, rotis and harmee. The highlights were the eggplant chips which I..."
Chey_ct
"This place has exactly what I want at that night. The highlight of that night is the kungkong with shrimp paste!! Must try!!! the other one is the..."
Kathy Chan
"Junior Tan has a great atmosphere, and once you walk inside you completely forget you’re in Bayswater! Have tried a couple of the dishes (salt and..."
Gemma
"I’ve dined here twice so far and am consistently impressed with the quality of the food each time. My favourite dish by far would be the Char Kway..."
Jeremy W
"Had the nasi lemak with beef rendang and teh tarik for a drink.First impression when the nasi lemak arrived, was the relatively small..."
Streaky Eats
"Seriously authentic! Food that replicated like how it’s cooked back in KL. By far, the best malaysian cuisine i’ve tried in Melbourne. I ordered..."
Vidhishri Kesarwani
"We had lunch today .Had the Hainan chicken rice and the shrimp paste fried chicken wing . All delicious . Reasonable price . The young man at the..."
Mrs Lavender
"Checks all the boxes. Comfortable dining atmosphere, good food, not overpriced. If you're in the area, definitely should check this place..."
Kein
"Fantastic restaurant. Food is delicious and fresh. Service was quick and staff were friendly and obliging. Highly recommend , will certainly eat..."
Josephine Di Falco
"Felt like some malaysian food tonight and didn't want to go to the usual places, so tried here and did not disappoint us.We ordered Har..."
Foodiee
"I had the chicken laska and really enjoyed it. Was well balanced and not too oily. Service was friendly even though I only had take away. New..."
Nat
"The nasi goreng was my favourite but the rest of the food was great as well. Been here twice and i'm definitely coming back. The service was fast and..."
Cookie Monster
"One of the better Prawn Noodle and Char Kuay Teow. Teh Tarik was good too. Will definitely go back for more. Did not expect it to have such a modern..."
Dee Dee
"Ordered Laksa and Char keuy teow and 2 milk teas with my friends. Food taste delicious and i love the smoothness of the bubbles on top of the milk..."
Date With Beneva
"My expectations were high due to the raves from Zomato and Asian friends in a foodie group. I tried the "famed" laksa (seafood) and teh tarik. On..."
Corgi The Foodie
"Been here a few times for some laksa and rate it pretty highly.Good roti & satay sauce.Admittedly been a while since I've been, so I..."
Kaff
"Friendly staff and very good and reasonable price. The food is good and the atmosphere is good for casual dining. Highly recommended, one of the best..."
Salar
"Junior Tan has the best Char Kuey Teow around Melbourne I reckon. Chicken rice was average. Curry Laksa was also average. But if you are going..."
Lil’MissNyonya
"Awesome food and fantastic fast service. Always enjoy dining here. Staff are always friendly and polite. The restaurant has wonderful ambiance too..."
Andrew
"This place sometimes looks empty, but don't be fooled. The customers are sometimes just up the back where seating is better. This is a..."
Denz
"i hav nut evin eaten dis yet but its rly gud truzt me im not bein hired by dem to do good review i just happy person k so it is 5 star meal when i..."
Alexander Pigounis
"extremely moist, loved it. their chicken curry was full of delicious meaty moist deliciousness. unfortunately their dry foods were not moist, this..."
Memes Of Dank
"Invited to dinner with friends, having never been here before, we will certainly be back. Busy, comfortable, plenty on the menu to choose from, great..."
Neil The Foodie
"I first tried Junior Tan HK last month with a takeaway order of the Char Koay Teow and Dry Beef Hor Fan. Both dishes were well-wok fried and not..."
Phat Ninja
"UPDATE: Came back and tried the Curry Laksa - the broth was FAN-f*n-FASTIC and serving size was extremely generous, still love this place. Also had a..."
Vana
"Our favourite local! Friendly service, delicious food! The seafood laksa is definitely my favorite. Love the decor! Everyone we introduce to Junior..."
Tanya Patrick
"We were in Bayswater area yesterday and was looking for a place to eat. Decided to try Junior Tan Hawker Kitchen since it's got good ratings and we..."
Coco
"This hidden gem in Bayswater pleasantly surprised me!  The serene ambiance sets the tone for a relaxed meal with family or friends,..."
Dan
"Really great place in the suburbs. Recommend going here for the roti bread alone. Makes me hungry thinking about it! Great food and staff. Good..."
Doris
"Been to Junior Tan many times now and they are always consistent with the service and the quality is excellent. The prices are very..."
Ross
"So the JFC is like Korean fried chicken but popcorn version, crispy with a bit of salad and mayo sauce to balance the salty batter would go great..."
Foodachu
"So glad we came here. Ordered to share were the highly recommended Char Kway Teow (it didn't disappoint), Har Mee (with comforting delicious..."
Reiijoce
"At 6pm today, arrived home to find the place is still quiet. In other words, dinner's not prepared. In the next 30mins, it starts to fill and the..."
K347
"Came here on a friday night and ordered a Wat Dan hor and kl hokkien mee ! The hokkien mee was nice but wat Dan hor could have been saltier! Overall..."
Stacey Lim
"Would have given a higher rating but the noise levels kill this joint. You'll be screaming at your family. Food and service is fantastic. Loved every..."
Hunger Pains
"WOW!!!! Very rare that you find a restaurant that will absolutely  blow you away! We finally found it!  The  food here is simply outstanding.  We..."
Steph
"One of my favorite places to eat! The food is delicious here! I love the Spicy Squid, Char Kae Tow, the Roti bread, the Jerky burger and the soft..."
Natalie Morrissey
"Really enjoyed our meal here. Salt n Peppa squid and char kway teow was amazing, beef rending very tasty too. Lovely staff all very..."
Paul
"I have been here a number of times and have never been disappointed with the food I have chosen. I particularly love the Salt and pepper squid and..."
Amanda Steele
"Had lunch at 'Junior Tan' today as it was recommended by a friend. Finding Malaysian restaurants in Melbourne that serve delicious and local..."
Melissa Yeap
"this restaurant belongs on chapel street!way to cool for Bayswater - phenomenal food and great value (Try the Ramly burger for something completely..."
Savage Food Critiq
"Nice food. Not the best I've had but really lovely staff. Would recommend if in the area or want a relaxing dinner out with a group of friends or..."
Zoe Langenberg
"First time for lunch here .... on friend's recommendation, thank you FM.Great to be able to enjoy authentic Malaysian Hawker food in the..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Nice atmosphere and service. Char kuay teow and wan tan hor had a good flavour but felt like something was missing to it. Ramly burger had the right..."
Cookielessvee
"Located in Bayswater, Junior Tan Hawker Kitchen adds to your list of Malaysian restaurants to choose from in Victoria. The decor inside Junior Tan..."
Denny
"Sunday night family dinner we got there early and slowly filled up by about 630. Group of 5 and everyone loved the food not one complaint. Great to..."
Joshtimms83
"Have only been here for lunch - awesome value for money as a lunch time meal. Laksa is fantastic on a cold day!! Good efficient service and the..."
Sjhawk9
"Such a diamond in the rough. So good. Busy as so service was a bit slow but food was so good. MVP goes to the Laksa. Nice decor that looks as if this..."
Nunys Biz
"By far our favourite restaurant in Bayswater! Such a gem. Authentic Malaysian food, friendly staff and reasonably priced. We are here almost on a..."
Beatrice
"Couldn't be more impressed with this little gem. Great customer service, good prices, fast service and delicious food. What more could you want?!..."
Brunchaddict
"Good food. Close to what we used to get to home. Nice and clean place. Prices are reasonable for lunch. Please provide more cutlery to cater for..."
Grace Tan
" Four of us came here for lunch today. Although the food wasn't bad but wasn't the top. But I found the taste and the quality are better than the few..."
Ilovefood
"had a fantastic meal here today, loved the Junior burger and the pandan crepes. great service with friendly attentive staff! will be back..."
Chloe Nataliee Hack
"The Malaysian side of my family love this place. The English side of my family love this place. I love this place! Staff are friendly, food is tasty,..."
Liam Tatertot Conroy
"This restaurant is tucked away behind the shopping centre. It has a great modern atmosphere and really good food. We ordered the Satay, Char Kuay..."
Amphine
"Lovely little Malaysian joint tucked away in a car park in Bayswater. I've been here a number of times - but am yet to try any of the hawker noodle..."
MummyCino
"Charming and delicious!Cute little surprise in the back of Bayswater. Modern deco, cosy and comfortable. Staff were friendly and..."
EdSnails
"FANTASTIC SERVICE ! Delici.... FANTASTIC SERVICE ! Delicious foodPlenty of variety to please everybody Great atmosphereWe will be..."
Stef Nolan
"Love.... High attention to detail. Great food. Friendly services. Cheap as chips. New local fave I..."
KH
"Went to this newish Malaysian Food Restaurant - had their Chicken Satay..."
Keng
"Nestum Prawn. Just delicious.Spicy Prawn Skewers. This was delicious and well balanced. You definitely need to get more of this amazing..."
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