I had the Char Kway Teow which was fantastic - tender beef, lots of flavour, good 'breath of the wok' and best of all - no MSG after-thirst! Yum - from a Malaysian!
The Delicious Pursuit
+4.5
There’s an old adage that the dingier the Asian restaurant, the tastier the food. And though we’re not strictly applying this rationale to Little Malaysia, what this quaint indoor/outdoor outlet in the bustling heart of West End lacks in bells and whistles, it certainly makes up for in authenticity and the ability to please with every bite. If impressively speedy and friendly service – both during peak dinner trade and quieter periods – makes for exactly the kind of casual dining experience you seek for a midweek date or weekend boozy dinner, take note of this quiet achiever.
Meatballs And Beef Cheeks
+4.5
It may not look like much, but the food at Little Malaysia punches above its weight.
In particular, the Little Malaysia Mongolian Chicken is really great. My favorite Malaysian/Thai restaurant in Brisbane.
Very good value for money!
A relaxed Malaysian kitchen with an authentic feel. Good value too. BYO (there's a bottle shop down the street).
I'm no expert on Malaysian food, but I've eaten enough of it to compare the good and bad.
Had the Nasi lemak and it was superb. Will certainly return.
Had lunch there today. Were the only people there (hubby and I but it was just before noon). Food was awesome. Had roti and curry sauce as entree. Very yummy. Then I had sambal chicken with coconut rice and hubby had massaman beef with coconut rice. Both extremely tasty and very filling. I wanted to try the deep fried ice cream but couldn't fit it in. Next time.....
The Devourer Of Food
+4.5
My greatest disaapointment with this place is that the are closed on Tuesday. Why ? Rest? You don't need that when I want my damn nasi lemak. Just leave some outside and I'll drop a few pingers through the mail box hole.
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Little Malaysia - West End, Brisbane. It does not look like a lot from the outside, and it is not really that much in terms of aesthetic in the interior; hopefully that is not the reason why people visit a place to eat. I know for sure that it is all about the food when it comes to dining out, and this hole in the wall will provide a substantial meal without breaking much budget.
Much like most of the shops in the tiny strip it is in, the place does not look like an awful lot. These several shops seem to have a philosophy of no-frills; Little Malaysia is likewise, yet the term cannot be attributed to the service. The lady was generally pleasant and while I was eating there, I observed how well she was interacting with another group of ladies who had come in looking for a place for lunch.
The dining area is pretty small, and the kitchen might even be bigger than it. The kitchen is in view and hearing the sounds plus seeing the cooks in action gives a lot of reminders to a hawker's stall in a market place. Somehow, often when a Malaysian place is like this it is at the best it can be.
One of the biggest draws of this place is - as with a lot of places around the lunchtime rush - is the lunch special. Amongst these was what I got, the sambal beef. This is one of the best place around the vicinity for a quick lunch because it is both freshly made and very quick. Serving sizes are generous, and substantial. The meal was a well balanced proportion of meat and the mixture of onion and capsicum; while I have had spicier dishes in my time (or I have built up a tolerance) the heat was noticeable and pleasant tasting.
On the side I asked for some roti canai since it is hard to turn down, and also to wipe up remnants from the dish. The rotis here are baked fresh on the premise and hot off the presses, giving it that irresistible buttery texture and flavour. It pulled apart really well.
The lunch special came with a choice of a Coca Cola variety or water, and I opted for the latter. Still, I got something else to drink: Kopi Tarik, a Malaysian style coffee. Much like the types of coffee from neighbouring countries like Vietnam and Thailand, Malaysian coffee has a base of condensed milk. The best way to describe this drink is that it is like a really sweet flat white. It is hot, and I had to get a napkin to wrap around the glass it was that hot. For something different to the norm, it was a great little drink; the temperature helped it to last the entire meal.
All up, this was pretty good. The food is authentic, the setting is low-key and the serving has some charm to it. With such an extensive menu there is bound to be something for every taste available here.
I highly recommend this place for authentic malaysian food. Food taste like it is home cooked and reasonably priced.
Dinner review. I've been going to Little Malaysia for nearly 2 years now. I absolutely love the fact that they maintain their quality on a consistent basis. I have never had any issues with the service or the quality of food. Good location, friendly staff, decent variety. I normally get the Singaporean noodles or mee goreng noodles with chicken. Have referred this place to a number of my friends and all have been satisfied. The food quantity and value for $$ is very reasonable. Minimal wait time for your meals too. Highly recommended !
Hmm authentic Malaysian food?. Thumbs-up for their hainan chicken rice, butter herbal chicken, butter prawns, salt and pepper soft shell crab, lime leaves chicken, black pepper beef and their special eggplants with salted fish.
But their cooking is more to chinese style not Malaysian. their nasi lemak is a huge disappointment for me. Too different than the normal nasi lemak (coconut rice with sambal, hard boiled eggs, cucumber, peanuts and anchovies) and pricey as well. The taste is too bland and again, not like a typical nasi lemak that you can find in Malaysia. Had their teh tarik both hot and cold. It tasted like they used the instant pre mix. Their char kuey tiow is too dark, charred and dried.
Would come for their famous chicken rice, but not dare to try other menu.
Hidden Gem. A hidden gem on Boundary St, you can fill yourself up for $15 each. The "decor" is authentically non-descript and the service is fast and functional. The vege soup must be the cheapest and tastiest way to get your 5+ a day. Roti are so good, buttery and just blistered and charred. Rendang beef with coconut rice is a must order. Oh and try the Teh Tarik, Malaysian milk tea. Delicious. This place rocks.
Oh yes !. I have been going to LIttle Malaysia for years, and always it is great. Superb and diverse menu, inexpensive, friendly service. Next best thing to visiting the country.
10 out of 10. Amazing food, should be a lot higher on the list, im guessing its because it doesn't look much from the outside but the food makes up for it!
Definitely a takeaway style of place.food was respectable,prices were definitely suited for any value-eaters Had the Assam seafood,was probably not spicy enough,and a little too thick...but maybe it's just my personal preference Laksa was alright. Will go back for takeaways,but probably not to dine in....
Lovely! The nonya fish was so good. So was the nasi lemak.
Money. I really like this little place, the food is good and its cheap. I love the assam dishes, delicious
Authentic Taste of Malaysia. One of my favourite eating place. Tried most food on the menu, all are above average with reasonable price. My favourite is the Ipoh Hor Fun and Assam Dish. Nyonya Fish is quite special too. Place doesn't look inviting, can do with some reno.
One of our favourites. We come here all the time for a great cheap meal and it never disappoints. After a while we've developed our favourite dishes and tend to stick to those because we just have to get our "fix" of whatever it is that we were craving, but then every now and then we think we'd better try something new... and it never disappoints!
The lime leaf chicken chef's special is a standout. Everything else is also great, and our family of four can have a big meal for under $40 - what's there not to love?
Nasi Lemak was fabulous with every component of the dish tasting delicious. Laksa was substantial but the broth was a touch too mild and lack a real depth. I am very keen to come back and try some of the other dishes of their extensive menu..especially the black sticky rice for dessert. Portions are good, prices are low and stuff are friendly... What more can u ask for
Amazing. Cheap.. Finally after putting it off for the last few weeks we got dinner from here. Nasi Lemak is my benchmark for Malaysian food and I was not disappointed. If this wasn't the best Nasi Lemak I've ever had it was close enough to the best that I can't tell the difference. Amazing.
The worst part of this restaurant was the difficulty is picking ONE thing from the menu.
We're going back next weekend :D
Always yummy!. Little Malaysia is within walking distance of our home so we head down here a lot! The food is good for the price and if you love Malaysian food, great for a "fix".
We particularly love the rendang with coconut rice, ho fun noodles, and seafood mee goreng.
Nothing flash at all but the staff are nice, the food is consistent, and it is very well priced.
Friendly service and great authentic Malay dishes. Roti carne (delicious melting flatbread with meaty dipping sauce) was a standout, but Laksa also very good. Simple cafe style surrounds and great value.
Good food good service not much you can ask for. Family run feels like home cooking which is what I love about the place and it's super fast. Chicken kung po, nasi Goreng and the laksa are my favourites.
FANTASTIC.
Amazing food. Very authentic tastes malaysian & thai, all the dishes taste great, not had a bad dish from here yet. Great service too! Best restaurant in Brisbane for thai/malaysian food!
Truly enjoyed our meal. Big portions and very friendly staff. Milk tea is yum.
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