Malaysian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hawthorn

Klang & Co

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Cheap Eats

"A taste of home! I will always come back again and again for the nasi lemak as well as the bak kut teh! Authentic Malaysian food at a great price..."

Grace Ong

"It’s a small and simple Malaysian shop if you wish to try simple Malaysian cuisine. I personally love their curry laksa a lot, and sometimes if..."

Jelly9449

"On a recent weekend visit, the 2 of us tried the Curry Puff while we waited for our order of the Hokkien Mee and the Oyster Omelette. One of the best..."

Phat Ninja

"We were off to a tasty start with the Nasi Lemak. In true classic Malaysian fashion, it came with chunks of tasty chicken rendang. The juicy cuts of..."

Penguineats

"Great tasty authentic Malaysian food at very affordable prices..."

Ethan Fletchers

"Best roast chicken rice in Melbourne. Don't take my word, try it..."

Paul Elton

"Since we don’t go back to Malaysia often, we are always on the look out for an authentic Malaysian food in Melbourne to satisfy our cravings. Well,..."

Wedonutstarve

"Literally the best prawn mee I have ever had in Melbourne so far. Tastes exactly like home if not better 😋 A solid..."

Yvonne97chuyu

"Came here to eat the other day but unfortunately lost all my photos. However all the dishes were really good, not too greasy so doesn't feel..."

Amy Chan

"One of the nicest Malaysian restaurants I’ve been to in Melbourne!We had:🍜 Hokkien Noodles🍲 Beef Rendang with coconut..."

Alvin Lee

"Klang & Co is a cute little Malaysian eatery located right by Glenferrie Station. If you’re lost, just look for the vibrant yellow crate-style..."

Stelly

"I'm always on the look out for the best Malaysian food and Klang & Co did not disappoint!We got their Fried kway teow, Nasi lemak, Bak kut teh..."

Jheffy

"Klang & Co is a cute and humble looking Malaysian restaurant located just in the alley-access (Don Arcade) GlenFerrie Station. You hardly miss this..."

Jeffry

"We were kindly invited to Klang&Co to try their delicious Malaysian food. The boss, Sunny, hails from Klang, Malaysia himself and was very warm and..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Food: 4, the Nasi Lemak is flavourful, the roast chicken is the star of this meal. Overall, good Job for trying to make all these food taste good...."

Y Foodie

"The staff is friendly and for a fast food restaurant, the quality of and taste of the food is beyond my expectation!We had nasi lemak,..."

STAY IN Melbourne By Gwyneth

"I am so glad I found this place! Finally a place that does some authentic Malaysian! The Nasi Lemak and Bak Kut Teh here is absolutely amazing the..."

Nay Nay

"Absolutely LOVE Klang. This is as close as it gets to authentic Malaysian food at amazing value. We have recommended Klang to many friends who are..."

Han S

"Stumbled upon this little gem while we were in the area. We tried the bbq chicken with noodle, the cha kwe teow, chicken curry puff and peanut..."

Cath

"A real little gem tucked away in the alley-access to Glenferrie Station off Glenferrie Rd. Perfect little spot for an enjoyable value-for-money..."

Keith Lawrence

"Stumbled upon this place as my friend and I were searching for somewhere we could feel and taste "home" ... Sooooo glad we decided to uber pool our..."

Mysy

"Absolutely amazing malayasian food. Flavours are authentic just as what you would get if you were in Malaysia. We tried the KL Hokkien Char, BBQ..."

Forkmebaby

"Great food! They also have Apam Balik! I would suggest to use stainless steel cutleries instead of disposable ones for dine in customers...."

Theaggregate

"A cosy Malaysian hawker food stall. Nice warm lighting and staff are very friendly. Limited seating due to the space. Sturdy cutlery is..."

Cookielessvee

"After 6 years of being disappointed with the city Singaporean/Malaysian food, I’ve managed to stumble upon this humble outlet as I browsed through..."

Kim Chong

"Seriously amazing cheap Malaysian food just outside Glenferrie station. The nasi lemak was honestly one of the best we tried, fragrant curry, crispy..."

Melb_Belly

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: the first time I’ve seen a Malaysian quick takeaway restaurant. It is one of the most delicious and affordable..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Stopped into this humble little shop front to try some of the best Malaysian Food I’ve ever come across. I had the Hainanese Chicken with fried..."

Jade Milne Parry

"Would come here for lunch as I work nearby. One of the best nasi lemak in town. Cheap and affordable lunch options for those who work around..."

Caroline

"Is this KLANG IN MELBOURNE?! Always on the hunt for homestyle Malaysian food i couldn't wait to visit this place. The food is one of the cheapest..."

One.hungry.girl10

"This is a tiny spot right next to the glenferrie train station. For $8.50, you get a cute little takeaway box of chicken rice and nasi lemak. It’s..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Immediate reaction walking in was how cool the interior design was ! Worth checking out for sure as the design space actually won an..."

Vivian

"One can never go wrong with Nasi Lemak and the legends at @klangnco have absolutely nailed it! (this is me comparing to other Malay restaurants..."

Goodfoodpapi

"Klang is a town just south of Kuala Lumpur – for which this restaurant is named after, and is the inspiration for a lot of the dishes..."

Tinmans Treats

"🇲🇾 MALAYSIAN PERSUASION 😎.What is the strongest Chicken in the World? 💪🏽Answer Below..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"Located next to the Glenferrie train station, Klang & Co is a popular haunt for school and university students who are always looking for a good..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Klang & Co are located right next to Glenferrie Station in Hawthorn. It’s a casual dining space, very low key & perfect for a tasty lunch, dinner..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"Love the food and ambience. Reminds of home made chicken rice back in Malaysia. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic made Malaysian food..."

Andy Lim

"Love the chicken rice and the chili that comes with it! Good quality food and affordable option! Can’t wait to try other dishes on the menu. Great..."

J T

"Stumbled across this humble little Malaysian restaurant right next to Glenferrie station in Hawthorn. The food was actually incredible and SO cheap..."

Cheesy.boys

"Hidden gem right near glenferrie station. Serving up a wide variety of authentic Malaysian dishes for just $8.50 which is great value...."

WillAfon

"Cheap and really tasty food! $8.5 for a filling meal. Shop has a posh interior design, simple menu that makes ordering a pleasant task. Wish I had..."

Usagi

"Cheap, tasty and good portions- very good value. Would reccomend Nasi Lemak and Bak Kut Teh. The meat/ sauce is packaged seperately from the rice so..."

Mai

"Love the nasi lemak particularly with the curry sauce, 8.50 is a good price for tasty meal. The roast chicken rice is also our favourite - taste as..."

Angela

"Limited variety of dishes but consistent. Go for the chicken Nasi Lemak, Bah Ku Teh is actually quite nice- good value. Clean, bright, simple..."

TommyTucker

"Nasi lemak is yummy especially the rice has strong coconut aroma and ikan bilis is crunchy. Roast chicken is nice too. Overall very..."

Chiliong

"This newly opened Malaysian take-away shop has had no problem in growing it's popularity. The dishes are $8.50- very reasonably priced. It seems..."

Sylvia's POV

"The food is amazing and affordable. Great staff who work there too. Perfect to fill you up when you are busy at uni and always perfectly cooked..."

Hannah Munro

"I had the friday afternoon special bak kut teh, it was unexpectedly one of the best I have had in melbourne. The service was really good and they..."

Oscar Ng

"Quick, clean, cheap and decent.I would certainly recommend KLANG. it would only cost $20 for two......not "Costs A$40 for two"Even though..."

Senthu Raj

"Very good food for a very cheap price. Staff is very friendly.Has amongst the best Nasi Lemak in Melbourne. Chicken Chop is a bit on..."

Foodie92

"Best nasi lemak in Melbourne at a great price. Sambal and coconut rice is especially authentic. Great service too. Definitely the go to place if you..."

NasiLemakReviewer93

"Back in the 90s, you could get a nasi lemak dish in Malaysia for RM1 or AUD0.35. These days, prices has significantly gone up north. But Klang and Co..."

Momo

"Decor is basic but it's clean and functional.The real deal is on the price for 8.50, you get a nasi lemak. I've been back numerous times..."

PW Lou

"Though this place is fairly new, but these guys surely know their stuff when it comes to Malaysian food! Best place to grab Malaysian dishes that..."

Ronnie Tran

"I am very happy with my lunch today and also my take away. Flavour wise I can call it authentic more than I expected. The place is cozy, clean, staff..."

Adhya

"I love the freshness of the food and it is very tasty. The place is nice and clean. Can't wait to try vegetarian dishes 😝🤗The price..."

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Okra Restaurant

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"The food at Okra is consistently delicious. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. We love going in and have been getting takeaway during..."

Kat Izzard

"The Beef Rendang is delicious and flavourful and the meat is very tender and lean.The Chicken Green Curry is also flavourful and rich and..."

Daniel Tan

"The food at Okra is simply exquisite - every dish was perfect in its flavour and authenticity. For entree, we had the baked tangy oysters and..."

Annii

"This restaurant is a lovely place to dine on a weeknight. Having been around for almost 16 years, it is a Hawthorn’s best kept secret. It has an..."

Melbourne Brunch Society

"Beautiful food. Fabulous service. What more can I..."

MissTiss

"Great food and customer service! The waiter was very enthusiastic! Enjoyed the gado gado, massaman beef curry (super tender beef) and pad Thai. Would..."

Foodiefeed

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: who would have thought a humble restaurant on the busy street of Camberwell Road can be so good - I was literally..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Be aware that the Zomato gold does not apply to the normal lunch menu, only the more pricey menu to order dishes with..."

Jeanette Chin

"Will come back for:+ Scallops and vegetables+ Lamb shank curry (with roti)This place has a confluence of Indonesian, Malaysian..."

The Casual Diner

"Definitely would recommend checking this place out if you can! The staff were really friendly and our table was very well taken care of. The menu..."

Dominique McCusker

"The foods was delicious and very authentic and generous serve, the service very nice and friendly, Dije one of the staff look after us very good and..."

Khodijah Hakim

"Okra is considered as a pioneer and mature semi fine dining restaurant located in one of the most popular suburbs in Melbourne, Hawthorn since 2001...."

Jeffry

"Always drive pass this place and never noticed it here until I saw it on the Zomato gold platform. We were feeling like having some Malaysian/Thai..."

ABC Eats🍜🍙🍩

"What an amazing feast we had at Okra! Not only was the food incredible flavoursome and authentic but the staff were so generous and filled the..."

Bigmelbappetite

"Okra is such a local favourite! This popular Malaysian restaurant has graced this area for years! It’s a local favourite and the food is just super..."

Agreekable

"Recently visited Okra restaurant and I was very impressed with the meal. They have been around since 2001, and is popular with the locals. They focus..."

M3lissa____

"One of the best Malaysian-Indonesia restaurants that I’ve been to yet! It’s small and cosy with friendly service and food that are full of..."

Harmony

"Nothing beats home food!! Absolutely enjoyed my time at OKRA from the entertaining service to the delicious food. Thank you so much for having us...."

Andy Lim

"Despite being local resident of Camberwell and Hawthorn area for over a decade, I must admit I have overlooked this local gem that has been serving..."

Bobzbellycious

"I have been going to Okra for 16 years and the quality and consistency of the food is excellent along with the charming host, Freddie. It is also now..."

Andrew

"Love this place. Good ambience, great service, great food. Compliments to the chef. Very impressed with house made popiah skin and roti canai. Other..."

Raz Berry

"Excellent food, excellent service. We had several food allergies at our take and the staff were very accommodating. The feasts are especially good...."

Milly Chen

"If I could sum up my Okra experience in 8 words, it would be: friendly service, tasteful decor, large serves, reasonable prices. You can't..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"I’d forgotten how much I love Okra, it is really very good. There are plenty of options to chose from, the serves are very generous and the crew..."

Check Please

"I would highly recommend this place. Their lamb shank curry and roti was amazing. Service was on point and atmosphere not too loud so you can hear..."

FoodBubble

"Post dance feed!Meal: DinnerOrdered: Set B banquet (for 2 ppl)After finishing off our dance session we were searching..."

Pav Arneja

"Love Okra! It was great to see some vegan options on the menu, and my tofu and veg stir fry was absolutely delish. The owners are lovely,..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"My husband and I have visited Okra a few times now , and each time is never disappointing. The oysters and lamb shank with Malaysian flavours are..."

Leanne Ball

"First off，the service here was super friendly and attentive. The good was pretty good, although the lamb curry (not pictured) was a bit too much on..."

AaronN

"I am tricky restaurant guest as I am coeliac and cannot eat onion or garlic. I wanted to order Okra on Uber Eats so I phoned ahead before order to..."

Natalie Turnbull

"So exciting to be able to have genuine Malaysian cuisine at Okra! It’s very rare that you’re able to find local specialities including Poh Pia..."

TC

"Delicious dinner! Corn fritters, the best beef massaman curry (lots of good beef), tofu vegetables with an awesome peanut sauce, amazing roti bread..."

Ree Faulkner

"No. of Visit: 2UberEat: 1"Go get that Ayam Bakar!""Wait, what--?""Just go get that! You'll love it!!". That pretty..."

Lancelthebard

"What a lovely restaurant in Hawthorn! The staff are friendly and welcoming and the dishes are substantial and flavoursome. My favourite..."

The High Tea Girl

"I was invited here to try out some of the menu. We had:- grilled chicken and beef satays which were cooked the proper charcoal grill..."

My Food Trail

"Okra has been around since 2001 and there's a reason why. The management and service is exceptional as they really care about your dining experience...."

Weilynn

"Fabulous local eatery with extremely efficient and attentive service. Went here with friends for dinner and chose one of the banquets as it provided..."

Paul

"A really nice Thai establishment that has service that makes you feel so welcome , it really was a pleasure to dine there. I still cannot forget..."

Vivian

"I loved the service and the food. Most of all I loved Lawrence's hospitality towards his customers especially the people at the big table. I wish..."

Katherine Chiu

"Dined here recently and shared a few dishes. The interior had a nice homely feel, with an upper level providing more privacy and bustling lower..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Okra provides a good introduction to Malaysian, Indonesian and Thai cuisines, at Australian prices. Cosy and clean environment, with a team of polite..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Unique Dishes with Exceptional Flavour.We came here with an Indonesian friend who is a frequent diner, and we could see why she loves this..."

TonkleChicken

"Have been dining hear occasionally for about 8 years. The service is friendly and efficient. The food is always a good standard and the mussaman..."

Steve

"I am one of the regular customer to this restaurant and ALL the foods here are absolutely delicious. I would drive from Western Suburbs to Hawthorn..."

Brandon Tan

"I had dinner here on a Saturday night with my family. We ordered a variety of meals, the salt and pepper calamari was a highlight, the calamri was..."

Split The Bill

"A nice little local gem – dined here for a family dinner. The menu had a great selection/variety of South East Asian foods, with a unique theme of..."

MOnica

"Great little restaurant in Camberwell, we dined here on a Friday night and the service was great and quick. The menu had a good selection, the food..."

Nman

"Friendly & prompt service. Yummilicious food for Sunday Hawker Fest.We ordered the Fish Head Vermicelli -soup was so aromatic,I reckon any person..."

Reiijoce

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Okra is a restaurant that serves up great South East Asian food –..."

Love At First Bite

"A la carte is NOT the way to enjoy Asian (South East Asian) food .....I haven't been here for a long time, since the previous owner/s sold..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Busy little place, good ambience, good service. BYOW. The food is very average. The quail were luke warm, and the wrapped prawns with wasabi..."

Manmar

"On a cold autumn night, my friend Laura and I caught up over some great Asian cuisine. If there’s one thing in the world we can’t agree on, its..."

Donutsam

"The food is amazing, the staff is good, very clean, good atmosphere. 50 meters from Rivoli cinema, which is convenient. Love the mango dishes...."

Sancho Pansa

"Local gems are here are there, though like a diamond they may be hard to find among all the rhinestones of food porn which look spectacular but taste..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"Okra is a Malaysian/ Thai/ Indonesian restaurant that owner Lawrence started more than 10 years ago in the heart of Hawthorn. Last Thursday, Lawrence..."

Michelle Leong

"Okra Okra offers a wide variety of Asian inspired dishes. The tangy oysters which are served flaming were definitely the highlight of our..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Had dinner here with a friend midweek – I enjoyed the massaman beef curry with coconut rice – very tasty and the meat was so soft and melted in..."

I Love Food

"Directly across the road from Revoli. Authentic Malaysian / Singaporean style food.Multi floor seating available inside. We found the..."

OmNom

"Believe it or not, Okra has been delighting Eastern suburban food lovers for over 16 years. With this much time on the dining scene, it’s no..."

Ashanie Mekhala Perera

"The Sunday hawker menu at Okra delivers all the traditional favourites, including nasi lemak, char koay teow and Hainan chicken rice, with the poh..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"What a lovely experience i had with my hubby last weekend at Okra restaurant in hawthorn east for a Sunday hawker feast; dinner invite courtesy of..."

SueyLuey

"One of the few choices of Asian around the area - and also one of the best values, without compromising good, friendly service, atmosphere, and..."

Ramieleatsshootsandleaves

"This restaurant has a lot of choice & a nice atmosphere. The seafood noodles, jasmine rice, roti bread & steamed vegetables were very delicious...."

Anneliese

"Who stole the Spring sunshine? Okra, returns the heat, with fiery Malaysian. Literally – with flaming oysters and figuratively, with fragrant..."

Hungrycookie

"Great authentic Malay food. My favorites are the beef rendang and nasi lemak. Really good value on a Sunday with lunch specials :) Lawrence is a..."

Eat.Sleep.Repeat.

"The food here was delicious... my partner and I ended up ordering a bunch of entrees, and they were certainly filling! The roti chanai was my..."

Clarissa Whitehead

"Excellent spot for a tasty meal pre or post movie at the Rivoli. Our noodles were delicious and prompt. Service was mixed - one gentleman (perhaps..."

Alice Gomez

"Very pleasant friendly atmosphere, the manager has always been kind to my elderly parents who have always loved going there. We have always been..."

Kat Knight

"I was so excited to try this place and all I can say is I loved it!I had a chicken stir-fry with lemongrass & chill and it has the most..."

Sarah Patterson

"The Tangy Oysters were presented with much flare. Literally. While the flame in the middle may be just for show, the oysters certainly tasted the..."

Penguineats

"On dining at Okra in Hawthorn East, it quickly becomes apparent how they came to be awarded an elusive Chef Hat. Set across two levels (a..."

The New Fave

"For 15 years, Okra has been serving up a stunning menu of South East Asian flavours that brilliantly fuse Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine. All..."

Ta.be.tabi

"Over the years I've been here with different friends half a dozen times. The food and service have been consistently good so I'm really glad to see..."

Joanne Lung

"The food has always been consistent here. The Mee Goreng and Roti is authentic and excellent. What really makes this place is Freddie. A great host..."

Andrew

"Good Malaysian restaurant. Been visiting this place for several years. The Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang is very good, the gravy is rich, beef is..."

Daniel Tan

"Okra is an institution in Camberwell. This Malaysian Restaurant is trendy, upmarket and authentic. The Sunday hawker lunch is exceptional. It is real..."

Lester Mark

"Super delish food, very authentic Malaysian and Thai food. It’s my first time but I’m definitely coming back here again. Totally lives up to..."

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