Sambal was impressive, chicken curry somewhat dry but fragrant. Lamb curry had good flavour and roti canai was reminiscent of Singapore/Malaysia
We decided to drive here because my partner was craving the Rojak.
It was my first experience so I didn’t have any expectations.
Only a few diners allowed due to current restrictions and we waited about 10-15 minutes to get a table.
We were disappointed that the Rojak was currently unavailable because that was the reason we decided to come here.
Anyway, we ended up ordering the Roti canai, Kari ayam (chicken curry), Ayam goreng (fried chicken) and vegetarian nasi goreng.
The staff were attentive and the food came out quick.
The roti was good, very soft!
I wasn’t a big fan of the chicken curry, it wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t anything special either.
The nasi goreng was good and full of flavor and you could tase the spices
The fried chicken was very good, it was very juicy and also crispy. I would come back here for the fried chicken again.
Overall the food was good. All the food had a bit of spice so those who don’t like chili may not enjoy it.
Came with friends for a hearty dinner. The rotis were soft and buttery, accompanied with generous amounts of sauce. The dishes were full of flavour and the rojak was a great mix of textures and flavours.
Overall very good main dishes! The rice wasn't as amazing as the lamb, which literally crumbled in your mouth
This place is packed just about any day of the week. They specialise in amazing Malaysian street food.
Had the mamak mee goreng, satay and nasi lemak and it was amazing. We were so full but there is always room for dessert so we decided on the banana roti and we were not dissapointed.It went really well with the ice cream
Highly recommend their banana roti!
Used to love this place. Excellent fried chicken and sambal shrimp. The rotis are fantastic too. Little disappointed the last time I was there though. Poor service, dirty table and generally sloppy plating got it 4 stars instead of 5.
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Visited Mamak for dinner with the family, and we were very happy with our meal. Loved the Roti Canai which was super light and fluffy. The Mee Goreng and Nasi Goreng were both very delicious and not too salty either. The Nasi Lemak with the fish curry was delightful - the fish was very tender and soft, although I feel that there was a bit too much rice to topping ratio. The Chicken Satay was good but the best part of it was the satay sauce - just amazing! You can even purchase a jar of their homemade satay although it does cost $8. For dessert, we had the Roti Pisang (banana), Roti Tisu and Ais Kacang. The roti pisang was very moorish, served warm and went perfectly with the cold ice cream. The roti tisu is so incredibly light and crispy, you almost don’t feel it. I loved the ais kacang which was super refreshing and there was hidden red bean and grass jelly inside. For drinks, we had the warm teh Tahrik, iced white coffee and iced tea with lime. Loved the coffee which was strong, and the iced tea which had a nice tartness from the lime. The teh tahrik however was a little bit too sweet for us. Overall, we had a nice meal at Mamak and left feeling satisfied. This place is super popular so get in early if you don’t want to wait in line.
I like the food, though my partner doesn't.
Dined for a quick lunch. Ordered egg roti (my favourite) & chicken satay. I also enjoyed the Malaysian tea. Everything tasty & service friendly.
Possibly one of the best Malaysian food that you can get in Melbourne. This is as authentic as you can get from a Malaysian restaurant in the CBD. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for something that tastes close to real Malaysian satay, nasi lemak and roti canai. A little pricier than most Malaysian joints but definitely worth giving this a go.
Kangkung balacan is not as good as my expectation, but it’s not bad.. the fried chicken is soooooo niceee!!! Fairly more expensive compare to other malaysia restaurants, but it still worthed.
Full Time Wholesomeness
+4
Short menu but with great service! Highly recommend their Teh Tarik, what an amazing discovery at their restaurant! Recommended by my Singaporean friend whom took me on a late Friday night dinner. As well crawled in hangry and got our two dishes (vegetarian Nasi Lemak and Mee Goreng) within 5 minutes!!!
Been here many times, but this time just came in for desserts. Had the roti tisu, cendol and ais kachang. We reached this place at 9.30pm on Saturday and it was full. We were lucky enough to get a table soon. I wasn't a fan of ais kachang due to the rose syrup but that is just my preference. All other desserts were amazing.
Would recommend this place if you want to experience authentic Malaysian food. Love the Roti bom and Chicken Satay! Will def come back for it!
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
+4
Very busy during lunch time. However fast service and food was serve in a few minutes .
Prefer the chicken and prawns
Chicken - taste 4/5
Price 2/5 pricy for $14
Prawn - taste 3/5 not fresh but the chillin was good
Price 2/5 very pricy for $16
Teh Tarik was $4.5 which is also pricy .. would try the Roti next time which it’s seems better
If you want to avoid the crowd, come as early as possible. Mamak is a popular destination for quality Malay food. The prices are slightly above average, but they do offer some weekly specials which alternate daily.
We ordered some roti with onion (Roti Bawang), lamb curry (Kari Kambing), and some fried chicken (Ayam Goreng).
The portions are plentiful, we ended up taking away a piece of chicken. All the dishes were tasted authentic and were packed with flavour.
Joanne | Melbournecitay
+4
Overall score: 17/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
in 5 words: generous Malaysian food portions here
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Taste ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I really enjoyed the fried chicken that came with the nasi lemak. It was crispy and had some curry seasoning, which made me reminiscent of fried chickens in small Malay stalls back in Malaysia. The sambal also packed the right amount of spice, although it would have been better if they added just a bit of sugar. Anchovies and peanuts were crunchy and well-baked. My only issue is with the rice - more santan / coconut milk would have made the rice more fragrant and delicious
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Ambience ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the place looks modern, clean and beautiful. Possible to bring colleagues here.
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Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- while I got it as a MealPal meal, I have to say that Mamak is very generous with their portions. It’s the largest mealpal I had and is enough for two meals actually!
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Presentation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the meals were packed well, with a separate box for the chilli and fried chicken.
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Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️- Food was ready when I arrived. Probably better to come earlier since they prepare way in advance. My meal was warm and fresh when I had it though.
The Wandering Reviewer
+5
Came here again today having visited about 18 months ago when there was a cue out the front on a Saturday night. Today during lunch hour, Mamak was about half full and doing s good trade with quick turnover or tables. The lunch specials are worth looking at with considerable savings of $’s. $14 for my lamb curry and rice that was a generous portion size.
Staff are efficient and friendly. Water in the table straight away, order taken as soon as I’d looked at it and knew what I wanted.
You can view one of the chefs from the street as the kitchen is at the front.
Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Right near corner of Elizabeth Street so good tram and bus access.
I tried this restaurant via MealPal.. was quite happy to see this dish on the MealPal menu- nasi lemak with friend chicken.. the portions were pretty big, the sambal chili was also very tasty, the fried chicken was crispy and had quite a strong taste of spices, also the coconut rice was ever so fragrant.. great for a quick takeaway meal and definitely will go back one day to try their other food selections..
Ordered the Nasi Goreng, the curry chicken and the roti with egg.
The Nasi Goreng was delicious but quite spicy. This was my favourite dish.
The curry chicken was spicy and had herbs, it was different to what I was expecting but still good.
The roti was soft and went well with the side dips but was expecting something more.
The Official Food Hunters
+4
This place does an amazing Teh Tarik, highly recommend. Roti is flaky which is great, but average. Would only come back for the teh Tarik to the honest, food doesn’t compare to the Mamaks in Malaysia.
Finally came here after ages walking past it. I really loved Mamak - I know why it's always busy now!
Came early on a Friday night, and lucky we did! The restaurant filled up real quick. Ordered the Nasi Lemak with added fried chicken, half dozen Chicken Satay and Roti Canai.
First to come was the Roti Canai. Lovely, buttery and soft roti and the curry dips were so good! One mild and one a little spicier. This was a really yummy appetiser for the next two dishes we had.
Nasi Lemak was next to come out. Fragrant coconut rice served with peanuts, egg, fresh cucumber and delicious fried anchovies. We added the fried chicken which was super tasty - crispy skin and juicy meat!
Lastly, Chicken Satay. Oh my goodness, this was my favourite of the night! Satay sauce was so good I was spooning it onto everything I had! The chicken was cooked really well. It was served with fresh cucumber and onion - perfect accompaniments!
Definitely coming back for more satay and to try the rest of the menu!
Service was abit slow to take our order however the food was real quick. Teh tarik was one of the best ive tried and ive been to malaysia before. Really good roti chenai aswell :)
My Malaysian friend decided to take me to this place at my request of having Malaysian food. I surely wasn't disappointed at this place. Nice cosy place with a good seating area for many people.
It was disappointing to see that they didn't do laksa here, however it was a yes to satay chicken. So got ourselves the satay chicken, mee goreng, rotti chennai and the teah Tarik.
All these were quite superb very close to the authentic malaysian taste as well. Especially the mee goreng, quite well seasoned and had the proteins like chicken, fried bean curd which you'd find often. Made sure to let the waiters know about the quality as well.
My complain would be with the pricing and the quantity associated with it. Other than that, a very good experience!
Very casual yet super tasty and cozy Malay place. I like the concept of the whole roti section. Simple yet nice menu- bringing best of from India, indo and ofcourse Malay cuisine. The crispy chicken with coconut rice is very pleasant. Then there is our favourite tetar and good old lemon syrup juice. We loved it and now a regular.
Came here with my friends for quick lunch. I wanted to order the nasi lemak with fried chicken but the staff say i should wait about 18 minutes which is abit ridiculous. So ended up i order mee goreng which is not bad.
Great fusion of indian and chinese Malaysian food.
Booked a table for 8 at peak hour on a weekeday and it came as no surprise that the place was extremely busy. Good overall exeprience, the curries are very flavorful and the unique rottis really give you something to remember. Prices are slightly higher than your average malaysian restaurant in the city but id say its worth it.
This place is really serves dishes at a very nice standard, I loved my Nasi Lemak, Fried Chicken, Roti and Satay. Although might not be the most authentic, this is definitely best to my liking.
It’s been years since I’ve been here and it was just as good as I remember. Wasn’t overly busy on a Monday night. The satay chicken always have that smoky flavour that I love. Roti’s were as good as ever and the rojak was something different. Will be back - it’s been too long!
The best satay in Melbourne that i tried. Their specialty, the sambal sotong was marvelous and one if its kind. You can't find that sambal sotong anywhere else in Melbourne. The roti canai was crispy and fluffy on the outside and soft in the inside. Great place to hangout with family and friends.
This is the place for the best and most authentic mee goreng. Full of wok hei and generous amounts of prawns, nowhere else can beat them on this dish.
Plus it's one of the only places in Melbourne to have Roti Tisu - freshly made and presented like a giant cone drizzled with condensed milk, it tastes amazing!
I like their hot teh tarik drinks here. Can never get enough of the bubbly, creaminess sweet tea. Their skewers are ok only but seems like a popular thing to get here. The noodles are flavourful, a kick of chilli and tasty. Recommended!
I've dined here a free times. This Sydney restaurant has done pretty well in Melbourne with its Malaysian fare. I really like the roti canai and curry chicken. I had the mee goreng with meal pal. It wasn't my favourite mamak dish but it was cooked well and had flavour. Perhaps a bit too tomatoey for my liking.
Got Mamak via ubereats. I liked my chicken satay and my boyfriend liked his curry and roti. Overall good food but not sure if I would rush back to order again
This is the place to go to for belachan dishes, fresh roti dishes or nasi lemak special. A bit on the pricey side. Service is quick even when it's full house which is often. This is actually a Sydney originated restaurant. In Chatswood, people wait in a queue outside. What annoys me is that they've removed their super hot sambal and replaced it with this sugary chili paste. That's not how nasi lemak is served in Malaysia. It's all about the quality of the coconut rice and sambal. The super hot sambal should be available as an option. Without it, there isn't much reason for me to buy nasi lemak dishes here for about $2-3 more than other places.
Came here for the nasi lemak and sambal sotong. The sambal sotong is so good. It reminds me of home. The sotong is so soft. A bit expensive but it's worth it. I think this is the only place that serves the best Malaysian sambal sotong in Melbourne.
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C: Liv took me here for my first time ever having Malaysian Cuisine. And of course she would choose a place where it’s all spice. I really really liked the Roti. The bread was soft and there were many choices of curries to dip in. I also ordered the teh tarik to drink which was way way too sweet for me and I had to dilute it with water but this is probably my own personal preference. Had a taste of Liv’s Milo ais which I thought was really good. Overall, I was very impressed with this place and would go again.
L: I’m always more critical of Malaysian restaurants as I’m from Malaysia. This place really met my expectations. The Nasi Lemak was authentic and filling. The roti itself was a bit lacking as it was small and made differently but overall with the dahl and chicken curry, it was good. I also got the Milo ais as I wanted to see if it tasted the same as in Malaysia and it was really good. Would definitely come back here again and will recommend to my other friends who haven’t tried Malaysian cuisine.
Had a quick lunch at Mamak and was very happy with what I received.
I had the satay chicken skewers which were fantastic and the sweet peanut sauce was full of flavour. I also ordered the roti which was perfectly paired with 3 curry sauces, all of them delicious.
Next time I would like to explore the menus further but this was a great experience.
Have been a fan of Mamak for 2+ years now and have used them for some catering events.
They're pretty much consistent with food preparation and has become a safe option in terms of ordering in for dinner and lunch.
Faves would be their Mee Goreng (Extra Spicy) and their Rendang. Ohhh their Rendang is superb. Albeit I wished their portioning was what it was in 2016.
They do have a Office / Lunch Special in the afternoons.
Their Roti / Pratas are fluffy and delicious. It's still a goto for my wife.
They are family and pram friendly. Albeit, be mindful they can get packed, so you might want to call in advance.
Unbelievably good Malaysian Cuisine! The Roti which is what they are famous for was well worth the hype , the accompanying currys although plain looking had nice complexity in their flavours. The nasi lemak was also great. Overall the food here is not only of good value but fast, authentic and delicious
Had the nasi lemak with fried chicken and kopi tarik for a drink.
The kopi tarik taste like the ones in Malaysia. Definitely pulled as seen with the big irregular bubbles in the foam. It was a little too sweet but it nailed on the taste, so order it less sweet and it'll hit the spot.
Nasi lemak - sambal was on the spicy side but it's nice and when mixed together with the rice, anchovies and peanuts (if you eat it this way) then it's not spicy. The rice was cooked well, very loose, no lumps and grains doesn't stick to each other. The anchovies were nice and crunchy and the peanuts were not soft or stale.
The fried chicken was a big piece of thigh, happy with that. Marinade and spices were very similar to the mamaks in Malaysia. No signs of re-fried day old chicken found, it's a fresh piece.
I really loved the lamb curry! Because it’s was authentic and you could tell it was cooked slowly and well built up. The owners need to employ more staff as they’re very busy!
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
+5
Mamak for sure serves one of the best rotis in melhourne. We are regular customers and were never disappointed. Everything we have had there was authentic and delicious.
Alice In Wonderland X Icebear
+5
After reading a fellow reviewer on here from Vegetarian Food Lover, it was enough to seal the deal for Icebear to give Mamak a shot (we usually go to Papparich for the mockmeats).
Icebear had Roti Canai and the Butter Roti with just the dhal dipping sauce and also ordered a portion of the veg curry to have extra saucy goodness for the rotis. The Butter Roti won out in the end because it was just that little bit crispier and well, melty buttery goodness. The veg curry I feel like probably had the same base as the dhal dipping sauce which was amazing but didn’t get a perfect score due to Icebear hating on aubergines. Icebear also picked at my migoreng which was probably one of the best we’ve had in Melbourne.
DO: save room for dessert! The Roti Tisu is a magical crispy wafer thin cone with sugar on the inside. It really doesn’t even need the icecream - we found pairing it with iced milo was the better flavour profile.
DON’T: order the rotis via foodora - they need to be enjoyed on site straight away. It’s no longer fun when it’s cold.
TRY: checking out the various loyalty apps for special promo offers which may entitle you to some discounts.
My new favorite Malaysian restaurant in Melbourne. I had the Maggie goreng vegetarian, roti canai with dhal curry, egg & onion roti with dharl curry, roti pisang (banana roti with ice cream - a bit too sweet for me). Don’t recommend having the sambal sauce as it is not vegetarian. All dishes were delicious. Service was friendly & very fast. Toilet facilities were amazingly clean! Will come back for the Maggie goreng.
Always a busy place on a sat night and sometimes there are queues outside. It’s our regular Malaysian in the city and never disappoints.
Had the chicken curry which was excellent. If you don’t like it too hot you better ask because it has a hot kick to it! Bit of a tip: rice are big serves so if you are sharing a curry you can probably get by with one serve along with a side dish. Have a cold Teh Tarik with it. Roti canai is tasty too. Best roti in melb!
Finished with banana roti. All tasty!
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I'm a non-Malaysian who doesn't know much about the cuisine nor what the dishes should taste like. I also came here because of a Liven promotion that gave me a fat discount off my bill.
Food -
Roti Canai: I like my roti crispier and more buttery so perhaps I should’ve just ordered the Roti Planta or Tisu as I found the Canai underwhelming. Curry dips were fairly good. Price is quite reasonable by Melbourne CBD standards.
Nasi lemak w/ lamb curry: Lamb curry tender and flavourful, very nice. Coconut rice delicious thanks to the various juices/oils of the dish that seeped a little on the leaf under the rice - this threw out any idea I had of being able to replicate this dish at home. Sambal served very cold but flavourful. Fried anchovies, peanuts and cucumber fresh and of quality. Price is bordering on steep.
Service -
It was a packed restaurant so the waitresses were very busy hurrying around. Despite this, all except one were friendly, genuine and hospitable when they gave their attention to me. My request for a takeaway box seemed to have been completely forgotten, but I’m not too fussed as I ended up just finishing my food.
Atmosphere -
The menu prices for mains aren’t cheap so you’d expect the inside to be a bit nicer. It’s definitely more of a functional interior than a nice-looking interior.
Worth a try to see why they're so packed everyday.
I agree wholeheartedly with Mustard that Mamak's strength lies with their roti and satay.
We ordered delivery from Mamak and was pleased that the roti arrived neatly packed in a foil box, keeping it warm and preventing it from turning soggy. The roti was soft, and retained its signature flaky skin. The accompanying three sauces - dahl, curry and spicy sambal, each had its own distinct flavours that complement the roti nicely.
The chicken satay was moist and tender, and I very much enjoyed the abundance of chopped nuts in the peanut sauce which gave it another element of texture.
The mee goreng was satisfactory, but it left no lasting impression.
Can't comment on the service, or lack of thereof judging by the other reviews, as we did not dine in.
Food: The mee goreng is perfectly spicy with a good mix of ingredients to go with the noodles.
Satay skewers are also great. The sauce is of a thick, chunky texture, with a lovely sweet taste. I’d recommend chicken over beef, as the latter is a bit tough.
Of course, you can’t get past their famous roti. Slightly crispy yet soft and fluffy too. It comes with two curry dips (one spicy, one more like a dhal) and sambal.
Price: Pretty good value for a CBD restaurant. The nasi goreng is a must.
Less value for the main dishes, because they don’t come with rice, which costs $3 extra. A bit steep in my opinion, especially for something like the belachan which is a pretty small serving in itself.
I also wish you could order the roti alone. For $7.50, you get a small piece which doesn’t accomodate the amount of curry that comes with it.
Service: Quick and efficient. Most of the workers are friendly but there was one girl who was very sour-faced.
This place serves one of the best authentic curry of Malaysia. They serve many varieties of roti which is freshly made. The lamb murutabak was very good and the kari ayam. But I totally enjoyed the roti pisang and roti tisu which is served with ice cream 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Food is amazing
The waiters really tried to cater for my dietary needs
Great vibe
Very busy
Right in the city
Close to Bourke st mall
Lots to choose from
Mamak!! What an amazing find!
We accidentally entered this place last evening for a quick bite. Ended up ordering roti telur and chicken satay.
Peanut sauce with the Satay was quite different from the usual served elsewhere... but no complains ... absolutely delicious.. it elevated the dish to next level.
Roti telur came with the lentil curry and sambal ...it’s so similar to the Indian curry and paratha.
But I feel, if the roti dishes are also served with the satay peanut sauce... it would be amazing !! The combo is killer 😬
To sum up .... had a pretty satisfying meal. I am definitely coming back for trying some more variety!!
I come here just for the roti and the occasional satay skewer, not sure if there's a place in Melbourne that does a better roti. I've come here before and tried their other dishes but really their strengths are their roti.
Got the roti canai which was served with a curry, dhal and their spicy sambal. Roti was nice and fluffy yet flakey on the outside, perfect vehicle to soak up all those sauces. The sambal was perfect, nice amount of spice (for me) with a distinct shrimp/anchovy flavour, very addictive. Wish they had an easy protein add-on to the meal.
I also got their roti tisu with the same setup but the roti was a spiral of crispy roti tissue. Buttery and sweet, you might want to share this one or not! I opted for the savory version and it paired extremely well with the sauces.
Oddly satisfying considering there was hardly any protein consumed.
Had a quick lunch of Roti Canai and chicken and beef satay skewers. Simple and delicious Malaysian hawker style food. We will definitely be making a return visit.
Rating 3.8
Service ★★★
Food ★★★★★
Ambience ★★★★
Love mamak! The restaurant is always busy yet their food quality is always good and consistent. My favourite has got to be their mamak mee goreng and fried chicken!
Mamak is a place that we visit frequently. My fav is definitely the roti canai. The roti is chewy and flaky and it goes so well with the chilli and dhal. Their fried chicken reminded me so much of the ones that I had in Malaysia/Singapore.
During my recent visit, I ordered a murtabak and it is definitely not their specialty. The murtabak that I know/remember should be very saucy with multiple layer of thinly stretched dough and pan fried in a lot of oil.
Well, if you are visiting Mamak, you can go wrong with their roti canai, mee goreng, nasi goreng, fried chicken and any kind of curries. Enjoy!
Good selection of food available on the menu. Food was fast and terrific. Plenty of food on the plate as well. Service was very prompt. Recommended!
Menu has all the Malaysian classics. Can fit groups in with advanced booking.
Roti canai, $7.5, flaky tasty roti, accompanying curries are nice but have had better especially for the high price of 1 piece. When I asked for another piece of roti that cost $7.5 which is annoying that you can't just order a single piece without the accompaniments.
Chicken Satay, $13 for 6, very good satay dipping sauce.
1.2% surcharge from credit cards.
Clean simple bathrooms.
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