Malaysian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

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Nay Nay

"No frills just amazing Malaysian food. They do get quite busy here on weekends. The food is authentic and its close to ehat you get in Malaysia. We..."

M3lissa____

"I lived in Bentleigh for a year and passed along the restaurant every day but due to its location next to a car wash, I was never tempted to enter. ..."

Kalina Bogdanova

"Authentic Malaysian food that hits the spot. Delicious nasi lemak with mouth watering handmade sambal. Perfect combination with peanuts, anchovies,..."

Bear Noms

"Delicious food. Particularly enjoy their nasi goreng, full of flavors. Fish curry was amazing too. They offer a variety of roti, i am yet to try them..."

Lisa

"Been here twice now for the Nasi Kandar, absolutely fantastic. Authentic flavours with generous portions, just keep in mind the fish curry..."

King

"The Original MKR this place Serves up authentic Malay cuisine. A simple dine in (sits about 30ppl) / take out eatery satisfies powerful flavours and..."

Camy Bamy

"You are not going to get better or more authentic mee goreng than the one at MKR in Melbourne. The nasi kandar is amazing, as well as the sup kambing..."

Maalini PD

"A true Malaysian delight! Hidden within a car wash, MKR boasts its reputation with authentic, popular Malaysian dishes. The moment you walked into..."

Shermaine Sham

"What a place! Good food, nice flavour and friendly service!Definitely recommended and will return.Limited space. So be patient..."

Terry Kong

"Have not been a restaurant as authentic as this in Melbourne for ages. It's simple soul food and you will be transported to memories of sweating it..."

JJ

"Ugly delicious is what I will say when it comes to MKR food. Don’t be deceived by the appearance of their shop. Their food are packed with..."

GezaEats

"I must say it’s the best of the best when it comes to Malaysian fare- absolutely loved the mamak mee and teh tarik- reminded me so much of the..."

SRC

"Absolutely wholesome food! It's a little (somewhat hidden) gem that serves authentic malay food!! The best I have had since my trip to KL,..."

Hangrry P

"This time I tried the Nasi Lemak, and I have to say that is one of the best that I had on my life, it's a bit hot, but for my taste. I'm pretty sure..."

Mauricio Rivera Senior

"Like all great Malaysian eateries, the proof is in the food and not the ambience. The restaurant is simple and beside a car wash. It's basic chairs..."

PW Lou

"amazing place that serving authentic malaysian mamak food... not much options but you really can taste the home .... not a big place and..."

Zen41

"Authentic Malaysian food. If you are looking for a good feed, I would recommend this place. The nasi lemak, mee goreng and roti telur are our staple..."

Jo

"Humble, authentic and honest home-cooked style Malaysian food. This has become our favorite stop of we miss Malaysian mamak food in Melbourne. In the..."

Food Hunter

"The most authentic halal Malaysian food I have tasted in Melbourne. We tried the murtabak cheese, nasi lemak with red sauce chicken n the rose milk..."

Saburiya Himel

"Run and owned by two siblings who hail from Malaysia, this humble eatery has come a long way from when they first started.Don’t let..."

Jojo Armani

"If you're interested in trying authentic Malay / mamak (Indian Muslim) food that hasn't been tweaked to suit the local palette, head over to MKR...."

Orange_tree

"It was our first time dining at this restaurant. It is a small simple restaurant with lots of wok aromas as one walks in. We went for lunch and..."

AC

"Went here twice. First time got the nasi kandar with teh tarik. Overall was alright for me as much as I tried to lower my expectation (wasn't..."

Streaky Eats

"Great malay local cuisine , chicken ayam merah was juicy and tender with sauce to die for, beef and fried chicken was crispy and fragrant too. Teh..."

Peter Koh

"FAST Review: MKR (Malaysian Kampung Restaurant) in BentleighFOOD - The must have dish = Nasi Kandar Banjir with Ayam Masak Merah (Chilli..."

Tastebud Tester

"Hole in the wall restaurant tucked away next to a carwash. we came for lunch, and it was so busy we had to wait for a table. We got the nasi kandar..."

Jiguar

"We had nasi kandar , nasi lemak, roti telur and teh tarik . It was all absolutely yummy . My husband, my kids and I are totally coming back for more..."

Wai Yin Patterson

"It’s my second time at this humble little restaurant. Absolute favs are Nasi Padang - mix of any dishes in the bain marie (here I had fried fish,..."

Corgi The Foodie

"Authentic mamak mee goreng and Nasi kandar. None of the soggy noodles you get in so called Malaysian restaurants. Friendly service. Yes the place is..."

TommyTucker

"Finally managed to get lunch at Malaysian Kampung Restaurant yesterday after hearing about it since ages ago. True enough, they serve up some of..."

Shimona

"To the guy who gave the previous review. What has other people's children and their discipline got to do with the food that the restaurant serves...."

Littleguy11

"Sounds cliche but they do basic food incredibly well! It’s cheap,big servings, great people and a real homely vibe. Been here a few times and it..."

Dorathefoodexplorer

"I can only confirm what many previous reviews have said. Excellent food at good prices, friendly people, I was the only non-Malaysian there, the..."

Paul Templeton

"Nice food. Very authentic!!! You won’t regret. Will definitely come back again. We enjoyed the food very much and can’t complaint about it. Good..."

Charlie Ley Wai Koong

"Great place to get your nasi lemak. Authentic food and vibe. Friendly service who are interested in your eating pleasure. Definitely..."

Philip Tan

"A simple looking eatery with a small menu to choose from but dont be fooled by it all. Sometimes good food are best found with such places. We got..."

Jeremy W

" I wish I could rate Siti and crew a 10! Where do I start.... Wow for Mamak Mee GorengWow for Roti CanaiWow for Nasi Kandar..."

KC

"Came here for dinner with visitors from Malaysia. Visitors were v impressed with the food - v authentic. Had the chicken curry, lamb rendang,..."

KamChoon

"Drove 30 minutes to get to this place. Was it worth it? YES!What to expect?Very good mamak-style Malaysian food. Typical..."

Drandy

"Nice little restaurant that gives a vibe of home cooking, cheap eat with delicious food, mild taste for those that can't handled the heat. We ordered..."

Minh Quang

"The mee goreng was super delicious!!! The family who ran the restaurant are very friendly and it's a cosy atmosphere. Best to follow their Facebook..."

Iswari Thirumurthy

"When we got there at 7.30pm they were already running out of food - we ordered nasi with ayam masak merah and soup kambing. The soup kambing was..."

Willtravelforfood17

"A Malaysian restaurant that serves authentic Malaysian food. It was crowded with Malaysian during Friday dinner time; and we know this is the place..."

Saladzzz

"https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbournemakanmakan/permalink/1754355677925661/06 August 2017: MKR is the eatery in Bentleigh you wanna go..."

Bernard Choo

"100% Malaysian mamak food. The food is reasonable, don't expect any 1st class waitrees services. Mamak price, mamak service. Food is 100%..."

FS Master

"Super delicious Malaysian cuisine authentic , great service . Mee goreng is so delicious and other dishes such as Nasi lemak too...Teh..."

Bernie L

"Amazing food! Seating/ambience is basic but who cares when the food is so good!! The family running the place is so sweet and generous. Have had..."

Sandy Kaur

"Authentic Malay food, good nasi lemak and the most delicious roti canai I've had in Melbourne! Great place for take away as the restaurant itself is..."

Rori Abey

"Small family run business with friendly owners. Prices are reasonable and don't break the bank. Roti was freshly made and yum (we had both the plain..."

Ilovefood13

"I am so happy to found this place have a very nice and authentic Roti. The roti is fresh, fluffy, warm and just delicious. Portion are huge and price..."

Adhya

"Have been driving past this place a lot but was hesitant to go in because it's next to a car wash and Asian massage joint. But decided to go it a go..."

Albert Cheng

"Not all shops selling Malaysian food are created equal. Malaysian Kampung though small in size and menu offerings, delivers a punch that's way above..."

Green Bay Tree

"We had a pretty good experience with lovely food & friendly service. Highly recommended! Only open for about 3 months, give it a try, you might find..."

Stanley

"There's a lack of authentic Malaysian places in the Bentleigh area so I was very interested to try this place.I have been there a few times..."

Jeremy Young

"The roti is really good. Freshly made. We have also tried the nasi lemak, the murtabak and mee goreng which was good. Unfortunately the one time - we..."

FoodieMania

"Simple, cheap and very satisfying!! It took us back to Malaysia. The flavours were amazing and almost perfect!! Please consider and indulge at this..."

Facebook User

"Good place for authentic Malaysian food. Nasi Lemak with beef rendang was perfect! Though I may like the sambal a little more spicy, as it's a little..."

KH

"Best mee goreng in town. Ayam masak merah and sup kambing instantly brings you back to Malaysia the moment it hits your taste buds! Recommended to..."

Prasath Nathen

"Malaysian Kampung Restaurant does not have a huge menu but they do have a small menu they are very good at! We ordered the Nasi Lemak and the Mee..."

Zara.lou

"Good, honest Singaporean-style Malay food. The beef rendang is amazing, as good as any you'd find in Malaysia or Singapore with a complex melange of..."

Alpha Lau

"Very authentic Malaysian food. We had their Nasi Kandar lunch set, roti canai, roti telur, roti bawang and teh tarik. Really..."

Ray Jameson

"Wow- amazing flavours Earnest owner chef and family. All Malay classics done just perfect - will be back for sure( daily if we could just for the..."

Uroldoc

"What a great little local find. The owners are still finding their feet but I have to say the flavours are bang on. We enjoyed nasi lemak for lunch..."

BagelGav

"Been coming here now for over 4 years, and has never let us down. Great authentic Malaysian food that is so close to home. Great flavours and the..."

Jonathan Tan

"MKR you have gained a new fan! Such an authentic and tasty Malaysian food, I had no idea about it until someone recommended this place to me. The..."

Juventia Wu

"Delicious authentic Malaysian restaurant. Nasi kandar is the best, generous portion and full of flavour. Nasi goreng is another delicious item on the..."

Denni Arli

"The wonderful smell you get when you walk through the doors takes you back to the hawker stalls in Malaysia. The dishes are wondefully tasty and..."

ben loke

"The best Malaysian food in Australia! Everything’s delicious, been here every week since early 2020, never let me down! Friendly staff! Love it..."

Edward Lee

"Authentic and flavourful Malaysian food. Every single curry we had tasted amazing. Long line and limited seating so plan to takeaway if you’re in a..."

Allison Dempsey

"The food is really good, staffs are friendly too! Gets crowded pretty quickly during peak hours. Def recommending this place to try..."

Claire Ng

"I’ve been to this place only twice but i’m completely in love! Being a Malaysian, I’m very particular about the flavours and authenticity of..."

Saadiah Saif

Manmo Wtc

Wheelchair Accessible

"At first step into the restaurant I was astounded by the world class services and the atmosphere of the place. Felt like something from a high roller..."

Henry Lay

Clarendon Hotel Melbourne

Wheelchair Accessible

Gai Wong

89/100 (1232 ratings)

Wok On The Dock

"Great service and..."

SO

"Live in the area and was very surprised to see a new cantonese joint! Price was surprisingly affordable and the food is authentic. They get the..."

Derrick Koo

"i ordered the honey chicken ($16.80) as a takeaway dinner. usually the chicken goes soggy if it stays in the plastic container but i noticed this..."

Jaime

"New kid on the block and was delighted to know it’s a Cantonese restaurant. We had sweet and sour pork (why of course) and salt pepper eggplant,..."

Jia

"The sizzling butter and garlic king prawns are so yummy, the best Asian's dinning in quality and pricing in docklands . Really worth to try it out..."

Simon Ly

The Grand Tofu

88/100 (1084 ratings)

"Ordered the food online through Uber eats and requested for a swap of ingredients for the Yong tofu. They did it for me without charge and also gave..."

Sam See

"I came on a late Saturday night and greeted by lovely staff. Food was amazing and will be returning for sure. Thank you for the great service...."

Trent Purches

"Delicious cuisine, friendly and prompt service! Suzanne was so lovely and generous - she heard how worried I was about running out of toilet paper..."

Alina Azzollini

"Food: Top notch Malaysian Chinese!Service: Hit n miss. But mostly okay. Boss lady is friendly.Ambience: Not too bad but harder with..."

John Customer

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Quick, easy and delicious soup. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I love coming here to order the six pieces of stuffed..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Hearty Malaysian Food.We went here for a Christmas eve dinner and came quite late so we called in advance and they were so accommodating!..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Home to the best Yong To Fu in Melbourne! Yong To Fu is stuffed vegetable with fish paste.This place never dissappoints. This family owned..."

M3lissa____

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DJ阿肥仔

"great places to order dishes to share with rice! not quite a fan of their individual dishes - prefer laksa king’s individual dishes...."

Jonathan Ong

"My score 4.25 stars (this is a composite of 2 reviews). J and I had lunch here on Tue 9th of July.I had Yong Tofu ($13.80) and I chose..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"M Yong Tofu - Racecourse Road, Flemington6 Choice Tofu Laksa As soon as someone mentions laksa and Flemington in the same sentence there is..."

Soupfluencer

"The food is delicious, affordable, most importantly, very creative the way they cook it or how you choose to cook it!!! I really like it! Can't be..."

Emmamilo

"*3.6 Stars*Itadakimasu!Family Night out! We were excited to try this "local gem" in Flemington situated on one of the buzzing..."

Mojueats

"Super good super authentic malaysian food. Please get the Yong tofu, the ultimate comfort food here! The owners here are super friendly too it’s..."

Foodadventureswme

"Consistent, tasty, economical and speedy. A good basic Asian restaurant with an expansive menu! I go there regularly as do a number of my..."

Graeme Dobson

"Interesting Malaysian food. It’s one of my favourite foods and this place is great. I ordered the honey mixed vegetables with tofu with rice and..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"As a Malaysian. I think this place served the best Yong Tou Fu in Melbourne! You can easily choose what type of noodle/ soup and Yong Tou Fu that you..."

Terence

"Celebrated my dad's birthday with the family here a long while ago, but thought that this place was worth a review. Firstly, I would say the service..."

Gloria Pang

"I really enjoyed my Chinese New Year lunch here. The yee sang was easily the best yee sang in Melbourne - delicious, fresh salmon and well portioned...."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"3.5. Had the yong tofu with curry soup.Overall pretty good, curry soup had the slightest grainy texture. Soup was flavourful. Wouldn't say..."

Streaky Eats

"Everything on the menu are worth trying even for those non adventurous diners out there because it will blow your mind. The varying..."

Spicy Chopsticks

"One of the best places to get authentic Malaysian food. Reasonable prices, and amazing Yong tau Fu! Must try the fried beancurd!Was..."

Lau Hui Yik

"I am so glad this place exist! I thought i would be hard-pressed to find a Yong Tau foo shop in Melbourne, but alas, i come across this outlet and..."

Fang Ci-Hui Chewy

"I ordered the nasi goreng here for takeaway and it was delicious. There was perfect balance of meat , shrimp and vegetables mixed with flavoursome..."

Lisa Nguyen

"One of the best places to enjoy some Malaysian food.. We often come here when have some special occasion with friends and family.. Food is amazing,..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"The food here is amazing!!! Tasty and delicious! Service was good. The only thing you may need to consider would be the space of the restaurant as it..."

Virgil

"One of the best, most authentic places to have a meal! Good price, fresh and quick, never had a bad experience. Will always be back to have the..."

MaLT

"I have been wanting to check out M Yong Tofu ever since I saw the photos of the steaming bowls of tofu curry bowls. Was so ravenous that I forgot to..."

Hungry For Chips

"Great Malaysian food from one of the friendliest aunties. The cereal prawn and tofu on snow peas are the best . Definitely a favourite of ours..."

Michael

"Was looking for a place to go for dinner with the family on a Friday night, and we ended up at M Yong Tofu. Although we didn’t make a booking, we..."

Stelly

"Just a random meal with the fiancé and we decided for some Malaysian food. This little place had some interesting food and we decided to pop in and..."

Ayapom

"Best casual malaysian dining restaurant to date.Traditional family feel and flavor. Friendly Angry auntie service!Large serving sizes -..."

Thanh Vuong Nguyen

"I have eaten at a lot of Malaysian restaurants in Melbourne but I have never seen a dish like their homemade silken egg tofu. Hands down the best..."

Nora

"Best YONG TOFU in town!!3 different choices of soup - pick it yourselfFried kwetiauWa tan horAll very nice. Good..."

Leslie Yapi

"The name says it all. Sure you can order a variety of Malaysian hawker dishes but the star of the show is yong tau foo which is a banner used to..."

Dimsumforone

"One of the best Malaysian food I've had in Melbourne. Everything was tasty, without being too salty or oily. Plus the proportions were great for the..."

Melissa

"Came here on a Saturday night especially to try the yong tofu and I was not disappointed. They were busy but well staffed and the turnover was quick..."

Tacocat

"Hands down the best chicken rice in Melbourne! Teh tarik has the right taste and consistency. Service was friendly and efficient. Food and drinks was..."

Pandy

"Great Chinese Malaysian food, very tasty and a good selection. Oats prawns are excellent. Helpful and friendly staff. A regular place for us...."

Kim

"There are a few good Malaysian places in Flemington. Laksa King is probably the most popular, but Myong Tofu would be our pick. Don't be put off by..."

Dunning Kruger

"My hubby and I ordered quite a bit and I don’t think we even left a crumb behind! Excellent meat and veggie dishes for all to enjoy! We’ll..."

Food Is Life 👌

"The food is magical and the staff are all friendly and can’t do enough for you . They even altered their menu for us as we wanted a salt and pepper..."

Domenic Domma Cafari

"Aunty Susan's M Yong Tofu is a cut above the rest. If you want Malaysian food done right and full of traditional flavours, look no further because..."

Simon Ly

"Friendly staff and owner. Very creative and delicious food, recommend to preorder the flaming lemongrass oyster. Drank with the owner and had the..."

Ian Qiu

"Really good food! It’s my first time here but I would say I would come back for many times! The service is good and so is the food! As a Chinese I..."

Lisha Qiu

"This place is usually full even on week nights - recommended to book ahead. Very flavoursome food and lots of variety. Love a good malaysian feed...."

Tania

"Very authentic Malaysian food. It’s got the best fish head noodle soup ive tried in Melbourne. Staff are very friendly too. True hidden gem in..."

Sarah Bear

"My friends and I have discovered this place. We love it!! They were very accommodating to our last minute turn up on a busy Saturday..."

PW Lou

"Been here a few times and the food has been consistently good. I absolutely love the yam ring and the special tofu dish. Seafood is fresh and..."

Hangry Horace

"Authentic malaysian food with a warm service... what more do you want!!! 😊... the entire experience was so memorable.. would love to go back and..."

Aks

"After reading many positive reviews on the restaurant a group of us decided to give it a go. Delicious food and catered well to vegetarians. The..."

Jesselangdonau

"Currently my fav Malaysian restaurant in Melbourne, and oh so happy its near my 'hood! With its more famous competitor Laksa King around the corner,..."

Nalia

"It's quite uncommon that you can go to a Malaysian restaurant for the first time, pick several things from the menu, and be very pleased with them..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"Service: the owners are friendly, although a bit fussy where you can sit.Food: amazing! Jam packed full of flavour. We have had:Curry..."

TigerTreeEats

"One of our family local favourites. Really friendly lady owner who always makes us feel welcomed and the service staff are great.Our..."

Issy

"Love their mushroom chicken feet dry noodle so much, every time I want to try different things but I just couldn't resist ordering that dry noodle...."

Moma Chan

"Second time back to this Malay style restaurant . The myong tofu with mixed noodles in Laksa soup, soup taste fantastic.Hainanese chicken..."

Cheryl Tam

"The prices here have steadily increased over the years. My usual spot for Yong Tau Foo - select 6 pieces for the display, noodle and broth type and..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Dropped in for a quick bite on a Sunday night and the place was pumping. Friendly service, good food and high turnover. Get in eat and get out...."

Snackloverbaby

"Best chicken in Melbourne! Aunty's service is the best and brightens your day irregardless of the Melbourne weather!!! Definitely recommend it to any..."

Chung Siang Choo

"This place is always amazing! Great selection of food at great value. All the staff are super friendly and service is very efficient. One of my fav..."

Christina

"The food here is delicious. Tried all three of their soup bases. Curry tops the lot for me with the sour and tangy Assam a close 2nd choice. The..."

Alan Tiong Et-Ming

"My new go-to place when we want a quick cheap meal. Tasty and some of their dishes rival those at Laksa King around the corner... Curries appear to..."

Neetz88

"Local favourite. Most dishes are reliable - the odd few are hit and miss, but the signature Young Tofu noodle soup dish with 6 of your own choices of..."

Thunder8621

"While Laksa King and Chef Lagenda are the known entities around Newmarket/Flemington, M Yong Tofu is another Malaysian eatery just minutes walk from..."

Denny

"Their chicken kerabu never fails to impress me. Sweet sour sauce with slice spanish onion, cucumber and pineapple pour on top of the crispy fried..."

Scrumptious GG

"The Standard laksa is so flavoursome, hearty and great value for money! Loved the tofu pieces and the generous noodle servings. Also tried the..."

Foodlovermelbs

"What I love about this place is it differentiates itself from the other two Malaysian Eateries in the area by offering its speciality being the Yong..."

The Pet Roo

"I love this place. Firstly, the food is amazing. The best Assam laksa I've had outside Malaysia. Authentic laksa. Also had the char kwey tao which..."

Stella Pericleous

"Second visit to myong tofu and it is not disappointing at all! Love every dishes we had ordered, definitely is one of our Malaysian foods favourite..."

Elaine Lim

"The friendliest restaurant in Australia . All the workers are extremely friendly and attentive ! Food was incredibly delicious . Makes me feels like..."

Steph L

"Great service (quick and friendly). My friends and I ordered a few main dishes to share. The yam ring chicken, homemade egg tofu and yong tofu were..."

Jin Jau Liau

"Fast friendly service. Food is amazingly good. Mire uniquely tasting than the average Malaysian food . Must book oyster on fire. Very unique...."

Michael Mickey Cheong

"Myong Tofu is one of the best places in the area and here you will find authenticity, flavours and great value for money.The venue and the..."

Must Be Hungry

"Delicious Malaysian food. Knowing the chef from Malaysia with years and years of experience, shows in the quality of the food. Seriously, if you..."

Stan Lim

"This has to be a new favourite of ours in Flemington. Service is good here and food is excellent! We’ve been here a few times in the past and came..."

Couchfoodie

"This place is so delicious. Best curry laksa and their Assam laksa is also really nice. Love choosing from all the different tofus and stuffed..."

Francesca Adeline

"Had an amazing dinner last night with my partner . Food was fresh and tasted amazing and all the staff were very friendly. Best customer service I..."

Bec Jacka

"This is a partial rating because their yam basket is so damn good!As a Malaysian and a cook myself, a good yam basket is tricky.But their..."

Chee Ching Low

"Came here with a friend to try their yong tofu, and we were not disappointed! There were quite a lot of choices of yong tofu, which is hard to find..."

Amanda

"We are so glad to tried this place tonight! Didn't really know what to expect (as we always go to either Laksa King or Chef Lagenda). We ordered..."

RnG

D' Food Connection

"I'm a regular customer because I'm hooked to their juicy steak, delicious mushroom soup and brilliant New York cheesecake. The friendly service adds..."

Nadir Khan

"Great food. Great service. Will be going here again on my next trip to Melbourne. Ice tea was fantastic. Cooked the steak just how I wanted. Looking..."

Hamied Karbalaei Sadegh

"Very friendly, and happy. Made it a very fun and relaxing place to get some food a drink..."

Jayne Crowe

"Great food and awesome service, highly recommended. They do a killer..."

Country Solar

"Yummy ❤️ great food and awesome service..."

nada hamed

"Cheesecake from this cafe was..."

Robert Witchell

Kim Sing Asian Restaurant - Howey Place

The Rice Cooker

88/100 (1310 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love the service and the food taste amazing!!! The sushi there is so nice and fresh...."

Orla Lee

"I normally get take away and it’s fast, fresh, hot and delicious. Reasonably priced considering the quality. Good variety. Every dish I’ve tried..."

Rachel Williams

"The place is so fancy but affordable. My favourite is sushi and laksa. The sushi always freshly made and the laksa is very tasty. They also have many..."

Evelyn Wijanto

"I've tried a few dishes from here and have not been disappointed. The food is affordable and comes in huge portions! I love the Hainanese Chicken..."

TheMadHatterOnTea

"I ordered the Hainanese chicken rice for many time. I love this dish so much and they cooked it very well. The chicken was soft and juicy. The sauce..."

Hannah

"Ordered Char Kwe Tiao. SO VERY NICEThe smokey flavour is strong and the taste is even nicer. My husband had the seafood laksa and the soup is..."

Hetty Indahwaty

"The lunch rush was well and truly underway when we arrived, but we were seated promptly and our order taken not long after. The hot food was cooked..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Convenient location to the Parkville precinct of hospitals and Melbourne University, and an easy option for a quick and delicious meal. The service..."

Rachel Jade

"Have been here several times over the last few months, wish we found it early. Every meal has been delicious, filling and very affordable. Miss it..."

MS

"This is our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The food is always fresh and delicious. My girlfriend’s favourite is special fried rice. We have..."

Javad Jazaeri

"I absolutely adore their food and I have many favourites. Top on my list is their authentic Curry Laksa with high-quality stock, perfectly balanced..."

Helen

"Went here when visiting Melbourne from Sydney. Nice place , Nice food , Nice owner. The food has authentic taste and kids also enjoyed the meal ...."

Lionggono F

"After a big late lunch, we preferred having a lighter dinner. We had a Char Kway Teow (Malaysian flat rice noodles), a soft-shell crab curry laksa..."

STRADS

"Conveniently located just across the road from the new Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, providing a well needed alternative to the salads, pastas,..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Hainanese Chicken Rice was tasty. Staffs are friendly and the prices are reasonable, too. Would probably visit again! Btw, the salted fish chicken..."

SHerrii Lee

"Just around the corner from work so a great choice for lunch when I'm after some rice paper rolls or an Asian dish. The Nasi Goreng is delicious, and..."

Trenise

"A little overpriced for standard china bar type food though perhaps you’re paying for better service and nicer atmosphere. Very busy during..."

You Had Me At Haloumi

"Great tasty food. The Dumplings were fantastic. The service is superb, meals came out very fast. Very polite people who work there, will go back..."

Hummerz

"Have been here multiple times for lunch and it has good pan Asian food. Everything I've ordered has been solid. Roti chanai and sushi is not bad,..."

Nalia

"I go here at least once a week! Lovely, fast service and the best food! So many great options, catering to every taste - I've never not left here in..."

Laura

"A new malaysian restaurant, which judging by the reviews is a bit underrated. The food is nicely prepared and portions are generous, offering value..."

Gursharan Chana

"A great little Malaysian Style restaurant right near the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A really good, quick and cheap eat for a lunch break. The serving..."

Rebekah Jade Culhane

"Stopped in for a quick meal before a function and ordered the crispy chicken with the chicken soup. Excellent quick meal; tender chicken with crispy..."

Justin Fennessy

"The Rice Cooker is a great place to get affordable Asian food. My favorite dish by far is their ginseng salmon sushi. The fish is fresh and they also..."

Justin Huang

"Great quality food. I recommend nasi goreng, mee goreng, beef randang, jasmine tea (all at once XD). Service is very friendly. Right in the peak of..."

Ivaan Londar

"Authentic malaysian cuisine extraordinary food, lovely and friendly staff. Beautiful environment. a very cosy restaurant to go to everyday. Great to..."

Windy

"Beautiful food, great service, wonderful staff my favourite was the hainanese chicken rice. The environment makes me feel like I am in the..."

Errin.lee

"We found out about this place not too long ago. It’s so close to where we work we thought we would give it a shot and we must like it since we’ve..."

Couchfoodie

"Cosy and handy restaurants on the Flemington road. Opening till late evening. Their Menu cover various choice among noodles, fried rice and sushi...."

Kylin Zhang

"Tasty authentic Malaysian & Indonesian food at this place. The Gado Gado was really tasty, with the satay sauce served separately so you can put in..."

Elonie

"I’m impressed. As a Malaysian I think the food we ordered is pretty spot on. Reasonably priced, good service and a well thought of menu to cater..."

Saravanand Naiker

"Really nice place for lunch or dinner. We ordered Hainese chicken and Har mee (prawn noodles). We came just before 12pm which was great because this..."

Bogusław S

"This is the kind of place that doesn't stand out, but makes good food. Simple but reliable, consistent and affordable, with extensive options in the..."

Anisa Anwar

"Nice, affordable restaurant with generous portions and helpful staff! The menu is very extensive but everything I’ve tried so far has been good,..."

Victoria Halim

"Love The Rice Cooker! It's my favourite restaurant to go to when I'm in the area. Used to work nearby and no longer do - really miss the food. Every..."

Hasini Walpola

"We just left this great restaurant. The flavour of the RC 3R chicken still tingling my mouth. I'm not from Melbourne, but I know delicious when..."

Ray O'Flynn

"Tried a few of their dishes and it's really good! Excellent service and friendly staff, will definitely visit them more..."

Zhan Qi Wong

"Had an amazing dinner here with my girlfriend. Absolutely phenomenal food and service, left feeling very full and very satisfied. 10/10 would..."

alex ditton

"Amazing food! Very tasty! We’ve been regular customers for years. Love the food and the atmosphere here. The staff and chef are super nice and..."

MieMieNie

"Have been there many times. Authentic food and amazing..."

Kt

"Really amazing and good ! Especially the lamb! And by the way I have to say ppl who wrote few hours ago with a one star try to get a free dinner and..."

Constance Zhang

"Amazing food and very friendly staff...."

Sharon Tan

"I’m a witness for what happened few minutes ago.Those people ate all the stuff on the table. However, after finishing dinner, one of them compliant..."

Zhang Wenquan

"Some of the best dishes I’ve tasted, really amazing. A real gem in Lygon..."

Quicksmart

"Great food. This seems to be underrated. Some of the other reviewers have identified this too.Excellent and authentic Chinese food. Some of..."

Adrian Ng

"Quiet spot, but great food. The lamb ribs were especially good, tender and fell right off the bone. They are also known for their grilled fish. Staff..."

Andrew

"Absolutely love the food, ordered a lunch special menu which were kungpao chicken with rice and fish fragrant eggplant with rice. It tasted amazing..."

Poisonmin88

"Authentic Chinese food served at a decent price with passion and love. Filled with flavour and tradition we loved our visit. They also have plenty of..."

@twogoodtoresist

"This little chinese restaurant located on Lygon street serves really interesting chinese dishes. It seems like a family own business and has a..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"If I could I would rate this place with 10 stars. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Well done guys, keep up the good work...."

Svetlana Svrkota

"Why is this a 3?? I have no idea. I look at previous reviews that are all 4’s and 5’s and see only one low score by some whinger. The food here..."

Tasting Notes Melbourne

"Nice chinese food that is a little different from your average China chinese food. Lamb is to die for. All their dishes are beautifully cooked and..."

Jay Ho

"Excellent food and great service.Loved the duck bao and xia long bao. The mushroom was a very tasty side.Staff were very helpful..."

Abhijeet Bose

"Really not sure why this place has low ratings? Stumbled upon this place and was pleasantly surprised, great quality food and good service. Really..."

Alex Jory

"Supervisor was super friendly. I am vegan and she made an extra effort of checking whether all the ingredients were vegan. Apparently the peanut..."

Sabrina Leung

"A large space with self serve menus. All the great Chinese dishes can be eaten here and the serves are very generous. Luckily the restaurant supplies..."

Winston Appleyard

"If you love eating dumplings then Shanghai Street is the place for you. Delicious, succulent dumplings in a variety of flavors and accompanying..."

Nancy Varkey

"Can't go wrong with the XLB here - silky skin with generous meaty fillings, it's no wonder why this dish is seen on almost every table. The Pan Fried..."

Hello. imnikki

"Oh wow this was an absolute feast! First time coming here and I’ll 100% be back. From very friendly customer service to absolute delicious food,..."

Rachael TFT

"☆ A place to visit for a quick, easy and convenient bite to eat. ☆ Staff were very friendly and efficient. ☆ Food arrived at our tables..."

Michael

Loving Hut

"Best veggie food ever! Come here on a weekly basis for the amazing noodle soups and dumplings, a must..."

Shannise Tan

"Lovely night out with my vegan bestie at this humble little hut. Started with satay skewer--the stealer of the show, crispy fillet surprisingly zesty..."

Full Time Wholesomeness

"If Vegan food tastes like this, I have no problems in turning vegan. An utterly delicious surprise in the name of food. Pick any dish and you'll not..."

Miss_live_to_eat ✔️

"Ordered:- Popcorn Nuggets (special)- Spring Rolls- Hainanese Chicken Rice - Indo Mee Goreng (special)- Malaysian Milk..."

WhenFoodMeetsFiona

"Very delicious rice, noodles and good service. ♦️ definitly will come again and try others,just live nearby lol. Recommend recommend..."

Keirax

"One of my favourites! A much needed vegan restaurant in the vic market area, service is awesome and the food is consistently good! Food is..."

Chloe Suryanto

"I came here last Sunday with my friend who decided to show me to this lovely place. First time eating vegan I was suprised how nice the food tasted...."

Tash

"fantastic vegan food, particularly the Mongolian BBQ. lovely staff and great vibe. I go here all the time as it is around the corner from my..."

Pavel Sekkt

"This is the third loving hut I've been to and I love them all. But I don't reccomend the salt n pepper tofu, it was bland. The green curry and..."

Kim

"My go to place, knowing that I can basically eat everything on the menu is excellent. So far my favourite thing on the menu are the satay skewers,..."

Afrovegan

"Service was friendly. Food was delicious and my daughter was made to eat her words that was so tasty was all vegan. Will happily go back to..."

David

"If you're familiar with the Richmond restaurant menu you'll know what to expect. I've been here six times and have enjoyed every meal and service is..."

Dee Dee

"Great food, I've been twice now and have had the Pineapple Rice and the Assam Curry, both were very tasty and large portions. I'm definitely going..."

Cafe Cathy

"This new Loving Hut restaurant was opened two weeks ago. It replaced the previous vegetarian/vegan restaurant White Lotus. The restaurant is bright,..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Amazing food, amazing service! Food was beyond expectations for someone who's not vegetarian. Everything was really tasty. Highly rec the Pad Thai...."

Maria Le

"2019: Great dishes overall, loved the chocolate cake and green curry especially. The rendang was a bit different from what we're traditionally used..."

Felicia Chiew

"Yummy food! Highly recommend the milk tea, Pineapple Rice and Crispy delight. Friendly service from the waiter. Nice, relaxed vibe. Will definitely..."

Fiona Phuong Nguyen

"One of the many branches around the world serving vegetarian dishes. There are various dishes to choose with seasonal specials too. The Laksa was..."

Edwar Kartio

"Great vegan/vegetarian restaurant close to Melbourne CBD. I find that there are not many restaurants with their kind of menu in the city. When I..."

Yos William

"So nice having this vegan restaurant in the CBD! Some really great options here like the Mongolian "beef", satay "chicken" and all sorts of noodles...."

Doris Toh

"Being the only vegan restaurant in the street (the restaurants around do not even have vegan options), we were attracted by the massive yellow..."

Isa Munhós

"The Mongolian BBQ was incredible. The 'beef' was very close to real meat and the sauce was perfect with a nice chilli kick. I'd recommend this dish..."

Nathan Schofield

Malay Cottage Asian Cuisine

Penang Village

"Great range of tasty malaysian dishes. Really enjoy the four kings of beans with sambal sauce, and the yam ring basket. Been here a few times and..."

Ely

"everything is..."

Craz

"Love the ying yong stir fry noodles which is hardly available here in Melbourne. It’s very delicious and I’m sure I will visit again very soon...."

Chiliong

"It's a family affair at Penang Village. It's run by a cute family with mum and dad serving and cooking while the kids help out in the background...."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Tried the Penang style hokkien mee, and it was a hit. What I love about this place was they didn’t immediately clear our table when we finished the..."

Snowflower

"Food is always good. Favourite is the pan fried pork dumplings. Servings are generous and very good value.Donovan is always friendly and..."

Robbocoxhill

"Best Char Kway Teow and Penang Assam Laksa in Melbourne. Ah Ben and his wife are great hosts and very generous with their food. You will not be..."

Peter Koh

"Great spacious clean place. High chair available . Yummy Malaysian hawker food , dishes ,they have pork noodles soup ! and a variety of curry..."

Jo Foo

"We are great lovers of Malaysian food so time to try something a little more local. Staff were lovely as they accommodated the four of us...."

The Wandering Reviewer

"This restaurant has become our family staple. Reliable, good quality and authentic Malaysian cuisine. Chef and staff very friendly. If unsure what to..."

Mayling Lok

"We passed this little restaurant many times. But after the past weekend, we will be frequent diner. They serve famous Malaysian hawkers food prepared..."

Lambchop.urban

"Tried a selection of items from the menu. Assam laksa, curry laksa, CKT and wat tan hor. All pretty decent tasting offerings. Teh tarik was not up to..."

JKGasMan

"Super impressive CKT ...The former Nyonya Hut, it has changed name and owner, not much change interior wise, looks much simpler and..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Delicious Malaysian cuisine. Thumbs up. My favourite dishes are the Curry Laksa, Assam Laksa and the Hainaese Chicken Rice - very tasty indeed!..."

Eurik Zaldivar

"Great local restaurant, food packed full of flavour. Great homemade roti was sensational. Definately will be back to try more dishes across the..."

Gianni S

Julycheee

"Penang Village is a fantastic restaurant that includes beautiful, hearty and delicious food, nice decor and clean restaurant! The waitresses don’t..."

Let There Be Food

"We had fried Kuay Teow and Assam laksa and I have to say the Fried Kuay Teow is superb! The Kuay Teow is slightly thinner than the common thick one..."

Dee Dee

"First off, food is excellent. The char kuay teow and laksa were perfect, as was the sambal chilli. Laksa is better than Flemington Laksa King's IMO,..."

Kein

"First time here as a local. Food was good, nice to see lots of locals. Food came out haphazardly but what came was lovely. Ordered tea but that never..."

TheJMan

"Food was quite nice, but we booked via zomato and they reckon we didn't have a booking. Then they forgot to give tea cups, forgot to make our..."

Gehan Dantanarayana

"Had a pleasantly enjoyable meal at Penang Village today. The char koay teow was a generous portion and pretty tasty. Reckon the weekend chef is..."

Looster_Foodie

"1st time I tried the Laksa and Sar Hor Fun, both Excellent. A week later come back for wifey birthday. Ordered ahead for chilli crab, barramundi with..."

Mingo

"Have got takeaway here a few times now and have always been very happy with the food. Prawns are amazing and so is the noodle dishes. You don't..."

NmSv

"First time at Penang Village, am on a quest to find good Malaysian in the east. We ordered the Hainese Chicken rice and BBQ chicken rice. Both were..."

Megloulou

"21 September 2017: brought a friend here. We ordered curry laksa and cha kwei teow. We both loved these two dishes. The laksa broth was yummy,..."

Bernard Choo

"Super yummy. A new entrant to the area I think they are still trying to find their feet. Currently no liquor license or dessert menu. I look forward..."

Vivacious Lady

"One of the latest newcomer to the Malaysia street food scene in suburbia Melbourne's East, Penang Village has taken up residence in the now defunct..."

Julian B Ho

Sheena Saw

"One of the best Har Bee. Owner is a young man, Ben, very sincere and humble. Shared his vision with me - wanted to provide the freshest ingredients..."

Roycelks

"Penang has always been a place I want to visit because of its well known food culture!!!! I've learnt this from a ex-colleague from..."

Eric 唐Tang 劭聿

"Fantastic Char Kway Teow, most authentic to Singapore style, fish head curry was great and generous, with rojak and cendol delicious and..."

Peter Koh

"Tried out another Malaysian place on the east suburbs. Their Yam Basket with Prawn Cutlets is very good. Loads of flavour and very authentic. Highly..."

Daniel Tan

"Picked up some take away because lockdown. The food here is absolutely amazing. Flavours were fantastic and the staff were very friendly. Will..."

David Sou

"We are great lovers of Malaysian food so time to try something a little more local. Staff were lovely as they accommodated the four of us. We were in..."

Debi Slinger

"Great food and super friendly service! Highly recommend their char kuey..."

Ant Wirjo

"Stopped by for a quick lunch and had the fish fillet ginger wine vermicelli soup. Soup was so good! Generous portion of fish..."

Glory

"Food was fantastic and the owner is so friendly. We love the 'yu sheng' so..."

Sharon Tan

"From outside isn’t look very appealing but the moment you enter inside, different story, it’s warm, beautiful decoration, the chairs and the..."

Samuel T (Sam)

"I came here on a Friday evening with a friend of mine. Location is clean, air conditioning is not too cold or warm. We ordered Mamak Mee Goreng,..."

Jason Hugh

"first time coming here and it did not disappoint! greeted by friendly staff as i walked in, nice atmosphere and clean. was really craving a laksa so..."

Disco Gargoyle

"Delecious food with very friendly staff. All the dishes were super yummy. We had the mamak mee goreng, Malaysian style chicken chop and hainanese..."

Ari Gorney

"Delicious, economical and steaming fresh. A little low on the serving of sauce but what do you expect in this area for under..."

Natasha M

"One of the most authentic Malaysian restaurants on this side of town. Have ordered almost every Malaysian dish on the menu & there's non to fault for..."

Cha Sto

"Met some friends here last night (Saturday) the place was buzzing, it is a small restaurant but the tables were full and the takeaways were running..."

Jenny Lane

"Sambal on the nasi lemak can be better in terms of more intense in flavours. However, the deep fried chicken I still hear the cripsyness now. The..."

Fung Kenny

Ayam Chef

86/100 (1619 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful staff, great food, fantastic prices and "Connie" is just the best!!! 150% Recommendable!..."

Juan Manuel Moreta

"Dumplings are amazing Always a beautiful meal highly..."

Denis Turner

"The food is sensation nap and the service is alway prompt. Last night we were running late and they wee super fast with the food and it was as good..."

Ian Osborne

"Their service is very good and always with a smile and the food is delicious as well i will be going there..."

Vijaya Kumar

"Nice sweet chilli deep fried pork and black pepper beef.. Very..."

Eric Januar

"Beautiful food... Yummy yumm. Definitely will come back..."

Lydia Oey

"Pretty good and..."

Seung Ju James Jung

"We live so close to this place and can’t believe it took so long for us to try this restaurant. Everything tastes just perfect. Spot on seasoning...."

Hungry Me

"Food came out quickly. Beehoon: fragrant and highly recommend. Will order again.Sambal eggplant: also has okra in it. Loved the sambal...."

Evina Wen Chien

"The salted egg chicken ribs are next level goes great with coconut..."

Nickosmail

"Lunch here Australia Day. Loved the food. Several of our party have severe food allergies but the staff were fantastic and went out of their way to..."

Michelle Walsh

"Always a pleasure to come here... food fresh and tasty.. , service good and the bill at the right price.. overall a regular..."

Inostram

"Warm homely hospitality and generous flavoursome and fragrant dishes. We came as a group of over ten people and the service was very efficient and..."

PS91

"Can’t believe the famous San Low Bee Hoon is on the menu!! I lived a few streets away from San Low Restaurant (Johor Bahru), with the homemade..."

Roslyn Foo

"If you are looking for a usual food joint around your office in South Melbourne then this is the place. We had everything that was not recommended..."

Janhavi

"This place was a place that we stumbled across and it was definitely a good decision..The restaurant was busy and full of people.. so we decided..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Good fine. Authentic Malaysian. Enjoyed the fried kway teow, hainanese chicken rice & roast duck laksa - super yum. The salt & pepper calamari was..."

Who Loves Good Food

"Ayam Chef serves up delicious Malaysian Chinese cuisine. It’s hearty and authentic - one of our favourite go to’s! Their ‘salted egg chicken..."

Kris L

"Ayam Chef served Malaysian/Asian fusion cuisine located in Southbank. Salted egg-everything was still a trend, so we tried the salted egg fried..."

Angel Khong

"Having heard a lot about Ayam Chef from our Vegetarian and Meat eating friends and colleagues who couldn't stop raving about their tender beef..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Ordered the salted egg calamari, Malaysian curry chicken, fried turmeric chicken, sizzling tofu, black pepper beef, pork belly ginger onion, and nasi..."

Streaky Eats

"So in love with this place - am planning my next trip again! We ordered 5 dishes and 3 out of 5 were great, the others were good. Best dish was the..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Went here with my boyfriend on a Friday night and we had such a wonderful experience. I was fidgeting in my seat from pure joy from the moment we sat..."

Sarah Quek

"I came here with a friend for dinner on her recommendation. The service here is so friendly and responsive. I had the roti curry chicken with curry..."

Tinmans Treats

"Ayam Chef is a hidden Malaysian restaurant that serves up some amazing dishes. Their menu is extensive and prices are sightly higher compared to..."

FOOD TRIP

"This restaurant blew me away. The staff are very friendly, helpful and very informative of what is in the food that they serve. The place is easy to..."

Rais.sah

"I rarely write reviews unless I’m unhappy or have a bad experience at a place.But this place really deserves my compliments! I’m from..."

Vivek Mahtani

"A friend brought me here saying that her chef friend liked this restaurant and so did her sisterIt has a relaxed vibe and you can sit there for..."

Dr S

"The restaurant located outside my building and is the go to for take out as well as a quick dine in meal. The food never disappoints and the staff..."

Dulasha Fernando

"Always a favourite in the area when we need a serious laksa fix. Laksa have the right level of spice and the soup is not too creamy with a light..."

Hungry Hieu

"A group of girlfriends and I dined here Saturday night, the restaurant is nice with lovely service.I found the food to be hit and miss, the..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"I’ve only just tried the Nasi Goreng, but I’m blown away by the flavour. So good, big juicy prawns and I love how the sambal and egg come..."

Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau

"It’s been awhile (years) since I last visited ayam chef. Decided to do take away today. Chicken rice: Delicious. Authentic chicken rice..."

Lianne

"Verdict: When it comes to chicken rice, the image that comes to the fore for most is that of Hainanese chicken rice – poached chicken with pale..."

Dimsumforone

"Quick bite ... delicious , worth $21 🙈... service is a little slow (need to wave to get attention)... but overall, I would definitely come back to..."

World In A Bite

"Came here with the family and we all left full and happy! I’d almost just come back for the roti bread. Great service and value for money. Great..."

Kim Gargiulo

"This comes pretty close to authentic Malaysian cuisine. We had the roast duck, curry laksa barramundi, eggplant, sizzling tofu, and sambal green..."

Leon H.

"Great food and quick deliveryI tried the hainese chicken and was excellentThe Laska was also very good and the prices are quite..."

KChau

"Very nice, and well priced. Had the rendang, nasi goreng and some roti, as good as you can get anywhere. Drinks are cheap too, nice to sit outside..."

William

"We were heading to Coles at South Melbourne and wanted to have a quick bite at somewhere nearby. Ayam Chef popped into mind, and with much of the..."

Hello. Imnikki

"I was told on multiple occasions by a Malaysian colleague that I had to come here. Finally, we managed to drag ourselves to South Melbourne for a..."

Jesskaar

"Well priced, well cooked food, well taken care of by staff. Win win win. Excellent M'sian food. Child friendly (high chairs and kiddy cutlery). Only..."

Red Bean

"This is my local go-to for laksa and I rate it highly. They do takeaway as well which is good because it allows me to get my gear off and eat it in..."

Chris

"Wow didn't expect to eat good Malaysian food in South Melbourne. Dishes are very nice with authentic flavours! It's a big sized restaurant and has..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"The restaurant had good ambience. It wasn't crowded on a Saturday night. The school prawn pancake was fried well but not very flavourful. Lobak was..."

Saladzzz

"Great local place for Malaysian food! Food is always consistent and of a high standard. It's also not too oily. Highly recommend the hainanese..."

Happyley

"Large in space and perfect for a group / family dine out. Has tried a few dishes, include char kway teow, nasi goreng, pork, chicken, and fried..."

One Full Spoon Of Sugar

"As a local resident I see this as a local favourite going forward. Efficient and clean, a nice and decent internal setting.Enjoyed the..."

Santo Santino

"Friendly service with well presented and tasty dishes. I had the beef rendang which was great and had plenty of 'melt in your mouth' beef chunks...."

Spaghetti Monster

"We had an unplan dinner at this restaurant before sent my sister to airport. We ate traditional Malaysian sambal eggplant, oatmeal prawn, salted egg..."

Hafiz

"For me, the price is quiet expensive especially for student but the food is very delicious!! The place also clean and cozy👌🏿 I love the san low..."

Always Hungry

"This place is the only thing I miss about living in Southbank. Exceptionally well cooked Malaysian food - it will appeal to anyone who likes good..."

Emma

"Chicken skewers were so tender with a tasty marinade accompanied by a distinctly thick satay sauce, almost like a paste, not oily at all. Chicken and..."

Tony

"A very decent restaurant nearby my place. This is the to go place whenever we crave for Asian food. Must try the Nasi lemak, sambal eggplant, coco..."

Vearn888

"Read so many great reviews of the San Low fried mee hoon on zomato... Finally get to try it myself today and we are extremely impressed with the..."

Ceooi80

"Great little place with authentic Malaysian flavours. Service is attentive and helpful. Try the Hawker style meals. these are absolutely delicious..."

"Jan 2017Finally had a chance to try out their cooking dishes with a group of friends.Ordered the combination hor fun for my friends to..."

Snoopy

"Ahhhhh, the School Prawns. I simply cannot go past them. Ayam Chef is one of our regular takeaway joints - the Cantonese Beef is also a repeat order...."

Antipodean Foodie

"My usual haunt for a quick Sunday lunch if I feel like Malaysian food. Definitely one of the more authentic Malaysian restaurants around...."

Shaun

"Great lunch spot near the office. A list of under $12 lunch specials as well as a full menu. I had the laksa of the lunch special list and it was..."

Antoniette

"So excited by the array of food that I almost forgot to take photos. Ayam Chef is definitely a hidden gem at the St Kilda road end of Coventry..."

Donna Braden

"A fantastic little Malaysian restaurant for either a sit down meal or take away. Service was superb, with high chair and plastic cutlery provided for..."

Cat

"I love the food here! It is authentic, tasty and quick to be served. The cafe is pleasantly modern, gets nice lunch time sun and the service is..."

Msyc

"Had take away from this place and it was nice! I had the chow hor fun, which was very tasty and generous. My partner had the chicken rice and was..."

Xtina

"One of the really good Malaysians foodie place around.Especially recommend their Sam low fried bee hoon and hor fun, made to the right..."

Acky

"Ayam Chef provided us a very nice experience with tasty food and good service. I recon it's one of the good Malaysian restaurants in town. The Nyonya..."

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JZY

"Impeccable service. When you come often enough, the staff here remembers your little quirks and requests. i.e: what kind of chilli you like,..."

Mistletoe

"I went in a party of 10 on a busy weekend night. The service was generally fast and responsive. Noise levels were high...as expected. We ordered a..."

Borneonwarrior

"Good Malaysian food at a reasonable price. Today is my 4th time, food is consistently good. Service is good too. Strongly recommended to anyone..."

Leo

"Best roti + peanut sauce! BYO policy is awesome too. We regularly get the Nasi Goreng and the Gai Lan (ask for no MSG). Staff are always friendly and..."

Claire

"Great food, very reasonable prices, decent serving sizes, clean, very fast cooking time. Couldn't fault our first visit to this restaurant today,..."

Michael MacManus

"Went there for lunch and ordered sambal eggplant, nyonya chicken, and prawn kamhiong, and i found my new fav malaysian resto :D their food are clean..."

MF

"Enjoyed the malaysian rendang curry for lunch. It was full of lovely Malaysian flavour. The staff is friendly and did a good recommendation of what..."

කෑම ලෑස්තියි (Food Is Ready)

"Ayam chef have the best curry taste, really love their chicken curry either with roti or rice or nasi lemak.Really friendly staff. the place it..."

Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen

"Now my new local, I eat here 2 times a week.The Pepper Beef and Nasi Lemak would be my favourite items, but ive tried most on the menu.Does..."

Bradley Chapman

"This is one of our local as well. If you are asian and you miss those flavours from Malaysia/Singapore/Brunei. This is the place to go. I am in love..."

Cindyrella Chapman

"My usual haunt for good Malaysian food as it is nearby the residence. The Crunchy sotong is to die for, extremely tasty and perfectly made. The staff..."

Nick Anthony

"Only less than 5 minutes walk from my home, Ayam Chef is way above the average local restaurant offering big selection of Chinese, Malaysian, and..."

Bayu Prasakti Tjandra

"Had dinner there on a Friday night. Even though the cafe is busy, staff were still very tentative. Excellent Malaysian food for very reasonable..."

Caz Melb

"Always good service. The food is fast, reasonably priced and very tasty. Have always been happy with everything here! Place can get busy, but the..."

Dumba

"I live above this place and so I eat here pretty often, I have never had a bad meal, takeaways are served quickly and eating in is always a great..."

The One DV

"Very quick food preparation, good selection of food and flavours, polite staff ... Great for those last minute I-don't-want-to-cook nights. Can get..."

FoodMe

"Loved this place! Sitting on a very quiet location in South Melbourne and conveniently close to my house. Their food is packed with flavor and..."

Marcel S.

"This place does a great laksa. Haven't tried any of other their other dishes as I keep going back just for the laksa. And the beer. I am usually the..."

Pedro

"Fave dish is the homemade tofu. Also love the entrée of fried small prawns you can eat whole. Servings are good for 2. Service is great and the..."

Ashel Lehsa

"A lovely invite to come along and have dinner at Ayam Chef was a great surprise, imagine a fantastic Malaysian restaurant practically on my doorstep..."

FoodieAboutTown

"One look at the Sambal Eggplant ($17) and I knew it was going to be bursting with flavour. The plump strips of eggplant glistened with oil, and each..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Ayam Chef is located underneath a block of modern apartments on a side street, off St Kilda road. The side street is called Conventry St and the..."

Melbourne Glutton

"My favourite though was the coconut crumbed prawns. These were fat, juicy and came with just a hint of chilli to get the taste buds fired up, with..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Have always had a great experience here. This time round, decided to order dishes and wasn't disappointed at all. The Nyonya chicken was crispy,..."

Eugene Khoo

"Visited this place a few times now and have ordered different dishes and everything has been delicious. My favourite so far is the chicken curry..."

Marta Tesoro

Kelvin Wong (加央)

"Ayam Chef served Malaysian/Asian fusion cuisine located in Southbank. Salted egg-everything was still a trend, so we tried the salted egg fried..."

Angel Khong

"Just delish and satisfying Malaysian cuisine, the Bee Hoon a highlight and salted egg chicken ribs one of the best we've had. Staff were super busy..."

Winston Ng

"Delicious, delicious food n great n lovely service. The best asian food in melbourne!! Definitely will come back and dine in with friends!! well..."

Yati Bailey

"Delicious Malaysian food! San Low Fried Beehoon is a must! Will definitely visit..."

Roshan Arjun Ananda

"This beautiful Malaysian restaurant is so close to my temporary accommodation and have lots of yummy foods. Staff are extremely helpful and will..."

Vahid Shahani

Malaymas

85/100 (2572 ratings)

"I don't normally travel this far out of Fitzroy so never new about this very long withstanding Malaysian restaurant out this way. My Malaysian friend..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Friendly Malaysian restaurant, great for an affordable meal out. We really enjoyed the curry chicken nasi lemak which had an authentic delicious..."

Bear Noms

"Delicious and authentic Malaysian food. The hainanese chicken is deliciously tender and perfectly cooked. I’ve only discovered this gem a couple of..."

Jill

"Love this place it serves traditional Malaysian cuisine consistently well at very reasonable prices.Staff are always happy and it’s..."

Peter Evans

"We are weekly regulars - love the food, love the service. ALWAYS a wonderful experience. Hainanese Chicken Laksa, Satay Sticks, Hor Fun are my picks..."

Lion

"A new favourite in north Fitzroy! Relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and all the dishes we had are super tasty. The Hainan chicken is especially..."

Xia

"I’m a regular here and love it. Authentic Malaysian, family run restaurant with great service and great value for money. My favourites are the beef..."

A

"Finally Good Hainan Chicken Rice.I found it hard to find Hainan Chicken Rice in Melb.Chicken is tender, rice is very tasty, comes with a..."

Leslie Yapi

"Definitely one of the highly rated malaysian restaurants in Melbourne. I’ve been here for years and nothing has changed (in a good way). Their food..."

One.hungry.girl10

"They got authentic Malaysian foods here that are so tasty. The milk tea was great as well and the staff were friendly. Will keep coming back for..."

Grsyong

"My partner and I dined here tonight after hearing about how authentic the food was - he has a Singaporean heritage and adores Malaysian..."

Lauren E.D.

"Best fried kuay teow in Melbourne - full of "wok" heat and a good balance of flavour. Laksa was good but can find better elsewhere. Will come back to..."

B. Spencer

"This is a really great restaurant to have as your local. The food is super. Try the Char Kuay Teow or the Rendang. Fried chicken is also great. It's..."

Lofty

"I've been here probably 5 times and each time I wonder why I took so long to come back... the Cha Kway teow with XO sauce is probably the best I've..."

Ian Loo

"Authentic Malaysian food - some of the best char kway teow I’ve had in Australia. Flavourful with wok hei. Ice kachang was refreshing and delicious..."

Willtravelforfood17

"The best laksa in Melbourne! It's located at Holden street, Fitzroy north. You can just take tram route 11 from city, at Collins street. It's very..."

Jefferson Lee

"Tasty Malaysian food in a no frills venue. The food was very quick to be prepared and staff were lovely. Good option for a quick and tasty..."

Jess Foodie

"Great authentic food and great service. Definitely recommend for a family dinner. Located right next to tram stop and easily accessible. My favourite..."

Brad Sapkota

"Authentic Malaysian experience with the orange plastic plates and all. The food is awesome and is true to its roots. The setting is rustic but not in..."

Alan Tiong Et-Ming

"I reckon they have the top 3 Char Kuay Teow. Although I must point out that it comes with calamari and calamari and CKT does not go. It does not..."

Dee Dee

"Love the char koay teow from this place. Everything was done to perfection. Couldn't believe how busy it was for a Tuesday night. Atmosphere was..."

Urban Foodie

"One of the best Malaysian restaurants in Melbourne - especially the char kuey teow, which is full of flavour and very authentic. Mee rebus was not..."

C10

"Been here many times for the past 8-9 years now and never disappointed, the food is still the same standard, staff members are always friendly. Feels..."

Sylv

"This has been a regular go to for my family and they never disappoint. Great food and great prices.Staff are great.Quite possibly the..."

Joao Goncalves

"This place is great. I lived in Malaysia for 4 years and this is a great representation of how the food is over there. Everything came out..."

Scooter Mcfly

"Quaint little place. We had the prawn Laksa and Nasi Lemak and a serve of fried chicken wings. The curry with the Laksa was authentic, good flavor...."

Jonathan Tan

"The best laksa ever. Creamy but not too heavy, heaps of fresh veggies and the eggplant is great.Have had other things from the menu that have..."

LaksaLady

"The best Northside Malaysian place by far. Nasi Lemak, Indian Mee Goreng and the Kway Teow are consistent highlights. Super quick and really..."

Lee

"这是一家马来西亚和中国餐结合的一家店一进门就有很多人。我很喜欢这家海南鸡饭还有咖喱鸡饭..."

Stephen Koo

"Gave me the true flavour as if I was in Penang. Friendly staff, faultless food and the chendol was best I've had! Can't wait to come back. Would love..."

Ben Streater

"I must be having restaurant amnesia because I'd forgotten this place existed and that I didn't have to drive to Flemington to get great laksa. Cheap,..."

North By NorthEat

"A great place to go when you want a cheeky laksa and a comfy place to eat it. It might not be the best laksa in town, but the menu is solid and the..."

Roland Fraval

"A very good place for casual, comfort Malay food. We ordered the Fried Koey Teow which was scrumptious, smoky and delicious. We also tried the..."

Luke And Hannah

"First time visit was a winner. Fresh and tasty food. Lovely laksa, noodles, malaymas rice. Doesn't look much from the outside but worth venturing in...."

Christo

"Holy Moly - the best darned Hainanese chicken, well, this side of Hainan. The beef rendang and gado gado are also very good. Try not to fill up on..."

Caffiend

"Great value for authentic Malaysian market food. The food is on the cheaper side but still scrumptious with authentic ingredients. The char..."

Andy S

"This place is so great we eat here all the time! I would like to try other things but the combination beef hor fun is so good, I always order that!..."

Alice Seki

"If you're after a truly satisfying Malaysian meal Malaymas is the place to go. Authentic, tasty fresh food. Highly recommend the laksa, chicken curry..."

North Fitzroy Food Addict

"If you craving Malaysian food while you in Melbourne, come to this restaurant in Fitzroy. They have the best service and they make great drinks and..."

Coffee And Food

"From the outside, Malaymas does not look like much. But once you try their food, you will realize that looks does not matter. Often packed and even..."

Hello. Imnikki

"I've been coming here for as long as I remember. My usual dishes to order are the laksa, hokkien mie and Indian mie goreng. Also quite like the..."

Q_blob

"We came through at about 9 pm just to have some ice kacang. The restaurant seems well presented, however felt that the ice kacang was overly sweet...."

Alvin Lau

"Best Hainanese chicken rice, green beans balacan very tasty too. Love this place, friendly service too. We'll come back soon. If we live close by,..."

Smiley

"The kway teow is pretty decent. Tasty and with the essential wok flavour. Probably wasn't as tasty as I was expecting, likewise the texture wasn't so..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"Seafood curry laksa, the best you will ever taste!!!! Yummy!!! I have been coming here for 14 years now, love my laksa, oh the other items on the..."

Snow

"Two huge hit laksas, spicy chicken wings and spring rolls for $35. Bargain. Especially as the laksas were so delicious. Got extra veggies in the..."

Danielle Wilson

"2017This time also tried out the Ice Kacang for dessert. If the ice for the ice kacang can be finer that would be better, might be easier to eat..."

Snoopy

"Amazing food great laksa well..."

Antennaguys

"No beating around the bush here – the Ice Kacang ($6.5) was bloody delicious. Drizzled with an irresistible mixture of rose syrup and..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"It's always great to find a place that serves authentic Malaysian food in Melbourne, so I'm very happy that I found Malaymas. Located on St Georges..."

Theindolentcook

"The food and service was great. The char Kwei teow and Teh Tarik was excellent. I will come back to try others as there were so many..."

Annie Beaumont

"I love this place. I have eaten here so many times I have lost count. I have eaten here every week for the past couple of years and I still get..."

Odette Cains

"Better than the usual. Quite simply good Malay food done well, have been making my way through the menu with not many misses. The spice is tamed down..."

Notso Swift

"Love the food and service. Top Notch! Where have I been?. Been living in the area for over a decade and just discovered this little gem.The bowl..."

Peony

"This place is the best! It has a 90% rating because it really is THAT tasty! My housemates and I have been eating here once a week for 2 years now...."

Lace Ventura

"Fantastic food and service. Had lunch for two, the food here is fabulous, really fresh and tasty, better than many other Malaysian restaurants in..."

Foodiefamily

"I can see why this place gets a good wrap. It does Malaysian and Chinese takeaway well. Laksa is particularly good, I like the mee goreng and kway..."

Live2Eat

"Exceptionally good. Combination Beef Hor Fun - best noodles I've had in a long time. The shaved iced dessert was also incredible. Service very..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Best authentic Malaysian food in Melbourne. Never fails to impress my taste-buds, no matter what you order. The clam chow kueh teow, the hainanese..."

Elaine Kam

"Delicious, my local. Friendly..."

Hannah Simon

"Just like being in malaysia. I love this place, everything is so authentic and delicious. The only problem is that it gets too..."

Yummy

"Best Malaysian Food in Town. Authentic Malaysian food!!! I've been there several times and always happy with what I got! Service is really good too!!..."

Stella H. S. Tan

"Amazing roti chanai. Big portions and quick..."

Fattybombatty

"Solid performer. Far from the best Malay cuisine, but a great option for a quick meal or take..."

Mavric

"The best!. Never disappointed! just like being in..."

Me

"Love it. Been many times as it's quite close to home. Service is good as is the food. Cha Kway Teow with XO sauce is tasty as is the Laska. The..."

Goinghome04

"I haven't been back to Malaymas for a while. Nothing has changed, all still the same. Great food and reasonable price. Will make an effort to come..."

Emptybowl

"We don't normally travel across Melbourne city just to dine at a restaurant but Malaymas is definitely one of our exceptions. Everything we had..."

Wickd Chin

"Malaymas is located on the busy strip of St George's Road, but most certainly worth pulling over for. On the first visit, we ordered roti with beef..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Authentic Malaysian food... very delicious and good quality. Tried their hainanese chicken rice, malaysian dark hokkien mee, char keuw teow and wan..."

Alex Chai

"The food quality never change from the last visit which is 5 years ago. Very good and authentic Malaysian food. Highly recommended. Will definitely..."

Erique Gnahc

"One of my favourite Malaysian Restaurants in Melbourne. Malaymas is a family run business serving delicious and authentic Malaysian food. Malaymas is..."

tiffii_c

"Excellent and authentic Malaysian foods. Must pay for a visit at the very..."

Henry Wong

"An amazing version of Nasi Lemak. Not spicy, but still absolutely beautiful. The meal was above average size for price, stuck to the Chinese version..."

Edward Hore

Cooking Corner

"If you love bao buns, you definitely gotta check out this cute little restaurant! 🙊🍥Dishes:🍲🍟🍔Pork belly bao buns 🥓|..."

Instahungry

"Very quiet restaurant on a Saturday night. We went here using zomato gold. Food here was amazing! It's one of those hidden gems or newer restaurants..."

Food Hunter

"Great restaurant for lunch. My favourite dishes is the Mapo Tofu, Baos and Chilli wontons. I also love coming here with colleagues and grabbing a..."

Kieu Luong

"We ordered a few baos and dumplings and shared most of the food. The chilly wonton is lovely, I enjoyed the tempura fish bao and katsu bao burger...."

Jean Ng

"Decent food at affordable prices. I quite liked the daikon croquettes which were crunchy and paired well with the green chili mayo. The soy braised..."

Daisy

"Delicious Taiwanese style dishes at a great price! Like the decor here - quite chic and cozy. Staff was pretty friendly and service also fairly..."

Kimmy_desu

"Really really nice bao buns in a chilled out comfortable space, the restaurant is very clean and food fresh.My beef noodle soup was full of..."

Nathan Galea

"Delicate, fluffy, high quality baos. I usually dislike bao since I've found it overly doughy and lacking in flavour, but Cooking Corner has changed..."

Daniel

"Good busy venue, sweet and sour pork rice came out quickly 🍛🍛🍛. Beef noodles taste🍜🍜🍜🍜 a lot better and topping up with the..."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"this place had great service and delicious food. the szechuan wantons and baos were really well done maybe the wantons could have been a bit..."

AINA GUIDOLIN

"Modern Malaysian restaurant in CBD. Had nice dining experience on Thursday night.- grass fed steak rice ☆☆☆☆Tender steak..."

Chai

"Really good atmosphere and amazing food. The employees are extremely nice and..."

Gigi K

"Cooking corner is literally tucked in the corner of a building and serves some great food. This place is located on little Bourke street and serves..."

Thats My Food

"Went to this smart & chic looking cafe without any expectation. Ordered the $28 steak and rice, waiter didn't ask but somehow was able read my mind..."

Sousuke Higashi

"All of a sudden, I passed by a shop, and immediately there was Asian bread and Fried shrimps, the shrimps were very crisp, and the dumplings were..."

Tian Hu

"I love how this place offers a variety of small dishes. I have had alot of xiao long bao in the past but this place soup dumplings were undeniably..."

Quynh Le

"Really nice new restaurant. It’s kinda japanese style. The price is affordable and service is..."

Claire Zheng

"Went here on a groupon voucher. Great value for money. The food showcased the skill in the kitchen, but could have had more variety of protein -..."

Cam Woolcock

"I really enjoyed this meal. Lots of small dishes to be had. Started with a couple of baos - fried chicken and the panko prawn. I loved the spring..."

Gee

"Who went - 2 food loversAmbience - Pretty full for a weekday dinnerService - 5/5 - Very polite & attentive wait staffOrder -..."

Foodie Ahlawat

"Everything was so good! The braised pork rice and fried chicken bites were my favs. The place is a little hard to find, but it’s right next to the..."

Jiashi Li

"Cute hidden chinese eatery.I really like the ambiance and design of this place, minimalistic and well-kept. The staffs were also really..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"This small casual eats restaurant blew our mind with super tasty food, gorgeous presentation and friendly staff. The Szechuan dumpling:..."

KEL

"Relaxing ambiance with cozy sitting place. Found this nice place through Zomato Gold which offers two for one complimentary food. Pretty good deal..."

Tiffany Lee

"Whether you feel like having a snack or a full meal, Cooking Corner has got you completely covered!FOOD: We ordered a HUGE LOAD of food..."

Jianne Yong

"At first, I wouldn’t know if this place was existed until my friend brought me here. This place has a nice ambiance, cozy and comfortable sitting..."

Hungrytummy

"This place changed their menu since we last came here. But they still have excellent food and great service, would definitely come back here and eat..."

Cytdavid1993

"After visiting Holey Moley down the road we were looking for somewhere for dinner. Totally unplanned and no reservation. We were knocked by one place..."

Nay Nay

"Been to this place quite a few times already and every time has been a great experience! From the friendly staff to the neat modern decor, but best..."

Lisa

"Amazing food, amazing service and consistent quality every time! Have been here three times now and have yet to be disappointed. Easily 5..."

Facebook User

"Food 5/5 ⭐️🐷 The best Taiwanese style braised pork bao in Melbourne. I was told that the chef prepares all the ingredients by hands, from..."

Foodie Voucher Queen 👸🏻

"Delicious! Omg, the Bao, daaaaamn gurl!! Everything else was so yummy, pop chicken, sweet and sour pork. Fresh, perfect flavours. Do yourself a..."

Jai Luke

"As a vegan it’s often difficult to get a variety of really great food options, and Cooking Corner has so many tasty options! Staff were really..."

AE08

"Found this thru EatClub which offered a 40% discount on the total bill.. we ordered braised pork rice, Dan Dan noodle, fried chicken bite, braised..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"UPDATED: Nov 2019Went to try their prawn bao burger and was definitely a delightful snack! Bao was soft and fluffy, the prawn tempura was nicely..."

Tifa Cheung

"We found this eatery through EatClub App for 40% off. As the name suggests, it’s located just on the corner of Little Bourke and Crombie Lane...."

Stelly

"4.5/5 This is a great Chinese casual restaurant in Little Bourke Street (west end). I really like bao buns so when I heard about this..."

Timinmelbourne

"Such a nice and comfy place. At first we thought the portion’s gonna be small by looking at the price, but the size of their food is actually not..."

Richard Alexander

"This restaurant serves up various Chinese dishes, most of which are classified as Taiwanese. They do various small plates which are ideal for sharing..."

Mustard

"Overall score: 17/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: small baos and comfort food *Taste ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the tiny fried..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Wow!! I was so impressed with this place. Chinese tapas done right!! The baos were just perfect and I particularly loved the slight grilled touch...."

Linda

"Beautiful interiors! We had the classic bao and the daikon bao. Both were delicious. Highlight was the fluffy and soft bao. The dessert is a nice..."

Ruby M

"Sooo yummy, big tick from me on staff,food and price! Ordered the Sichuan spicy wonton that were very tasty and just enough of a kick, the classic..."

Bonkers

"I recommend trying the soy braised pork rice! It was really good. The mapo tofu rice was average. The ambience is nice and staffs were very very..."

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"We were on our way out for lunch elsewhere... but couldn’t walk past... this inviting new place has an enticing menu and inviting interior. Two of..."

YummyMummy

"I really enjoyed the experience eating in this place. From the moment taking my order in paper and during the billing.The bun was so nice..."

Rafael Quevedo

"Located in one of the corners of Little Bourke Street, this place is a hidden gem when it comes to Asian food. In here you will find joy, peace and..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"I LOVE THE PLACE, FOOD AND STAFF. Be mindful the soy braised pork rice is quite a small serve hence the price ($9). The eggs in all of the dishes..."

Dominique Nadya

"Authentic flavours, affordable price with generous portion. Nice ambience although when it’s packed with people, it can be a bit noisy. For a..."

Shereen CL Tan

"Delicate, fluffy, high quality baos. I usually dislike bao since I've found it overly doughy and lacking in flavour, but Cooking Corner has changed..."

Daniel Masters

"I would recommend trying the food here. The portions are perfect for sharing and the price doesn’t hurt your wallet. The food itself is delicious,..."

Paul Atoka

"Really cozy place for chit-chat and dining. The food tastes good overall. My recommended dishes are the braised pork belly rice and cumin lamb..."

Arvin Wiyono

"The food is soo good. The fried chicken bites are delicious! The baos are so yummy and fluffy. We tried the pork belly bao, and the grilled pork..."

Tiff C

"Whether you feel like having a snack or a full meal, Cooking Corner has got you completely covered! FOOD: We ordered a HUGE LOAD of food being :-..."

Ji Anne Yong

Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery

"Get in early if you want to try as this place is closing to the public end of July Great vegetarian/vegan food and space (with temple..."

S

"Amazing authentic vegetarian Asian food. The dining experience is so beautiful and quiet, you forget you’re in the middle of Melbourne city...."

Food Girl 101

"A+ dumplings and a really cute half-gallery, half-restaurant vibe.I can't remember what my friends had but it was something soup like and they..."

Always Hungry

"Been here very long time ago and wanted to return to remember the taste. Lucky to get a carpark in the front. We ordered 2 meals, a mushroom noodle..."

Y Foodie

"I love this place, it’s right near my work so I come here all the time for light fresh Asian food. It has a peaceful vibe and the staff are well..."

Veganaut

"Ordered: 🥖 Crispy spring rolls (vegan): 6 pieces ($8.50) 🍲 Crispy Wonton Noodle Soup (v): crispy wontons, vegetable pork mince,..."

Jasmine

"Ordered the chrysanthemum with goji berry and longan tea pot, crispy taro and sweet potato rolls, fried rice and fried kueh teow. All dishes were..."

Sylv

"Tea house and vegetarian restaurant with a peaceful atmosphere. There’s rotating daily lunch specials and the curry I had when I visited was great...."

Mo

"Tranquil setting to experience vegetarian lunch. The service is attentive and it does get busy during lunchtimes.I highly recommend the..."

TheZenChick

"It is an amazing place with great atmosphere and delicious vegetarian food! The teahouse has high ceiling which makes it less noisy compared to other..."

Ko Anna

"I wish I could have eaten here every day. There were so many vegan items to choose from! I had one of the set menu items - the braised..."

Purita Mok

"always have had a pleasant experience whenever i dine here! my mum likes the food here and its variety as she's a vegetarian. besides the flavourful..."

Foodie Panda

"Great place for a nice vegetarian lunch! Flavours are always fresh, clean and tasty! The set meals are great value. You can relax after lunch by..."

Happyley

"The boiled veg dumplings were so so good, loved the vinegar soy sauce. The tossed sliced noodles with veg pork mince and mushrooms were much..."

H

"Coming here is a great experience on its own, you will feel an unexpected sense of calm and peaceful atmosphere as you enter. Into the cafe, ordering..."

Mi55Bee

"The food was absolutely spot on and well flavoured despite being very simple. I'm so impressed by how cheap it is as well, only costing my friend and..."

Cass Mangan

"It was a very great experience for me and my friend when we ate here. I ordered the veg steak with mushroom gravy and a side of rice, and was..."

Noelene Muldong

"A surprisingly pleasant visit to this place for a quick lunch. One might walk right past this place, not knowing the peaceful hidden dining hall..."

We Nomz

"One of my lunchtime favourites during the working week. I love walking off bustling Bourke Street or Queen Street into the tranquil atmosphere of..."

Ophelia

"I came here for lunch with colleagues and I must say I was quite skeptical. Prior to heading to the restaurant, I had no idea it was essentially a..."

Ilovetoomnom

"FGY's Water Drop dining hall is located at Queen street in the CBD, it is one of my favorite place for vegetarian/vegan lunch. They have variety of..."

Eatwithhendri

"I love this place. It's quick, healthy, cruelty free food. I've had way too many options on the menu to individually list them all. A8- The..."

Experiencejoysoflife

"I really love this place. The moment I step inside, the smells and sounds soothe me like no other place in the CBD. I'm not vegetarian, but I love..."

@HappyEats

"I highly recommend this reataurant for vegans, vegetarian or anyone!!!!!!!!! Sitting in a peaceful setting with a Buddhist meditation room above &..."

Garry Mann

"If you're vegan or vegetarian and work in the CBD surely you'd know of this place. Tranquil setting with a Buddhist meditation room above & a..."

Tony Messenger

"Not a vegetarian but just had an awesome lunch here!! While the texture of the fake meat is never quite right, the flavours were oh so good. Had the..."

Lainey

"Water Drop Tea House at Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery is always a place I want to return to. The last few times I’ve gone, it’s taken me ages to..."

Veganopoulous

"You don’t have to be vegetarian or vegan to appreciate this place. Their curries and stir fries are amazing even if they do use faux meat. I love..."

Cactus Pop

"4 points for the ambience. The environment is quite unique -- a calm and peaceful place where you can have a quiet lunch and enjoy a break from busy..."

Di Zhang

"Service was fantastic. I really like the atmosphere in there and although the place was busy it wasn’t noisy or overwhelming. The one word I’d..."

Veganopoulous

"Who knew that vegetarian food could be so tasty, and that mock-meat could actually taste like real..."

Sophie

"Set in the Buddhist centre and gallery, Fo Guang Yuan feels more like a living room than a restaurant. I am told that the staff are volunteers. The..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"Perhaps Fo Guang Gallery hasn't been reviewed because everyone wants to keep it secret? Not really surprising given the tasty food, relaxing music,..."

Anthony P

"Great Vegetarian food and place to meditate and acquire inner peace. I have been here several times now and decided to write this review after seeing..."

Alvin

"Unexpectedly great. Thought I would try this place out after all the good reviews on US. I walked up to the stairs leading up to the dining hall and..."

Pbowens

"8/10 = excellent. First time here today, recommended by a friend. Ordered Wed L1 Malay "lamb" curry and L2 minced "pork" with tofu and..."

Chatnoirmiaow

"I was hesitant about the mock meats, but it was absolutely amazing. The kumquat tea was divine and the 'lamb' curry spicy and delicious. Service was..."

Rebecca Carr

"Finally went to Fo Guang Yuan today. Love it! Pretty decent range of options - stir-fries, noodles, spring rolls, etc. Lot of mock meats. I had beef..."

Laclem

"Hidden gem. What a tranquil and lovely setting for having lunch! The food comes out pretty fast and most dishes are yummy and not too oily or salty...."

Master Apple

"Just lovely!. Love the serenity, love the food, love the service! Oh, and love the teas, esp. the kumquat tea, so yummy! =)Their prices..."

Red Jay

"Well this was a little surprise for me, been a few times now and it's a very quiet and reflective spot with the occasional monk wandering through and..."

Rennie

"Great vego!. What can I say...I don’t want this place to get too popular, so will just say if you are fed up with Masterchef over sauced and..."

Roger Kaputnik

"The lunch boxes are quick and tasty, and great value! Pumpkin cakes and cumquat tea also recommended.I just wish they opened at night or..."

MrsM

"Absolutely loved this place! So fresh food and lovely kamkuat..."

Gumjiya

"Stress Relief (with great food). Serenity and peace in the heart of the city. The tables are not too close. The lighting and decor is relaxing. The..."

AlwaysOnTheRoad

"Yummy vegetarian dishes at a calm and peaceful place. I love going to this tea house/vegetarian restaurant. Been there last week with friends and we..."

Vegelover

"Hidden, cool but sadly underwhelming. If you've seen dining halls in China, it's similar to this, including the decor, setup and the food, which was..."

Brando The Pig

"Wooahhh. Walk in and be amazed at the ambiance. If for nothing else, feel like a VIP seated in possibly the most peaceful setting in the CBD. Enjoy..."

TRK

"Yum. When I first arrived, I can say that the place had a quite nice environment. They don't have many options but when I was there I tried one of..."

Z93

"Delicious. This place is wonderful- interesting (though often loud) atmosphere, great food and excellent price. the service is uneven, not always..."

Toweringblonde

"Brilliant. Try the kumquat tea. Go with a few friends and share some of the snack items. Or go along, and enjoy the calmness as you sip your tea and..."

Jamie

"Oasis of calm. I would have never know this place existed if it wasn't for my husband who took me here after his work colleagues showed him the..."

Babblesmurf

"I love spring roll there. Kumquat tea is sth u can't miss!!! Veggie chicken pandan n noodle are also good choice. They are quite bz. Hence, be..."

Octubre

"Serene and calming. This unexpected lunch spot is hidden away in the FGY art gallery. Although situated in the CBD, it is a quiet escape from the..."

Mochii

"Good food, lovely service and serene..."

Dhilt

"Fake chicken never tasted so good. This is a little oasis of calm in the middle of the city. Try the pandan chicken, any of the dumplings and the..."

Stewie

"Fo Guang Goodness. Perhaps Fo Guang Gallery hasn't been reviewed because everyone wants to keep it secret? Not really surprising given the tasty..."

Anthony P

"A well balanced daily specials. The food variety is just nice. The portion of the food is just nice and will leave you satisfied without overeat..."

Edwald Edwald

"Great service, we walked in 2:30 pm late and closing, interup staffs lunch, but a lady with great smile still welcome us. thank you so..."

Jay Tseng

"It was my first time going here. I was very excited being buddhist myself and I went with a friend. On the way there we were discussing what it would..."

Machan Amari (Macha)

"Deliciously prepared vegetarian meals, with a relaxing atmosphere and meditation room upstairs for that perfect escape from the hustle and bustle...."

Frankey C

"An intriguing choice of vegetarian dishes combining faux ham, pork, chicken etc., A good selection of tea. But the defining feature is the calm and..."

T1

Manymore Eatery And Bar (hwkr)

"Perhaps they used to be good. This place is now overrated, with no real signature dish. Everything is mediocre. Being said that, the service staff..."

Gen

"Thoroughly enjoyed myself here! Definitely a new and awesome concept than just being a hawker hall. What a fun environment, decor on point and great..."

Jess M

"Restaurant set up as a food court style where you can order from various counters serving different foods. Idea is great as our table enjoyed a good..."

Isabelle Tran

"Love their indome pop up. Very innovative menu. Chicken coated with indome. Curry puff contains indome. Fried rice with indome flavors. The most..."

Mel K

"Came here for a friend's birthday. Didn't expect much as it's a hawker. But I got to say the staffs are the friendliest I've seen in a while...."

Johnny Le

"Great concept. Great good. Great vibe. An excellent addition to Melbourne's food scene. Rotating restaurants means you'll never be bored. Whether..."

TinManFromAus

"Dangerous that I work across the road from HWKR. So lucky to have an awesome place to grab a bite so close to work. The menus there are always..."

Sisiely Wong

Sambal Kampung

"Got the special fried rice from Uber eats. It was a large portion and quite flavoursome. It had prawn, chicken pieces and some veggies. Filling..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Good quick eat. Food is served fast. Customer service is..."

SohzFoodTrail

"This place was eerily quiet on a Friday evening. The interior was very spacious and the set up reminded me of some of the restaurants in Malaysia...."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Good place for a cheap and cheerful asian feed. It has options from all over asia to choose from. Quite a few come from the bain marie which I don't..."

Georgia Marett

"Hidden away in Little Collins Street, came to this place for a quick lunch. Wasn't disappointed. Ordered a Chicken Curry Laksa and Cendol. Curry..."

JKGasMan

"Great venue for a quick lunch during the week. Came here with a bunch of colleagues. Order the special fried noodle, the meat was slightly overcooked..."

Foodielover

"So love the authentic Malaysian flavor. Both the quick lunch bar and ordered dishes are very tasty. Average service during peak hours, good service..."

Lucy

"When: Weekday night, dinner for twoAmbience: Spacious, Asian atmosphere, many tables close togetherService: Quick,..."

EPQrean

"Third Sambal Kampung outlet that I have tried so far and it's just as good as the others. This time I ordered crispy noodle with egg gravy and it was..."

Don Djoe

"Affordable Malaysian food in CBD. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly customer service!! Love their CKT! Can't go wrong with that. Reasonable price too....."

The Amazing Eater

"Friendly, fast service. Excellent Laksa with tofu and delicious eggplant. Includes your choice of noodles, which makes me super happy. Top 40 tunes..."

Chela

"Good value for money with generous serving and friendly waitress. Food tastes authentic and close resemblance of Malaysian flavour. Office lunch..."

Chiliong

"Lunch time , look around Collin street lane food , this definitely lots of people over this place taking lunch . Taste of food not bad and also many..."

Pierre Pie

"Their ordered meals are great - substantial portions, great flavor, close enough to authentic Malaysian cuisine. Their selections over the counter..."

Famished Frog

"You can’t help feeling like Jon Snow when sometimes weather in Melbourne feels like you’re battling white walkers in the North. I don’t have a..."

The Hungry Moustache

"Affordable Malaysian cuisine in the heart of the city. I enjoyed the fried barramundi, ice cendol and popiah rolls. Ambience is relaxed...."

Hungry Jeweller

"Cheap and tasty! I had the laksa, it was tasty and spicy, also tried the fried rice and the portion is very filling. I will come back to try some of..."

Gabriela

"It is what it is. A quick and cheap place to eat. Had a whole deep-fried barramundi, with some sambal sauce and some capsicum on top. Cooked well and..."

Themkc

"Cassidy – I went to Sambul with a couple of friends for a late lunch. We went around 2pm which was good as the lunch rush had well and truly..."

Cassidy & Sneakers

"We ordered Kong Pao Chicken, Sambal Fish Fillet, Sambal Kang Kong and Chicken Rice. All dishes were tasty. Portions were pretty big and got plenty of..."

OnePointFive

"Legit laksa I'm cbd. I've tried laksa bar, Sarawak kitchen, this is as close as it gets to Malaysian laksa? I should know. Their lunch food court..."

Jia

"Sambal Kampung is a Malaysian and Chinese restaurant. There are two branches in the city, one in Collins st and the other is in Chinatown. I went to..."

Katherine Chiu

"Surprisingly little gem in the city. Chicken rice is one of the best I've had in Melbourne. Laksa is pretty good too. Layered milk tea is always..."

Shimona

"This is my normal lunch place and it's worth the money! Strongly recommend rendang beef and sambal fish. Also their sea food laksa is worth a try,..."

CL

"What a fabulous laksa. I've been searching for a laksa that is not too bland or creamy. I rate the laksa higher than laksa king (which I have deemed..."

Fussy Eater

"Was hesitant when walking into this place as it looks rather dingy however food was delicious, service friendly and fast. Great price and big serves,..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"This place is the best, Authentic Malaysian food, My favourite is the Nasi Lemak, either with the chicken or beef rendang :) Cheap and friendly,..."

Morkel King

"Small and value for money Malaysian cafe... Decided to try their chicken laksa as I saw many people sitting and eating the laksa outside the booth..."

J88

"Been here twice now, once for a lunch with colleagues, and once for a very early pre -function dinner.This review is based on the Laksas only,..."

Marasat

"Such a nice little place to go for lunch as an office worker. Plenty of variety including soup noodles from curry laksa, har mee to wonton soup. Also..."

CityWorker88

"I only visit for the laksa. It usually has the right amount of firey goodness with a nice serve of mixed noodles, prawns, fish cake, chicken and..."

Bunjibing

"Sambal Kampung is a tiny Malaysian restaurant on Melbourne's main Elizabeth Street drag. The usual hawker classics are there like Laksa, Mee Goreng..."

J-Fo

"Had way too much food here tonight that I almost couldn't walk out the door. Went on a Cudo voucher deal and we had quite a few yummy dishes. Firstly..."

Kimmy_desu

"Delicious curry laksa! This is a great place for lunch in the city. I come here with colleagues and we all enjoy a spicy curry laksa, with the..."

Marcel S.

"Totally awesome ; don't know what all the ranting and raving is about. Barramundi Thai style -..."

Ninniku

"I eat here every morning and sometimes return for lunch, amazing breakfast deal, and always something good for lunch, serving size is just right...."

Paul Myatt

"Sure it's chaotic and noisy. Service is basic but food is good and cheap. The laksa is full of yummy bits including prawn, chicken, fish cake, a..."

Fatchops

"Slightly chaotic cafeteria style setting. Had a chicken char hor fun (with egg sauce) and it was one of the better ones I've tried. It came out fast..."

Tim Wong

"Hit and miss food but reasonably priced. Hainanese chicken rice and char kway teo are the two things we order the most from this restaurant. Usually..."

Amy123

"Management needs attention. There's something not quite right about the management of this place. There are some unspoken rules you have to..."

Fat.fried.chicken

"Tasty!. This is a no nonsense basic eatery that serves yummy hawker style food. it was a cold Melbourne day and how good was it to chow down on the..."

Lawrence Guan Teoh

"Great Malaysian food in the city. Their char kway teow is one of those that have plenty of wok hay and tastes delicious. Authentic malaysian drinks..."

Jubee Cheng

"HOME DELIVERY REVIEW - GOOD QUALITY MALAYSIAN CUISINE Sambal Kampung is a popular restaurant (actually two outlets one in the suburbs and this one in..."

Ian Woodruff

"hands down the best value Malaysian place in the CBD! (especially for dinner) generous portion sizes, tastes as good and cheaper than their fancier..."

S B

"Came here on a Thursday night. Very relaxed atmosphere . Had veggie laksa, roti and a glass of wine. Definitely too much food for 1 person but it..."

Srima McQuillan

"Good food, fast service and congested seating. Overall a good experience. If you go a little before 12 noon, it's very likely that you would be able..."

Sandip Bhattacharya

"Awesome taste in decent price. Too bad the shop is not visible from main street. Been here twice, only because I stumbled upon it; it is in a tiny..."

Akshay T

"Pretty decent Asian food but found the fried flat noodles (fried way teow) rather bland and lacking the authentic charcoal taste. The coffee was..."

Joel

Lulu's Char Koay Teow

Chef Lagenda

84/100 (2836 ratings)

"My score 3.5 stars (avge of many visits). J and I had lunch here on Mon 16th Mar and it was basically empty. Service very good and helpful. ..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Great Customer Service. Hectic..."

Linh Nguyen

"Heard so much about this place from friends and finally went last Sunday! I usually have high standards on Malaysian food / Asian food and happy to..."

Space For Cakes 🍰

"Great food served quick. Prompt and friendly service. Didn't expect much, but ended up meeting my noodle cravings to a..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"I came here recently for first time and GLAD I did! Moments earlier I was at the next door eatery being forced to sit 'squashed' between..."

Jay A.

"The combination hor fun and hainanese chicken rice is a favourite when i visit. Love the friendly staff and the food is amazing. The hor fun has an..."

M3lissa____

"The Laksa’s here are just as good if not better than laksa king. I found that any other item of food I’ve ordered off the rest of the menu..."

GlassOfMalbec

"Had the mixed curry laksa, soup was full flavoured with good levels of spice. Good mix of seafood and chicken in the noodles, prices are very..."

Forwang Li

"A friend and I came here last night, I had been here many moons ago but am happy that I decided to come back.A great menu with good..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Dare I say it - this place upstages its brilliant competitor next door Laksa King, though the difference between these two is marginal. Their serving..."

Thunder8621

"Chef Lagenda never disappoints me in terms of food. I am glad to know a place to go when I feel like good bowl of laksa although it is very rich that..."

Julie Lee

"Love the Chicken Curry Laksa and Noodle soups here.Been a regular customer here since they first opened many years ago.Great..."

Lina's Music House

"Yum yum yum!!! Cannot get enough!!! It's right next door to laksa king (the same owners I've heard??) and I would say it is the "cheaper" restaurant,..."

Tara Rain

"One of two quality Malaysian restaurants in Melbourne. The laksa is just sensational. The broth is flavoursome, the eggplant melts in your mouth and..."

Linda

"Absolutely love this place, my family and friends constantly come here. Great service and food is always amazing and cheap. However, the one thing..."

Sally

"Came here for an early dinner with friends on a Thursday evening. We had a booking and were comfortably seated upstairs near the air conditioning,..."

Vicky

"Always good food whenever we go here, they never disappoint. Their head waitress Steph is really nice and accommodating. Everything on their menu is..."

Louise

"Had lunch with a Malaysian friend. I ordered laksa and kuey teow. Kuey teow was properly chargrilled and nice with flavour you find only in Malaysia...."

Amid

"This is where the locals go when they want the best Malaysian food. Just delicious and consistent food, the roti rolls are so fresh and yummy!..."

Hungry Hippo

"Chef Lagenda has a bit of a legendary status in Melbourne to get your Malaysian fix, but keep your expectations in check.It really depends what..."

Flying Forward

"Being really disappointed with Laksa King lately, I have decided to try Chef Lagenda. I had two crazy and tired kids so I decided to quickly do a..."

Piggyeatalot

"This place is pretty good for lunch. Had the char keuy teow and it had the 'wok' charred flavour in it. Love those dishes with it. Had the entree..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"This is quite possibly the best restaurant in Melbourne for authentic and delicious Malaysian / Chinese food, and very affordable. I am in looove..."

Kris L

"Nice place for Malaysian cuisine. Great selection of dishes, plenty of seating and quick service. Took the whole family here and got seated and..."

JKGasMan

"One of the most efficient services I’ve ever ever had. The food was second to none and left me full to the brim. Don’t even get me started on the..."

Nicholas Cardona

"When I was at Laksa King last time I seen Chef Lagenda a few doors down. Did some reading, seen some good reviews so I decided to give the place a..."

A&S Eat Everything

"Their laksa may not be as good as Laksa King next door, but I found all other food except for laksa are so much better than the next door! Absolutely..."

Wasabi Lover

"Really good laksa’s. Maybe not quite as good laksa king but pretty damn close. On the plus side it’s a bit cheaper at $9.50 and your served..."

Cheesy.boys

"Great place great food if it was closer to home! Can you open one up in the Preston, Northcote, Thornbury, Coburg area??? I don't mind driving here..."

Robgac

"I've been coming here for years & only now have I felt the emotional need to write this review.Thomas (the owner) I met while dining here for..."

Chris

"Great place to go for a hearty meal. Laksa is good and the rooftop outdoor area is good during the summer. Convenient location opposite Newmarket..."

Dumba

"Being a Malaysian, coming here feel like I’m back home again. The food is authentic, and taste like how it’s supposed to taste, the real deal...."

RGAnders

"Delicious laksa, quick and efficient service, large portion and very affordable! The tea is free too, unlike at other chinese restaurants that..."

Finding.happiness.in.food

"Maybe the best laksa in Melbourne (better than next door, imo). Staff are always friendly and meals are very affordable. Favourite things are the..."

Tatiana Abbott

"Laksa King WHO? As much as I do like laksa king sometime there’s alway someone better! Chef Lagenda not new at all but always in the shadow of..."

Dre M

"Came here on a Saturday for a late lunch. Situated just a 5 minutes walk from Newmarket Station, this place is supposedly very busy...."

Moieats

"Best hawkers food around the area. Always busy.They also provide bubble teaChicken laksa - the best as they come with chicken and..."

Leslie Yapi

"My go to Flemington Laksa House.Nestled in the shadow of the Famous Laksa King, Chef Legenda holds its own with delicious and simple..."

The Vego Correspondent

"Fantastic, tasty food and amazingly priced!! M and I got the satay roti and BBQ pork buns, for mains I got the Char Kuai Teow and M got the Hokkien..."

Sakura Moon

"Went in with my boyz for a feed and this place was impressive!The lor mee was delicious!The char siew and roasted chicken were..."

Sivashankar Sivam

"Fantastic food, reasonable prices, generous serving sizes. Generous serving sizes. Make sure you reserve a table ahead of time, and prepare to..."

Jonathan Sh

"Been there for countless times and also ordered takeaway from there. Good Malaysian restaurant near my area. Always busy during dinner..."

May Li

"Vegan laksa is so much better than Laksa King next door. You can taste the herbs and there was a lot of veggies.Fried tofu was nice and..."

VegoLover

"I have eaten at this restaurant many times and will continue to do so. The selling points are nice food at decent prices. Hopefully will accept card..."

Minh

"What is Laksa King?Thats right... gone are the days having to wait in a huge line and dine at a hectic place with tables so close to one..."

Suburb Review

"Tasty and reasonably priced. A nice glass of white with my meal was only $6! Friendly service. Meals arrived quickly and were hot and fresh...."

Yumyum

"The food was very nice and there are plenty of options to choose from which I found very impressive. The serving sizes are reasonable and the prices..."

Stephanie Jade

"It was New Years day 2018 and we thought of trying out somewhere in Flemington. Understandably the place was packed and had to cue up outside for 20..."

Food Monkey

"😱Lizzie's first impression: Laksa King is always seen with the line but Chef Lagenda is also just as popular and only a few doors..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Simply the best! My hubby was in complete silence when he's devouring the laksa, he loved it! My fish head noodle soup was also..."

Eat Like Theres No Tomorrow

"Camas here once as we didn’t want to wait in the long line for laksa king, and I’m glad we did! The food here is very tasty and they have..."

Stelly

"Chef Lagenda makes one of the best vegetarian fried rice & the serving is generous. The fried rice has a mixture of vegetables including fresh..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Best service and food. Never disappointed, always tasty and fresh. Great value for money too !We have had their Laksa's...Nasi Goreng...pork..."

Dreammaker

"Great little spot in the heart of Flemington, right next to tram and train lines for ease of access. I went here for a friend’s birthday dinner and..."

Niki

"Ambience: 3.5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Will I return: Yes Came here for a quick lunch on a Sunday. It was busy but we got..."

AllyBelly

"Honestly, I still don't understand why people line up for ages to get into Laksa King. My thoughts are that Chef Lagenda makes a superior laksa, AND..."

Jesskaar

"Delicious place to have local Malaysian delights such as Laksa, Chicken rice and stuffs. This place was always busy and I always make a reservation..."

Ferry Gondo

"Located just next to Laksa King and not too far from Myong Tofu, another reasonable option for Malaysian food in Flemington. Smaller seating space a..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Been here twice in the last month. Awesome food. Pays to book before going to ensure you get a decent seat. Loved it both times we went and have had..."

Kiwi Living In The Big Smoke

"We wanted a quick laksa at our old fave Laksa King but left when told of the 15 min waitfor a table. Chef Lagenda was the obvious alternative as its..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Tasty food. Had vege laksa and curry puffs. Authentic flavour. Quality produce. Service was fast and efficient. Only downside was cash only payment...."

Cjk73

"This place lives up to the hype. Ordered seafood Laksa and roti bread with satay sauce, an identical order to what I had at Laksa King next door only..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"This little restaurant in Newmarket completely nails a Laksa. It is bursting with flavor and would have to say it's the best I've had. We tried it..."

Peppercorn

"Our go to place, even better than their next door neighbour imho. Have tried several items on the menu and food is always on point. Staff is..."

RiceEater

"Lagenda meal deal ☑️ beef rendang ☑️ laksa ☑️ Singapore noodle ☑️ koay teow ☑️ mee goreng ☑️ I absolutely love the food here...."

Tomlovestoeat

"Food took ages to come out and it wasn't even busy. But when it did, it was damn good. Had the crispy chilli duck, which had just the right amount of..."

Sotasty

"DO: Everything like we did. We did: the laksa, the crab (pepper and chilli), the chicken spare ribs, pork spare ribs, greens and Roti...."

David Food Leasing

"Been here since Laska King was closed. And it becomes my favorite laksa place. The laksa is so tasty. It was the best laksa I have ever had. And it..."

Quinn

"Chef Lagenda, as I have been told, hones the original chef behind Laksa King's infamous laksa. While these two restaurants battle it out near..."

Dimzib

"After hearing amazing things about chef lagenda I finally got the opportunity to find out for myself what the fuss was about. I decided to order..."

JLN

"Had Kung Po Chicken and Sambal Veggies. Both were authentic to the Malaysian/Singapore Style of stir fry. Can get very crowded and busy. Recommend a..."

Jonathan Tan

"The giant bowl of vegetarian laksa is what dreams are made of!! Lots of vego options. My boyfriend loves the fried duck and the nasi lemak! Quite..."

Maree Faraguna

"Good, spacious place to dine in with great selection of food choices. Always seem crowded all the time even during weekday. We tried this restaurant..."

Trang Nguyen

"Set in an ideal location and close to public transport, Chef Lagenda is the place to go, offering a broad range of deliciously made Malaysian dishes,..."

Frank T

"A very busy restaurant and great foods..."

tomato little

"When Malaysian food is what you want than Chef Lagenda is where you wanna go! Visited over the weekend and was SO pleased by the food. We tried the..."

Ebony Zappone

"Very authentic Malaysian food. Laksa is as good as laksa king next door. The three colour drink is not as good as from viet restaurants. Keen to come..."

Tom Jiang

"Usually viewed as the alternative to Laksa King if the latter is full, Chef Lagenda holds its own ground in the flavour department with similar and..."

Urban Nerd

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food with variety of option and a great ambience.Recommended for a team lunch, large group based on prior..."

FoodFanatic

"Excellent food - had the sizzling beef and the sweet and sour chicken with prawn on toast + fried chicken as an entree and it was absolutely..."

Marky Votz

"Had the chicken laksa in a Friday lunch break. Delicious! Good serving size and great flavour. Usually I don’t like any other laksa compared to..."

Caitlin Harris

"I was able to get an immediate booking via quandoo for five people on a Friday lunchtimeDefinitely make a booking as this place was..."

Dr S

"Came here for a farewell with my colleagues. We had ordered a variety of dishes and I stuck to the street food style “Nasi Goreng”.. the dishes..."

Sudarshan

"Went on a Saturday night to this little hidden Docklands gem. What an amazing experience! I was blown away by the freshness of the produce and the..."

Jock Webb

"It has been a while since I have been here so decided to pop in for some lunch last week.We started with the Pad thai and all agreed that..."

Split The Bill

"Thanks again for a great meal. We had soft shell crab for starters, very good. Followed this with Mee Goreng and Char Kuey Teoh. One of the best..."

M1391115

"Great food, quick, pretty fair prices. I would score this place a 9 if I could. Nice modern fusion décor and outside seating for summer...."

Joel Styles

"Nice new change to the menu since Tuesday. Tried Thai Green Curry and Fish 3 ways. Good that fish is Barra, perfectly cooked and delicious sauce...."

Li Y

"Went for team lunch, gets quite busy. Lovely little place for lunch. Prices were reasonable, had an extensive lunch menu, service was good but we..."

Annie Haak

"What can I say the merchant society is one of our fav's there most weekends for dinner love the food was always a chinese food person and didn't mind..."

Peter Cunningham

"We enjoyed discovering the good food and excellent service at this establishment, through a voucher offer. The beef rendang was definitely the..."

Rose Mercer

"Delicious! We dined here tonight and enjoyed our meal very much. The soft shell crab entree is really worth trying. Very attentive and dedicated..."

Kimmy_desu

"I don't normally leave a review - but I must admit for this place I think I need too. Great food, great service and open for lunch and dinner. It is..."

H

"Some great dishes. Right around the corner from work so I've had thier lunch menu a few times and some dishes are hit and miss. If you know what to..."

Marc Cheong

"Clean fresh food. Great service.. Wasn't sure what to expect with a very broad menu. Shared a few dishes between 3 and everything was great. Very..."

James7

"Visiting Kiwi Tries the Kai Ka Pow with Rice. I'm visiting Melb from Auckland. Went sight seeing in Docklands and came across this gorgeous..."

Iburnletha

"The Roti Roller is the bomb!. Went to lunch at this place last week. Very nice joint. I might even describe it at classy. I ordered the roti roller...."

Brandon Zenefield

"Welcome to Merchant Society. We are the trendiest and most happening place in Docklands. If its a delicious asian fusion you are looking for or a..."

Merchant Society

"Great food and great..."

OMaccha

"Beef Rendang with Roti. Delicious Rendang with a yummy soft and crunchy..."

Facebook User

"Charles is fun, lunch hours actually 11:30 until 15:00 Must have the soft shell crab...."

Krishna Brannigan

"Ordered the vegetarian laksa and the serving is big and full of fresh veggies! Has grilled eggplant in it too. Although I got to say that this dish..."

M C

"Great spot for work lunches/functions. Food was super yummy and friendly..."

Poonam Rama

"#supportlocal and show Charlie some love. Great place for Christmas dinner for work, they will look after you and your table. Lots of great food...."

Edward Hore

"I love this place. Close to my workplace and go to place for wholesome lunch. Chicken curry and roti is amazing. Will be trying the whole menu by..."

Omkar Kulsange

"Delicious food - Pork steamed dumplings, Prawn Laksa and Beef Rendang Curry along with really nice hospitality and..."

Sudip Chakraborty

"Delicious Asian cuisine, tried veg fries rice, fresh ingredients reasonable..."

Docers Docy

"Incredible food! Second time I have been here and again it didn't disappoint. We were there with a big group, so service was a little slow. But..."

Lee Biderovsky

"Great food, friendly service. Prices are reasonable. Only drawback is that they are currently only open for dinner on Thursday onwards. Hopefully..."

Neil Pinto

Go Noodle House Australia

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Found their "Buy 1, Get 1 for free"..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"i tried their famous dry pan mee noodles ($13.80) which came with spinach, wood ear mushrooms, little anchovies and minced pork. you get to choose..."

MELBFOODIEEE

"Addicted to the sambal chili. My favorite comfort food in Melbourne especially during winter..."

Liddy Chin

M3lissa____

"Be mesmerised by the oriental interior when first sterling into the restaurant and be welcomed with the friendly staff they lastd the whole..."

Cookielessvee

"Oh wow. WOW. Five stars for their keropok lekor (fried fish dumpling crackers)!! Fish balls and roe were also worth a try - fresh, springy and the..."

StepiiGM

"Great addition to the thriving Chinese food scene in Melbourne. The handmade noodles are fresh, delicious and tasty. There is plenty of variety to..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Quite liked this place for their noodles! We ordered dried pan mee with a variety of toppings (mince pork, fried little fishies and fried shallots)..."

Piggyeatalot

"Specialising in Malaysian hand-pulled noodles, the dishes are characterised by a clean broth with crisp salty anchovies.Not a lot of..."

Flying Forward

"Yummy handmade noodles. The noodles were of an exceptional chewy quality. The soup was tasty albeit a little on the salty side. The portion was..."

Eatenbymae

"Great place to catch up or eat alone! Noodles taste super fresh! I had the mushroom soup noodle with truffle oil. The dish was very delicious to..."

ElCompass

"23-June 2013Was here this afternoon for lunch and ordered a bowl of noodles with garoupa fish in superior soup and add on bitter melon with..."

Noble Foodie

"There's heaps of food on the menu that I wanted to try. But today, we tried the bursting meatball udon noodle soup and also the pan mee dry..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"I’m so happy GO Noodle House is finally in Melbourne! I first tried this place in KL, Malaysia and this Melbourne franchise did not disappoint. The..."

Kris L

"Tried their fish dumpling noodle soup with hot and sour broth and dry pan mee. Both dishes were so delicious and hearty. Highly recommended for..."

Caroline

"We had a quick dinner here in this lovely venue on Saturday night. I had a pork and beef udon soup and my partner had Pan Mee with udon. Incredibly..."

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"What a delight this place is! Been wanting to try here for a while. First of all, great value for money. Massive bowl of soup filled with noodles,..."

Linda

"Came here for dinner on a weeknight. Was not too busy. Had the Superior Soup Pan Mee with Thick Noodles. Awesome when paired with the Sambal Belacan..."

JKGasMan

"Drools, drools and more drools. Go Noodle House did not disappoint! Please do yourself a favour and go eat at Go Noodle House. Right now! I have..."

Lynnie

"Prob the best Pan Mee i've had in Melbourne. The herbal chicken noodle soup is worth a mention too. Def worth checking out. I've been a few times..."

Nomnom

"I am a huge fan of soup noodles and hence was pleasantly surprised by this Malaysian addition to Melbourne. The mixian noodle in superior..."

MelbToSyd

"Highly recommend the superior soup!Finally found a local Malaysia style of pan mee :D Deep fried beancurd skin was so crunchy!Staff..."

May Xuan

"Not sure....why other review just gave 3 stars as they mentioned that they will come back to this restaurant, why?For me....This..."

FS Master

"**OUR FAVORITE NOOOODS** Go Noodle House just opened up their first store in Australia a few months ago. A super popular restaurant in Malaysia that..."

Eat X Wander

"Sorry for the half eaten bowl of noodles. A nice quick place for lunch and it was a neat idea how they let you customise your dish to your liking. I..."

Alan Tse

"Delicious! We ordered the superior pan mee (classic) and the autumn special dry chili pan mee. The “tear” noodles were actually thin smooth neat..."

Pandamonium

"Love the noodles here. Tried both soup and dry version and both are delicious. Staffs are very friendly and attentive too. Worth visiting for..."

Sammy

"Went here last night!The service was great, even we walked in 30mins before they closed.The fish ball was very good with the hot and sour..."

Hon

"We ordered two broths- the hot and sour one and normal pork broth. Pork broth tasted clean and healthy. The hot and sour one was extremely spicy but..."

Thepeckishswan

"Malaysian comfort noodle soup done right. Taste is good, I had the fish noodle. Fish taste is very fresh, serving is very generous as well. You will..."

Fendi

"Never get enough of noodle from GO Noodle House. The broth is amazing. They also do noodle challenge here. For big eater should go challenge..."

Eatwithbonny

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I’ve been eyeing everyone inside whenever they eat the hand made noodles and I finally got to try it...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Malaysia’s noodle specialists, GO Noodle House, have settled right into their first Australian flagship store on Little Bourke Street, with lines..."

Gastrology

"Noodles were really good. The highlight of my visit was the sambal chilli it’s so good taste like home. Well definitely be visiting here again ..."

Hiddenbimbo

"On the corner of exhibition street and little bourke street, GO noodle house is a specialist in Malaysian noodles that uses a tick-box customization..."

Jasmine

"We came here for a quick lunch on Friday. We ordered the pan mee and were pleasantly surprised. The broth was full of flavour and I thoroughly..."

Hangry Horace

"This is my first time to put down a review. Went to this restaurant twice ! I like the dry sauce pan mee so much delicious and the portion is large...."

Nickie Grace

"Heard about Go Noodle house’s hype in Malaysia from friends. Now they have open a store in Melbourne. Their legendary pan mee was delicious and..."

GezaEats

"Brand new venue in chinatown, arriving from Malaysia. So its time for me to tried them out.Venue is decorated nicely with traditional..."

Ken Leung

"Very good superior soup but even better when mixed with wine. Dry pan mee and lekor was authentic as can be. Nice atmosphere and great staff very..."

Cindy Cheah

"Decided to try out this new restaurant opened not long ago and see what the fuss was about. This place is so good the food the service the atmosphere..."

Ayapom

"Located exhibition street , noodle shop , the customer service is great , and the placed for dining not bad , atmosphere is great , and the portion..."

Pierre Pie

"Dry pan mee is very good and authentic in this newly opened Malaysian restaurant. The soup for dry pan mee is a bit too salty for my liking. Their..."

Ah Wei

"Absolutely fantastic. I don’t normally rave about noodles but these were perfect! Authentic, hand-made noodles make all the difference, so much..."

Tilley Eats

"Love this new noodle shop, food is excellent, very friendly staff. Highly recommended. The hot and sour soup is very tasty. Remember to order the..."

Foodlover

"We were invited to the launch of Go Noodle House to experience their signature individually cooked noodles. This is a popular chain overseas and we..."

Good Food Good Mood

"they are sitting in china town, not very busy on the new year eve. i wait not too long for my order, i had Dry noodle with soft boiled egg, and the..."

Lee Yu Xuan

"Had a warm and delicious meal here the other day and it was so wholesome!😌Located near the end of Chinatown, this restaurant offers some hearty..."

Wasababi Eats

"Great, tasty, not the best pan mee vs JoJo, but that's okay. The noodle soup is what you come here for. Looking forward to trying the rice..."

Bryce Chee

"Excellent restaurant. Great customer service. Food was so yummy, the flavours were balanced and spot on. Clean restaurant and food came out quickly...."

Chris Huynh

"Everything is original, delicious and handmade. You can have your noodles hand torn, thin or thick. Love their dry pan mee noodles and soup noodles...."

Nana L

"Superbly springy handmade noodles. Perfect chili pan mee. As good as the best you would find in Malaysia. The fried plum chicken was a little too..."

Thomas Skurray

"Great flavor, good location and easy to order. I just picked a popular one off the menu because I can't be bothered mixing and matching protein with..."

Daniel Wenas

Roti Bar

"Banana leaf rice for 2 - $50Finally found a place that serves Banana Leaf Rice here in Melbourne!!! This set comes with Basmati rice, Choice of..."

Full Time Foodie

"Delicious authentic Malaysia food!Great service!We had nasi lemak beef rendang, roti fish curry, teh tarik, lamb satay and sago..."

Van Phan

"Incredible lamb biryani, and the staff are always lovely! A bit on the pricier side but worth every..."

Danny Chen

"I love your food, please don't change ever. I can eat that chicken curry with roti..."

Kalyani Dongaonkar

"A large group of us came in on a Friday evening and they seated us all which is ace. The food was nice but didn’t blow me alway. The..."

Amy Flood

"Oooo......I like the food here. Tasty and authentic. I had the Nasi Lemak and it was fantastic. Can't wait to come back again. A little tip,..."

Lifecycle

"I've had a lot of nasi lemak in Melbourne, and I'm really impressed by Roti Bar's version!The coconut rice was creamy, the chicken curry..."

Flying Forward

"Customer service not bad , Malaysia cuisine, curry taste great , price reasonable , surely will back visit soon..."

Pierre Pie

"I have been to Roti bar during lunch time for a quick bite, they get pretty packed. I have tried their Chicken Roti Roll and Nasi Lemak. They both..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"If u love a freshly made good roti and curry then u have come to the right place! I loved the Roti Banjir. It is a roti chanai flooded with..."

By JUDEE

"Great affordable Malaysian food for a quick bite! Plenty of variety of Rotis to try, including Murtabak! Check it out on EatClub for even better..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Came here with 2 of my friends and we ordered the dinner roti specials, char kway teow, and nasi lemak. Food and service were good. My malaysian..."

Yifei W

"Yummy Malaysian food which we discovered through a voucher deal. Lucky for us. The roti was obviously delicious, as was the Malaysian Chicken Curry..."

Rose Mercer

"First time been here for lunch after saw the Facebook had some one was advertised. I ordered chao kay tiew ( fried rice noodle) the burn wok (wok..."

Wallace712

"This place has only been around for the last 6 months or so. Finally tried their menu and I must say this place didn’t disappoint!The..."

Sivashankar Sivam

"Amazing food and the service is actually pretty good despite some of the reviews on here. Foods full of flavour and there is something for everyone...."

Annie

"Went for lunch had garlic and cheese roti and chick stick... delicious! Food was good, service was good .. what more can you ask for?! Others in..."

Mez Zoe

"It's unlikely that you will find a place as dedicated to the joyous bread style of roti better than this in the CBD. Lots of cultures have breads and..."

The Dear Luncher

Tan Ju Lin

"Authentic Malaysian cuisine! I’m Malaysian and the roti and chicken curry tastes just like back home :)Definitely coming back again as..."

Emelyn Taing

"If you are looking for a local malaysian cuisine, be sure to visit Roti Bar! Highly recommended.Delicious food , it really tastes like what..."

Desy K

"A comfy place to eat authentic Malaysian food. We order Singaporean noodle and char kueytiaw and chicken platter, my favorite one is chicken satay..."

Vanessa Anantha

"Best roti im Melbourne its far better then mamak,service is good,had combination of teh tarik and nasi lemak lamb 10/10 will definitely go more..."

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