Malaysian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Parramatta

Temasek

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"Unlike your usual laksa, the soup here is so thick with aromatics it was almost the consistency of a sauce, which meant that each mouthful of noodle..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Dont be fooled by the way this restaurant looks. The food served is very tasty.The staff are friendly and helpful. We ordered 2 dishes that..."

Melb_Belly

"Decent spot for lunch in the area. Ordered the Hainan chicken rice and chicken laksa from their lunch specials. Chicken was smooth and had good..."

Xoxo.msjamie

"Quick service and food is awesome here. Always packed when I go so make sure to book a table if you plan to go with a large group. The food feels..."

Cynthiaeats_

"There is reason this place has delivered wonderful food at a good price since 92. They are good at it. One of the best meals you will have. Cancel..."

Belinda Moule

"Great place for delicious authentic Malaysian cuisine. Very quick service. Flavours were so delicious! Can see why it's such a popular place for..."

EL

"Best Hainanese chicken rice you will eat in Sydney!!! Chicken is succulent and the rice is flavoursome. Temasek is also very generous with their..."

Food W/ Soph

"Went in for dinner tonight, was seated promptly (arrived at 5:30). The service was very fast and attentive. Three things were ordered: • nasi..."

GastronomicGoddess

"The food have huge portions. Very delicious. The place is small becuase many people go here. Also the service is sometimes not available. But..."

Denise Santy

"Delicious & full of flavours!! The roti was very crispy and oily. Dipped into beef rendang felt very authentic. The hainanese chicken was so silky..."

Jo

"this place is Close to Parramatta CBD, It has a very cosy feel and serves very tasty food. Good place for group bookings, but make sure to book ahead..."

TheHungryNeko

"Good food! Good service! I'm very happy that I visited this place after it has been sitting in my bookmarks for a while. The place is a little hard..."

Naomi Wu

"I've been to Temasek a few times now, and I've never been disappointed by the food. The laksa is particularly good! In saying that, I've found the..."

Alec Anderson

"Friendly service with good Malaysian good ! The hainanese chicken rice was absolutely delicious, but the chicken was a little dry for me. The Nasi..."

Susan

"Best Malaysian/Singaporean cuisine I've had. Tried the Chicken Laksa , Hainanese Chicken Rice and Skewers and all three dishes never disappoint. The..."

Rachel Huang

"Food was yummy !!Ambience- 6/10Food- 8/10Price 6/10Service -7/10Tip- make sure you don't burn your mouth because food might..."

Bhavisha Kunapareddy

"The seafood Laksa was very good,but heavily overpriced at $20 a bowl. There were 3 large prawns and some pieces of squids. This must be the most..."

David

"What a busy restaurant. We dined here on a Saturday night and The two parts of the restaurant were always full with a constant flow of people in and..."

Angehaha

"Best Laksa in Parramatta area. Place is packed every day you have to come early to get a table am chair. Must try the Laksa, fried chicken and..."

Kitty Kat

"This should be included in your to do list in Syndey!!A very traditional Malaysian and Singapore cuisine restaurant is located at George Street..."

Zoeeeeeee

"Be here a few times. 3 dishes are always my "must-order" - hainese chicken, sambal balachan kang kung and oyster omelette. Please also don't forget..."

Vivian Lam

"Coming here on Saturday night and being restricted on the time I can eat is really not a good start. Like 1 hour and half . The waiter service was..."

KD

"Food is always great here. Never disappoints. It gets very busy sometimes thay may ruin the customer service experience, but very consistent in the..."

Dhan

"This is another great relaxed dining place. Their laksa is easily one of the best i've had in Sydney. Other dishes that have wowed (and surprised) me..."

Mrs Foodie

"Their hainanese chicken is really good! Our food came out quick! Staffs are friendly. We also had the balacaan kangkong, spring rolls and..."

Shiree Cm-s

"Tucked away in an alley, bit difficult to find.. like my will to not procrastinate, but well worth the find. Authentic Malaysian/Singapore..."

Jenny

"Easily one of the most famous places in Parramatta. A classic name. Good honest Malaysian cooking with authentic flavors.Singapore crab is a..."

Coffee.lover

"good options for gluten free folks and tasty too! since i came during their lunch hour, i also got to save with their lunch specials~i..."

Linna (Gluten Free)

"One of the best Hainan chicken rice in Sydney (but make sure you order the thigh). The laksa is amazing. Their other dishes are very good too but..."

Andrew C

"We are lucky to get an outside table at peak hour in Temasek. we ordered hainanese chicken rice, prawn noddle soup and crispy pork roll. The rice is..."

Foodprint

"6 of us had dinner here on Friday night. It's super busy so a little loud, the decor is simple and far from fancy but the food is DELICIOUS! We..."

Monita

"Yummy laksa at Temasek, the soup was tasty albeit not as thick as I like. I always have it half half (egg and rice noodle which they happily obliged)..."

The Engineer Eats

"I went here because the reviews said it had the best laksa out west. Actually, food is okay, but NOT to die for. Needless to say, it was..."

Nes Abad

"Delicious food every time I eat here. Nasi goreng, chicken hor fun and the laksa are my favourites. Make sure to ask for sambal on the side. Serving..."

Karla Aguiba

"Third time at Temasek, 1st time reviewing. Not a local around the Parramatta area but usually when we’re nearby we always grab some Temasek...."

Tastypanda

"Yum yum yummy, great chicken laksa and the tamarind tea... great food would be happy to come back! Place maybe quiet a squeeze but once you get your..."

Gracie

"The food > Delicious !Must have > Laksa and the Nasi gorengService > They're pretty quick I have to say They are almost a hole in..."

Mahima Mathews

"Another place that serves great hainanese chicken and laksa! It’s this hidden gem located in a little laneway. The chicken was tender and poached..."

Peanutbutter&jelly

"A banquet for 10. @ $36 per person. Yeah! Delicious food served at temasek. Extra rice and take away container was complimentary as well!!..."

Picturesque Food

"We visit quite regularly - and every time the restaurant is quite full, and understandably so, the food is yummy. The kang kang is a special..."

Viv OY

"I love, love this place. Of course, I only go here when I’ve got a specific craving for certain Malay foods. When we come here, we always..."

Mighteee

"My family always goes to this restaurant for family gatherings, I love there nasi goreng and their tom yum soup. They don't disappoint with their..."

Iris Trinity Chan

"A reasonably nice restaurant as it provides a homey atmosphere. Food portions are large (especially the nasi goreng). The only downside was no milk..."

Mary Tran

"I love the hainanese chicken and the rice with chicken flavour. The oyster omelettes are gorgeous as well. The fried rice is also worth trying. A bit..."

Aileen Min Wu

"Love the food here at Temasek, though I don't like the limited menu items (particularly if you are vegetarian). I think the Laksa and nasi lemak are..."

The Miniature Life

" Wow! This is simply the best hainanese chicken i have had, the lunch spacial for $12 is amazing we also had a beef randang which was also great...."

Richie Simm

"Some pretty great Malaysian food, not sure why the menu offers random mediocre Chinese dishes though.Service was really quick when we..."

Drake Tsui

"I've been here several times, invited by my friends. The meals are just okay for my taste. Price is a bit high considering that it's not a fancy..."

Foodblogs

"Consistently good! The appearance may be a little outdated but don't let that fool you - this place is busy and the food is tasty. Recommend the..."

Gregory Blaze

"What a place!! Lovely staff and they're pretty on the ball, very quick to act on any request you have. We ordered an array of dishes,..."

Mrs A

"Nice place. Cash only. Bit expensive (comparatively) but quality food. Quantity is also better. Always full on lunch time so make Ur reservation in..."

Andylimp12

"Food was delicious, however service was rude and one of the waiters wouldn't let us sit on a certain table. Sign says cash only, but really means..."

Stephanie Perez

"I've been here a few times for lunch and I have to say the chicken laksa is real good. You know it's a good laksa when the bowl is filled with the..."

Tencents

"I went with a group of friends and absolutely loved Temasek's flavours and dishes. Not everyone in our group was as impressed however. Nonetheless,..."

Srsen

"Perfect for when you're craving hearty Singaporean/Malaysian food! And this restaurant is literally always busy - which is an accurate indication of..."

Sh Mah

"This place is my goto for a delicious laksa lunch. Their chicken laksa is hands down the best in Sydney. Make sure you go early at lunch time or you..."

Parramatta Foodie

"Have been a few times so far, busy each time which showed how popular this place is. Flavoursome food, could be tiny bit too sweet to my liking..."

GymEatSleep

"Very decent Singaporean/Malaysian food. The chicken rice and the hainanese chicken were great. The sweet squid and chilli water spinach were fairly..."

Elmocookie

"The nasi goreng and hainan chicken is on point here - those are the main dishes I usually get when I pop by for dinner. They also have decent..."

Sophie 👑

"I always enjoy the chicken Laksa here, probably my favourite. Other dishes are tasty, well portioned, fresh and good value for money. Will go back..."

Salome_sera

"They make amazing laksa! Yum yum yum!!! Highly recommended, make sure you go there at 12 on the dot. By 12:30, there were people lined up. Saw deep..."

Judy Mahon

"Staff are friendly. The laksa is flavoursome and full of grounded spices, we really enjoyed it. Not sure if this is the standard price in Sydney, but..."

Where2Eat?

"I can't remember how it came about my love for Laksa but in the search to find the best Laksa in Sydney, Temasek was a recommendation. So off we went..."

Igot99problemsandfoodisONE

"This was my 2nd time here. The 1st visit, there were 6 to 7 of us so we opted for main dishes to share. This time around, there were only 3 of us, it..."

Jelak Not

"I have been a regular customer at Temasek and rank their food as one of the best Malaysian restaurants in Sydney. I have tried most of the..."

Adrian

Papparich Parramatta

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"Not the biggest portions but taste wise they tick the box. I feel they would have scored higher if they got a bigger container and thus were able to..."

HungryBabesSugarApe

"Located at the restaurant precinct of Westfield Parramatta, this restaurant serves Malaysian dishes.The restaurant is spacious and you can..."

Foodblogs

"Can’t go wrong here. My staples when I come here are the Hainanese chicken rice and barely grass jelly drink, you can’t go..."

Food W/ Soph

"Great customer service and quick delivery of food. The fried chicken skin is a classic and I love to just nibble on it!! 🤣 I ordered some dry..."

EMZ EATS

"PappaRich is legit a staple in my diet now. I’ve been here multiple times now with different groups of friends and they’ve all loved it. Food is..."

Cynthiaeats_

"Fast and friendly service...some of the dishes were a bit bland, however, overall this place was worth the visit.We were in a group and ordered..."

Dashmit Aurora

"Nice Malaysian food with great location and friendly staff. Love their bread series and dry noddles. Ice Barley tea is my recommendation..."

Albert Chen

"Good food, service and portion sizes. It's always busy but the service is immediate and attentive. The food is great with generous portion sizes; I..."

Halalified

"There was a line but shortly after queuing, we got a table. There were 3 of us and it was 1pm. We sat outside. We didn't know that we can call for..."

Denise Santy

"Friendly and polite staff.The food was great. I love the canai roti here. The curry and sambal is yumm... This is like a plate of wholesome..."

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"Pappa rich is an all time classic favourite! The hai nam chicken is always well done and their curries/ roti is perfect!Can be a bit expensive..."

Hungry Foodies

"One of our few goto-without-fail restaurants to dine in. Paparich offers exquisite authentic Malaysian cruisine with consistent succulent flavours...."

RWfoodie

"Love papparich! Roti and curry chicken were so quick to come out. Curry chicken was tender and cooked to perfection. Fried chicken was super deep..."

Kelly

"Good service on a semi busy night. Food, drinks and dessert were delicious. So pretty much everything. The milk tea, which is not only exclusive to..."

Susan

"Loved the place.. food.. ambience.. and the staffs as well.. Their tea, coffee and ginger sauce are the must-try specials.. Great place to have a..."

Riimz

"Yummy authentic malaysian food alongside with some yummy fruity drinks! So many options to pick from and all were very tasty. In a place thats also..."

Josie

"I looooove PappaRich!! I usually always go to the one in Macquarie but there really is not that much of a difference between the one in Parramatta..."

Sara

"I honestly came here just for the kaya toast! The kaya, hainan bread and the eggs worked soo well together! The bread was soft and the kaya added a..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"The quality in this franchise is great. The food tasted exactly how I craved. The soup had flavours, the chicken was moist and tender, and the drink..."

Authenticity

"Came with 4 other friends at 7:30 on a Saturday, though quite busy, they were able to give us a table pretty quickly. I ordered crispy egg noodles..."

Hayley

"Amazing food and quick service! Would definitely recommend anyone to try out!! The curry and roti was delicious. Chicken was amazing and so tender..."

Bella Chen

"This place is close to the Train and bus station. My friend Sarah and I love eating the dishes here and the staff always friendly. We always forget..."

TheHungryNeko

"Large serving sizes making the the prices worth it. Quick service even though it was a busy restaurant. I had the nasi lamek. The fried rice was done..."

Pinicolada

"I have been here many times and so far, I cannot find any faults in the quality of their food because it is quite tasty. Price wise is reasonable..."

Patricia Kaminski

"Food was delicious especially the prawn dumplings yumm! Service was awesome.. every time we pressed the button a waiter would be there in seconds...."

Yumm Food

"Papparich is one of our fave restaurant in Parramatta. We went there for lunch, dinner, dessert time or even afternoon tea.Their Kaya Toast and..."

Virelya.com

"I've had PappaDo a couple of times, but I have to say that the one at Parra was the best!!🌸 the drinks are AMAZINNG, I can not begin to..."

Lana 💫

"Quite nice, good food. Service is a bit slow but it is always very busy. Food is on the slightly pricier side but definitely worth it. Good food,..."

Miku Hatsune

"My go to place for Malaysian food. The 'cham' (mix of coffee and tea) is the best! I had the Chicken Laksa which was really good with the yong tau..."

The Engineer Eats

"They are currently running their weekday winter special, one main and a drink for $15.90. We decided on chicken laksa and white coffee ice and from..."

Foodviewsaus

"Had the chicken laksa which was ok. My favourite part of the restaurant is the extensive drinks menu. The service was average and the food came out..."

H2FOODIE

"Nearly always perfect. Prepare to wait in busy times. Freshness guaranteed. For a place that will not alter an item as they are super strict about..."

Zoupitup

"The seafood laksa was delicious. Always love a warm soupy dish on a gloomy day. Definitely comfort food. I love the roti here dipped into..."

Live Love Laugh Eat

"Why should you go here: Roti dessert! Their rice, noodle or curry dishes are great here too especially if you love chili. Food quality:..."

Jay

"Nice curry it has lime leaves fragrance, if only i wont having meal after this i would order some rice to accompany my curry. But i dont like the..."

Rachma Mctegg

"You really can't go wrong with any PappaRich when you are seeking comfort food. We ordered the congee with chicken and curry chicken with dry noodles..."

Johnny Pan

"Nice flavour. Always a fan of rotiNasi lamak and laksa are above averageThe satay mix is alright but not impressiveThe..."

SO Chan

"first time got some simple satay noodles while many of my family members got a big platter with bread, dipping sauces and chicken which i wish i had..."

Pineapplebelongsonpizza

"For a franchised Malaysian restaurant it's not that bad. A large variety of dishes to choose from and very authentic flavors! Reasonably priced and..."

Foodie Loving Food, Food Loving Foodie

"The food here is generally good. Although, sometimes it doesn't feel fresh at all. This is another place where the food comes at very different times..."

Sarah

"A late dinner on shopping night. The place was still busy despite after 8:30, but we got seated quite quickly. The menu & decor are mostly the same..."

Manz

"I've always for some reason had bad experiences with papa rich at other chains which drifted me away from the restaurant for a very long time. Today..."

Nsk

"Came here for lunch a couple times. I really like their oriental chicken with coconut rice and satay chicken. They also have some Malaysian style..."

C.L

"This restaurant gave me and my family a small taste into malaysian food and culture. The food and drinks was served quickly. The food was lovely and..."

Zahra Cabban

"Really loved the place. Yummy food but lill more food preparation time.Ordered drinks -tropical lime and ice tea.Chicken n veg dim sum..."

Suprava

"I love paparich for a quick and filling lunch. Quick service although you line up sometimes its worth it. Quite affordable for a plate of different..."

Foodlover

"Hi guys,Been in Parramatta for last 10 days... Have been eating lot of Indian food at Harris Park area, was kinda bored, wanted a change. So I..."

Ajay Wagle

"One of the best malaysian cuisinsed restros in Parramatta. Won't say it's a total value for money. But definitely worth a try. ..."

Soumav

"Consistent Malaysian food in a convenient place. The dishes were quite good esp the fried rice noodles but the biryani rice was a bit dry and..."

Youngandhungry

"There are some hit-and-miss dishes here but we have a few tried and true ones we keep coming back for...again and again (lol). Their curry..."

Chewie

"So far, it's the best Malaysian food I can find around the area. Love the asam laksa, nasi lemak, curry laksa, etc. The coffee jelly drinks are yum..."

Facebook User

"I walk past this place every morning on the way to work and have eaten here about a dozen times. Papparich is a godsend in Parramatta for..."

Fat & The Furious

"Catch up dinner. Only had to wait a few minutes for a table to be ready. For drinks we got the Milo dinosaur $4.90 - nice and cool to anticipate some..."

Amys_food_adventures

"This place is always busy and is one of the better Malaysian restaurants in Sydney. Service is hit and miss, but food is almost always good. Chicken..."

EatLiveEat

"If you want authentic Malay food, well you've come to the right place! Roti is fresh with good amounts of curry sauces. Most of them aren't too spicy..."

Elisa Li

"Been here a few times with friends. Have to wait a bit in the queue before being ushered in. Find their staff to be accomodating. My fave is their..."

MsG The Foodie

"One of my favourite places to go! Highly recommend - roti canai with curry chicken, egg roti is good too, hainan chicken rice, banana roti, curry..."

Priti Ahuja

"Came here with a small group of friends for lunch and although it was quite busy we were lucky to be seated promptly. The menu has the wide range of..."

Vivian

"Located at the Westfield side of the station, the service is very fast and friendly. The plain rotis are consistently delicious. The staff say rotis..."

Ilovecakeandicecream

"The food here is so good and flavoursome!So much variety and the staff are friendly and funny. I like how their way of ordering is..."

Aneta Jovanovski

"Papparich is my all the time favourite Malaysian restaurant. It just next to the train station where is always busy. Their staff are very..."

Grace Xing

"Never get sick of eating here, the food is amazing; and you're definitely getting your money's worth. Their drink menu is so diverse, you can't get..."

Sarah&Gluttony

"Food: always great, whether you are getting entree's, mains or dessert!their food portions are very generous and will not leave you feeling..."

Minh & Jens Food Adventures

"I'd been wanting to try Papparich for a while and finally got the opportunity today.The menu is big with choices all in different variations...."

Gabbys79

"PappaRich continues to be a favourite in Parramatta with healthy lines if you turn up at peak times. The food is good, though not the best Malaysian..."

MissPiggyEats

"Mlady and her friend Madame C decided to have a relaxing lunch and went to the ever popular Papparich.We did not book and did not need to and as..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"I went there during Mothers Day❤️. Very busy but i was blown away with their speedy service..🚀🚀🚀 The food was delicious. Crispy..."

Raymund

"Outstanding as usual. The flavours and variety are always great, also the prices are decent and fair. Ordered two main dishes, sides and special..."

Chanelle Ahmed

"Great variety of dishes available. In relation to the proteins of each dish ordered, the chicken was nice and tender, with the beef being abit dry..."

Gina Lee

"It has slowly became my weekly must eat dinner at Papparich. Another busy night, I chose to come over at about 7.30pm because it is usually long..."

Jun Teh

"Everything was absolutely amazing !! I loveed that the noodle has a bit of a kick. And the chicken satay was actually better than i expected. Its..."

Chloe

"The food is good as always. Best Malaysian food in Australia. The roti and chicken curry are the items to go for. Staffs are friendly and helpful. It..."

Pallab Ganai

"First time trying PappaRich Parramata and experience was really good. Service is quick and friendly. Place has a good ambience. Ordered Ice milo,..."

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