melbourne malaysian

Laksa King

FLEMINGTON

Around since 1998, this is the king of laksa in Melbourne. Find classics like Hainanese chicken rice and char kway teow, alongside aromatic curry laksas laden with seafood, roasted duck, chicken and more.

Blue Chillies

FITZROY

True, authentic Malaysian flavours.

Mamak

MELBOURNE

The Sydney favourite brings its famous roti to Melbourne.

Roti Road

FOOTSCRAY

A cheery Malaysian-Chinese eatery along the Barkly Street strip.

Sunda

MELBOURNE

At this cool laneway diner, you’ll find many Southeast Asian flavours in thoughtful, nuanced, high-definition dishes. Creations like Sydney rock oysters with tomato sambar and moringa beans add an unmistakeable local accent.

Hometown Asian Supermarket

MELBOURNE

Come here for Japanese and Malaysian cuisine including hand rolled udon noodles, Kurbata Pork and umeshu (plum wine). Hometown has a large range of sweets from across the Asia.

Lulu's Char Koay Teow

MELBOURNE

Owner Chee Wong quickly made his mother-in-law’s char kway teow (and the special sauce) a hot commodity. Choose one of the seven options of the popular Malaysian hawker dish (including original with prawns, and vegetarian) for a sumptuous midweek meal. No booking? No worries.

Raya

MELBOURNE

The viral self-taught baker behind Raya has caught the attention of Vogue and MoMA. Come for singular cakes, jumbo cookies, and the signature kuih (petite, glutinous desserts with mung bean paste, coconut and more).

Marrybrown Burwood East

BURWOOD EAST

Since opening the ’80s, this fast-casual Malaysian chain has served timeless classics with secret spice mixes. Find Malaysian fried chicken served as cheese-covered drumsticks, popcorn-style chicken and more.

Pappa Laksa

BURWOOD

Easy to miss on a busy highway, this family-run spot is known to serve some of Melbourne’s best curry laksa. Plus, left-of-centre takes on Malaysian classics like beef rendang laksa and pork claypot noodles.

Marrybrown Melbourne

MELBOURNE

Since it first opened in 1981, this Malaysian fried chicken chain has gained a cult following around the world. At its second Melbourne spot, order sell-out spicy fried chicken, nasi lemak and its famous cheesy wedges with mayo.