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    Malaya Corner

    3.8 (19 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Courtney G.

    Last night my fellow Sunnybank loving friend and I decided to try a new place in our favourite dining area. We had noticed Malaya Corner on previous visits, and the crowds the place drew coupled with the amazing aromas drifting out the door were enough to convince us to give it a try. This place is a lot bigger than some of the other restaurants in Sunnybank, although they have still packed the tables in a little close. Throughout the evening I often wondered what the guys sitting approximately 30cm away, at the table to my left, thought of the intense deconstructing of our lives that took place. Pretty much everything on their menu appealed to me; I was continually flipping the two sided page over trying to decide what to have. There were a lot of dishes I'd never heard of, but which sounded delicious; I almost ordered one of those but decided to go for a safe option and be more adventurous next time. Our food arrived promptly and was very tasty. The quality of food and the atmosphere weren't really anything unusual compared to the other restaurants I've been to in this area, but the service was. All the wait staff were very attentive, polite and clearly intent on doing a good job as they zoomed through the maze of tables. They have a no split bills policy (always a little annoying), so keep that in mind.

    Char Kuy Teow!
    Panhanon N.

    Malaya Corner is definitely a head-to-head food battle with many Southeast Asian restaurants! The restaurant provides many options of cuisines and they are in giant portions! The restaurant has served noodles, rices, combo rice sets, roti, curries, desserts, drinks and many dishes you may find in Southeast Asia. The dishes that filled up my tummy were char kuy teow (a little spicy from its original taste), Hainan chicken rice (so far, the BEST in Brisbane that I have, it must be really GOOD, trust ME) and lastly Nasi Lemak (a disappointing shock on my face) Nasi Lemak, I would love a stronger aroma of the coconut rice and more authentic tastes of chicken curry and beef rendang. The portion, otherwise, is very heart-satisfying with many sides to try. Please request for more sambal sauce to have with the rice if you are a chilly-crazy craver like me. The table seating is simple and more like a food court style. The waiters and waitresses can be a little challenging to communicate with due to language barriers but they are always looking forward to assist. Minimum Efpos is $25! Definitely will try other dishes and of course, the Hainan Chicken Rice again!

    Liz Y.

    From Malaysian descent, I have got to admit that Malaya Corner was a bit of alright. First of all, it had my favourite green jelly drink, the chow kuey teow was a bit spicy and well wok'd, they even had a huge lemon iced tea (no, not the lipton one, the asian one). I have been bringing my family here for years, while it does get pretty busy, I have found the taste has been consistent. My favourite little place to go to for quick food, great service and huge lemon iced teas. Always very refreshing on a hot summer day. The restaurant has actually been re-built as a fire burnt the original down a few years ago, and the layout is quite inventive with outdoor tables and fans placed so they get some wind on those dry summer days as well. Smart. Thigns to try, the dry wonton noodle with bbq pork, the combination laksa, and the 'wat dan ho' wet fried noodles with egg sauce. Very yummy indeed. In the hustle and bustle of what they call the new chinatown in market square, this place offers a bit of relaxation while you eat. I've always gone in slightly non-peak times though so maybe get there a bit early so you can get a table on busy nights. Bonus... it's open til 10pm every night of the week.

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    Rhiannon S.

    Praise to the food Gods, Malaya Corner was open on New Years Day - a public holiday! They do use a public holiday menu, which doesn't feature the whole extensive menu, but all the favourites were there, so you can still have your fix of tasty Malaysian food even on those pesky public holidays. We split the Nasi Lemak, which is always a staple dish. Beef rending, chicken curry, boiled egg with Sambal Olek, peanuts and dried fish with onion, pickled vegetables and rice. The pickled vegetables are my favourite, especially the pickled cauliflower and pineapple. I love this dish because it's like a tasting plate, and Malaya Corner does it very well. We also had the Malaya Coconut Chicken curry which was a very generous portion and so very tasty. I ordered the Fried Tofu (Malaysian style), which was ok, but I'm not a huge fan of silken tofu. I prefer the firm tofu. You must try the Lemon Iced tea (Hong Kong style) which is a huge serving of sweet, lemony black tea. Remember to muddle the lemon slices with the spoon before drinking to release all the flavour. We also had a Watermelon frappe, which was so cold and refreshing.

    Marianna S.

    Malaya Corner is always popular with the students but there's nothing stopping it being a family friendly, affordable and tasty dining venue for everyone. Their menu option is impressive and shows off the variety of flavours associated with Malaysian cuisine. There's hot, sour, salty and sweet although if you do want something fresh, order an accompaniment of fresh Asian greens like Choi Sum. For a main, I like the Hainan Chicken for a rice option or try their tasty laksa or Char Keow Teow for a noodle dish. Parking can be problematic for Market Square at peak times. There is the option of public transport or try a side street behind Market Square.

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    Not a fancy place and it can get incredibly busy but there's a very good reason for the latter; you won't find better laksa in Brisbane.

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    3.0(62 reviews)
    1.8 kmUpper Mount Gravatt
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    poor quality food. extremely slow service. unorganised meal service with some deserts arriving…read morebefore main meals. has to be the worst restaurant in Brisbane city , I would not go there again if I was paid to go, such a frustrating and annoying experience.

    Does service even exist here?…read more I usually don't like to give bad reviews, but Pancake Manor definitely needs improvement. I came to Pancake Manor with a friend after needing to satisfy a long craving for some pancakes. The food is generally quite delicious, and the sides go well; however, the service leaves a lot to desire. We sat down and looked at the menu to make our choices. When we decided what we were going to order and the respective sides we wanted we struggled in getting anyone to come over and serve us. It wasn't a busy day, the restaurant only had about a third capacity, we weren't sitting in an ambiguous spot (right across from the main drinks area), nor was there a lack of staff. Staff just couldn't notice us. Staff would walk by and my friend would gesture for service but nothing happened. Eventually, we questioned whether table service existed and my friend then went to the payment counter to place an order. A staff member then came to take our order. The food came out quickly and, with the exception to the garlic bread (which wasn't as crisp as I hoped to to be), was delicious. Unfortunately, that is the only nice thing I can really say. The staff forgot our drinks order and I had to go up to the counter to remind them of our drinks. Furthermore, when we asked for water we were told we needed to get it ourselves (no problem with that). The person who I was with went to the places were glasses were kept to pour water but there was nothing there. We didn't raise anything to the store because we didn't want to make a fuss. Eventually after a good 15 minutes someone managed to notice that glasses were missing/yet to be cleaned and replaced the supply. The next problem was that after filling one glass there wasn't enough water.... After that, we didn't need anymore "service" and the meal was okay. It's a shame that what could have been a lovely meal could easily be spoiled by the poor service. I might visit again, but I won't hold expectations too high for now.

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