Holy wow! This has to be some of the best roti I've ever tasted. Light, fluffy, and they crunch it up into a mound which makes it easy to tear pieces off and dip them in the accompanying sauces. The price is wonderful as well... $5.50 for a standard order of roti canai. I would recommend stopping by when it's not peak hour. This place fills up fast and gets quite loud during the lunch rush. read more

I've been here twice and absolutely love it. The food is good (who doesn't like curry?), it's conveniently located in the CBD and it's cheap as well so really.... What's not to like about it? I've had 3 of their roti - the roti telur, roti planta (my favourite) and the roti bawang, all of which were really nice. I've also had their kari ayam and ikan, and they were both really good. For dessert, we shared the roti kaya and ais kacang. Again, no complaints whatsoever. The guys there are really friendly and you can expect your food to arrive at your table very quickly no matter how busy they are, which is always a plus. If you like this type of cuisine and are after a cheap meal, then give Mamak a shot. read more

Great Malaysian food, with serves sizes adjusted to Australian stomach capacity! Was so satisfied of all the tasty rich plates that we got served. Ideal in groups of 3-4 where you can order multiple things and share them. Also kids friendly, loud enough inside that nobody will be bothered your kids occasional screaming, but never too loud to stop good across-table chitchat. read more

Super tasty food, and extremely friendly staff. We had plain Roti, chicken satay, mee goreng, and another salad plate i cant remember the name of. Everything was crazy yummy, really loved the food. Also had a dessert roti at the end to share, which was interesting but could've gone without. Excellent food here. BYO. Though its not a fancy dining type place, more casual supertasty munch before you head somewhere else. I'll def return though as food and service were amazing. Apparently its open late too. read more

Getting a table here (for six) was a bit of a joke, you don't normally think of typical Melbourne food lines for cheap food. For what it was - we were happy to wait though; and we got to watch them make the roti from outside the restaurant. The food here was good and cheap; the service was a bit sparse but when you're not paying all that much, it wasn't bad at all. I split two types of roti, the fried Malaysian chicken and the salad with three other people - excellent choice. Because that meant $13 each for a looooot of really good food. Also; add on an iced Milo if you know what's good for you. read more

For those who can't decide where to go for dinner or just that quick dinner after school night drinks, Mamak is the best bet! They are very friendly and service delivery is very quick and efficient. You can't go wrong with the roti chennai's or any other roti for that matter! Mee goreng does the job too. All the classic malay dishes are there from delicious beef curries to noodles dishes. The dishes are resonably priced and great to go with a group of friends or just for 2! It's also BYO wine which is the best for Friday nights out! Always buzzing, peak hour times might involve a line but the wait isn't too long. Great place :) read more

I was keen to try Mamak the restaurant after first tasting their food back at the Night Noodle Markets, and I wasn't disappointed. The roti, as everyone has been saying, it really quite incredible. We made the mistake of sharing though- get one for yourself! You'll appreciate the fluffy goodness on your own. The chicken satay is beautiful, and they aren't stingy with the sauce, which is quite ideal. We also shared the mee goreng, which was pretty nice. Quite spicy! Didn't mind it, though will probably try something else next time I'm there. I think I just could have eaten satay and roti all night long... They seem pretty busy, but there were about a million waitstaff on hand, so it was a pleasant and quick dining experience. Great CDB quick feed option! read more

This is one of my favourite places in Melbourne (I have a mouth full as I'm writing this so I'm in ecstatic mode)! Food is absolutely delicious, the service is fast, the portions are large and it is so cheap! Start with the rotis with dips, try the satay chicken skewers (best satay I've ever had) and top it off with the national dish of Malaysia, nasi lamak. It's coconut rice with anchovies, chili sauce, veggies and make sure to add a side of curry chicken. Heaven on a plate! If you have any room left (not likely) finish with the sweet roti cone with a side of ice cream. Gets busy so be ready for a queue at prime times. read more

A must go to place if tou like asian food just as me. A nice place for catch ups, dinners, etc. we ordered the mee goreng, maggi goreng, and chicken curry with rice. Everything was lip smacking. We also ordered murtabak in starters which actually came after the mains, which was a lil disappointing. But overall the food sums it all. A must recommend is the teh tarik(malay tea). It will stich up your meal completely. read more

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Tips for success at Mamak: 1) Walk in, confidently, off-peak (late lunch/early dinner for no wait) 2) Sit down and pretend to look at the menu, having decided long before you'll order the... 3) SLOW COOKED LAMB CURRY, because it is exceptional in all categories pertaining to tenderness, complex sweet/spicy/warm flavorness, and plenty-of-sauce for-sopping-up-with-fresh-flaky-roti-ness. Blasphemy moment: the teh tarik is cringe-inducingly sweet, too much so for my tastebuds. It's something I want so desperately to love, but just can't. Luckily, the buttery, crispy roti, rich curries and vibrantly textured satay sauces override the drinks menu anyday. read more

I only discovered Mamak recently. Admittedly on those visits I have been I've had a few drinks in the city. I won't admit to being *drunk* on those occasions, but I do recall my dining partners yelling at me "Just order the Roti already". They had already ordered. My browsing of the menu was clearly a faux pas. If you're at Mamak, you're hungry. Mamak is quick. It's tasty and you want to eat. I'm not a big fan of being rushed. But they were right. Just order the Roti already. If you're new, grab the classic Roti. It's fluffy, delicious and spicy. And cheap! So cheap. If you have a bit more time, or your dining partners have a little more patience - then you will also find success with the more substantial options. The Mee Goreng is worth your time. read more

Yum yum yum! The roti with curry dips is simplicity at it's best. It is a bit small for some but for me, it's a perfect portion of awesome Everyone else's meals look tasty too Service was quick and friendly read more

Amazing spicy chicken curry and teh Tarik. Made me think of my time in Malaysia while reminiscing about the curry in India. Mamak is not shy of flavors and spices and this was one of my best meals while traveling. read more

Mamak - Teh tarik - Malaysian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Thank goodness the Melbourne Mamak is not as crazy busy as the Sydney one (I hate queuing) - the food however is just as amazing. Ordered the usual, Roti Canai and Nasi Lemak with chicken curry, so tasty and such fantastic value. Tried the Rojak (Malaysian style salad) but wasn't convinced about this choice, very fried and sweet. May appeal to others but just not for my taste. I do have a soft spot however for the Kopi Ais (cold white coffee) - Yum! When I say it's not as busy as the Sydney Mamak it's because the Melbourne Mamak is in a larger venue and way more comfortable. It sure is busy at lunch but at least you don't have to queue down the street. Staff are friendly, the service is good and the food arrives quickly. It would be hard to be disappointed with this restaurant. read more

I cannot wait to go back here! Despite there being a queue, it moved quickly & I was seen to a table. I went on my own but would love to head there with a crowd so I could try more than just one dish. I'm greedy like that. They were efficient & took my order before too long. I had the Roti & a Lime Ais. The roti was puffed, crispy & soft in the middle. The two sauces were perfect as well. Enough kick to notice & to keep me going back for more. The staff are friendly & they operate like a well oiled machine. The prices are as they should be (I believe) & the two items cost less than $10. I will make a point of going back each time I'm in Melbourne. read more

This restaurant surprise surprise is packed all the time. Because they have managed to find the magic bullet. That is their food is amazingly tasty (best rotis I've ever had. Try it) and just because the place is packed with customers all the time does not mean that you get a slow, less responsive or dull customer service you get all the opposites. They have managed to do all this with not so expensive price tags. SO I personally put my reputation on the line to recommend that you give this place a try. read more

Mamak - Yum! Rotis - Malaysian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

best malaysian restaurant ever! everyting is so authentic, you can order anything here and would not go wrong! the line is huge if you go at regular hours, but if you don't mind going at 11:30 for lunch or 5pm for dinner, there's no wait read more

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Melbourne's Best Cheap Eats BY SHARKING FOR CHIPS AND DRINKS Sydneysiders have been flocking to the Haymarket outlet for years, so us Melburnians were beside ourselves with excitement to discover the Malaysian canteen-style eatery was opening on Lonsdale Street. A range of sweet and savoury roti breads are cheap and cheerful (all under $10), while satay and curries offer a more filling option (they have started to ramp up the chilli levels after initial complaints that things were a little on the bland side). Sample the country's signature nasi lemak washed down with a 'pulled' tea, of course, and visit at lunch to taste a number of dishes at the bargain price of $11.50 each. We only wish they didn't close between 2:30 and 5:30pm. read more

Had the Ayam berempah with rice for lunch. The chicken was cooked to perfection. Lightly spiced and generous portion of rice made it a wonderful meal. Fast service and fair price, can't ask for more! read more

Mamak - Ayam berempah with rice - Malaysian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I went to Mamak with a group of 5 friends for dinner. The place had a clean, casual atmosphere and our waiter communicated well with each of us. I didn't like that we had plastic glasses for water and they didn't have any wine glasses for our BYO wine. I hadn't had Malaysian for a while and I reminded myself that it wasn't my favorite but that's not their fault. It wasn't expensive and I had a good time. The roti bread is as good as everyone says it is. And the chicken and beef satay skewers were delicious starters. read more

Owners jacking up the prices twice in short succession. I love your roti canai, but $7 now? I've taken my business elsewhere in several occasions now already. I hope it's going towards better pay for the hardworking staff at the restaurant and not to fatten your margins. read more

I choose to eat at Mamak on Lonsdale Street frankly because the other places that I turned up to recently without a booking were not able to accommodate us on a whim. I had heard rumblings that Mamak, which flogs Malaysian food was decent but the queues were pretty intense every time that I wandered by previously. I really did not know what to expect so we fronted up at around 2:00 PM hoping to avoid some of the perceived madness, which we did fortunately. The wait at 2:00 PM was not bad at all. In fact it took about three minutes to get a seat which was not at a communal table and I was grateful. Although the menus were thrust into our faces quickly, it still took about 15 minutes to get service to take our order. During this time I was able to admire the relatively modern fit-out, something that you usually do not expect in a Malaysian restaurant. There is an open and clean kitchen near the entrance for you to view whilst you either wait for a table or even relax whilst your takeaway is being prepared. Takeaway is available very late at night on Friday and Saturday and would make a somewhat healthy alternative to pizza and kebabs in the area especially if you have been pubbing it. Multiple dishes were ordered including the Kari ayam ($16) which is classic chicken curry supposedly cooked with freshly ground spices and chunky potatoes. This was probably the only dish that I thought was average mainly because of the amount of cartilage which was probably enough to choke a small hound but we persevered. A lamb Murtabak ($11.50) also was served with two curry dips and was was purported to be a spicy sambal sauce but in fact it was quite mild. This dish along with the chicken skewers, was the highlight of my experience. It was a good blend of meat, cabbage and onion in a pastry. You are advised that you need to wait 15 minutes for the Murtabak to be made, which is fine especially when you are left to sip the Teh 'O' als limau ($3.50) which is iced tea and lime - damned good iced tea in fact. I tasted a sweet roti, but as it has never been my thing, I really shouldn't comment either way however all of the desserts that I saw others ordering were large, colourful and looked rather good. What I liked about this place is the modern fit-out and when you actually got your order in, the service was very efficient. Sometimes too efficient though as they attempted to deliver far too many plates to the small table at the same time which caused a problem, but in the end, you are not really paying much for decent food and atmosphere, so why bother getting annoyed about the little things - when essentially that is all they are. read more

We went tonite after work. Food was hot, fresh and tasty. The satay sauce was amazing and Service was prompt and efficient. Only one thing , it's BYO so remember that. We loved it ! read more

There's usually a line unless you come in off hours. The food is delicious. We ordered roti canai, murtabak and mee goreng. Service is standard and no issues. Would definitely eat there again. read more

Wow! The flavors and textures of the food were amazing. Between 4 adults and two children we demolished 4 savory rotis, 1 lunch special and 1 sweet banana roti along with the fish curry and the vegetable curry. The flavors were reminiscent of South Indian food. The service was prompt and responsive. They did their best to accommodate a young child. read more

This place was amazing ! The Mee Goreng was great! The frothy drink was good and reminded me of a chai. Must go! Prices were good and the service was excellent. read more

Very nice Malaysian restaurant, punchy Malay flavours in the curry, the sambal prawns were not holding anything back either. The roti was excellent though rice was slightly hard. Service was spot on. The venue did get exceedingly loud at times due to some weird tunnel effect. read more

For maximizing value and quality, Mamak is a great bet. The food is amazing and as one of my companions put it, "exactly the right amount of spice." The price is also excellent, especially at lunch when most of the menu is at a decent discount. The roti is impressive, but the butter roti was a little disappointing. Try the fish curry if you want a little spice and the Me Goreng is pretty good as well. Try the refreshing lime drinks on a hot day or the ginger tea. At lunch there may be a line, but it is pretty big inside and they move people through efficiently, so you probably won't have to wait too long. I'll be back. read more

Just had a delicious feast at Mamak. Once again devoured the staple roti canai! Followed with the vegetable curry and the slow cooked lamb curry. The slow cooked lamb curry was so tender and full of flavour I decided to grab a takeaway serve for my partner at home! Yum! read more

I love the Roti Canai here, they get it so right. The cooking style seems authentic and the interior feels warm and contemporary without being over the too touristy malaysian'ish. It's reputation is a little over the top for my liking, but hey, my partner's Malaysian and this is the venue of choice when we are eating out - Malaysian style - in the cbd. read more

Great food and excellent service! Waiter was super kind!

It has a fairly focused menu with all the Malaysian staples. I found the fish curry a bit hot and the plain rice dry, but man oh man the roti was to die for, better than anything I've had in Melbourne and easily as good as the best I've had in KL or Melaka. The roti kaya was also AMAZING! read more

If you miss Malaysia this is the restaurant you need to eat at. Everytime i miss Kuala lumpur and my friends there, I go and eat here. It's the closest thing to the foods i've eaten in Malaysia. Beef and chicken satay sticks that come with a thick peanut sauce is to die for. Hits that craving spot nicely. My favourite is the rojak salad and i get it everytime i come here. Highly recommend this place if you're malaysian and miss home read more

Incredible food, nice authentic Malaysian cuisine and great drinks offered here. However the place is quite tacky and is super packed. One thing I hate is how stuffy it feels in here. But the food is worth a try and it's quite cheap too. The staffs here are okay I suppose, there's no problem. It's not cosy at all, but it's good for a cheeky trip. read more

Very authentic Malaysian food, felt like we could have been in KL. Amazing satays and nasi lemak!! The roti channai was better than some I've had in Malaya. Will definitely be coming back. read more

The roti has descended from a buttery, beautiful heaven and into my mouth. If you just get roti, the price rating would be more accurate as $ because the roti starts at around $5 and is definitely enough for a light meal. It's worth trying some of the other fare as well, but the roti is certainly the best. read more

If you are after Malaysian comfort food this place is a hit. Really good Chicken Satay and the flaky Roti is a winner.

It's the WORST food that I ever tried in Melbourne, and it was EXPENSIVE as Malaysian food!

Nasi Lemak; not an adequate serve ... everything are extras.

In Australia, you gotta eat lamb, so I had the lamb rendang with the nasi lemak, and it was to die for. Very succulent, goes well with the coconut rice. read more