Excellent vegetarian spring rolls followed by an average pho. The grilled chicken was pretty good…read moreas was the dragon fruit smoothie. Authentic Vietnamese service :)

I'm going to keep this short & sweet - I dined with fellow yelper Amita - check her review out for…read morethe detail! Vermicelli combo was so so delish Service was just so so Actually, so so is a little too nice (friendly, but slow) It made the 3 stars for the chicken, spring rolls, pork & prawn sugar cane that came with the vermicelli, the size of the dish, and that I didn't order a drink so didn't have to wait as long! Fun Fact - free wifi & magazines make for an entertaining visit on your own, and the chopsticks are plastic which is a nice change for cheap Asian these days!

We were from Sarawak. This is a great place to have a quick 'hit the spot' comfort food. Great…read moreservice and a HUGE variety of East Malaysian selections. Even my 80plus parents enjoyed it.

Australia might be the only Westernized country that does Malaysian well. Since I started my week…read morelong trip in this country, I've constantly found restaurants that filled a void I was missing from Chicago. Sarawak is no exception, and their prices definitely make me want to come back for more. You order downstairs and they give you a number to take to a table of your choosing. It's open seating so feel free to go upstairs for more space. My friend and I split three big plates: seafood laksa, bak kut teh, and the char kwey teow. The laksa was flavorful but used thin egg noodles instead of the thicker ones I am used to. Definitely KL style and not from Penang, so don't expect a sour broth. The bak kuh teh though was on point, with big helpings of pork bone for you to enjoy. As for the char kwey teow, it was spicy, fragrant, and tasted like it had been stir fried on a wok. Loved it. The other cool thing is that they have plenty of tupperware lying around so you can bag your food as you please. There's even containers for sauces so do not forget to bring home the sriracha with your noodles. Unfortunately there are no toilets inside the restaurant, so you'll have to settle for the public ones on the streets. We nearly threw up using those, so beware. Keep doing what you're doing Sarawak! Stay delicious.

Never again!! Worst broken rice ever! It almost seems they have reused old ingredients! The pork…read morewas like a day or two old? Hard and DRY!! the patty thing was SOUR and hidden under some bean sprouts. Worse still it was fried and in pieces!!! As I paid I was asked "how was everything?" I gave the dude a glare and looked at my plate. Making sure he knew it was unfinished. I literally had the rice with fish sauce! YMMV

Restaurant was happy to take orders, money, and leave us waiting for a delivery, only to find out…read morethat the place was shut the entire time. Absolutely rubbish business practice and we will not ever be coming back, regardless of the fact the food is actually quite good.

Blok M to me was recommended by an Indonesian local. When I asked her what to get, she said…read moreeverything. My friend who I was having dinner with wasn't so keen as she can't stand fishy food, eats chicken only if it's on a leg, and would rather eat veggies. However, she ended up enjoying the food as much as I did. There is not much table service. It's a small restaurant. When we walked in, we didn't find anyone to serve us and chairs were already up on a table. A woman finally stood behind the counter. We had to order and pay at the counter with no split billing allowed. Self-service for cutlery and disposable plastic cups (the ones you find around water coolers) I guess this is what you get for generous portions and cheap dishes. My friends and I ordered the tongseng ayam, ayam balado and spring rolls. The grilled chicken was so tender and deliciously flavoured. I liked the sambal that came with it (it is quite fishy and is spicy). The tongseng ayam is delicately flavoured with some coconut milk (not as thick and creamy as thai curries) with poached chicken in it. Not enough chicken but still filling. The prawn spring rolls were average. They tasted like they had the fake "seafood" meat in them which I don't really enjoy. I loved the rice crackers that came with the tongseng ayam. Service was quick. Food was very satisfying. Really recommend! Will definitely go back to try more.

SQUEEE! I have just found delicious Indonesian and its affordable!…read more My friend and I had only 30 minutes to eat before we had to be at a Laneway Learning class at Little Mule and we found this gem. I had the grilled squid which came with rice and a side salad, it was accompanied with a tasty peanut sauce, very pleased.My friend had Mei Goreng and that was flavoursome and authentic, she even had enough to take home with her - says a lot about serving size. Its a little bit like Christmas when you find a place that you can say has pretty decent food and isn't going to burn a hole in your pocket. Very pleased with Blok M and I can see myself returning very soon.

Last Thur. Lunch. The experience was terrible at the new establishment. Nice and clean but the…read morefood two dishes " Hor Fun (no wok hee, the beef was blend, sambal ? No chili oil for an Asian Chinese place is a NO NO NO , but you would think new place, new menu , " NOPE !!! " No new stuff to try. The menu was pretty limited like the old one. I think those chefs need to really learn from ROCK KUNG or LASKA KING (female) chef mind you !!!!! Atleast, the No.20 and Ipoh " kinda pass. Don't think I will come back any time soon. It gives the Malaysian brand a bad name !!! 2 / 10 food experience !!!

Had lunch, ordered Assam Laksa and a variety of Tong Tou Foo with noodles. Having tried Malaysian…read morefood in LA, Houston, NY and Vancouver, the taste and quality was excellent. Prices were reasonable, will definitely be back. Looks like they are also in the process of moving to a larger space 30-40m away, currently under construction.

This restaurant has a bit of an identity crisis kind of like an interracial baby. It serves both…read moreAsian and Western food, but I must say it does a pretty good job on both fronts. It's situated at the bottom of the Seasons hotel on St Kilda Rd which may explain why it does both menus - it's a Malaysian restaurant but perhaps the predominantly gweilo hotel guests might find the food a bit spicy. I've been here a couple of times and tried both the Asian and Western dishes, and I've enjoyed both times. The first time I had the seafood linguini which I always get if I see it on a menu anywhere, because it seems to be a dish that's impossible to stuff up. The second time I had the nasi goreng which unfortunately was a tad spicy for my liking but I also had the twice cooked mandarin stewed duck which had an amazing flavour. Robert, the Malaysian owner, is a funny bloke who knows his wines and engages in friendly banter with the guests. I asked him how do you make the twice cooked duck and he reveals his secret: "Well, you know, the first thing is that you have to cook the duck, (pauses thoughtfully) and then you cook it again, and so you have twice cooked duck lah." Funny guy. He then told me sorry he was just joking and then SMSed me a list of all the ingredients inside the dish sans any instructions: oyster sauce, soya sauce, dark soya sauce, cinnamon sticks, szechuan pepper, star aniseed, angel root, sugar, bay leaf, ginger, tea leaf, mandarin skin, garlic, onion, yoke chook, duck bones, & kumquats. Thanks, genius. This place is tastefully decorated with large prints of Asian women from the 1950s lining the walls which provides a nice little charm and has a great ambiance. Staff provide excellent service and there's a great selection of beer and wine.

I was very surprised that what I had thought was a simple hotel restaurant served me perhaps the…read morebest nasi goreng I have had in Australia! The staff were also very friendly and helpful considering we rocked in later in the evening on a Sunday. Sadly after a weekend of power eating was I far to full to try much more, though I'd like to explore the menu more on a future visit.

First of all - mad kudos to whoever updated the business information to include the opening hours!…read moreThat really helped out a lot and proved my point that Yelp is extremely useful and all my friends should sign up for it. Yelp isn't paying me for this advertising. And by advertising I mean annoying my friends. Anyway... I came here with a group of friends and we were seated right away. Ambiance: It's pretty small and I imagine it is a place that is fairly popular and therefore constantly busy, so it is definitely worth it to book ahead. I came on a Sunday night and managed to get a table, but don't bet on it. Customer Service: Our waitress was attentive and helpful despite the mad rush. One thing I do have to suggest is to bring all the food at the same time when it's a group, that way everyone can eat at the same time without having an odd few people out. Food: I ordered the Crispy Chicken w/ Rice and it was fantastic! The chicken was tender with ample amounts of flavour and lemony zest soaked in, the rice was well made, priced at less than 10 dollars... yep, nothing wrong with that dish! I haven't had a bite from any of my friends' dishes, but received pretty good reports from everybody. --- I would definitely come here again and it is near the top for one of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne. NOTES: ~ They don't have too many options for Pho. If you're seeking only Pho and want a decent selection, it's probably best to try another place.

We discovered this place on one of our regular walks down Brunswick St to Coles and in the window…read moresaw a lady devouring what looked like the most delicious bowl of laksa. Made a note to comeback to try it and boy am I glad to make this discovery! The restaurant was 2/3rds full on a Tuesday night and surprisingly the service was quite good. We had the: entree sized vegetable laksa $5.50 - 9/10; beef and beef balls pho $10 - 7.5/10; rice vermicelli with grilled pork $12 - 8.5/10 Finding a good Vietnamese restaurant within walking distance from home is pretty amazing especially considering Richmond is just a tad too far for a stroll. We were both pretty happy here and most definitely would be back.

We dine here regularly and always come back for their Ayam Bakar. Their snack range is quite…read moreimpressive, and this is coming from an Australian who was born and raised in Indonesia! This place is definitely a decent place to satisfy your cravings for authentic Indonesian food.

Ayam Penyet Ria offer the taste of Indonesia and it is as authentic as one can get in Melbourne…read more They are famous for their ayam penyet (obviously), which translate to deep fried smashed chicken - it is literally smashed to make the meat soft and tender. I must say, they are pretty yummy! One portion of penyet plate consist of tempeh, fried tofu, steamed rice (extra $2) and your choice of protein or vegetables. I had the chicken and my brother had the beef ribs (bomb!). Crunchy, flavorful and oily - my kind of guilty and junky pleasure :P. Be warned tho, the sambal chili on the side may look normal, but they are fiery hot and will probably make your throat burns and lips whimper. Don't forget to order the Soto Betawi soup dish here to add in more fun to your dining experience. The prices here are super affordable, great place if you don't feel like splurging on food. Humble, friendly service along with lightning fast food. If you enjoy sweating to the spiciness and flavor of Indonesian food, getting down and dirty, Ayam Penyet Ria is definitely THE spot to be!