This is my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Having eaten Char Kuay Teow all over melbourne, Kuala…read moreLumpur, Perth, and LA, I can safely and happily say that the seafood char Kuay Teow here is my favourite iteration of the dish. The spice is bonkers. The seafood is juicy and fresh and the noodles have the perfect amount of flavour. I want this place to open up more venues!

Friends from NYC ate at Mamak in Melbourne and highly recommend it, so I had to go. It is part of a…read moresmall chain but the menu reads like a small family owned restaurant. The food was simply delicious; packaged with yummy Malaysian flavors. If you like Nasi Lemak, this is the place for you. Service was average as it is the case in Oz.

Always good food at Mamak - have tried the Sydney establishments multiple times and Melbourne does…read morenot disappoint. If you are looking for ambience or a romantic experience this is not the place for you, but if authentic Malaysian food is your thing then get along here!

Self serve and order first at the counter. Minimum $15 CC spend…read more Laksa comes in two sizes! I got the small chicken curry laksa. It was quite flavorful and the chicken was just so tender!!!! Good amount of meat in the small. I almost finished the creamy broth but controlled myself. The soft shell crab isn't as good though. They put way too much batter!

Laksa Bar is a humble eatery that makes one of the most stunning laksa in Melbourne…read more The location was a little hard to find, away from the bustling CBD restaurant scene, tucked at the corner street of Little Lonsdale, and more precisely next to the famous "The League of Honest Coffee". I came in for a late lunch and the atmosphere of Laksa Bar will definitely take you to the comforting atmosphere of the eating street food in Singapore/Malaysia, from the Southeast Asia ornaments, old nostalgic posters and memorabilia as well as on wall screen projectors that depicts short scenes from the past. This is a self-served restaurant, where we order directly to the cashier first, given a number, get your own utensils/water and choose where to sit. There are many interesting selections of Malaysian classics as well as street nibbles, such as house curry, nasi lemak, satay and etc. But of course, we tried their signature dish, and that is Soft Shell Crab Laksa. The soft shell crab laksa come in a drool worthy presentation - with a generous portion of fried wonton, fish ball, and a flour battered soft shell crab. Taste-wise, expect a robust flavor that will jolt your taste buds. The laksa was a perfect balance of creamy, salty, spicy and savory goodness, and the crispy soft shell crab just adds a touch of yum to the already scrumptious dish. On other occasions, I tried their nasi lemak with soft shell crab as it looks so damn tempting, but sad to say, it was such a let down; stale toppings and flavorless rice.. Clearly, this is not their strength. In all, Laksa Bar is such a precious spot for those who enjoy the richness of Malaysian cuisine. The service, food and price point are all on point. Definitely a spot that's worth many return visits!

Without question the best laksa in Melbourne, and believe me I've tried a lot. Beef is the personal…read morefave for me, but I've sampled the chicken, fish and vegetable options and all are phenomenal. If you're a fan of eggplant like me, get a hearty extra serving for cheap! Good location close to Melbourne Central and Vic Market, staff are nice and quick and the lovely lady who is often at the counter has my regular order committed to memory. Long live Laksa House, if I had to find a new place I would be devastated

My partner and I visited the restaurant around 5pm, and the floor was not very busy. There was a…read morebig sign at the door advertising for more hiring, even there were three waitresses working on the small-sized 10 table floor already. While my partner insisted on ordering the Hainan Chicken, which arrived quickly, my order of "Hawker Laksa" took a significantly longer time to be served. In fact, my partner had already finished her meal by the time my bowl of laksa arrived. Although the restaurant has been in this location for quite some time, I was surprised that the waitresses were not taking orders. Instead, customers were required to approach the counter and place orders with a counter person there, who would then give a number stand to be set on the table. The Hainan chicken was okay, yet the fine chopped ginger was an additional $1 charge? On the other hand, my laksa was delicious and I could tell it was made with the authentic ingredients of that Hawker Street. While the restaurant was not very busy at the time, I found it frustrating that my partner and I were not served at the same time, and the wait for my food was quite long. Given this, it would have been nice for the staff to provide a clearer explanation for the delay. However, despite the wait, I must say that the laksa was well worth it. In fact, I would recommend trying the laksa despite the long wait.

Nice dishes, will definitely come back to eat these dishes, I love the taste as well as the…read moreprovided service

This is pure homestyle Malaysian home cooking at its best. The two "go to" dishes here are the Bak…read moreKut Teh soup and the Mother Hen Soup. They are amazing. The rest of the menu is fairly limited and good, but not in the same league as their signature items.

Malaysian food can be so interesting and extremely tasty. Maybe it's because I live in Melbourne…read moreand am spoilt for choice when it comes to delicious Malasian food but I find the offerings at this restaurant extremely limited. Friends that have eaten the laksa say they think the spice is a little too overpowering for the dish (and they love spice). Personally though only having one dish available for vegetarians (and nothing for vegans) in Melbourne seems a little bit of a oversight. There are so many great veggie dishes coming out of that melting pot of cultures and culinary history that it seems a deliberate choice to restrict the options to one plate of expensive dumplings. They are soft, well stuffed but lacking in any great flavour. It's a order at the counter type deal here and food is brought out to your table. We had to find a bottle of water and two disposable plastic cups to drink it though. Maybe for the price people will deal with this but I think you can find cheaper and far more tasty options only a few doors down. Hopefully they will improve on their service and menu in the near future.

The food here is great when you know what to order. Plus, they usually open till late…read more The Roasted chicken is great. The chicken rice lack taste though and the soup served with it is usually just plain. They recently changed their Fish head laksa. Now they're using Salmon head for the laksa, and it works well. However, menu is limited. It'll be hard for them to compete with other restaurants around them for example, Rose garden , Laksa House and Sarawak Kitchen. It is also a shame they don't do combo deals that let us have a choice of a drink with the food we're going to have. It'll definitely stand out among their competitors. Plus, their place is smaller compare to other restaurants. However, I don't mind at all. Nonetheless, will still come back for their food. One of my good to places for a quick Roasted Chicken rice.

One of my all time favorite restaurants in Melbourne. Malaysian cuisine in a small cozy setting…read more Perfect for either a quiet meal or a family celebration, it has a very cool interior, great ambience, and friendly staff. I always make at least one stop here when I am in Melbourne. My favorites at Blue chillies are: Ribs - generous amounts of meat, fall off the bone tender and fantastic flavor Fried rockling fillets - this is a wonderful dish with subtle flavors. It has palm seeds and this amazing floss made from eggs. Think of Candy floss or cotton candy texture but made from eggs. It takes serious wok skills to create this as you need to whip the eggs into a floss in a hot wok without ending up with an omelette. Sashimi salad - a delicious fusion is gushing and salad Date pudding - perfect version

As Allan has pointed out, your choices for Malaysian cuisine are very limited in the Fitzroy area…read more Previously Blue Chillies had competition from the Penang Affair which sadly shut down earlier this year. Now they are probably the only Malaysian joint unless you head into the CBD or to Fitzroy North. Having lived in Malaysia for a while, their food is some of the best in the world. Blue Chillies does a very good job of measuring up to the food but still has a long way to go in my opinion. The service was good, the environment was moody and dark in a good way and created a fairly intimate atmosphere. I wasn't blown away but will definitely be back when the cravings come back.

Chef Lagenda is a well established family restaurant that offers genuine Malaysian comfort food. At…read morethis particular location, the interior was simple, adorned with neutral and wooden loving colors, overall homey but also looks somewhat fast- foody! Their menu was a couple pages long, listing from rice, noodle to many other interesting creations. To be honest, deciding what dish to get here can be quite a tedious task. Some of my favorites: + Hainan chicken rice: The steamed chicken was actually pretty common, but so glad that the rice tasted quite authentic and certainly surpassed my expectations. Also, what makes this much more amazing was that the chili sauce on the side, it was spicy, gingery and garlicky delicious. + Mee Goreng: this is what I would normally get if I'm in the mood for their noodle dish. It was fantastic! It has a nice charred taste and taste just like the one I had in Singapore.... Almost! + Char Kway Teow: The champion! The flavor was very bold and vibrant, the meat was generous. I love how the wok hei aroma spread throughout the noodle, but gotta warn you that they are true to their spicy levels! But in a way, the spiciness really helps elevate the overall flavors! Absolutely my fave here. It was a great dining experience as always; the food was consistently well seasoned, with prices that was more than affordable. The service was speedy and courteous, even on their busiest hour. My only issue here is the challenging parking situation, but other than that, Chef Lagenda is a good ol' reliable family favorite and definitely a spot worth many return visits.

Jan 2019 Standards have dropped considerably!!! In past 2…read moretimes I've been back here i found the Laksa to. E watered down, the char kwei teoh too oily and missing alit if flavour, the hainanese chicken rice to be very atrocious!! Small cold boney pieces no meat! Is there new chinese management?? All staff are from PRC!! Feb 2018 Good to see that lagenda has branched out!! For decent Laksa and fishhead noodle soup that's local to work.... This is my go to without fail. Always consistent and value for money.

Wasted half an hour looking for this restaurant, only to find out it was closed. Booooooo,read more

So many restaurants to choose in Chinatown but so glad we chose Dragon Boat! A very comfortable…read morerestaurant with a good wine selection and menu including live seafood choices. Lots of choices made it hard to choose so we tried a few appetisers and mains. The service was very good and staff friendly. The food came quickly and everything was delicious. Definitely recommend the scallops and the crocodile. Standard choice of Asian desserts. Plenty of seating for couples, small or large groups. There are a few steps at the entry and restrooms are upstairs so not suitable for disabled access. All credit cards accepted including American Express. Highly recommended.