Pretty mid, got my tummy feeling weird after. People cool tho, dead vibe but, ain't nobody wanna go into that alley

Definitely recommend. It has the best hainanese chicken and hainanese chicken rice, chicken and beef satay, roti (though Malacca Straits is even better) and nasi goreng! I have never had a restaurant that was better in these things. The food comes out a bit slowly by the staff, and they are usually quite busy so you have to book ahead, especially due to COVID times, but the food is utterly delicious so I would recommend anyway! My family and I have gone to this restaurant for years, so for around 30 years or more. We're friends with the bosses and it's a family run business. read more

One of the best Hainan chicken rice in Sydney (but make sure you order the thigh). The laksa is amazing. Their other dishes are very good too but every time I come here, I must order the chicken rice so I need to bring more friends in order to try other dishes. Seating is limited so sometimes there is a wait, they now seem to have a dining room across the lane so this may be fixed now. read more

Temasek Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Parramatta, NSW

The food here was fantastic we had the $36 banquet and every dish hit the mark. The beef rendang was heavenly and I loved that it had some kick to it. Prawns in the shell and calamari were very tasty. Now for the downside and the reason for the 3 stars. The service here is terrible it's hard to get anyone's attention and when you do ask a question they just grunt and keep moving. We were not given our fish dish in the banquet and had to ask for it twice and I wish I never ate it as I got a fish bone lodged in my throat. We were given our dessert before the mains had come out so they took it away it was a sago dish with ice shavings, instead of giving us a fresh one on its return they gave us the same one and it was like a cold soup. Bad service just changes your mood and I left here saying (even though the food was great) "I won't be coming back here again" read more

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I'm sure our group has now tried everything on the menu and everything is delicious. It's the one place we keep Coming back too. read more

Oh what has happened to my favourite Malay/Singaporean joint in Parramatta? The standards have dropped despite the owner remaining the same. French beans used to be crispy on the outside with an unmistakable "pop" on first bite. Now they are soggy at best and lacking the rich Belacan taste. The satay chicken sticks are dry and unappealing. So, I hear you ask, why three stars? Well this place still does a mean, and recognisably thick, chicken and prawn laksa. I could drink this curry broth by the gallon. Might come back, but only for the laksa! 3 star laksa, 1 star the rest read more

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The BEST Malaysian food I've ever had. Very authentic & flavor is just right. I wish they had a location where I live (Las Vegas), and I'd be here every week! read more

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We were at Pareamatta laneway festival and cbs with the lines, so we decided to go to Temesek as we heard it was good. The service was a bit lacking but the food was good. The roti was standard but the Nasi Lamak was the best I have had. The nasi goreng and Hainese chicken were also pretty good. A very busy restaurant with great food, a little pricey for Singaporean Malay food. read more

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A handful of good Yelp reviews led us to this place for a Sunday lunch. Despite the fact that it's hidden down an alley it was busy, so I had high hopes. Unfortunately the food didn't quite hit the mark. We shared nasi lemak with beef rendang and sambal prawn, and hokkien noodles in black sauce (Malaysian style). The prawns (only 2) were served cold, which seemed odd in an otherwise hot dish. The sambal on the side was minuscule. It really lacked the punch of flavours that I am used to for this dish. The fried noodles came in a huge serve, but again lacked good flavour. I may return to try to laksa that other reviewers have recommended, but wouldn't be in a hurry to return otherwise. read more

Temasek Restaurant - Nasi Lemak with beef rendang and sambal prawns - Chinese Near Me - Parramatta, NSW

Temasek is definitely one of those places I will find an excuse to go to - especially by myself (or maybe just one other). There ain't nothing special about this place when you find it. It is not in the most attractive position, the interior is nothing to marvel at - but oh dearly me - the laksas! Actually, all the dishes are bloody fabulous at Temasek, but I am drawn back for the Laksa. Temasek is situated in the most unassuming arcade/alley way in the CBD of Parramatta and I am sure in the hours before and after lunch you would know what happens for the two hours from 12noon to 2pm. But come lunchtime, hold on to your seat (when you can get one) - Temasek ROCKS! Loyal crowds (and individuals) turn up in their droves to eat here. They wait patiently, share tables and try to order at the bar to force their way onto a table. The food is fresh, fast-ish, authentic, genuinely tasty and all with as little fanfare and fuss as you would want. It has been awarded a One Hat for Sydney Good Food Guide and it truly is an icon for food in Sydney. read more

Temasek is all about eating the same shit as everyone else. Because you can't go wrong with those dishes and they're what you come back for over and over again. When I see people eating completely new dishes I've never seen before, I get angsty. So what are they?! 1. They have one of the best hainan chickens in Sydney 2. That Kang kong, I honestly don't know what 'kang kong' is (vegetable name?) but it's damn tasty and not very many other places cook it quite the same way. If they've sold out or we want another vege dish, then egg plant it is. They're all cooked the same way, just diff vege. 3. King prawns 4. Beef Rendang And maybe a very select few others that I don't remember. Drinks? Ice Lemon Tea thanks. Best thing ever? You can continuously fill it with water and it still tastes awesome. Bargain! Now look around you and you'll find the orders are mirrored - exciting! And that's all you need to know for now. If your party is much bigger than 4-5 dishes then you can explore, I can't remember the other dishes, sorry. There is one dish I'd probably avoid though... the tom yum soup. Nope, nope, nope. read more

I love this place, as it probably has the most authentic laksa I've ever had in Sydney. Their laksa has a nice thick sauce full of spices than just makes it so distinct from any other laksa I've had in Sydney. Just very disappointed with their customer service. I ate here one Thursday night. We got a table for 2 straight away despite not having a booking which was great. After we finished our mains, we ordered a small dessert (Sago with Coconut Milk) to share between me and my partner. However, even before I managed to finish my food, the lady started cleaning up our table! She didn't even bother asking me if I had finished eating - which I hadn't. So we left, upset from the terrible customer service and rudeness by this lady. Hint: if you look up Edna Mode, you'll know who I'm talking about. read more

This place is a little tricky to find for first timers...find the classy establishment Roxy, walk next door to the dodgy laneway and follow the articles and write ups displayed in the window. These guys make the best Hainanese chicken rice in Sydney, big call I know, husband and I have tried all the other popular/well-reviewed ones in town but nothing tops Temasek. It is well worth the hour drive. For those who's not familiar with the dish, you're meant to eat chicken skin as well and it's delicious (dietitians look away!) And if you have the numbers, always order 1/2 or whole chicken with chicken rice on the side rather than the chicken rice dish...the chicken's generally nicer. Other highlights are the laksa, made with prawn heads and prawn paste...it's an explosion of prawny goodness. Also the Nasi Lemak, char kway teow and stir fry anything with their sambal is on point. And then soothe the burn from the sambal with a chendol...ahhh read more

Temasek Restaurant - Hainanese chicken rice - Chinese Near Me - Parramatta, NSW

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I was a little disappointed today. The lunch menu is great value, and the service fast, but you know when you get a meal and it's "microwave hot", not "wok hot"...? You can tell the difference. The taste was ok but the rice was very starchy and seems like it hadn't been washed before cooking. Paying lunch menu prices it was ok, but I would have been upset if dinner prices were in affect. Sad that the roti canai didn't come with any curry or dhal dipping sauce. Service was prompt and efficient. Every other time it's been great here, so I'll give them another chance again. Maybe just an off day at Temasek. read more

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Overall: Visit for the tastes, not the looks. Price: Very reasonable. They do a mean lunchtime special menu, with most popular dishes under $11 Taste: Ah-may-zing! I dare you to think otherwise! In fact, leave me a comment below! Decor: Plenty of seating, some nice pictures up, but mostly just a quick feed type place. read more

Quality of food here is undoubtedly pretty darn good and beats most suburban Malaysian/Singaporean restaurants in the Sydney area for value. But grumpy staff and an unfriendly owner make the experience less than pleasant. Trademark dishes include their laksas, nasi lemak, hainanese chicken rice and (on weekends) their mee rebus and mee siam. read more

For me there is only one dish to be ordered here - the Hainan chicken rice. Its one of the best I've ever tasted in Sydney. So good with the chicken rice and the chilli vinegar sauce. However if poached chicken is not your style, the Char kway teow is also good, with slices of lup cheong, chinese sausage. Get here early on weekend lunch-times as it gets super busy. read more

This Malaysian food is great! I'll be sure to visit again before my trip is done. Super good and yummy. I haven't had a place this good in the California Bay Area (States) before. read more

The first time I stumbled across Temasek, I was on the hunt for a great laksa... And I wasn't disappointed! It was bursting with flavour and fresh. I've since ventured out of my laksa comfort zone and everything else on the menu has been equally fantastic. That said, this is not a flash restaurant to go for an intimate date. It's fairly typical in terms of its quick turn over, cramped space and lack of good customer service. But DEFINITELY go for the food! It comes out quick and hot, and you won't be disappointed! read more

Well Laksa me six ways from Sunday !!! Quite possibly the best laksa I have had to date. Bang on with a decent amount of heat packed into it, it awakened every inch of my being - I was sniffing, and coughing and crying .. it was beautiful. The restaurant itself is in some super dodge alleyway and despite this, it's somewhat of an institution here in Parramatta. I rocked up not knowing what was on the menu but knowing full well the Laksa is what you come here for, and because the brother, SIL and myself were craving some Laksa, I thought 'why the hell not?' I ordered take out (delivery is not an option unfortunately) and props go to the lady at the counter - she was soo helpful and sooo patient with me. I had strict instructions from my brother - he wanted some satay chicken too but "it can't be that horrible yellow looking satay sauce" some places pass off as smashed peanuts. Well, I explained this to her, she went out the back and handed me some of their satay sauce to taste - she explained it was all hand crushed and yada yada yada .. I stopped listening after having that first taste - love that Malaysians throw chilli into EVERYTHING - this sauce was soo good !!! The serving of laksa is enormous, so if you aren't at all hungry, this meal can sub as your lunch the next day (and quite possibly dinner too). read more

Really like the flavours. Lunch specials are reasonably priced, but overall it's not cheap. Service is super fast and efficient, and the place is always crowded at lunch, an indication of their popularity. Reception people could be a bit friendlier, one lady in particular is brusque and short, and looks like she's perpetually pissed at customers and the world: "Which table were you? What did you have? $12.50." read more

This is a fantastic little place. Tucked away beside the Roxy and a car park, it is an oasis of great, authentic and wholesome Singaporean/Malaysian food. I love this place. You can't go wrong with any dish, but try the beef rendang, chicken/potato curry and ayam fish, with coconut rice. The laksa is a must as well. The price for a meal is very decent, especially when compared to similar restaurants located in Sydney. If you want great, inexpensive and wholesome/tasty asian food then you must travel to this one. read more

Best Singapore food in Sydney. laksa was very rich and creamy, nasi goreng was very tasty and flavorful, Hainan chicken very silky, chill crab is to die for, beef rendang is very spicy and tasty, other food are very good too, I always keep coming back and I highly recommend it. read more

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I don't see what the fuss is all about. It was busy and our food came out within fifteen minutes of ordering. The Laksa was great until I bit into some plastic and then that was enough for me. the pricing of the meals did not reflect the quality or service. read more

Temasek Restaurant - The piece of plastic in my Laksa. :( - Chinese Near Me - Parramatta, NSW

Very popular place for your Malaysian fix. Service is okay considering the wait staffs are all very busy, Ordered Hainanese Chicken Rice, Hae Mee and Nasi Lemak. The Hainanese Chicken is super tender, Expecting the Ginger sauce but none offered. Hae mee is great and can't fault the dish. Nasi Lemak is not at all impressive. The Ikan Bilis is very though therefore hardly edible. Everything else is on par at best. For desert we ordered Sago which is a bit of a disappointment. The sago is lumpy and sugar too overpowering. read more

I have to give it to this place that the chicken rice is even better then SOME of the Malaysian stores. :) Was a little homesick but Temasek just did the job to take me back home. If you're a Malaysian that just got here you definitely have to try this place out. However, the sauce is not much of a original chicken rice sauce. But still, overall its awesome! Love it. read more

Overpriced food their steam chicken always are not cooked enough. The meat around bone are always bloody. Won't recommend

This is probably Sydney's best kept secret. Tucked in behind the Roxy in Parra this restaurant is always full, so book in advance before you go. BTW this is a BYO restaurant so take your wine with you. Absolutely mouth watering dishes with a cuisine style that everyone enjoys. I've taken all my non Sydney mates for a meal here, who remember the meal years after they had visited the place. My favourites are the Black Pepper Beef, Chicken Curry and Nasi Goreng followed by some Ice Kachang. You just have to eat here to know why people come back over and over again. Great food with super fast service though the decor could improve. read more

Nothing flash or fancy about this place just some of the best food you'll ever try. Everything I've ever tried there over all the years I've been going has been fantastic but for the first timer you can't go past the Laksa which is another level to you'll get anywhere else. read more

Best Malaysian in Sydney.. Hands Down.. Been coming here monthly for 6-7 years before moving to the USA.. I really miss this place just writing about it... read more

I keep coming back for the Nasi Lemak which is one of the best versions I've ever had. The prices are very reasonable and the serving sizes are excellent. If you're going for lunch, try to get there at 12 as this place fills up quickly. Ignore the plain interior and concentrate on the menu! Other delicacies include Hai Nan chicken rice, Kangkong Belachan, and try a Chendol for dessert. Temasek is one of my favourite places to eat. read more

Love this place lots of authentic Malaysian and Singaporean style dishes. It's very busy and the seating isn't the most comfortable. The food is good, the drinks feel as little strange maybe I'm not just used to it. read more

Delicious beef rendang and curry. Good place to order Malaysian dishes. Service was good. Value for money.

always crowded at lunch time. fast service, can feel a bit rushed, but the laksa & the hokkien mee is great.