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Malaysian

14/20

Ho Jiak’s Fish Market spin-off embraces the kitsch with a subversive take on surf-and-turf

Tam Jiak’s concept could’ve landed like a bad joke writes David Matthews, but Junda Khoo explores the full spectrum of Malay cooking, starting with the fun tom yum “bombs”, a sequel to Ho Jiak’s laksa bombs.

  • David Matthews
Roti with dhal and curry sauce.

Warung Malaysia

Find proper Malay cooking at the Ettalong Galleria.

  • David Matthews
Nasi goreng Pattaya.
14/20

Vivid spice awaits those who seek out this colourful gem hidden near Curtin University

Hit the road and be rewarded with charry stir-fried noodles, vast plains of crunchy lentil pancake, juicy fried chicken and a new perspective on Malaysian cuisine.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Build your own nasi campur plate from the selection in the bain-marie.
13.5/20

This canteen in an industrial precinct serves some of Melbourne’s best Malaysian food

Choose dishes from up to 30 bain-marie trays to build your own rice plate at Matt Malaysian.

  • Dani Valent
The namesake dish.
13/20

Lulu’s Malaysian Hawker

Where Penang-style noodles get the fiery treatment they deserve.

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Char kwai teow at Ho Liao.
14/20

Ho Liao

Fresh takes on well-loved dishes from a thoroughly modern chef.

“Laksa bombs”, a smash-hit from Junda Khoo’s Sydney restaurants.
14/20

Ho Jiak – Junda’s Playground

Where cornerstone dishes get a jolt of creativity.

Curry laksa is based on a recipe from a now-closed Kuala Lumpur hawker stall.
13.5/20

EatAlley

Ten hawker stalls, decades of tradition, one location.

Beef rendang with roasted coconut.
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Danny’s Kopitiam

A love letter to pulled tea and wok hei.

Char koay teow.
13.5/20

Kakilang Char Koay Teow

Casual yet uncompromising capsule of Penang flavours.