3 malaysian rooms worth the trip across Australia, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Australia.
Ho Jiak ★ 4.4 · Melbourne
cbd · 1 Rainbow Alley, Melbourne VIC 3000
Ho Jiak in Rainbow Alley is Melbourne's best Malaysian kitchen: noodle dishes referencing Penang and KL regional traditions with roti made in the open.
Pappa Laksa ★ 4.4 · Melbourne
south-yarra · 26 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125
Pappa Laksa in Burwood slow-cooks its coconut broth for five hours: rich, layered and served with barramundi or king prawns over rice noodles.
Ho Jiak ★ 4.4 · Melbourne
cbd · 1 Rainbow Alley, Melbourne VIC 3000
Ho Jiak on Rainbow Alley references Penang and KL regional traditions: precise Malaysian cooking with handmade roti at the counter in a compact laneway space.