4 malaysian places in Melbourne we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Melbourne | Malaysian across every city.
Malaysian food is one of Melbourne's most beloved comfort cuisines, built on laksa, char kway teow and rich curry noodles. Ho Jiak on Rainbow Alley in the CBD brings a polished take to the laneways, while Laksa King in Flemington remains a long-standing favourite for the broth that gives it its name.
Ho Jiak ★ 4.3
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 ★ 4.5
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 ★ 4.5
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.
Laksa King ★ 4.7
yarraville · 6-12 Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington VIC 3031
Laksa King in Flemington has set the Melbourne standard for the dish since 1998: asam laksa, curry laksa and char kway teow at prices worth the detour.