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6 malaysian places in Sydney we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Sydney | Malaysian across every city.

Malaysian food has a devoted following in Sydney, with roti, satay and laksa among the most-ordered dishes. Mamak on Goulburn Street in Haymarket is famous for its queues and its theatrical roti-making, while Ho Jiak in Haymarket and Strathfield has built a name for regional Malaysian street cooking.

Ho Jiak Haymarket ★ 4.4

$$MalaysianHaymarket

Junda Khoo's Malaysian flagship in Haymarket, Sydney. Nasi lemak, char kway teow and curry laksa on the menu; the Strathfield original opened in 2017.

OrderNasi lemak, Char kway teow, Curry laksa

Ho Jiak Strathfield ★ 4.2

$$MalaysianStrathfield

The original Ho Jiak on The Boulevarde, Strathfield, Sydney. Junda Khoo's Malaysian menu of nasi lemak, char kway teow and hawker-style noodle dishes.

OrderNasi lemak, Char kway teow, Hokkien mee

Mamak ★ 4.7

$$MalaysianHaymarket

Late-night Malaysian on Goulburn Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Roti canai, satay and char kway teow; open daily 11:30am-2am Friday and Saturday.

OrderRoti canai with curry trio, satay chicken sticks.

TipNo bookings; the queue outside is part of the ritual Walk-ins usually OK.

Mamak ★ 4.5

$$MalaysianHaymarket

Late-night roti canai counter on Goulburn Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Open daily till 2am Friday and Saturday, 1am other nights; cash and card.

OrderRoti canai with curry

Ho Jiak Haymarket Late ★ 4.5

$$MalaysianHaymarket

Late-night Malaysian on Hay Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Char kway teow, nasi lemak and curry laksa till 1am Friday and Saturday, 11pm earlier nights.

OrderChar kway teow

Mamak ★ 4.6

$MalaysianHaymarket

Late-night roti canai counter on Goulburn Street, Haymarket, Sydney. Roti with three curries comes in under A$11; the city's most-rewarded budget dinner.

OrderRoti canai with three curries

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