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Best Malaysian Restaurants in Brisbane

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Want to know where to find the best roti, satay and other traditional Malaysian dishes in and around Brisbane? Check out this guide to 13 of the best Malaysian eateries, cafe and restaurants:

Uncle Lai's

A much-loved Malaysian restaurant has relocated to a lucky suburb, dishing up its signature Char Kuey Teow (CKT)

Mamak Malaysian Roti & Satay

Bringing the authentic tastes of Kuala Lumpur's Indian-Malay street stalls to Brisbane CBD

Lemak Kitchen and Bar

Lemak Kitchen & Bar is a stunning Malaysian & SE Asian eatery serving up hawker style food in the Logan Rd dining precinct

Satay Ria Malaysian

Plate of Malasian food inside Satay Ria restaurant in Cannon Hill

Satay Ria, one of the best Malaysian restaurants in Brisbane, is an unlikely suburban find in Cannon Hill's drive in shopping centre

Malaysia Makanan

Malaysia Makanan serves up authentic cuisine in no frills surrounds from its home in the midst of a Calamvale shopping centre.

Malaya Corner

Malaya Corner is a clean modern no-frills restaurant serving excellent value hawker style meals

Malay House

Malay House is a contemporary eatery offering authentic traditional Malaysian cuisine

Located in Charlotte St, Brisbane City, this Malaysian eatery serves up a delicious array of traditional street food dishes

PappaRich

This tiny no frills bakery tucked in a mod little Asian shopping centre is one of a worldwide Malaysian chain that has become something of a global phenomenon

PappaRich

The northside Malaysian eatery is serving up delicious authentic cuisine from two locations - Everton Park and Ferny Grove

Little Nonya Kitchen

Located in St Lucia, the small family run Malaysian kitchen has locals coming back for the Char Kway Teow and steaming bowls of laksa

Plan K Kitchen

The tiny no-frills eatery tucked away in and Algester shopping strip is known for its delicious Nasi Lemak and Satay Chicken

Uncle Rocky's Malaysia Cuisine

The tiny no-frills eatery tucked away in and Algester shopping strip is known for its delicious Nasi Lemak and Satay Chicken

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