Mamak is an authentic Malaysian restaurant that has established itself in Sydney and Melbourne. The restaurant has gained popularity among locals and visitors alike for its delicious halal dishes, including Malaysian-style hawker food, roti, and other traditional street foods.
Chicken Satay. Credit: canva
Mamak has won multiple awards for its cuisine, which is prepared by experienced chefs using fresh ingredients. The restaurant also offers delivery services in CBD and other areas.
Mamak is an award-winning Malaysian restaurant. The menu features dishes from all over Malaysia, including classic favorites like roti canai and satay. In 2008, Mamak was awarded “Favourite Asian” by the Sydney Morning Herald, Good Food Guide.
The food at Mamak is served in generous portions with plenty of flavors, so be prepared if you happen to live in either of these cities and looking for halal food. Or if you’re looking for some spice in your life and craving some Malaysian dish.
Mamak Sydney Halal
Mamak Restaurant is a Malaysian halal restaurant that offers an authentic experience. Situated in Sydney and Melbourne, Mamak has been operating since 2007.
Named after the roadside stalls of Kuala Lumpur that peddle Indian Malay street food, Mamak is renowned for authentic, bold, and traditional flavors, with smart and friendly service.
Starting with just one location in Sydney before expanding to Melbourne, this three good friends-owned business has grown to meet the needs of Australians. They are looking for an Asian dining experience at an affordable price point. There’s something for everyone with dishes ranging from roti to fried rice and noodles to chicken satay.
Mamak is quite affordable, with the food price range in the low range. With the quality of the foods, the award-winning achievement, and the great reviews from their customers, this restaurant is worth trying.
Location Near You and Opening Hours
Mamak Sydney – Haymarket (CBD)
Address: Palace Hotel, 15 Goulburn St, Haymarket, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Mamak now offers takeaway as well as delivery orders, besides dining in. Just order via:
Online ordering (through their website)
Uber Eats
Doordash
Mamak Lunch Menu & Dinner Menu
Roti
Savory. Served with two curry dips and spicy sambal sauce.
Roti canai
The original roti. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.
Roti telur
Classic egg roti.
Roti planta
A rich buttery roti.
Roti bawang
With lashings of sweet red onions.
Roti telur bawang
Egg and onions – a must for omelette lovers.
Murtabak (chicken/lamb)
A local favorite. It is filled with spicy meat, cabbage, eggs, and onions (Allow 15 mins).
Sweet
Served traditionally with curry or enjoyed as a dessert with ice cream.
Roti Pisang
A famous roti with freshly sliced bananas.
Roti kaya
It is filled with a traditional spread made from pandan and coconut.
Roti bom
A truly indulgent roti served thicker, richer, and sweeter (Allow 20 mins).
Roti tisu
Paper-thin, extra crispy, and served tall.
Satay
Chicken/Beef Satay
Flame-grilled for that authentic Malaysian flavor. Served with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce.
1/2 dozen
1 Dozen
Mains
Kari Ayam
Classic chicken curry cooked with freshly ground spices and chunky potatoes.
Kari Ikan
A tangy fish curry cooked with fresh tomatoes, okra, and eggplant.
Kari kambing
Spicy lamb curry is slow-cooked until tender.
Kari sayur
Vegetarian curry cooked with lentils, fresh tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, long beans, and eggplant.
Sambal udang
Stir-fried tiger prawns with fiery sambal sauce.
Sambal sotong
Stir-fried calamari with fiery sambal sauce.
Ayam Goreng
Malaysian-style fried chicken. Marinated with herbs and spices and full of flavor. ($19 for 4 /$5 per piece)
Ayam berempah
Bite-size chicken pieces, stir-fried with whole spices.
Kangkung belacan
Stir-fried water spinach with chilies and shrimp paste.
Kacang panjang belacan
Stir-fried long beans with chilies and shrimp paste.
Rojak
A Malaysian-style salad. Prawn and coconut fritters, fried tofu, hard-boiled eggs, freshly shredded yambean, and cucumber, topped with a thick spicy peanut sauce.
Fragrant coconut rice accompanied by an ensemble of sambal, peanuts, crispy anchovies, cucumber, and hard-boiled egg. Arguably Malaysia’s national dish.
+ Add curry chicken/fish/lamb/vegetarian
+ Add sambal prawn/calamari
+ Add fried chicken
Mee Goreng
Spicy wok-tossed Hokkien noodles with eggs, prawns, fish cake slices, and fresh bean sprouts.
Maggi Goreng
A famous mee Goreng variation using Maggi noodles.
Nasi goreng
Malaysian-style fried rice with spicy sambal, eggs, prawns, french beans, and assorted veggies, topped with fried shallots.
Desserts
DrinksAis kacang
There was a concoction of red beans, corn, grass jelly, rose syrup, and sweetened milk on a mountain of shaved ice.
Cendol
Starch noodles are made from fresh pandan leaves with gula-Melaka syrup, coconut milk, and shaved ice.
Roti
See our sweet selections of delicious roti served with creamy ice cream.
Drinks
Hot Drinks
Teh Tarik
Classic Malaysian sweetened tea, ‘stretched’ for a frothy topping.
“Speedy with service, tasty and affordable. What else can you ask for.
Love the roti and the satay, with a nice ginger milk tea, hits the spot. Yum” (Mamak Haymarket)
“Although a very busy restaurant on weekends, you don’t feel any slow service. The staff take your order quickly, the food arrived on time. Generous serving size. Chicken curry was spicy but delicious. Saray was also a hit. Definitely recommend this place. Reasonably priced too.” (Mamak Chatswood)
“Busy Malaysian restaurant. Tasty roti with a variety of dips, satay with delicious peanut sauce. When ordering some dishes they say it will take 20 minutes but comes much quicker. Good variety of noodle and rice dishes. Did not try the desserts.” (Mamak Melbourne)
Tripadvisor Review
“Fantastic
We went today and it was a fantastic experience. From the lovely polite table server who kept us updated on waiting times to the attentive waitress who answered my children questions about the menu. The kids loved it , we loved it . Food was everything you would imagine and more. Quick service , hot tasty food and great staff and good atmosphere. This will become a regular for us” (Mamak Haymarket)
“Excellent Malaysian food !!!
The food is amazing. Excellent quality and taste. The roti canai is the best . Better than most restaurants in KL. The Ayam Berempah is very different and a must. Then try the desserts . Very good value” (Mamak Chatwood)
“Best roti going around
Returned for lunch after a long hiatus. Ordered my usual favourites – egg roti, chicken satay & Malaysian tea. All delicious.” (Mamak Melbourne)
See also: Brunch Cafe and Grill: Halal Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch in Sefton (Near Sydney)
