The Malaya

Address:
39 Lime Street,King Street wharf, Sydney CBD NSW    Map    Contact details
Cuisines:
Seafood, Asian, Singaporean
Tue hours:
12:00 to 15:00, 18:00 to 22:00    View schedule
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The Malaya Schedule
Dining Schedule
Sun
18:00 to 21:00
Mon
12:00 to 15:00
18:00 to 21:00
Tue - Sat
12:00 to 15:00
18:00 to 22:00
Contact details - The Malaya
Address:
39 Lime Street,King Street wharf, Sydney CBD NSW
Phone:
(02) 9279 1170
Fax:
(02) 9279 2570
  • Reliability and consistency combined with quality and value have ensured that The Malaya has remained one of Sydney's most popular restaurants for more than forty years.The Malaya offers an extensive menu that includes a selection of original favourites and contemporary dishes that are rich in flavour and variety, with an extensive wine list that has been carefully selected to complement the me... Read more

    Reliability and consistency combined with quality and value have ensured that The Malaya has remained one of Sydney's most popular restaurants for more than forty years.The Malaya offers an extensive menu that includes a selection of original favourites and contemporary dishes that are rich in flavour and variety, with an extensive wine list that has been carefully selected to complement the menu.

    The Malaya opened for business challenging the then conservative Australian palette with authentic spicey dishes based on traditional south east Asian cuisine.The Malaya over looks Darling Harbour at King Street Wharf offering water views within close proximity to the CBD.The Malaya's open plan layout makes the most of our harbourside location and enables us to coordinate the right environment for your function. We cater for groups from 14 through to 300 guests. Depending on the size of your event you may wish to book a table, a private area or exclusiveuse of the restaurant.

  • Latest User Reviews

    Great food have been here on a few occasions. High recommend.

    Good food and a nice view. Staff are friendly and the service is very quick. Szechuan Eggplant and Beef Rendang are a must have!

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    • Overall 8.8 - Food 9, Ambience 10, Value 8, Service 8

      Great food have been here on a few occasions. High recommend.   (Di - See my reviews (4) - January, 2010)

    • Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

      perfect in every aspects!   (See my reviews (3) - January, 2009)

    • Overall 8.3 - Food 9, Ambience 7, Value 8, Service 9

      It was great. The food was fantastic especially the lamb dishes. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful when ordering as we were sharing dishes. Food came out pretty speedy and they were busy   (feebster - October, 2008)

    • Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

      i will come back   (February, 2008)

    • Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

      One word. Outstanding !   (January, 2008)

    • Overall 9 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 9

      A great place to bring a crowd   (noel - See my reviews (2) - May, 2007)

    • Overall 9.3 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 8, Service 9

      Fantastic food, great location and setting. Waitstaff were very helpful.   (Amazingly good - January, 2007)

    • Overall 8.8 - Food 9, Ambience 8, Value 8, Service 10

      Always good.   (Malaya1 - January, 2007)

    • Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

      Awesome food, service, ambience - LOVE IT!   (Kel - December, 2006)

    Plus Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10 From 6 reviews

  • Awards

    2008 - Restaurant & Catering NSW / ACT Awards for Excellence  

    2009 - Restaurant & Catering NSW/ACT Awards for Excellence  

  • Restaurant Details

    Payment
    Amex, Cash, Diners, Mastercard, Visa
    Features
    Licensed, Outside dining area, Private dining area, Street parking, Takeaway, Water views, Wheelchair access
    Ambience
    Child-friendly, Relaxed, Sophisticated, Trendy
    Styles
    Sit down
    Suitable for
    Birthday/Anniversary, Business lunch/dinner, Christmas party
  • Large Groups Information

    Group bookings of 14 people or more are required to pay a $25 per person deposit. Once paid, the deposit is redeemed from the final bill or can be refunded to the credit card from which it was paid on request. We encourage all reservations confirm in writing together with a deposit for the maximum number of guests that may attend as we will be unable to increase your reservation once we are fully booked.

    All groups are required to order a set menu. Groups are welcome to order one of our set menus or else may create their own, please contact The Malaya for details.

    All group bookings have until the morning of the reservation to confirm the final number of people attending, this ensures the correct number of set menu's are ordered for the table.

    There is a 10% service charge added to the biil of any table for 50 people or more.

    Group booking policy Exclusive Use of The Malaya and Spice Room.

    Minimum patrons classed as a group 20

  • Private Dining

    Area Capacity Seated Capacity Standing
    Entire Restaurant 14 300
    Private Area 20 40
    Spice Room 50 100
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