Mamak @ Chinatown, Sydney

Mamak is named for the alfresco-style roadside eateries, cheap, bustling and spice up with the sounds of lively gossip, and groups of youths. However, this atmosphere is something you can't acquire when you're in overseas. Upon googling mamak sydney, you'd definitely observe rave reviews all over the internet. Right after Sammi Cheng's concert, Shan and I decided to pay a visit to mamak to try the top-notch mamak cuisine. I came here with high expectation but left with tonnes of disappointment.


The man is so amazed by how roti canai is flipped and stretched.


Teh tarik - AUD3.50
Classic Malaysian sweetened tea, ‘stretched’ for a frothy topping

Typically, Malaysians can't live without our national drink, teh tarik. It was smooth and flavourful with teeth-shreddingly-sweet.


Ayam goreng - AUD3.5o per piece
Malaysian-style fried chicken. Marinated with herbs and spices and full of flavour.


Chicken - AUD8 for 1/2 dozen
Grilled over flaming charcoal for that authentic Malaysian flavour.Served with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce.

Satay chicken, on the other hand was charcoal-grilled to perfection with meat remained moist and tender. Accompanied by sweet & spicy peanut sauce, the sauce resembles the one I had in Malacca. Despite each stick is priced at approximately RM4, I don't see a good value for money.


Nasi lemak - AUD7.50
Fragrant coconut rice accompanied by an ensemble of sambal, peanuts, crispy anchovies, cucumber and hard-boiled egg.

Nasi lemak is staple food of Malaysian and so it's not surprising that Malaysians always crave for it overseas. On top of that, winter is the best time to savour delectable nasi lemak.
I was overwhelmed by nasi lemak served by Mamak but I don't see the value for money as nasi lemak is easily accessible in Malaysia.


Cendol - AUD5
Starch noodles made from fresh pandan leaves, with gula-melaka syrup, coconut milk and shaved ice



I was a lil discontented at the green starch noodle. The absence of strong pandan flavour makes the green starch noodle tasteless and artificial. Again, I could have gotten a better one which fares a lot more cheaper.

The total bill came up to $31 (equivalent to RM93) for two person. Would you pay mamak fare in Sydney? They might not serve the most authentic mamak cuisine but it's the best you can get in Sydney in which you need to queue for at least an hour. I'm glad that it was my first and will be my last visit.Period