Restaurant
Kreta Ayer
Shop 6/337/345 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131, Australia
Find Kreta Ayer
Shop 6/337/345 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Kreta Ayer
Ashfield regulars come to Kreta Ayer for cooked-to-order Singapore mud crab and honest hawker staples. Plates hit the table fast in the lively dining room—think smoky seafood rice noodles carrying plenty of wok hei, tender Hainanese chicken, and spicy kangkong. Group feasts revolve around the signature chilli mud crab, cracked open hot with fluffy fried mantou buns to mop up the rich sauce. Midday visits draw a dedicated crowd for the $14.90 laksa and iced lemon tea special, while evening tables fill with families sharing multi-dish spreads and opening their own bottles of wine under the house BYO policy.
- Singapore Mud Crab: Cooked-to-order mud crab prepared in chili, black pepper, salted egg, or curry styles with fried mantou buns.
- Midday Lunch Special: Hearty lunch portions including laksa or chicken rice paired with a complimentary iced lemon tea for $14.90.
- BYO Dining: A casual, family-friendly room permitting diners to bring their own wine and beer without an on-site alcohol list.
What's On at Kreta Ayer
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Kreta Ayer
Authentic Singaporean mud crab feasts, value lunch specials, and nostalgic family dining in Ashfield
Cooked-to-order mud crab with mantou
Fresh mud crab is cooked to order across signature styles like Singapore chilli, black pepper, and nyonya curry, served alongside soft fried mantou buns to mop up the sauce.
Pairing it with mantou (fried buns) to soak up that incredible sauce was a game-changer.
Zen Huang Generous lunch specials bundled with iced tea
Midday diners enjoy full-sized mains like rich laksa or Hainan chicken rice paired with an iced lemon tea at a budget-friendly price point.
$14.90 for a large bowl of laksa with hainan chicken on the side, along with iced lemon tea.
Don Hua Shareable feasts for group celebrations
Generous share plates and large banquet-style portions make the dining room a reliable destination for milestone birthdays and multi-generational family get-togethers.
Would recommend going with a big group of people so you can try all the dishes as the portions were very generous.
Shiromee Gasperson Family-friendly communal atmosphere
The lively, unpretentious dining room welcomes families with children for shared feasts and prompt table service.
Simple delicious flavours, service is fast, ambience is family friendly.
Anna Manlulo Nostalgic Singaporean hawker flavours
Dishes replicate the bold, authentic flavours of Singaporean hawker stalls, satisfying cravings for nostalgic home-style cooking.
I remember it tasting the same as what I ate in Singapore!
ayo gimenez Homely comfort that hits the spot
Homely touches across classic staples like tender chicken rice and chilli crab evoke comforting memories of traditional family meals.
The casual vibe makes it great for families and anyone craving nostalgic flavours done right.
Sess L
Most popular items
Signature Singaporean specialties and hawker comfort classics
Singapore Chilli Crab
The Singapore Chilli Crab was hands down the highlight of the meal—perfectly cooked, with a rich, flavourful sauce that had just the right balance of spice and sweetness.
Zen Huang Hainanese Chicken Rice
Very good chicken rice and fish soup with vermicelli.
Phuong Anh Dang Laksa
The best Laksa I've ever had in Sydney!
lucy chen Wok Hei Seafood Rice Noodle
The wok hei seafood rice noodle was the highlight, packed with a generous mix of seafood including clams, fish cake, and prawns, with great smoky flavour.
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Other favorites
Complementary sides, drinks, and sweets to complete your feast
Fried Mantou Buns
Pairing it with mantou (fried buns) to soak up that incredible sauce was a game-changer.
Zen Huang Lemon Iced Tea
The lemon iced tea was perfect for the weather.
Don Hua Iced Cendol
We ordered chili crab with fried buns, kumquat tea and iced cendol. All was great and we had a great night.
Ngọc Tuyền Phạm Lê Ngoh Hiang
Some of our favourite dishes to order include the Hainan chicken, the seafood fried rice, and the ngoh hiang.
Matthew Kwon
Before you head over
Helpful tips on ordering mud crab, lunch deals, and dining logistics at Kreta Ayer
Pair Mud Crab with Fried Mantou
Always order fried mantou buns alongside the Singapore chilli or pepper mud crab to mop up the rich, flavourful sauce.
Catch the Midday Lunch Special
Stop by midday to take advantage of the $14.90 lunch special, which includes a full-sized main and a complimentary iced lemon tea.
Bring Your Own Wine or Beer
Bring your own alcoholic drinks if desired, as the restaurant does not serve alcohol on the premises.
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