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The Malaya

225 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 46 people

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Find The Malaya

225 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9279 1170
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Malaya

At Grosvenor Place, The Malaya channels decades of culinary heritage into upscale Malaysian dining in the heart of the CBD. Locals lean on the multi-course banquets for milestone birthdays and business lunches, sharing rounds of fire-licked otak-otak alongside coconut beef rendang and skewers straight off the grill. Servers know the cellar and spice levels inside out, pacing dishes so you can savor every drop of aromatic rempah with a bowl of jasmine rice.

  • Multi-Course Banquets: Course-sequenced banquets like the Signature set feature skewers, otak-otak, and rich coconut beef rendang for group celebrations.
  • Decades-Long Pedigree: A Sydney staple spanning decades, delivering legacy dishes like the Original Malaya Curry and prawn laksa.
  • Attentive Floor Hospitality: Front-of-house staff guide guests through spice profiles and thoughtfully accommodate seating and dietary adjustments.
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What's On at The Malaya

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Key Dining Advantages

Why diners choose The Malaya for milestone events, legacy curries, and corporate dining

  • Shared Banquet Dining for Milestones

    Multi-course banquet menus pace signature curries, skewers, and seafood sequentially for seamless group celebrations.

    food was a series of dishes to be shared one after the other, they even set up the birthday cake for us.

    Faiza A

  • Elevated Fine-Dining Atmosphere

    Polished table service and wine pairings create an upscale setting suited for anniversaries and special gatherings.

    The service was impeccable and the food was by far the best Malaysian I have had in Australia.

    Joel Anderson

  • Accommodating, Reassuring Hospitality

    Attentive staff accommodate dietary adjustments and seating needs, ensuring guests feel valued and relaxed.

    AJ, who went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary needs by thoughtfully improvising dishes without compromising on taste or quality. That level of care and attention truly made us feel valued.

    Pooja Arora

  • Sentimental Heritage Traditions

    Decades of culinary continuity allow long-time patrons to celebrate traditions around unchanged classic recipes.

    We have been back over the past 22 years and every time we are blown away by the service, the atmosphere and the food! Every dish was spectacular and we couldn’t fault anything!

    Ojia Skaff

  • Signature Laksa and Legacy Curries

    Signature recipes like rich laksas and aromatic rendangs maintain authentic spices with premium culinary technique.

    Every dish we tried—from the rich, aromatic curries to the perfectly grilled skewers—was bursting with flavor and showcased the care and skill that went into preparing it.

    John (The Purpose Coach)

  • Polished Executive Dining

    A central George Street location provides an efficient and refined setting for weekday business meals and team dinners.

    With a spectacular view of the pier, the venue was perfect for our executive dinner.

    Blake

Celebrated multi-course banquets and heritage house specialties perfected over decades

  • Beef Rendang

    The rich, complex flavors of the Beef Rendang were impeccably balanced, showcasing tender meat that melted in your mouth.

    Kyra Vizco

  • Laksa

    We still love The Malaya as one of our favourite restaurants in Sydney and possibly the best Laksa in the world.

    Nigel Mitchell

  • Signature Banquet

    My husband and I had the signature banquet to celebrate our anniversary of our first date, which was at the Malaya on king st wharf 22 years ago! And wow it did not disappoint!

    Ojia Skaff

  • Original Malaya Curry

    The Original Malaya Curry is a must have (I've ordered it on both my visits). The beef is perfectly tender and the flavour of the curry is divine.

    Blake

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitalities and considerate gestures that elevate dining at The Malaya

  • Custom Dietary Improvisation

    Staff accommodate guest dietary requirements by thoughtfully improvising dishes on the fly without compromising on taste or culinary quality.

  • Celebration Cake Presentation

    For birthday milestones and group celebrations, team members seamlessly manage and set up brought-in birthday cakes for the table.

  • Curated Wine and Cocktail Recommendations

    Front-of-house staff offer attentive, personalized beverage guidance, pairing dishes with curated wines and bespoke cocktails to elevate special occasions.

  • Accommodating Reservation Flexibility

    When booking dates are mistaken by guests, accommodating front-of-house staff gracefully arrange seating and attend to the party without disruption.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, dietary requests, and ordering off-menu specialties.

  • Book Well in Advance

    Reserve ahead even for early-week dinners, as weeknights can book out completely with a full house.

  • Communicate Dietary Requirements Early

    Notify staff when booking or ordering if you have dietary restrictions; the team can thoughtfully improvise dishes to accommodate your needs.

  • Call Ahead for Off-Menu Specials

    Call ahead before your visit if you want off-menu specialties such as the salt and pepper scampi so the kitchen can prepare them.

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