We start with drinks and I am told Malaysians really love their Milo (chocolate and malt powder drink), which explains the large selection of Milo flavoured drinks on the menu. I love to order things I can’t even pronounce so I go for Teh Tarik, which, according to the menu is a “classic Malaysian sweetened tea, ‘stretched’ for a frothy topping’. The drink is definitely sweet but a nice way to balance the heat of the foods that we are about to eat.
I have heard so much about the rotis here, and I can’t wait to try some. We want something a bit more wholesome so we go for Roti telur, which is a classic egg roti. All savoury rotis are served with two curry dips and a (very) spicy sambal sauce. I decide to leave the sambal for my friend and settle for the curries which are both very flavoursome, but a tad too spicy for my inadequate palate.
Known as Malaysia’s national dish, Nasi Lemak has everything going on: coconut rice, sambal, tender lamb, crunchy peanuts, crispy anchovies, cucumber and hard boiled eggs. What else would you possibly need on one plate?
For a dessert we decide to try roti kaya which is a sweet roti served with a kaya spread which is made of coconut and pandan. It is very sweet, but a nice finish to a hot meal.
If you’re after an authentic Malaysian meal in Sydney, Mamak is definitely the place to go. Just make sure to arrive early and be patient – they don’t take bookings, but lining up is well worth it!
Contact details:
Mamak
15 Goulburn St, Haymarket, Sydney
T (02) 9211 1668
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Shop P9, 1-5 Railway St, Chatswood 2067
T (02) 9411 4411
