Jalan Alor Mitcham

Jalan Alor is one of the newer Malaysian restaurants, which also comes highly recommended by some, although reading some of the reviews it seems everyone's experiences can be quite mixed. Our summary: The Good 👍 - Cheap dishes at $10 for most and $15.50 for noodles. 💰 - Serving size is average, so fairly good value for money. 🍽️ - Authentic Kopitiam vibe - The CKT was actually quite decent with wok hey The OK - The Sawarak Kolo mee was just a lot of noodles 🍜 with some meat, no veggies. I guess for $10 I can't complain but here I am writing about this. - Fish head curry was decent. - the Satay had a different peanut sauce flavour than what we would normally have elsewhere. Not bad, just different. The bad 😞 - The KL Hokkien mee wasn't great. Too sweet and had a very very fishy (squid) after taste. Also took about 30mins to come. - the Sweet Chee Chong Fun was again very sweet but and the noodles were stuck together and hard in some places. Tbh if not for the stuck hard noodles this dish would have been ok to good. Overall, if you are looking for cheap Malaysian eats and aren't too fussed on quality, this place is worth a try. If you want something which is actually good, there are many other places in and around east of Melbourne!

Bruno L

Malaysian food in Australia. The chicken rice (AUD10) was fantastic. Very close to what I get in Malaysia. Hokkien mee (AUD15) tasted excellent but portion was way too much for 1 person.

Ravindran Raghavan

If you're looking for a spot that serves authentic Malaysian flavours without breaking the bank, this restaurant is an absolute gem. It offers a variety of local dishes that truly capture the essence of Malaysia’s rich culinary heritage, and what really stands out is how affordable everything is—without sacrificing taste or portion size. One of my absolute favourites here is the curry laksa. The broth is rich and fragrant, with just the right balance of spice and creaminess from the coconut milk. Each bowl comes generously loaded with noodles, tofu puffs, egg, and a choice of chicken or seafood, making it a hearty, satisfying meal on its own. It’s the kind of dish that hits all the right notes—comforting, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. The chicken rice is another standout. The chicken is always tender and juicy, served with fragrant, fluffy rice that's been cooked in rich chicken stock. The accompanying chili sauce and ginger paste are spot-on, enhancing the overall experience and bringing the dish to life. What I appreciate most is the portion sizes. For the price you pay, the servings are very generous—perfect for a filling lunch or dinner. Whether you're a local craving home-style food or a traveler wanting to try something authentic, this place delivers every time. Highly recommended!

Teddy

Came when they open at 11am and that was the perfect timing. Sat outside on nice sunny day and it was beautiful and great atmosphere with so many cafes around and people out and about, so many things to see. Food portions were decent although only $10 each. Tried sweet cheong fun, hainan chicken rice and pork noodle. All very nice, although it was my first time trying cheong fun so I dont have anything to compare with, but I enjoyed it a lot. Hainan chicken was moist and tasty, and pork noodle had really nice broth and super tender pork meatballs and meat. The only criticism I have is all the dishes came at different times. Hainan chicken rice came quick, then somehow cheong fun 10 minutes later, and then the pork noodle took 15 mins after hainan chicken rice! But will definitely come back and try other things. Teh tarik also very nice.

Choc Pudding

Cheap meals and large portions, always busy all the time. The food has a lot of variety and there are some meals that are only $10. Service is fast and friendly.

Melia Widayanti