Jason King
AmyHuangMalaya Restaurant: King St Wharf
February 26th 2008 04:19
I have been to this restaurant about four times in the past year, for various gathering and business occasions. It is, ultimately the most expensive Malaysian restaurant I have been to, and to be completely honest, not extremely authentic either.
Surprisingly, I did find myself enjoying the food. The extensive menu ranges from curries to sambal stir fries to noodle soups. Their spicier choices are not as spicy as what other more authentic restaurant offer, yet there is a distinct style and quality about dining at Malaya, even if their serving, as the rest of King St wharf restaurants, are a little towards the small side.
Although, besides the food, I don't really have urges to wanting to visit again. (Unless of course, it's being paid for again by someone else)
Its location is meant to be superb, as King St wharf is one of the newest Sydney water front dining scenes, but not one that is my favourite. Constantly the sounds from departing ferries and boats overpower your conversation, which at times, can be quite unpleasant. They also try to fit in as many seats as possible so it can get extremely crowded and squished.
The service varies. The waiters and waitresses are generally friendly and helpful, however you do get the odd one that simply will not assist you in anyway. If you have gluten free or other special dietary requirements, don't bother turning up. You will just be told there is nothing they can offer you because "everything has been pre-marinaded in sauces that will have wheat or other possible allergy products". No, they won't make a special dish for you out of anything fresh, even if you are willing to pay the price.
The Malaya
39 Lime Street
King Street Wharf
Sydney NSW
www.themalaya.com.au
Surprisingly, I did find myself enjoying the food. The extensive menu ranges from curries to sambal stir fries to noodle soups. Their spicier choices are not as spicy as what other more authentic restaurant offer, yet there is a distinct style and quality about dining at Malaya, even if their serving, as the rest of King St wharf restaurants, are a little towards the small side.
Although, besides the food, I don't really have urges to wanting to visit again. (Unless of course, it's being paid for again by someone else)
Its location is meant to be superb, as King St wharf is one of the newest Sydney water front dining scenes, but not one that is my favourite. Constantly the sounds from departing ferries and boats overpower your conversation, which at times, can be quite unpleasant. They also try to fit in as many seats as possible so it can get extremely crowded and squished.
The service varies. The waiters and waitresses are generally friendly and helpful, however you do get the odd one that simply will not assist you in anyway. If you have gluten free or other special dietary requirements, don't bother turning up. You will just be told there is nothing they can offer you because "everything has been pre-marinaded in sauces that will have wheat or other possible allergy products". No, they won't make a special dish for you out of anything fresh, even if you are willing to pay the price.
The Malaya
39 Lime Street
King Street Wharf
Sydney NSW
www.themalaya.com.au
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