Restaurant
Miss Malay
302a King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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302a King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Miss Malay delivers regional Malaysian comfort to King William Street with fragrant Sarawak laksa and wok-tossed char kway teow. City workers duck in for brisk weekday lunches—steaming noodles arrive fast, carrying serious wok hei alongside beef rendang nasi lemak. Plump prawn dumplings can be tacked onto any main dish by the piece, and counter shelves stay stocked with retail jars of scratch-made sambal to carry home.
- Custom Dumpling Add-Ons: Guests can add single house-made prawn dumplings directly to noodle bowls or order them by the half-dozen.
- House Sambal by the Jar: The kitchen jars its signature scratch-made sambal and dipping sauces for diners to purchase at the counter.
- BYO Friendly: Diners are welcome to bring their own drinks to pair with regional specialties like char kway teow and laksa.
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Why Choose Miss Malay
Discover why Adelaide locals and CBD workers choose Miss Malay for authentic laksa, flexible dumpling pairings, and take-home sambal.
Authentic Regional Noodles & BYO Dining
Wok-tossed Char Kway Teow and regional Sarawak laksa bring comforting, authentic Malaysian street tastes to the heart of the CBD, complete with casual BYO drinks.
Char kway teow was on3 of the best i have had in Australia. Sarawak Laksa is a must try to taste something a little different.
Ho Wong Signature Scratch Sambal & Sauces
Scratch-made sambal and signature chilli accompany dishes like crispy chicken nasi lemak and prawn dumplings, crafted with house-made care.
I loved the Lemak Crispy Chicken with homemade sambal & the prawn dumplings. The homemade sambal & chilli were a stand out to me.
Cara Mia Cozy Comfort & Welcoming Respite
Warm hospitality and attentive staff create a comforting sanctuary, turning hot bowls of laksa into a welcome escape during a rainy city day.
a lovely cozy little location to enjoy a hot meal. it was raining when i went too so it was very welcome respite.
Winnie Lake Heartfelt Home-Style Care
Diners experience the relief and delight of genuine home-style Malaysian hospitality and freshly prepared recipes right in Adelaide.
The staff are so nice and I’m relieved to find a restaurant home-make in Adelaide.
Pun Pun Speedy CBD Workday Lunches
Conveniently situated in the city center, dishes arrive promptly so office colleagues can share a freshly cooked lunch without missing a beat.
A work colleague recommended Miss Malay and it was a convenient lunchtime walk so I headed there. Very cool decor - love the mural. A friendly greeting as soon as we walked in and even though it was freshly cooked the food came out promptly.
4chillies Custom Single-Dumpling Main Add-Ons
The kitchen offers a unique ordering concept where plump house-made prawn dumplings can be enjoyed as a 6-pack or added as a single piece to customize any main noodle bowl.
Dumplings so good… try the prawn! You can order in 6 or add 1 to your main. Best concept.
Madeline “Maddie” Silins
Most popular items
The most acclaimed Malaysian specialties on King William Street
Laksa
The laksa was a standout dish, with its signature at Miss malay.
Poke Mon Prawn Dumplings
The prawn dumplings are superb. Delicate flavours and beautifully presented.
Will Hallwas Beef Rendang
Best Rendang in Adelaide; an egg on top of crunchy dried prawns, beef cubes in dreamy spicy sauce on a bed of rice with cooling cucumber slices on the side mmm mmm m
Mark Storer Char Kway Teow
Char kway teow was on3 of the best i have had in Australia.
Ho Wong
Before you head over
Helpful advice on ordering flexibility, drinks, and signature pantry items at Miss Malay.
Take Advantage of BYO
If you are dining with your favorite beverage, feel free to bring your own drinks along to complement rich regional mains like the Sarawak Laksa and Char Kway Teow.
Add Dumplings to Your Main
You do not need to commit to a full plate of appetizers to taste the prawn dumplings; you can order them individually as an add-on directly to bowls and noodle mains.
Grab Jars of Sambal to Go
If you enjoy the scratch-made chilli and sambal served with your rice and noodle dishes, ask staff for packaged jars available to purchase for home cooking.
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