The Malaya

Restaurant · SeafoodThe Rocks

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48 dishesmenu read 11 Novthemalaya.com.au

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Entrees

  • Sydney Rock Oysters$36

    Chilli coriander dressing or natural. 1/2 dozen

    Likely shellfish

  • Wagyu Tartare$29

    Chilli oil, marinated egg yolk, Asian herbs & rice crisps

    Likely egg

  • Pasembur Salad$24

    Malay vegetable salad with tofu, boiled egg & peanut dressing

    Likely nutsLikely eggLikely soy

  • BBQ Salmon$24

    Sambal and pickled onion chutney. 2 per serve.

    Likely fish

  • Salt and Pepper Prawns$44

    Wok-tossed with cracked black pepper.

    Likely shellfish

  • Salt and Pepper Cauliflower$28

    Wok-tossed with cracked black pepper.

  • Seafood San Choy Bow$36

    Wok-tossed with crunchy water chestnut and bamboo shoots.

  • Vegetable San Choy Bow$26

    Wok-tossed with crunchy water chestnut and bamboo shoots.

    Vegetarian

  • Roti Jala$28

    Soft Malay-style crepe, filled with diced lamb & vegetables. 2 per serve.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Satay Chicken$30

    Marinated skewers with ground peanut, lemongrass and chilli satay sauce. 4 per serve.

    Likely nuts

  • BBQ Lemak Prawns$36

    Spicy coconut, lemongrass and kaffir lime lemak sauce. 6 per serve.

    Likely shellfish

  • Otak Otak$25

    Spicy fish parcels. Wrapped in banana leaf and barbecued. 2 per serve.

    Likely fish

  • Sayor Otak$22

    Silken tofu and vegetables. Wrapped in a banana leaf and barbecued. 2 per serve.

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Prawn and Scallop Spring Rolls$24

    House-made chilli, coriander and kaffir lime dipping sauce. 2 per serve.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Vegetable Spring Rolls$19

    House-made chilli, coriander and kaffir lime dipping sauce. 2 per serve.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

Seafood

  • XO Pipis

    House-made XO, crispy noodle bed.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Mud Crab

    Kam Heong "golden fragrant" dried spice and curry leaf paste. Options: salt and pepper, or lemak.

    Likely shellfish

Mains

  • Hainan Chicken$36

    With chicken rice, garlic, ginger and shallot sauce.

  • Prawn Laksa$38

    Our original 1963 recipe, made with dairy milk.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Laksa$34

    Our original 1963 recipe, made with dairy milk.

    Likely dairy

  • Mixed Laksa$36

    Our original 1963 recipe, made with dairy milk.

    Likely dairy

  • Vegetable Laksa$32

    Our original 1963 recipe, made with dairy milk. Made with chicken and prawn stock.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Szechuan Eggplant$36

    Fried pieces, tossed dry-style in a sticky sauce with Szechuan chillis and cashews.

    VegetarianLikely nuts

  • Kerabu Chicken$38

    Stir-fried with mixed greens, shitake, cream coconut, chilli, kesam and ginger flower.

    Likely dairy

  • Crispy Chilli Beef$39

    Chilli lemongrass sauce, limau vinaigrette

  • Kesam Udang$46

    Prawns tossed in a fragrant herb sauce of kesam, ginger flower, kaffir lime and lemongrass.

    Likely shellfish

  • Ikan Pepes

    Barbecued coral trout, hot and sour Assam marinade, sambal sauce.

    Likely fish

Curries

  • Chicken Kapitan$38

    A light Penang-style curry made with coconut and dairy milk, fresh chilli.

    Likely dairy

  • Prawn Kapitan$45

    A light Penang-style curry made with coconut and dairy milk, fresh chilli.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Curry$46

    Malaya house spice blend, fragrant lemongrass and curry leaf.

    Likely shellfish

  • Original Malaya Beef Curry$45

    Made with our signature 1963 spice blend.

  • Coconut Beef Rendang$46

    Our signature curry. Aromatic coconut, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime base.

    Likely nuts

  • Opor Ayam$39

    Chicken thigh fillet, mild curry made from green chilli, turmeric and coconut cream.

  • Ikan Kantan

    Coral trout, eggplant and okra in a fragrant ginger flower, tamarind & lemongrass base.

    Likely fish

  • Sayor Masak$35

    Malay-style vegetable curry, aromatic lemongrass and coconut base.

    Vegetarian

  • Pork Sambol$35

    A fiery curry made with chilli, dried spice, shrimp paste and candlenut.

    Likely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Sambol$44

    A fiery curry made with chilli, dried spice, shrimp paste and candlenut.

    Likely nutsLikely shellfish

Noodles & Sides

  • Char Kway Teow$36

    Flat rice noodles, chilli shrimp sambal, prawns and chicken.

    Likely shellfish

  • Mee Goreng$38

    Wheat noodles, savoury and sweet soy glaze, prawn, chicken, chilli crisp and a fried egg

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Brussels Sprouts with Pork$33

    With house-made XO and pork mince.

  • Nonya Salad$21

    Green Papaya, pineapple, Southeast Asian herbs and Nonya dressing.

  • Mixed Greens$23

    Stir-fried with garlic

  • Fried Rice$25

    Prawn, chicken, barbecue pork.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Jasmine Rice$5.50

    Per person.

  • Chicken Rice$9
  • Roti$9

    Pan-fried flat bread.

    Likely gluten

Dessert

  • Sago Pudding$19

    Sago pearls, fresh fruit, coconut and salted mango gelato.

    Likely gluten

  • Penang Gelato$10

    Lemongrass, chilli, kesam and kaffir lime.

    Likely dairy

What the menu saysYes we cater for most allergies & dietary requirements. Please let us know ahead of your reservation.
  • Yes we cater for most allergies & dietary requirements. Please let us know ahead of your reservation.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Signature Banquet

  • Signature Banquet$91

    $91 per person, minimum of 2. Entrees: Salt & Pepper Prawns (lightly battered and deep-fried prawns wok-tossed with salt, cracked black…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Signature Banquet$91

    $91 per person, minimum of 2. Entrees: Salt & Pepper Prawns (lightly battered and deep-fried prawns wok-tossed with salt, cracked black…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Penang Banquet

  • Penang Banquet$101

    $101 per person, minimum of 2. Entrees: Grilled Scallop with Sambal Butter (I); Salt & Pepper Prawns (lightly battered and deep-fried…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Malaya Banquet

  • Malaya Banquet$81

    $81 per person, minimum of 2. Entrees: Pork San Choy Bow (stir-fried with crunchy water chestnuts and bamboo shoots); Salt and Pepper…

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Vegetarian Banquet

  • Vegetarian Banquet$81

    $81 per person, minimum of 2. Entrees: Salt and Pepper Cauliflower (wok-tossed with cracked black pepper, fresh chilli and shallots)…

    VegetarianLikely nutsLikely eggLikely soy

Seasonal menu

A one-off menu for an occasion. It may not be on offer now.

Christmas Banquet

Available 1 November to 24 December. 48 hour pre-order required.
  • Christmas Banquet$130

    $130 per person, minimum of 4. Entrees: Wagyu Tartare (chilli oil, marinated egg yolk, rice noodle crisps); Lobster Dumplings (lobster…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (6)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 11 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address225 George St, The Rocks, 2000
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Websitethemalaya.com.au
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from themalaya.com.au
MapOpen in Google Maps

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about The Malaya

Does The Malaya have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Malaya coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Yes we cater for most allergies & dietary requirements.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

Can I book The Malaya online?

Yes, through SevenRooms: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/themalayagrosvenorplace/reservations/create/search/

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