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Mamak

15 Goulburn Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
(02) 9211 1668
Ranked #60 of 2,956 restaurants in Sydney
4.0 of 5 stars 163 Reviews
Price range: S$12 - S$17
Cuisines: Malaysian
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Australia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The line outside seemed like a good sign and it didn't take long for us to get a seat 10-15 mins. Once inside it was warm and comfortable. The service was friendly and swift. The food was great - spicy, fragrant and hot. Not the best food we've ever tasted but certainly tasty and reasonably priced. We'd go back there... More

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Toronto, Canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Saw internet recommendations for this and decided to check it out. Arrived at 8:00pm on a Sunday to find a line down the block. Decided to wait. Line moved faster than I thought it would, about 40 minutes wait in all - being a twosome helps. Food was all delicious. Curries are on the spicy side. Had three courses shared... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I have been to mamak quite a few times now and i have not been dissapointed. The prices are quite good considering the portion of the meal(they are big). The only critisism i can give is that mamak is not a place suitable for young children or quiet one on one conversations. All in all. Mamak is a great place... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We stayed just about opposite the Mamak restaurant on a recent trip to Sydney. From our room we could see the lines forming outside the restaurant so curiousity got the better out of us and we lined up as well to have a feed and to see what the fuss was all about. Our wait was about half an hour... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Sydney, the only real negative being that it is so popular! Having lived in Asia for most of my adult life I really love street vendor food in all the big Asian cities. In particular I love murtubak, that unique roti with curry that I first discovered in Singapore more... More

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Sydney, Australia
Top Contributor
76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The authentic taste of Malaysia in the heart of the Upper North Shore. Food well cooked and served and at an affordable price. Recommended.

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san francisco
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The food here is spot on. Curries, stir fries, noodles and satays. Won't matter what you order - it will be good and fast. Don't miss the Kangkung bellman, water spinach stir fried with shrimp paste and chilies - spicy, tangy goodness! You cannot eat here without ordering something off the roti menu. Made to order on the huge grills... More

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Sydney, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I can't understand the queues outside of Mamak. The food really is disappointing in comparison with many less popular Malaysian restaurants around Sydney. You pay big bucks for roti that isn't a patch on meals costing a couple of ringgit in Malaysia.

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Sydney, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

There are so many tasty things on the menu, its hard not to want to try them all, so take some friends! The servings are pretty big. It can be hard to get a table if you show up around seven and especially if you have a large group so i would recommend going earlier rather than later as they... More

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Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

So speedy, cheap and utterly delicious, that you'll find it hard to stop! The only downside is the need to queue for a table. I will definitely be going back in the near future, as I couldn't try everything on the menu in one sitting! The cheapest thing on the menu was $5.50 so for budget travellers this is a... More

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