This Collins Street gem is a go-to for authentic Malaysian street food that won’t break the bank. It’s been delivering the goods since 2010, offering simple yet satisfying South East Asian staples, including nasi lemak, chicken rice and noodle soups from $16. If you’re on the go, pick up some curry puffs, chicken wings or mini vegetable spring rolls for only $5.

Recently crowned the winner in Tassie’s laksa category in the Delicious 100 for 2023, their laksa is a must-try—rich, spicy, and bursting with flavour. Beyond the award-winning laksa, their handmade dumplings (available boiled or pan-fried) and signature Mee Goreng are also popular choices. With plenty of vegan and gluten-free options, Sawak Café is a cozy spot that delivers bold, authentic Malaysian flavours at great prices.

The laksa at this Malaysian street food café is a shimmering bowl of coconut milk teeming with chilli oil, vermicelli noodles, tofu puffs, hard-boiled egg, with your choice of chicken, beef, prawns, squid, tofu or fish cakes, piled high with beansprouts and coriander. This spicy bowl of goodness is a best-seller, rated as one of the best laksas around. 131 Collins St, Hobart; sawakcafe.com.

Sawak Cafe also serves up an array of Malaysian street food dishes, including stir-fry rice, noodles, curries, and handmade dumplings. Flippers, a local institution on the Hobart waterfront, is renowned for its delicious fish and chips. Lastly, Jackman & McRoss is a popular destination for its delectable scallop pies, offering a taste of Tasmania's culinary heritage.

For something with a bit of spice, head to Sawak Cafe to sample Malaysian street food dishes alongside stir fry rice, noodles and curries. With a large range of their dishes available in vegan and gluten-free versions, this little cafe goes above and beyond. Be sure to try their handmade dumplings (boiled or pan-fried) and their signature Mee Goreng.

The restaurant exudes simplicity and humility, adorned mainly with Sarawakian decorations. Guests can grab their own napkins, utensils, and bottled water. If not already present, various chili sauces ranging from sweet to volcanic are available on the table to add an extra kick to Chong’s dishes, which are typically mildly spiced.

This no-frills Malaysian cafe in the heart of Hobart CBD has been a local favourite since 2010. Owner-chef Zye Chong arrived in Tasmania nearly 20 years ago from his home in Sarawak. You’ll still find him in the kitchen, flipping hot woks over open flames to impart that elusive smoky wok hei into char kway teow.

This shop is serving some of the best Malaysian food in Hobart. This restaurant provides street food as well as stir-fried rice & noodles. Other Sawak Cafe menu items include their famous dishes like nasi lemak, mi goreng, chicken curry, fish curry, nasi goreng, as well as char kway teow.

Where: City Centre Spice up your meal at Sawak Cafe, known for its authentic Malaysian street food. Offering vegan and gluten-free options, their menu includes handmade dumplings, stir-fried noodles, and curries. Don’t leave without trying their signature Mee Goreng.