KL Bunga Raya in North Melbourne is, in the eyes of many discerning foodies, home to the finest Malaysian food in the city. Named after Malaysia’s national flower, this casual Errol Street restaurant is itself a breath of fresh air on the neighbourhood’s dining scene. The menu is blessed with a fine selection of traditional dishes from Southeast Asia, including chicken laksa, beef rendang and one of the tastiest gado-gado salads you’re likely to ever eat.

KL Bunga Raya, Malaysian restaurant. What’s more, the laid-back nature of KL Bunga Raya means you can swap the hustle and bustle of city life for a mouth-watering meal in a relaxed setting. Tables here are hot property, so we recommend snapping up a reservation at the first possible opportunity. Understated venue with streetside seating, dishing up typical Malaysian grub to eat in or take away.