Top 9 Best Malaysian Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Malaysian food brings together Malay, Chinese, Indian and Thai traditions: flaky roti canai with curry, coconut-rich nasi lemak, smoky char kuey teow and fiery bowls of laksa. Metro Vancouver has a small but loyal Malaysian dining scene, from a 30-year-old restaurant group to tiny hawker-style shops.

This guide picks the 9 best Malaysian restaurants in Metro Vancouver right now.

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How We Chose These Malaysian Restaurants

Malaysian restaurants are rarely covered by the big restaurant awards, so we combined local food coverage, community favourites and each restaurant's own information.

We checked every restaurant is still open. Longtime favourite Penang Bistro closed in 2025, so it isn't listed. That's why this is a Top 9.

Best Malaysian Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 9 Best Malaysian Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine – Fairview (multiple locations)

Malaysian-owned and running since 1995, with several colourful locations across Vancouver.

What to order: Roti canai, beef rendang and sambal green beans.

Why it made the list: The most established Malaysian restaurant in the city.

Address: 820 W Broadway | Price: $

2. Mamalee Malaysian Delight – Kitsilano and Chinatown

The family-run successor to Café D'Lite, named for its late founder Betty Lee.

What to order: Hainanese chicken rice and roti canai.

Why it made the list: Homestyle Malaysian cooking with a devoted following.

Address: 3144 W Broadway | Price: $

3. John 3:16 Malaysian Delights – Richmond (and Metrotown)

A Richmond favourite since 2014, now also in Burnaby's Metrotown.

What to order: Nasi lemak, laksa and Hainanese chicken.

Why it made the list: Authentic flavours at fair prices.

Address: 6838 No 3 Rd, Richmond | Price: $

4. Laksa King – East Hastings

A retro diner known for fiery laksa and rare Burmese dishes.

What to order: Laksa, then a Burmese tea-leaf salad.

Why it made the list: One of the city's best laksas.

Address: 2546 E Hastings St | Price: $

5. Green & Oak – North Burnaby

A family-owned spot with a customisable menu and several laksa options.

What to order: Hainanese chicken and laksa.

Why it made the list: A modern room with plenty of meat-free choices.

Address: 3760 Hastings St, Burnaby | Price: $

6. Hawkers Delight Deli – Main Street

A tiny hawker-style shop serving Malaysian and Singaporean classics.

What to order: Laksa, satay and fried kuey teow.

Why it made the list: The best budget Malaysian meal in town.

Address: 4127 Main St | Price: $

7. Ipoh Malay Cuisine – Marpole, Vancouver

Ipoh Malay Cuisine is a Malaysian restaurant at 1316 W 73rd Ave, Vancouver.

What to order: Ask about the house specialties.

Why it made the list: A well-reviewed local Malaysian spot.

Address: 1316 W 73rd Ave | Price: $

8. Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine – Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver

Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine is a Malaysian restaurant at 1440 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver.

What to order: Ask about the house specialties.

Why it made the list: A well-reviewed local Malaysian spot.

Address: 1440 Lonsdale Ave | Price: $

9. Mui Garden Restaurant – Richmond Centre

Mui Garden Restaurant is a Malaysian restaurant at 5960 Minoru Blvd, Richmond.

What to order: Ask about the house specialties.

Why it made the list: A well-reviewed local Malaysian spot.

Address: 5960 Minoru Blvd | Price: $

Malaysian Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Roti canai: flaky flatbread with curry dip.
• Nasi lemak: coconut rice with sambal, anchovies, peanuts and egg.
• Laksa: spicy coconut curry noodle soup.
• Char kuey teow: wok-fried flat rice noodles.
• Rendang: slow-cooked spiced beef.
• Hainanese chicken rice: poached chicken with fragrant rice.
• Teh tarik: "pulled" milk tea.

Where to Find Malaysian Food in Metro Vancouver

Fairview (multiple locations)

Home to Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine.

Kitsilano and Chinatown

Home to Mamalee Malaysian Delight.

Richmond (and Metrotown)

Home to John 3:16 Malaysian Delights.

East Hastings

Home to Laksa King.

North Burnaby

Home to Green & Oak.

Main Street

Home to Hawkers Delight Deli.

Marpole, Vancouver

Home to Ipoh Malay Cuisine.

Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver

Home to Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine.

Richmond Centre

Home to Mui Garden Restaurant.

Tips for Eating Malaysian Food in Vancouver

• Try laksa: The spicy coconut noodle soup is a signature dish.
• Order roti canai: Flaky flatbread with curry dip.
• Ask about spice: Many dishes can be made milder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Malaysian restaurant in Vancouver?

Banana Leaf is the longest-running; Mamalee is famous for Hainanese chicken.

Where is the best laksa?

Laksa King on East Hastings is a local favourite.

Where can I get Malaysian food in Richmond?

John 3:16 Malaysian Delights.

Is there Malaysian food in Burnaby?

Yes, Green & Oak and John 3:16 at Metrotown.

What is roti canai?

A flaky flatbread served with curry.

Is Malaysian food spicy?

It can be; you can usually ask for milder dishes.

Is Penang Bistro still open?

No, it closed in 2025.

Why only six restaurants?

We only list places we could verify are open.

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