Kantan

Best Known For

Nasi Lemak: beef rendang with coconut rice, crispy anchovies, hard-boiled egg, chilli sambal, salted peanuts and cucumber.

Delicious regional Malaysian dishes entice Melbourne foodies to Kantan café on Johnston Street in Fitzroy. Named after the bright pink ginger torch flower used in traditional recipes, this café sets a chilled-out vibe with rustic exposed brick, copper pendent lights and hanging greenery, ideal for lingering over a leisurely meal. Embark on your Malaysian adventure with crunchy fried chicken in sauce, or deep-fried fish sausages and chilli dip; before mains like chicken laksa spiced curry, mixed noodles, tofu puffs, soft-cooked egg, vegetable balls, sprouts, sambal, eggplant and lime. Vegetarians head for gado gado salad, with tofu, cucumber, green beans, turmeric, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, sprouts, cucumber and peanut sauce. Finish with sticky rice squares topped with pandan custard.