Restaurant
Kenny's Malay Kitchen
Shop 5/64 Karbunya St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia
Find Kenny's Malay Kitchen
Shop 5/64 Karbunya St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia
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Visit websiteAbout Kenny's Malay Kitchen
Gold Coast locals make a straight line to this family-run kitchen for honest, heat-packed Malaysian cooking. Regulars lean hard on the house duck salad—a massive platter dressed with punchy, bright flavors—and crispy lobat rolls. The kitchen pairs sizzling black pepper beef with fragrant egg fried rice, while sweet pineapple-laced sambal cuts through rich Nyonya chicken. Grab your favorite drinks from the bottle shop next door, pull up a table under the heated alfresco terrace, and settle into genuine makan hospitality. Sizzling garlic prawns arrive steaming at the table alongside tender massaman beef and coconut rice.
- Pineapple Sambal & Nyonya Mains: A distinct house condiment balancing vibrant chili warmth with sweet fruit notes.
- BYO Alfresco Dining: $2 corkage per person lets diners bring bottles straight from the shop next door to heated outdoor tables.
- Generous Sharing Plates: Generous platters of crisp lobat rolls, massive duck salad, and sizzling black pepper beef designed for tables to share.
What's On at Kenny's Malay Kitchen
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Kenny's Malay Kitchen
From flavorful family dinners and convenient BYO to heated alfresco dining, discover why locals choose Kenny's Malay Kitchen.
Generous Share-Friendly Specialties
House specials like crisp lobat rolls and generous shared duck salads make dinners consistently rewarding for the entire table.
Duck salad is huge and so tasty! It is definitely a shared meal.
K Myers Dependable Family Takeaway & Dining
Freshly cooked mains and kid-approved favorites offer a dependable takeaway and casual dining solution for busy households.
Hands down the best take away and fine in. They truely cook from the heart with the best ingredients.
Jo-Anne Townsend Effortless BYO with Neighboring Bottle Shop
Guests can bring their preferred drinks directly from the adjacent bottle shop for an affordable $2 corkage fee.
Byo with a corkage fee. Only $2 pp. Bottle shop next door.
Bluzu16 Crowd-Pleasing Group Gatherings
Vibrant share plates and helpful menu guidance create a seamless setting for catching up with friends.
Came here with a couple of friends, and we were all impressed. Everything we ordered was super tasty, and the portions were just right.
Harrison Read Heated Alfresco Dining Comfort
Guests can dine comfortably outdoors in any weather thanks to heated alfresco seating and a lively setting.
We sat alfresco outside. They have numerous fire heaters outside. It was freezing out, but with these on, it was a beautiful area to sit.
Bluzu16 Warm and Welcoming Hospitality
Attentive, accommodating service and thoughtful touches make diners feel genuinely welcome from the moment they arrive.
The ambiance was cozy and vibrant, and the staff went above and beyond to make me feel at home.
Zak Mcdonald
Most popular items
Customer favorites and standout signature dishes
Duck salad
The duck salad is to die for!
Rachael Maffey Lobat roll
Lobat roll is so crispy, flavourful and juicy. We order this every visit.
K Myers Nyonya chicken
Nyonya chicken makes me drool.
K Myers Sizzling prawns
Sizzling prawns were so delicious.
Bluzu16
Before you head over
Helpful practical tips for planning your visit and dining smoothly
Arrive early for dinner
The kitchen strictly closes around 8:00 PM, and dinner service winds down quickly afterwards. Plan to arrive by 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM to browse the menu and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.
Pick up drinks next door
Take advantage of the $2 per person BYO corkage fee by grabbing your favorite beer or wine from the bottle shop conveniently located right next door.
Locating the entrance
The venue is tucked behind gates leading toward the lawn bowls club and tavern without prominent signage. Look for the entrance on the left once you pass through the front gates.
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