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Kenny's Malay Kitchen

Shop 5/64 Karbunya St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia

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Find Kenny's Malay Kitchen

Shop 5/64 Karbunya St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia

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+61 7 5538 6941
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 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.
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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular dishes to order?

Guests frequently recommend ordering the duck salad, which comes in large portions suited for sharing. Other popular choices include the lobat rolls, Massaman curry, nyonya chicken, and satay skewers.

Can you BYO drinks?

Yes, guests can bring their own alcoholic drinks with a modest corkage fee ($2 per person), and there is a bottle shop located right next door.

What time does the kitchen close for dinner?

The dinner kitchen closes right at 8:00 PM, and tables are cleared quickly near closing time. Booking early (between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM) is strongly recommended so you can enjoy your meal without rushing.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes, the restaurant offers alfresco outdoor seating fitted with outdoor fire heaters, making it a comfortable dining space even in cooler weather.

Is parking available on site?

The restaurant has a shared carpark right out front with free parking, though it can fill up during busy hours because the precinct is shared with an adjoining venue.

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