Restaurant
Chinta Ria Soul
94 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
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94 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
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Chinta Ria Soul serves up vibrant, wallet-friendly Malaysian hawker classics on St Kilda’s liveliest dining strip. While pub parmas dominate the neighborhood, regular diners drop in for wok-charred char kway teow, fall-apart beef rendang, and fragrant, coconut-rich laksa. Orders fly out of the kitchen in minutes—ideal timing if you have curtains to catch down at the Palais Theatre. Nab a curbside table on Acland Street to watch the foot traffic drift past over chicken satay sticks dipped in spicy peanut sauce and flaky roti.
- Pre-theatre speed: Kitchen tickets move at lightning pace, making dinner before shows at the Palais Theatre painless.
- Hawker classics, fair prices: Authentic char kway teow, beef rendang, and noodle soups bring big hawker flavour without the usual seaside markup.
- Pavement dining: Curbside tables directly on bustling Acland Street welcome dogs and prime people-watching.
What's On at Chinta Ria Soul
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Chinta Ria Soul
Authentic Malaysian flavors, lightning-quick service, and relaxed sidewalk dining in St Kilda.
Authentic Malaysian Hawker Classics
Fresh wok-tossed favorites like char kway teow, nasi lemak, and comforting laksa deliver generous portions and deep, authentic Malaysian taste.
Their Malaysian food is incredibly authentic, especially the char kway teow, satay, nasi lemak, and fried beef noodle.
Ng Wayne Exceptional Value on Acland Street
Rich curries, hearty noodles, and complete meals are served at remarkably fair price points on a bustling dining strip.
And at $13.90 I ask you ... where do you get a main for $13.90 these days? It’s a Must go.
Hudda Rudda Swift Pre-Theatre Dining
Hot dishes arrive with remarkable turnaround time, making dinner stress-free before curtains rise at nearby venues.
Stumbled past here before watching a show at Palaris Theatre and no regrets — food was brought out fast, warm, homey, flavourful, comforting and delicious.
Hungry Piglet Lightning-Fast Turnaround
Quick kitchen tickets guarantee satisfying meals without lingering delays during busy daytime or evening rushes.
they serve our orders quicker than some maccers can serve coffee.
Juan Angeles Pet-Friendly Sidewalk Tables
Sidewalk dining tables on lively Acland Street let guests relax with their pets and watch neighborhood street life unfold.
Love the tables on the street. We had our dogs with us and we reckon every second person smiled at them and several stopped.
Two Sheds Alfresco Dining in the Village Heart
Open-air seating along Acland Street provides a relaxed setting to share entrees and catch up in vibrant St Kilda weather.
Lovely meal dining outside in the beautiful weather along bustling Ackland St.
Shaun D'Monte
Most popular items
Signature Malaysian hawker classics prepared fresh and packed with flavor
Char Kway Teow
char kway teow was so goodd!
Theresia Livia Laksa
This is Absolutely the best laksa in Melbourne
Elise Hurley Chicken Satay
Chicken satays, hand down the best satays I have ever had, we legit come here for the satays
RyanPrahran Beef Rendang
Delicious beef rendang is an understatement!
Melissa
Before you head over
Practical tips on timing, parking, and seating for your visit to Acland Street.
Arrive Before 6 PM for Show Nights
The intimate dining room fills rapidly right around 6:00 PM and before nearby Palais Theatre performances. Pop in early to secure a table without feeling cramped or rushed.
Budget Extra Time for Street Parking
Street parking along Acland Street is scarce and monitored strictly by parking inspectors at hourly rates. Allow extra time to find a spot and mind the meter.
Grab Streetfront Seating with Dogs
Take advantage of the outdoor tables directly along Acland Street if you are bringing dogs or prefer watching the street traffic over the snug indoor dining area.
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