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Jazz Ria Malaysian Restaurant

228 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia

Recommended by 46 people

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Find Jazz Ria Malaysian Restaurant

228 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia

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+61 3 9888 4843
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Jazz Ria Malaysian Restaurant

Soft background jazz, warm hospitality, and fragrant Malaysian cooking make this Balwyn room an easy dinner call. Patrons slip in for chicken lohbak and rich beef rendang with warm roti before screenings at the nearby Palace Balwyn cinema. Bring a chosen bottle of wine for just $2.50 corkage a head, unwind over gingery Kantan duck, and finish sweet with warm pandan roti.

  • Affordable BYO Corkage: Guests can bring their own wine for $2.50 per person, pairing bottles with dishes like Kantan duck and beef rendang.
  • Acoustic-Friendly Jazz Setting: Gentle jazz and a low room buzz keep conversation effortless across intimate, cosy tables.
  • Pre-Cinema Dining Spot: Quick table service and a tight menu make it a reliable dinner stop before screenings at Palace Balwyn cinema.
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Why Diners Choose Jazz Ria

Key reasons diners choose Jazz Ria Malaysian Restaurant for relaxed, authentic dining in Balwyn

  • Acoustic-Friendly Jazz Ambiance

    Background jazz is kept at a comfortable volume, maintaining a lively yet calm acoustic setting where conversations remain effortless.

    relaxing background jazz and low level conversation buzz

    Alexandra Murphy

  • Cosy Malaysian Dining Setting

    The dining room features traditional Malaysian design accents within an intimate and welcoming layout.

    this place is lovely and cosy

    Phil Tad

  • Budget-Friendly BYO Option

    Diners can accompany their meal with their own wine for a minimal corkage fee of $2.50 per person.

    You can BYO fro only 2.50$ per person.

    Alexandra Murphy

  • Streamlined Menu for Quick Decisions

    A thoughtfully curated menu allows diners to select dishes efficiently without decision fatigue.

    with a modest menu, you can generally make a quick choice

    Phil Tad

  • Convenient Pre-Cinema Dining

    Located adjacent to the Palace Balwyn cinema, offering an ideal setting for a shared meal before showtime.

    Dined for dinner prior to watching a movie at nearby Palace Balwyn cinema.

    Shweta Leonard

  • Accessible Transit Location

    Situated on Whitehorse Road with straightforward accessibility via local public transportation connections.

    The place is close to transport

    Phil Tad

Guest favourites and classic Malaysian specialities

  • Satay chicken skewers

    satay chicken skewers for entree

    Shweta Leonard

  • Chicken lohbak

    chicken lohbak

    Shweta Leonard

  • Beef rendang

    beef rendang with coconut rice & roti for main

    Shweta Leonard

  • Salt & pepper calamari

    The salt & pepper calamari is a Malaysian classic and also really tasty.

    Phil Tad

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bring your own drinks (BYO)?

Yes, customers note you can bring your own drinks (BYO) for a modest corkage fee of $2.50 per person. The restaurant also serves beer and wine.

What is the dining atmosphere and noise level like?

Expect a cosy, welcoming setting with low background jazz music and gentle conversation noise, making it easy to converse comfortably.

What are the recommended dishes to try?

Popular choices include chicken lohbak (lobak), satay chicken skewers, beef rendang with roti, duck dishes such as Kantan duck, and classic Malaysian laksa and seafood.

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