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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

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for dining, timing, and drinks at Jazz Ria Malaysian Restaurant

  • Take Advantage of Inexpensive BYO

    Jazz Ria allows patrons to bring their own wine with a modest corkage fee of $2.50 per person, making it an affordable pairing option for dinner.

  • Coordinate with Balwyn Cinema Showtimes

    Located close to Palace Balwyn cinema, you can order quick-prep starters like satay skewers and roti for a prompt dinner before film screenings.

  • Plan for Low-Noise Dining and Conversation

    The intimate, cosy dining room is complemented by gentle background jazz and low noise levels, making it well-suited for easy conversation.

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