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Lulu’s Malaysian Hawker Melbourne

27-31 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 16 people

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Find Lulu’s Malaysian Hawker Melbourne

27-31 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 401 263 939
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lulu’s Malaysian Hawker Melbourne

Hardware Lane’s counter-serve benchmark for Penang street hawker fare serves smoky, fire-licked Char Koay Teow that resets expectations. Every batch carries true wok hei—that unmistakable breath of the wok—tossed with juicy prawns, Chinese sausage, and crisp fried lard. Purists go for duck egg and choose between cooked or raw blood cockles, while takeaway orders keep the pork lard in separate tubs to protect the crunch. Squeeze into an outdoor table for massive, fast-moving portions alongside frothy teh tarik paired with cream soda dipping biscuits.

  • Signature Wok Hei: Char Koay Teow is cooked with fragrant wok hei, sweet lap cheong, prawns, and crispy pork lard.
  • Customizable Hawker Classic: Diners can upgrade to duck egg and specify raw or cooked blood cockles for their noodles.
  • Thoughtful Takeaway Details: Takeaway orders pack crunchy fried pork lard in separate containers to keep them crisp.
  • Fast Casual Pace: Generous portions land on tables in minutes, alongside sweet drinks like teh tarik with dipping biscuits.
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Why Diners Choose Lulu’s Malaysian Hawker

Authentic Penang hawker flavours, pronounced wok hei, and thoughtful details on Hardware Lane.

  • Signature Smoky Wok Hei

    The signature Char Kway Teow is cooked with pronounced, fragrant wok hei that delivers bold Penang street-style character.

    The noodles were packed with smoky wok hei flavour, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of savoury sweetness.

    Bingo Tsai

  • Custom Hawkers-Style Additions

    Dishes feature customizable authentic components including duck egg upgrades, cooked or raw cockles, and crispy fried pork lard.

    What blew my mind was the option for cooked or raw cockles. The plate of deliciously fried CKT arrived with Chinese sausage, cooked, cockles, sprinkled perfectly crisped bits of lard!

    PAT CHOI

  • Nostalgic Hawker Memories

    The vibrant aromas, traditional spices, and street food textures evoke genuine culinary memories of Malaysian hawker stalls.

    I’ve got to say, the char kway teow will take your whole soul back to Malaysia, absolutely the best!

    Imelda Kang

  • Deeply Satisfying Flavours

    Generous helpings of noodles, proteins, and aromatic sauces consistently satisfy deep-seated cravings for authentic hawker fare.

    It’s got all kinds of wok hei action that’ll leave you wanting more after every bite! And the fried bits of pork lard scattered throughout makes all the difference

    Parttimepiggy

  • Central CBD Laneway Setting

    Positioned on Hardware Lane in the CBD, the restaurant offers an accessible, laid-back venue with outdoor dining options.

    Portion was generous, service was fast and as the weather was perfect, we sat outdoors.

    Alice Leow

  • Thoughtful Takeaway Packaging

    Takeaway orders keep crispy fried pork lard packed separately so garnishes retain their intended crunch until eaten.

    They even pack the bits separate to preserve crispiness when u take away!!!

    Felix Fitbit

The standout hawker favourites celebrated for authentic wok hei and bold flavours

  • Char Kway Teow

    The noodles were packed with smoky wok hei flavour, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of savoury sweetness.

    Bingo Tsai

  • Curry Laksa

    curry laksa is the best I’ve tried

    Aruba Rizwan

  • Hainanese Chicken Rice

    The Hainan Chicken was tender and the chilli and ginger sauces on the side did the job to add a little extra kick and liveliness to the and mild chicken and rice.

    Robert Chan

  • Char Mee

    char mee noodles OMG you have to try it!!!

    Aruba Rizwan

Other favorites

Traditional beverages, street snacks, and sweets to complete your hawker spread

  • Teh Tarik

    Teh Tarik (served with cream soda biscuit for dipping) which was robust and frothy.

    PAT CHOI

  • Crispy Tofu

    The crispy tofu was well done and presented

    Robert Chan

  • Fish Crackers

    highly recommend trying the fish crackers! They’re super crunchy full of flavour, will definitely be ordering this again on my next visit.

    Parttimepiggy

  • Sweet Taro Dessert

    sweet taro dessert with longan and basil seeds … very balanced and tasty!

    PAT CHOI

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, ordering options, and takeaway for your visit.

  • Beat the Lunch Rush

    Queue lengths build up fast during peak meal times; arriving before the lunch rush helps you avoid longer queues and wait times.

  • Customize Your Noodle Order

    Tailor your Char Kway Teow with hawker-style customizations, including duck egg, your choice of spicy heat, and cooked or raw cockles.

  • Takeaway Lard Stays Crisp

    If taking your Char Kway Teow to go, crisp pork lard bits are packed separately to keep their crunch fresh until you eat.

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