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Rumah Aneka

17 Spring Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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Find Rumah Aneka

17 Spring Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

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+61 3 9532 0952
HoursMonday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rumah Aneka

Unassuming from the street, this Highett fixture delivers knockout Malaysian comfort food with hefty portions and zero pretension. Diners pack the dining room for slow-cooked beef rendang—tender, sweet-spiced, and generously ladled alongside flaky roti and rich laksa. The kitchen handles diverse dietary needs effortlessly, dishing out fresh vegetable curries and allergy-conscious orders without skipping a beat. Bring your own bottle of wine, settle into the bustling room, and dip hot curry puffs into homemade satay sauce.

  • Generous Malaysian Staples: Tender beef rendang, rich coconut laksa, and crisp roti arrive in exceptionally generous portions.
  • BYO Wine Welcome: The dining room is unlicensed, welcoming guests to bring their own bottle of wine to pair with dinner.
  • Dietary & Allergen Care: Wok stations accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free plates, with dedicated pans used for nut allergies.
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Why Choose Rumah Aneka

Why locals and regulars keep returning to this Highett institution for authentic Malaysian dining.

  • Generous, Authentic Malaysian Staples at Exceptional Value

    Diners consistently highlight rich, deeply spiced dishes like melt-in-the-mouth beef rendang and authentic laksa served in exceptionally hearty portions at accessible prices.

    Probably the best Rendang I have had in many many years. Meat soft and with a sweet note to it and they give you lots of meat!

    Derek K.

  • BYO Wine Flexibility for Diners

    Guests enjoy the convenience and savings of bringing their own choice of wine to accompany their dinner, paired with attentive, welcoming hospitality.

    The restaurant is not licensed but you can bring your bottle of wine.

    Nina Mo

  • Dedicated Care for Allergies and Custom Preparations

    The kitchen takes food sensitivities and custom preferences seriously, reliably preparing nut-allergic meals in separate pans and readily tailoring preparations.

    My son is allergic to peanuts and cashews and they cook his noodles in a separate pan every time.

    Detta Gordon

  • Effortless Plant-Based and Dietary Options

    Diners with dietary needs never feel like an afterthought, enjoying full-flavored, vegetable-rich menus that effortlessly accommodate vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free eaters alongside omnivores.

    Very delicious food, that caters to vegans and vegetarians easily. Seems like the flavours are very authentic and equally good no matter which version you get.

    Meryl Sukumar

  • Home-Style Warmth and Welcoming Hospitality

    The intimate shopfront creates a comforting, unpretentious dining environment where guests feel warmly cared for by the long-standing owners.

    Staff were so lovely and it had such a lovely relaxed feeling about the place, like eating at the home of a friend.

    Vanessa Walker

  • Delightful Hidden Neighborhood Gem

    Diners discover that behind the unassuming storefront lies some of Melbourne's most flavorful, high-impact Malaysian cooking that quickly turns first-timers into regulars.

    It doesn’t look like much from the front but don’t be fooled. The food was the best. I have come back multiple times now.

    Stuart Coulthard

Most-loved signature dishes praised by local regulars

  • Beef Rendang

    Probably the best Rendang I have had in many many years. Meat soft and with a sweet note to it and they give you lots of meat!

    Derek K.

  • Laksa

    Food was absolutely amazing, the best Laksa I have had!

    Vanessa Walker

  • Nonya Chicken

    Their Tom Yum fried rice, Sambal Prawns and Nonya Chicken are to die for.

    David Scrimshaw

  • Tom Yum Fried Rice

    Their Tom Yum fried rice, Sambal Prawns and Nonya Chicken are to die for.

    David Scrimshaw

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and personal kitchen care that elevate the local dining experience.

  • Dedicated Separate Pan Cooking

    For guests with nut allergies, the kitchen accommodates safety needs by cooking orders like noodles in a dedicated separate pan every time.

  • Off-Menu Custom Preparation

    The kitchen is glad to prepare off-menu custom requests upon request, such as cooking traditional Ipoh hor fun dishes even when not listed on the printed menu.

  • Complimentary Crackers While You Wait

    While guests wait for their dine-in or takeaway orders to be ready, the kitchen provides complimentary crackers to snack on.

  • BYO Wine Friendly

    Diners can bring their preferred bottle of wine to accompany their dinner in this unlicensed neighborhood dining room.

Before you head over

Essential planning advice for visiting or ordering takeaway

  • Book Ahead to Secure a Table

    Seating inside is limited and tables fill up fast even on weeknights. Call ahead to reserve your spot so you do not miss out on a table.

  • Bring Your Own Wine

    The restaurant is unlicensed, but diners are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine to enjoy alongside dinner.

  • Ask for Custom Allergy Prep

    If you have nut allergies, the kitchen can prepare noodles in separate pans, and they also readily accommodate off-menu requests.

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