Are you sick of waiting in line for Mamak? Think of two scenarios. One you join the queue at Mamak and two instead of lining up you venture into Campsie to visit Albee’s Kitchen. I think the latter scenario will still be quicker.
First time I heard about Albee’s Kitchen was at the Parramatta Malaysian BBQ. Their satay sticks left a memory in my head, it was simply unforgettable. Afterwards one of my work colleagues raved about Albee’s Kitchen. So I was keen to try it for myself. I have previously visited Albee’s twice and both times I was without a camera. I was determined to come back and take photos. I am without my SLR on this visit but Albee’s Kitchen definitely needs to be blogged about.
On the prior 2 visits I have sat in the front part of the restaurant. The interior of Albee’s makes you feel like you have stepped right into Malaysia. This time we walked in and we realise the restaurant was already full. However we were taken through the kitchen and discovered there is two more rooms at the back pheww!
Thankfully I am visiting on a Tuesday, that means I can finally cure my craving for dry wonton mee (only served on Tuesday). Albee’s have a daily special for each day of the week. Only on certain days you can order a daily special.
One of the back rooms. It has a less hawker feel then the front.
Cendol
Soy and Cendol.
Lor Bak is a a meat spring roll wrapped in a bean curd sheets, kind of like a sausage. I love the lor bak here. It’s crispy and the sauce goes perfectly with it.
Chicken Satay. If there is one thing you must order here it has to be the satay. This tasted close to the ones I had in Malaysia. Two words totally epic.
The Char Kuey teow is massive. On a previous visit I struggled to finish the whole plate. I ended up eating half and leaving the other half for lunch for the next day. Their version isn’t the best and probably lack a bit of “wok hei” but it isn’t too bad. I am still yet to find a fantastic version of Char kuey teow in sydney
Hokkian Style Seafood Noodles. Like the Char Kuey teow this was massive in size. Mr himself seems please with the noodles and finishes the whole thing!
Char Siew dry Wonton Mee. I did purposely come to visit on a Tuesday to have dry wonton mee. I liked how they have the served the wontons separately. The noodles was drenched heavy in the sauce, which I prefer. Although it came a little close to the one I had back in Melaka is definitely cured my craving for me. Do you know any other places that does a dry wonton mee?
Previous visits I have try the Hainanese Chicken Rice, Mee rebus and Teh tarik . I also recommend the Chicken rice and the Mee Rebus (Thursday special). The Teh Tarik wasn’t frothy enough for me.
I am still yet to try many other Malaysian restaurants in Sydney but so far Albee’s kitchen has topped my list. On your way out, make sure you grab a box of Malaysian desserts (kuih) and a curry puff. The curry puffs are so delicious – they also have half an egg in it.
Address:
282 Beamish St
Campsie, NSW 2194
9718 8302
http://www.albeeskitchen.com.au
hope to revisit Albee’s one day. quite enjoyed it the first time although Alice’s in Thornleigh is calling my name again too.
This is one of my favourite place too! Just like you the previous two visits I didn’t have my camera. The har new is also very nice and my second favourite was the pandang chicken.
Wuu wahhh… They do kuihs and curry puff too?!??! That’s friggin amazing…. Also, those satays look just like the ones in Malaysia, I wouldn’t have been able to tell the diff! Glad to hear they were just as good too MMMMMMM…. I miss Msian food. Good stuff, Julie! NOMZZZ
Everything looks good and authentic. Mmmmmm. Hope you had a lovely Christmas!
I haven’t ventured into Campsie yet, now I know I should. I’ll follow your recommendations if/when I go to Albee’s.
I can’t wait to try Cendol & CKT in Singapore…though this all looks GREAT. Have you tried Jackie M’s at Concord yet?
keen to try Jackie M!! will do it sometime
Was it just the two of you for lunch/dinner?? That’s a lot of food
char siu dry wonton mee sounds real good, never had it before
3 people! sorry!
I’m still yet to go to Mamak after waiting in line twice and being too hungry lol. Campies closer
mmm this place is such a local’s secret!
i remember coming here once, we got the curry puffs w the egg in it!!! was good. and some stirfried fat green beans (forget the name) in spicy sambal, v spicy.
if you like your mee drenched in sauce (as do i) you may like the char kuay teow at eating world, there’s a malay/singaporean shop opposite gumshara that does ammaaaazzingly glooopy char kuay teow! big fan. and it’s HUGE. so 2x more lunches for julie later on
you will have to come back to sydney to try it
oh yes I have tried singapore shiok previously
wow! that chicken satay is soooo big compared to satay originally at Malaysia. & char keow teow looks a little bit different. maybe there’s lack of gravy on the dishes. btw, i love all the food. ><
Thanks for visiting! I too thick it lacks gravy
Your post made me want to lick the screen, Julie! You have nearly all my favourite Malaysian dishes here – except for Asam Laksa and Har Mee.
Your description of their satay reminded me that I have an Auntie who makes exceptionally good satay – I’m going to have to ask her for the recipe. Satays are so perfect in hot weather and Adelaide is experiencing a heat wave at the moment!
whoa that char kuey teow is gigantic! i love a place with cendol
I really want to try Albees, is on the 2012 list.
geez massive servings…im going to check this place out when i go back to syd!
i noticed your blog title has one more word in it! haha. im looking forward to reading more about melb food scene on this space
hehe i just slipped it in <3
Wow I’ve actually been wanting to find good malaysian! I’ve been to this place right opposite Usyd one block down from Broadway. It was okay but not impressive. This is definitely on my to try list! Do the satay sticks come with the extra peanut sauce or is it not needed?
Mamak village is it? Haha we had leftover extra peanut, so not needed unless you are fully obsessed with the sauce lol