Chinta Ria Soul - Glen Eira

An unassuming Malaysian restaurant on Acland st whose name means Joyful Love and which provides a truly joyful culinary experience. We ate outside for lunch on Australia Day and split two vegetarian dishes, both of which I highly recommend. Kelantan tofu came in a super flavorful curry heavy on the lemon grass and veggies like napa cabbage, zucchini, some others. The Kelantan process results in a really silky tofu that is very absorbent, so you got the curry sauce combining with the tofu with each bite. SO good! You must order the roti which was possibly the best we 've ever had, and a great way to gather up any remaining sauce. Gado Gado was also delicious, a melange of bean sprouts, steamed cabbage, cucumber and tofu, covered with a spicy peanut sauce. My only note is that they could have fried the tofu to add more flavor (it was cubes raw tofu). There are a lot of other veggie options on the menu and we will be returning for sure.

We have been here so many times and it is always consistently great food. The flavours are amazing, and it is no wonder why it can often get busy. If you book on the day you'll normally get a seat that night, but if you don't have a booking you may need to wait a bit. Serving a great mix of malay style dishes ranging from fish, to duck, chicken and beef. The King Toh Beef is a must try. Service here is fantastic as well. It's the little things that make a difference from coming around infrequently just to check on how your meals are, to topping up your glass, and leaving you alone to chat and enjoy the atmosphere. If you loved the Chinta Ria in Sydney you'll love this place. For Malaysian this is as good as it gets.

Decent food. Nothing special, so I don't think I'd return. The service was very odd but I think it could've been a lost in translation issue. The laksa was the most enjoyable but could've been spicier.

I had a great experience booking a reservation at this restaurant. The staff was polite and helpful in providing directions to their location. Although we chose to sit inside on a cold night, I look forward to returning on a warmer night to enjoy the outdoor seating and the bustling nightlife of St.Kilda. The meals we ordered were beautifully presented and bursting with delicious flavors. I will definitely be returning in the future.

Located on the quaint streets of St. Kilda, this Malaysian restaurant offers a small menu of typical Malaysian and Asian dishes. While the service was fast and friendly, the prices were a bit higher than expected for the portion sizes. It is possible that the prices are in line with Australian standards or due to the restaurant's prime location. Overall, our expectations were not fully met.