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$3 - $11
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Steakhouse, Thai, Australian, Asian, Malaysian
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Halal, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Reviewed January 29, 2020

Based in the Murray Street, this tiny little restaurant is a MUST during your Perth visit. The menu contains all the wonderful Malaysian dishes you would only find in Malaysia or Thailand or that entire SEA area. Outstanding fresh food for a small amout !...Don't miss it !More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed October 19, 2019 via mobile

This cafe was recommended by friends. We searched for it where it is easily located along Murray Street. No doubt the food is not only Malaysian but also delicious. The food is is pre-prepared, therefore service is fast. There are a variety of choice of...chicken, meat, fish, mutton and vegetable.The owner is also very nice and service is excellent. Price is reasonable Multi story parking is easily available across the street.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed October 9, 2019

Not feeling the same after eating there recently. Guts crook. Chicken was cold and male workers there looked unkempt with no hats and casual clothes. One worker sat outside and smoked right next to me. Doubt if any has done hygiene or safe food courses....Pretty annoyed that my stomach is suffering. Needs a visit from the government health department. Embarrassing efforts.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed September 8, 2019

This restaurant is Malaysian serving a western buffet meals, able to be served for breakfast. I had little experience here but it must be good because it had guests from my hotel. When I go back to Perth next year this will also be my...dining experience.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed June 27, 2019

Our family enjoyed the meal we had in the cafe. The nasi pattaya, nasi ayam goreng were delicious. Can compare to the taste found in Malaysia/Singapore. The only negative point i have to say is that the tea tarik is too milk. Otherwise, it is...a nice place to find food away from home. A plate costs about AUD12.00 but as as the quantum is quite sizeable, it is enough to share with 2 persons; especially for small eaterMore

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed June 22, 2019

Malaysian style "Nasi Campur" . Varieties of "lauk pauk" to choose from. Good service and helpful staff.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed April 1, 2019

This cafe has been around for many years and provide Malay food at reasonable prices. Buy from the food displayed at the counter or order specific dishes from the menu. Seating area has been enlarged and it is now more specious. I visit this cafe...when I have a craving for Malay style food. This place is also popular with Malay students studying in Perth.More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed February 26, 2019 via mobile

This cafe offers food from a bain maree or from a menu. My friends ate the pre-peprepared food and I ordered the Insan signature dish (chicken skewers, savoury rice with seafood and tofu, plus a fried egg) All were delicious and very reasonably priced. The...restaurant is comfortable but not flash. Neatly presented and very friendly staff.More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed February 4, 2019 via mobile

Went there few times for lunch and ordered food on buffet table, rice + 1 lamb/beef rendang/chicken/fish curry + 1 veggie for $9. You can add more main dishes with different price - tried lamb curry, delicious tasty curry but wish they could reduce the...lamb smell + tried beef rendang, tender delicious tasty beef rendang (my favorite) + tried chicken curry, loved the curry sauce + friendly staff + clean restaurant + location in city + free cold water drinkMore

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed December 31, 2018 via mobile

Ambience good to chill out or lepak in Malay with friends. Owned by a Malaysian. For 1st visit was on X'mas Day. Had Seafood Horfun, my daughter Dried Beef Noodle and son Fried Rice with Salted Fish. 2nd visit we had set meals and for...the 1st time tried Ikan Patin Asam Pedas. The food and price very reasonable.More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed December 23, 2018 via mobile

We ordered Nasi Goreng, Mee Goreng and Nasi Goreng Paprik. All tasted good and authentic. The service was satisfactory. The price was typical high Australian price. Recommended when you crave for simple Malaysian food.

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed October 26, 2018

I noticed that display food very often are not in right temp. I was there 3 weeks ago and found undercook chicken with my takeaway food. I went back and told them. For me, Chefs are not trained well.

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed October 9, 2018 via mobile

We have learned about this halal Malaysian restaurant months before our trip and looking forward to have mixed rice for lunch there. We were literally disappointed with the service and taste. Even the toilet is relatively dirty and not appealing to use

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed September 5, 2018 via mobile

Went in for lunch, ordered, and paid, looked up, the waiter that serve me was no where to be found, and no number was given to me for my order. Sat and waited for half hour with no food. Went to the counter wanting to...talk to someone end up waiting for another 10 mins because waiter is serving other people that came after I have gone up and waited. Finally caught someone and was informed that it’s not started cooking yet. Request to cancel the order and wanting a refund triggered them to ask if I can wait furthermore for them to check again. No. I got my refund and told them I’m going next door. Went next door, ordered and paid for my food, takeaway was ready in less than 6 mins. The waiter even confirmed my order and apologised for the extra min wait. Good food should be complimented with good service. And the service in this place is appalling. Will not return.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed June 23, 2018 via mobile

Had the nasi goreng kampung, nasi goreng ayam and mamak mie between the four of us. Although I wouldn’t go to say it is authentic but it was good enough to satisfy my craving for fried rice.

Date of visit: June 2018
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Insan's Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5