Wong Tai See
Wong Tai See was the founder of The Malaya, establishing the iconic Malaysian restaurant in Sydney in 1963 after being inspired by the diverse cuisines he encountered during his travels as a merchant seaman. His vision laid the groundwork for what would become a beloved institution, cherished by Sydneysiders for over sixty years.
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Wong Tai See founded The Malaya, a one-time Sydney institution.
Why Mental as Anything are afraid of everything
Australia· 2025-07-08
Wong Tai See opened The Malaya restaurant in Sydney in 1963.
The Malaya, Sydney new Grosvenor Place location is a slick, modern space for classic Malaysian and South-East Asian flavoursAustralia· 2025-05-12
Wong Tai See opened The Malaya at the south end of George Street, near Chinatown, in 1963.
The Malaya restaurant opens at new location at Grosvenor Place near Circular QuayAustralia· 2025-04-17
Wong Tai See opened The Malaya at the south end of George Street, near Chinatown, in 1963.
The Malaya restaurant opens at new location at Grosvenor Place near Circular QuayAustralia· 2025-04-16Wong Tai See opened The Malaya restaurant after falling in love with the food from his travels.
The Malaya restaurant to close King Street Wharf location, open new Sydney CBD siteAustralia· 2025-02-16