Ayam Chef Southbank

Southbank, Melbourne, VIC 🌶️ Malaysian & Indonesian

Opening hours

Monday11:30 am – 2:45 pm, 5 pm – 9:15 pm
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:30 am – 2:45 pm, 5 pm – 9:15 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 2:45 pm, 5 pm – 9:15 pm
Friday11:30 am – 2:45 pm, 5 pm – 9:15 pm
Saturday5 pm – 9:15 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 2:45 pm, 5 pm – 9:15 pm

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

67-69 Coventry Street, Southbank VIC 3006 · 1.8 km from Melbourne centre

Popular times

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At a glance

About Ayam Chef

Ayam Chef brings Malaysian food to Southbank in Victoria. You'll find it at 67-69 Coventry Street, Southbank VIC 3006, roughly 1.8 km from the Melbourne city centre.

Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian kitchens bring the hawker-centre favourites of South-East Asia to Australia — laksa, roti canai, nasi lemak and satay, with bold sambal on the side.

Ayam Chef is open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays); the venue offers dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating.

Planning a night out in Southbank? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Manchipster and Queenie's Restaurant & Cafe Southbank.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in
  • Takeaway
  • Outdoor seating

What to order

Signature Malaysian & Indonesian dishes to look out for.

Full menu guide →
StartersRoti canaiFlaky flatbread with curry dip
Noodles & riceNasi lemakCoconut rice, sambal, egg, peanuts and anchovies
CurriesSambal prawnsPrawns in chilli sambal
Desserts & drinksTeh tarikPulled milk tea

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Closest restaurants to Ayam Chef

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

Map of Southbank →
  1. 1
    Manchipster 🦞 Seafood & Fish and Chips · Southbank
    10 mW · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    Queenie's Restaurant & Cafe Southbank 🍲 Vietnamese · 41 Coventry Street, Southbank
    120 mE · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Trend Cafe and Restaurant – 35 Coventry Street, Southbank
    Trend Cafe and Restaurant 🍕 Pizza · 35 Coventry Street, Southbank
    140 mE · 2 min walk
  4. 4
    Humbaba ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Southbank
    170 mE · 2 min walk
  5. 5
    Smooth E ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Southbank
    170 mS · 2 min walk
  6. 6
    The Original Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 23 Dorcas Street, Southbank
    180 mSE · 2 min walk
  7. 7
    August Restaurant 🍣 Japanese · 19 Dorcas Street, Southbank
    200 mE · 2 min walk
  8. 8
    Arkibar Cucina 🍝 Italian · 100 Dorcas Street, Southbank
    210 mSW · 3 min walk
  9. 9
    Nashi ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 3/8 Dorcas Street, Southbank
    220 mE · 3 min walk
  10. 10
    Pho Vietnam Yummy 🍲 Vietnamese · 1/1 Bank Street, South Melbourne
    260 mSE · 3 min walk

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Eating out in Southbank

Southbank is home to 111 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, burgers & chicken. Within 25 km of Ayam Chef there are 8,538 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include South Melbourne (1.0 km), South Wharf (1.7 km), Melbourne (1.8 km), Yarra’s Edge (1.9 km).

Cuisine mix in Southbank

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch47
  • 🍽️ International17
  • 🍔 Burgers & Chicken9
  • 🍣 Japanese7
  • 🍺 Pubs & Bistros5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ayam Chef located?

Ayam Chef is located at 67-69 Coventry Street, Southbank VIC 3006. It is about 1.8 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Ayam Chef?

Ayam Chef is open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays). Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does Ayam Chef serve?

Ayam Chef serves Malaysian cuisine. Browse our Malaysian & Indonesian menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

Does Ayam Chef offer takeaway or delivery?

According to our latest data, Ayam Chef offers takeaway.

How can I contact Ayam Chef?

You can reach Ayam Chef by phone on (03) 9681 4480 or via its website.

What is the closest restaurant to Ayam Chef?

The closest venue is Manchipster, about 10 m to the west (1 min walk). Other close options include Queenie's Restaurant & Cafe Southbank (120 m), Trend Cafe and Restaurant (140 m), Humbaba (170 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Ayam Chef?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Mister Margherita (Pizza, 350 m), MoVida (Spanish & Portuguese, 1.5 km), Elchi (Indian, 1.6 km).

Where else can I find Malaysian & Indonesian food near Southbank?

Other Malaysian & Indonesian venues close by include Orient East (290 m), Kedai Satay (300 m), Garamerica Indonesian Cuisine (620 m).

How many restaurants are there in Southbank?

Our guide lists 111 places to eat in Southbank, most commonly cafés & brunch (47), international restaurants (17), burgers & chicken (9). Within 25 km there are 8,538 venues in total.