The winner · Analysed 182 reviews● Updated 2026-05-16
Best Nasi Lemak in Preston
After scrutinising 21,627 reviews across 42 Melbourne establishments, Lemak Boy emerged as the top choice for Nasi Lemak. Most diners highlighted the fragrant pandan rice and attentive, proactive service as standout features of the experience.
Malaysian · Preston
106 High St, Preston VIC 3072
SUTSA Malaysian Kitchen
Succulent beef rendang and beautifully marinated, crispy fried chicken make this dish incredibly delicious and soul-comforting. However, one person experienced an upset stomach and noted that the fried chicken felt old, greasy, and poorly prepared.
Winner Verdict
Very PositiveScore
8.2
Mentions
15
Sentiment
87%
“My friends and I picked up takeaway from here last night and we were all blown away by how delicious it was!! the rendang beef was super succulent and flavoursome, fried chicken nasi lemak was soo crispy, honey chicken was delicious and me goreng also a hit! the price is super reasonable for incredible quality food! a new favourite!”
— Erin Hutchinson
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$1-20 per person (108 reports)
Hours
Closed - Opens 11 am
Address
106 High St, Preston VIC 3072
Phone
03) 8589 1407
Plus code
7223+P2 Preston, Victoria
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Very Positive7 of 15 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 8 older).
Reviews Analysed
182+
Restaurants Evaluated
1
Sentiment Score
87%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-16
Runners up
Top 1 around Preston
Sources
1 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
15 mentions of "Nasi Lemak" tied to SUTSA Malaysian Kitchen.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.