Enjoyed a very pleasant Sunday evening dinner here. The Jazz theme and music added to the occasion. We enjoyed the Ayam Ria (spicy chicken) and a Laksa. Efficient, friendly service on a cold & wet Melbourne evening.

Approximate cost: $20

Delicious Malaysian food in the heart of St Kilda – made even better by being in the Entertainment book with 25% your total bill.

I made a last minute booking on a Saturday night and they managed to squeeze us in. As we had young kids we got there early and they originally took us upstairs but there was no one else up there at that stage so lacked the atmosphere that downstairs had. We asked if there was anyway they could squeeze us in downstairs and they did – very accommodating of them, as it was quite full. Having to keep it fairly mild for the younger family members we ordered Spring Rolls, Chicken Curry, King Toh Beef, Mee Goreng (Indian Style) & Special Fried Rice. Everything was outstanding, absolutely delicious. The Chicken Curry had more of a spicy kick and was my favourite. There was enough to take home after we'd finished and the flavours the next day were possibly even better. (I am salivating at the thought of it!) It is licensed; the bottle of wine we ordered was reasonably priced and good quality.

The service was superb. The atmosphere was lively. We highly recommend this place and will be returning for sure!

Approximate cost: $20

Chinta Ria do Malaysian food, and it's pretty good. But unfortunately businesses need to do more than make good food to be considered worthy of patronage.

I came to Chinta Ria for my work Christmas party over the weekend and we booked for 20 people or so. We arrived at 6, but did not receive our entrees until after 7, and no main meals arrived until at least 7.30. It was 8pm before we had enough food on the table to get our fill.

This was frustrating as we made a booking, and as such the kitchen and restaurant would have and should have been prepared. I consider myself reasonably patient and understanding but I don't think it is unreasonable to expect to eat something within an hour of arriving at a restaurant.

I'm also sorry to say the staff didn't do a very good job either, they would put food on our table, then take it away to another table. Or put it down on one table and when some of the food had been taken, would bring it across to another. They were doing a very average job of managing their food distribution.

I'm willing to appreciate that the problem may have been our large group and contributed to the long waits, and as such, since the food was pretty good, would be willing to come back. But it is also disappointing to not get so much as an apology when you're kept waiting so long. It's easy to walk out when it's just you, or you and another person but a group of 20 people can't leave.

Approximate cost: $20

Fantastic place!! Decor is interesting and pleasant and the food is nice!! I was pleasantly surprised to see how trendy the whole set up was.

Approximate cost: $20

Excellent excellent food! Another fave of mine. The food has always been awesome and I'm stoked that the scallops that were on the specials board are still on there now, however, think that could be the cue for them to update their restaurant and make them a permanent, hence offering new specials.

Approximate cost: $22.00

Chinta Ria is the original Chinta resturant. It is more conventional and less trendy than Chinta Blues, but the food is still fantastic. The jazz themes in the decor make for an interesting dining experience. You may get a seat here is Chinta Blues is too full.

Renowned Malaysian cuisine in a cosy atmosphere

Chinta Ria Soul has been a part of the Acland St. landscape as long as I can remember. It is a small 2-storey restaurant with a Soul music theme. There are photos all over the walls of Soul musicians. They also have Chinta Ria Jazz in Prahran and Chinta Blues right up the Fitrzoy St. end of Acland St.

Approximate cost: $16