This is my favourite malaysian restaurant in the north west/Hills area. I have been coming here since the early 90s. Best Hainan chicken rice I’ve had in Sydney. Other dishes I highly recommend are Istana Prawns, Lemongrass Pork, KL Black Hokkien Mee (the best in Sydney), Wat Tan Hor and their homemade tofu.

Went here for dinner with friends. The food is very good, I had a prawn dish and the food was tasty and portions generous. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the service is good. Would definetely go back, and my friends agreed.

Approximate cost: $23

Came here a few times with friends. Their oyster omelette is one of their best dishes - whenever I go, someone orders it.

Malaysian restaurant offering the best fried spicy prawns even though a bit pricey. Their noodle dishes are quite good and reasonably priced.

Our family have been going to Istana for some time now, guarentee good food, but definitely should book first. Hai Nan chicken is a must! They have set menu also, which is really helpful when you can't decide.

Our family have been going to IStana for many years. It is a pleasant restaurant with a good menu, and different to other chinese in the area. Unfortunately the service and food quality was not as good on our last visit, but we will go again and hope that will change.

Approximate cost: $18.00

the staff give you a warm welcome. if you are a regular, they will remember your likes and dislikes.

Approximate cost: $16

Good use of space and not as noisy compared to normal asian restaurants. Though I think the restaurant should renovate the place to give it a better dining experience. Food is great and generous portion, value for money. I love the Nasi Lemak and Mee Gooreng. Hainanese chicken rice is quite good too.

Approximate cost: $18

When you first walk in you get to experience the lively environment. The service is friendly and the food is delicious. Very traditional and full of flavour.

Approximate cost: $15