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23/05/2026
A gentle reminder that we are closed tonight (Saturday 23rd May) for a private event. See you all next week!
10/05/2026
🗣️🗣️🗣️We’re hiring! Looking for energetic Front of House staff with a knack for friendly, attentive dinner service — and a cook with a flair for Southeast Asian cuisine!
Front of House applicants must hold an RSA, or be willing to obtain one ASAP. Email Jem at [email protected] to chat about trials and availability.
Cook applicants must have experience in Southeast Asian cuisine — whether professional or home kitchen. Email Hisham at [email protected] to chat about trials and availability.
Have a quick question first? Slide into our DMs — we’d love to hear from you. We can’t wait to meet you! 🥂
30/03/2026
Good Friday dinner at Kantan?
We'll be open from 5.30pm 🐇
See you then! ❤️
18/03/2026
A little note from us — Kantan will be closed on Saturday, 21 March as we celebrate the end of Ramadan.
Wishing all who celebrate a beautiful Eid filled with warmth, good food, and good company.
We’ll reopen next Tuesday and look forward to seeing you again then.
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07/03/2026
We're closed for tonight, for a private event. See you next week! ❤️🎉
26/12/2025
Oh, what a year!
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Since reopening in September 2024, it’s honestly been a bit of a whirlwind — the good kind, the exhausting kind, the 'wow we’re really doing this!' kind.
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Thank you for welcoming us into your neighbourhood so warmly, feeding your faces with us, bringing friends, coming back again, and genuinely caring about what we’re building here. It means more than you probably realise.
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We’ve been growing slowly (on purpose), shaping the team, finding our rhythm, and sneaking more home-style dishes onto the menu — the kind that feel familiar, comforting, and very us.
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This little restaurant is still evolving, and we’re learning as we go. Your support, patience, chats at the counter, and quiet encouragement have kept us going on the long days.
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Here’s to more flavours, more laughs, more heart — and making Kantan even more fun for 2026!
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Happy holidays and Happy New Year! ❤️
18/12/2025
We’ll be closing for two weeks to do a few important things:
Try out new recipes, plan for the new year, deep-clean the entire restaurant (yes, everything), and take a proper break to refresh, reset, and dream up new ideas for our little neighbourhood spot.
It’s also been a little over one year of operating in this new space, and honestly, we couldn’t have done it without your continued support — the familiar faces, the first-timers who became regulars, and everyone who keeps coming back to try just one more dish 🤭
Our menu and offerings are always evolving, so we hope you’ll enjoy the new things we’ve been quietly working on and the ideas still to come.
We’ll be snoozing from 23 Dec to 5 Jan, so get your fix before we snooze.
From all of us at Kantan — thank you, truly.
Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year 🎄
05/12/2025
Kantan restaurant is closed tonight for a private event. See you all tomorrow :)
25/10/2025
See you next week guys! ❤️
20/10/2025
Thank you, Anna and Linden, for letting us cater your milestone birthday celebration. It was such a joy setting up and cooking the kind of homestyle food that carries memories — the ones that smell like childhood and feel like home. Customers like you remind me why I love what I do ❤️
07/09/2025
Catering for .othercollective
Is like… a total vibe ❤️. A sisterhood of creatives who navigate faith, identity, and culture—while making it look effortlessly fabulous. 🌸💫
Conversations like these are the kind that stay with you long after the last gado-gado bite. Check them out!
26/08/2025
❤️Selamat Hari Merdeka! 🇲🇾❤️
What better way to celebrate Malaysia’s National Day (31st August) than with the dish we honestly couldn’t do without—Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang.
Think fluffy coconut rice cooked with all the aromatics, our house-made, gloriously moreish sambal, and that slow-cooked, traditional chicken rendang that just… does things to your soul. We also include some extra steamed greens alongside those refreshing cucumber slices.
So many of you have asked us to bring nasi lemak back, and we listened. It’s up on our specials board this whole week—so come grab yours at Kantan while it lasts. ❤️
18/08/2025
Catered a client’s son’s 21st birthday with our Celebration Bundle. A beautiful home set-up, home-style Malaysian food, and the loveliest clients who made me feel like one of the guests. Moments like this remind me why I love what I do. ✨🍛”
P/S
15/08/2025
Not to be dramatic, but this laksa might just be the reason Melbourne survives winter. 🌿🍜 Meat, seafood or vegan options aplenty.
Address
152 Kerr Street
Fitzroy, VIC
3065
To get to Johnston Street in Melbourne, you can take the tram by getting on the 109 or 12 tram from any of the nearby stops. If driving, there is street parking available along Johnston Street and nearby streets. However, be aware that parking may be limited during peak hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 3:30pm |
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5:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 3:30pm |
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5:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 3:30pm |
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5:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 3:30pm |
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5:30pm - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Kantan Catering in Johnston Street, Melbourne is a must-try for anyone who loves Malaysian food. The team at Kantan has a passion for Malaysian cuisine and culture, which is evident in the delicious and authentic dishes they serve. They use recipes straight from the 'kampungs' (villages) of Malaysia, making their food hard to find anywhere else in Melbourne.
The name 'Kantan' comes from the bright pink ginger torch flower commonly used in traditional Malay and Peranakan dishes like 'Assam Laksa' and 'Nasi Kerabu'. This flower adds a unique fragrance and peppery zing to any dish, making it truly Malaysian.
What sets Kantan Catering apart is their aim to recreate the social atmosphere of a Malaysian village when friends get together for a night of fine dining. Their relaxed and homey environment makes you feel like you're part of the family.
Whether you're looking for private or corporate catering services, Kantan Catering has got you covered. Their speciality is Malaysian food, so if you're craving some authentic flavours, be sure to check them out. Follow them on Instagram to see what goes on in their kitchen or email [email protected] for catering inquiries. Cheers to the KANTAN team for bringing a taste of Malaysia to Melbourne!
