Amah by Ho Jiak

Amah by Ho Jiak brings a more polished take on home-style Malaysian cooking to The District at Chatswood Interchange. The menu includes substantial signature dishes such as twice-cooked Angus char siu rib with caramelised soy and Hainan chilli, Yunnan rose char siu pork belly, and roast duck made with 10-day aged duck, five spice and ginger-torch plum sauce. The venue also offers a dedicated vegan and gluten-friendly menu, with dishes spanning dumplings, turmeric curry vegetables, steamed Hokkaido scallop and Assam Nyonya barramundi.

There is plenty beyond the main menu for a longer meal or a special occasion. The drinks and dessert list includes bingsu in Ais Kacang and lychee rose versions, as well as cocktails such as the Purple Rain Spritz and All Day Loong. Seasonal and limited-time offers may include truffle dishes, late-night Malaysian comfort food, claypot rice and laksa specials. A weekday lunch deal is also listed at $25, including signature dishes and a choice of drink, while availability and conditions apply to the venue’s current promotions.

The restaurant’s name means “grandmother” in Teochew and Hokkien, reflecting the personal story behind it. Amah was established by Head Chef Hun Loong, formerly Head Chef of Mr Wong, together with Ho Jiak Executive Chef Junda Khoo. Their cooking is presented as an ode to Loong’s late grandmother, giving the restaurant a clear connection to family recipes and Malaysian culinary traditions without being limited to a purely nostalgic style.

For groups, Amah offers two private dining rooms: one for 10–12 guests and another for 14–16, with the larger room fitted with a TV screen for meetings. That makes it a practical option for celebrations, business dinners and intimate gatherings, while the broader menu and dietary options give groups more flexibility. It is also suited to diners who want a full Malaysian meal with drinks and dessert, or a later meal through the listed late-night special. Amah is open daily from 11.30am, with service until 10pm on most days and adjusted public holiday hours. It holds a 4.7 Google rating from more than 3,000 reviews.