Unique Patisserie - Katoomba, New South Wales

J F.

This place has what you would expect from a bakery but a surprising find of Malaysian food. A few Malaysian social media forums have highlighted this place before, and boy, did it not disappoint.

I visited this eatery on a weekday at 3 pm, and it was still packed. Believe it or not, by around 3.30pm, they were sold out of all cooked food. I was lucky to manage to score a bowl of Penang Asam Laksa and it did not disappoint. This was one dish I wanted to have as not all Malaysian restaurants (in Australia or even Malaysia) would be serving it. The broth was flavoursome with loads of fish and spices. It delivered an amazingly complex flavour of sour, spicy, sweet, umami all in one. The flavours of torch ginger bud, lemongrass, chilli, and sour notes from tamarind came through beautifully. It was spicy but still a manageable heat.

Another highlight i wanted to make was there was only 1 floor staff and she was amazingly efficient. She single-handedly took all orders, cleared the tables, collected payments and even delivered all the ordered dishes from patrons. All of this while wearing a smile and remained in a very positive demeanour.

I didnt manage to try the other dishes but happy to come back here again for just this noodle dish.

9nadro

One of our favourite places to eat in Katoomba. The food is authentic, fresh and so tasty. Great hot chocolate, coffee and chocolate cake, bee sting etc. Affordable, and great for families. Also has a small outside area to sit and eat, on a sunny day.
Gets busy, but worth the wait.

We return here, regularly. A family group of 5 🙂

MrKKMF

Wow! I didn't expect this in Katoomba.
The food was authentic and tasted delicious.
The range of food offered here is amazing for a Patisserie.
The Asian lady serving us was a excellent. She was friendly and helpful. She recommended some dishes that turned out to be on point.
The desserts are excellent and is good value. Check the pics to see.

Sook Y. C.

Love the food and met my expectations on Malaysian taste. I like the bak kut teh and asam laksa the most. Will definitely be back to try other food.

A. L.

My my my, who would’ve thought that nestled in the charming streets of Katoomba, just a stone’s throw from the Blue Mountains, lies a culinary treasure that’s as unexpected as it is delightful? Unique Patisserie, with its modest dessert nametag and unassuming facade, is anything but ordinary. Despite the focus on cakes and sweets in its name, this place is actually not renowned for its pastries; in fact, it’s the rich, bold flavours of Southeast Asian food that truly steal the show.

Let’s start with the nasi goreng, shall we? This isn’t just any fried rice; it’s a masterpiece. Each spoonful sings with smoky, wok-tossed goodness, perfectly spiced and packed with juicy prawns, tender chicken, and a fried egg perched on top, its yolk waiting to mingle with the rice. For me it was the dish that stopped me mid-conversation because, frankly, wow!

And just when you think it couldn’t get better, along comes the bak kut teh. Oh, this soup is a revelation! The herbal broth, simmered to perfection, is rich, aromatic, and brimming with the comforting flavours of chinese mushrooms, tofu curd, star anise, and white pepper. The pork ribs? Fall-off-the-bone tender. Paired with fresh chilli soy sauce and a bowl of steaming rice, it’s the culinary equivalent of a warm hug on a chilly mountain day.

What truly sets this place apart, though, is the seamless blending of two seemingly disparate culinary worlds. You could be savouring the fiery spices of nasi goreng one moment and indulging in the delicate sweetness of mille-feuille the next - all in the same meal. It’s quirky and unexpected, but somehow it works. Definitely not something you’d expect from a quaint little café, I'll be back for more.

金Ck

Was leaving Blue Mt in the morning n decided to hv early lunch.

Visited Unique Patisserie around 11+am while it was still not so many guests.

Ordered the Penang nasi goreng and a black coffee. The fried rice was delicious and flavourful. It was of the spicy side, so if you are up to spicy food, do tell them you don't want it too hot.

Price was reasonable as the portion was good enough for two. Service was OK, not great, but does the job. Food came promptly. Ambience of the eatery was pleasant with a bit of that old retro feel.

Parking was not an issue if you are driving. Roadside parking easily available.

They're was also a good variety of cakes n pies. So if you are to pastry n such, this could be the place for you.

By the time we left about 12+, more than half the restaurant was filled.

Lauren J.

So glad to find an authentic Malaysian place that has both bak kut teh and assam laksa! Food were very delicious. Portions were slightly small. Was very busy during lunchtime. The owners were friendly. They also have outdoor seatings at the back for people with dogs, which was super helpful! Seems family run business, so there were unclean plates that were left by other customers, but it was understandable. Small discount for cash payments available. Would love to try other dishes on our next visit!

Stefanie B.

I’m not an expert on Malaysian food but I wanted to try here after reading such great reviews about the Assam Laksa - it did not disappoint in flavour!

The place is quite simple but everything was fairly tasty - my partner had the lemon chicken which was pretty heavy on artificial colouring and flavour but not bad. The classic dishes like Laksa and Noodles would be the way to go for sure. I liked the prawn twisters too - good filling.

We also took some tarts and cakes home and they were nice was well. Not too expensive either so good place to hit for a quick tasty bite.