Kitchen Inn Express

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Kitchen Inn Express is a small Malaysian and Chinese restaurant in Karawara, Western Australia, known for East Malaysian dishes such as handmade noodles, nasi lemak, and other Borneo-style comfort food.

Karawara, Western Australia, Australia

About Kitchen Inn Express

Kitchen Inn Express is a casual Malaysian and Chinese restaurant located in Waterford Plaza in Karawara, Western Australia. They specialise in East Malaysian and Borneo-style comfort food, with a focus on handmade noodles, Sarawak-style dishes, laksa, nasi lemak, and a variety of rice and noodle meals. The venue is popular with local students and families for its quick service, affordable prices, and authentic flavours that reflect Malaysian Chinese home-style cooking.

A Kitchen Inn Express charge usually appears on your bank or card statement when you purchase food or drinks in-store, place a takeaway order, or pay via EFTPOS/contactless payment at the Waterford Plaza location. You may also see a charge if you ordered through a connected delivery or ordering platform that passes its payments through under the restaurant’s name. In some cases, you might see multiple charges for split bills, pre-authorisations for card verification, or if you visited more than once on the same day.

If you’re unsure about a Kitchen Inn Express charge, first check recent receipts, food delivery app order history, or text/email confirmations from the day in question. Compare the transaction date and amount to any dine-in or takeaway meals you had at Waterford Plaza. To resolve questions, you can contact the restaurant directly via the phone number or contact details listed on the Waterford Plaza website, providing the exact transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of your card. If the charge still looks incorrect, speak with your bank or card issuer about disputing the transaction after you’ve attempted to clarify it with the restaurant.

Bank Statement Variations

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Kitchen Inn Express.

  1. KTS WA PTY LTD KARAWARA AUS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a Kitchen Inn Express charge on my bank statement?

This charge typically comes from a dine-in or takeaway purchase you made at Kitchen Inn Express in Waterford Plaza, Karawara. It can also appear if you paid via a linked ordering or delivery platform that processes payments under the restaurant’s name. Check your recent visit history to Waterford Plaza and any food delivery orders around the transaction date.

What are the usual price ranges for Kitchen Inn Express transactions?

Most individual meals such as handmade noodle dishes or nasi lemak are generally in a low-to-mid price range per plate, with total bills often between AUD $12–$30 for one person, depending on add-ons or drinks. Group bills or family meals can be higher, especially if several dishes and beverages were ordered. Your statement amount may also reflect shared or split bills processed on separate cards.

Why is there a small Kitchen Inn Express charge or pending amount that later disappeared?

Occasionally, a small pre-authorisation or pending charge may appear when your card is first processed by the EFTPOS terminal, especially for contactless or tap-and-go payments. This is a temporary hold used by the payment processor to verify your card and should automatically drop off or adjust to the final bill amount within a few business days. If the pending amount doesn’t clear or match your receipt, contact your bank for clarification.

I don’t recognise this Kitchen Inn Express charge. How can I confirm what it’s for?

Start by checking your receipts, bank app transaction history, and any food delivery or pickup apps you use for orders around that date. Ask family members or housemates who may have used the card, especially if it is a shared card or joint account. If you still can’t identify the purchase, call the restaurant using the contact details on the Waterford Plaza website and provide the date, time window, and amount so they can look up the transaction in their POS system.

Can Kitchen Inn Express set up subscriptions or recurring charges?

Kitchen Inn Express is a traditional restaurant and does not typically run subscription meal plans or recurring direct debits. Charges from them are usually one-time transactions for each visit or order. If you see repeated charges on similar dates, it may simply reflect frequent visits or multiple takeaway orders rather than an automated subscription.

How do I request a refund or correction for an incorrect Kitchen Inn Express charge?

If you believe you were overcharged, double-charged, or charged for the wrong amount, locate any receipts and note the exact date, time, and amount shown on your statement. Contact the restaurant directly and explain the issue; staff can review their transaction records and, if an error is confirmed, arrange a refund or adjustment via the same card used for payment. If you cannot resolve it with the restaurant, contact your bank or card issuer to ask about initiating a dispute or chargeback.

Why is the amount on my statement slightly different from the receipt at Kitchen Inn Express?

Small differences can occur due to card surcharges, rounding, tips added at the terminal (if applicable), or currency conversion if you’re using an international card. Review your itemised receipt to see if any surcharges or add-ons were applied. If the discrepancy is larger than expected, contact the restaurant with both your receipt and statement details so they can investigate.

How can I contact Kitchen Inn Express about a charge on my card?

You can find the restaurant’s current phone number and contact details on their page within the Waterford Plaza website (waterfordplaza.com.au/kitchen-inn-express). When you call or visit, have your bank statement handy with the date, approximate time, amount, and last four digits of the card used. This information helps staff quickly locate your transaction in their system and respond to billing questions or concerns.

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