Solid spot for Malaysian food! Got the roti, Hainanese chicken, and the Four Horsemen…read more The roti was great, nice and flaky, cooked just right. Hainanese chicken was good too. Not the best I've had, but definitely solid and well executed. The Four Horsemen was really good, especially if you like spicy shrimp paste. It's not actually that spicy though.

Its been so long since I've been back to Malaysia but I'm so glad to get my cravings fixed at Taste…read moreGood. It lived up to the hype in serving authentic Malaysian dishes! My favorite of all time is the belachan morning glory 马来风光. Their version featured very fresh veggies with super flavorful, umami, onion-forward belachan sauce. The wok hei 锅气 was on point! The laksa was solid with a good balance of curry, lemongrass, and coconut flavors. Loved the noodles they used since they were plumpier and chewier than other nones I've had. Good ratio of tofu, fish cake, and shrimp. The beef rendang was saucier and lighter than ones I've typically had - but it worked! The beef pieces were also very tender! The chicken satay was very tender, well-seasoned, and lightly glazed with a good smokey flavor. The peanut sauce was a tad sweeter than I prefer but I still enjoyed it. The fried fish cake was very crunchy, albeit less fish than I thought there would be. Loved the no thrills, mom and pop shop vibes. Staff were kind and food came out quickly. Loved the aroma from the kitchen as well! Can't wait to go back to try other dishes!

I passed by this spot often but I haven't gone inside. But now I went back to back…read more This place has a lot of options, that's why I had to go back a second time to try more dishes. ( Can you believe they have stingray, jellyfish, ! It's not something you see often) We ordered: Roti Canai (Crispy pancake served with curry dipping sauce) -- the viral item everyone gets Nyonya Kari Ayam (Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, aromatic curry sauce with a blend of spices.) Stingray Wrapped With Banana Leaf Beef Rendang (Beef simmered w. exotic spices (cinnamon, cloves) and lemongrass in coconut milk.) Side of Chicken Broth Rice Satay Tofu Spicy (Crispy Fried Tofu, Stuffed with Cucumber And Bean Sprouts, Served with Shrimp Paste And Peanut Sauce) Seafood Crispy Noodle (Crispy noodles accompanied by a selection of seafood, often including shrimp, squid, and scallops, garnished with vegetables, all brought together in a savory gravy.) -- I wished the noodles were a little more crispier Roti Telur (Pancake filled with egg and onions, paired with curry chicken sauce.) Pasembur (Salad of shredded cucumber, jicama, tofu, shrimp pancake, and jellyfish topped with peanut sauce and hard boiled egg.) Shrimp with Eggplant Malaysian Style (it's so good) Honestly, I feel like I tried half the menu now. And there is still so many items that I haven't tried. I can't wait to go back and try more. The place is spacious and the staff were really friendly. Please note, it's cash only.

We had dinner here last Tuesday. It wasn't crowded so we got a table quickly. This is a cash only…read moreplace. We ordered Chicken satay (the sauce was a bit spicy) , roti canai, sarang burong (a bit pricey at $22) with chicken rice, and Hannan chicken. The food was good. Portions were good.

My family and I have been eating at this restaurant for several years, beginning when they were…read morelocated in the tunnel. It's a cozy place. You get quick service, friendly & polite staff, hot food, cold water and hot tea ($2.95 per pot). We enjoyed hot plates of choy kway teow, hokkien mee, sarong burong, steamed but served room-temp hainanese chicken, coconut rice, white rice and Shanghainese bok choy with garlic sauce. Even though the Shanghainese bok choy has garlic sauce, it tasted more like a light soy sauce. The sarong burong was our first time ordering from this restaurant. That taro nest has a fluffy interior and crispy exterior, it's not greasy IMO. And the shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, bamboo shoots mixed with some sort of soy sauce mixture ladled on top of the nest was delicious, a great compliment to the nest. And, I find the prices to be fair. I'll be dining here again!

My Mee Siam with shrimp was delicious! I've been a longtime customer for over 30 years, going back…read moreto when they were at their old location. One issue I encountered this time was the $30 minimum for credit card payments. I forgot to bring cash, so although I was dining in, I had to order additional food to take home just to reach the $30 minimum. It would be more convenient if they were a little more flexible with the dining minimum, and I think a large, clearly visible sign stating that credit cards are accepted only for purchases of $30 or more would be helpful. The service was nothing special, but that's pretty typical for Chinatown. You come here primarily for the delicious, authentic food. The restaurant also looked clean. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the food, but I hope they make the credit card policy more transparent and flexible.

I came here for only one thing: the yearly Pandan Mooncake (1 salted egg yolk). Shipped directly…read morefrom Malaysia. Malay Restaurant might just be the only restaurant / distributor in NYC selling this. It's a pastry (think fig newton, fruitcake dense-like), eaten during Mid-Autumn Festival (celebrating the Fall moon, harvest in Chinese culture and it's diasporic cultures. Same time as "Korean Thanksgiving"). Once you start hearing about this festival, call the restaurant and make sure you get there quick before these mooncakes sell out. They were $11.50 each (slightly high but comparable for this quality & unique flavor) or $40 for a box of 4. Slice the cake into quadrants, then eighths (these pastries have a good amount of calories fyi). A few slices with tea is good enough! Wrap the rest tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. About the mooncake, it's lightly floral & grassy. Pandan is a southeast Asian vanilla herby plant. The salted egg yolk (ie. moon in the cake) is like that sprinkle of salt on top of a chocolate chip cookie - don't be scared! This egg yolk was a bit hard (not as fresh /medium soft as I would like). Glad that I could get this pastry before they ran out & I'll definitely be back next year. (Better than the individual ones made at Chinese bakeries) I also had the Hainan Chicken Rice ($9) - dark meat and it was juicy & delicious! Generous portion, the rice was lightly seasoned, cooked with chicken broth. The soy and chili dipping sauces were delicious also. This dish is "kid friendly," has delicate flavors & served warm/room temp. The chicken is poached & juicy/tender - don't expect dry, stringy meat. The soft texture might not be for everyone. A LOT of people (Chinese, Latinx...) came in to order "Curry chicken Rice" to-go. I wonder if this is a version of Chicken rendang? Want to come back for their viral BBQ Skate wing, DIY rice rolls, water spinach, and sauteed Broad rice noodles (Char Kuey Teuw) - a Malay classic. Probably should try the Beef Rendang & Nasi Lemak ask well (coconut rice with different toppings). Overhead the aunties and the business has been operating for a long time (10+ years). 2 customers also ran into each other there (one who worked in a hotel nearby, the other drove in from Brooklyn to run some errands. They knew each other from a salon that they both worked in previously. Yes - Canto vibes and aunties & uncles chatting across the room with each other - great language immersion opportunity).

I've been coming here since it opened ~1990. Home kitchen feel with authentic Malaysian food. If…read moreyou want a no frills spot with delicious food, highly recommend! My go-tos: 1) Roti 2) Satay 3) Char Keow Tieu 4) Malaysian cheong fun with curry sauce 5) Asam Laksa 6) Hainanese chicken 7) stir fried tong choy veggies 8) Sambal sting ray, grilled

I came here on a rainy day with friends to try out local foods in china town, and was very happy we…read morecame to this spot! The restaurant is very nicely decorated and the food was served very fast. I opted to get the nasi lemak since it seemed to be their most popular food. Delicious! The blue rice was super unique and carried a subtle but noticeable coconut flavor and the crispy chicken paired nicely with it. I'm definitely going to come back and try out some of the other food items! 10/10

I'm a big fan of Kaya toast but honestly quite disappointed with the Kaya toast here…read more The Kaya toast comes with a thick slice of toasted bread except I don't think they make the Kaya toast to order. When I picked it up, it was already room temperature. It looks like it was prepared ahead of time instead of the other Kaya toasts I've had which were prepared fresh with the bread still warm. The thick slice of bread was also quite stale. Despite only consuming the Kaya toast about 1-2 hours after picking it up, the bread was not fresh at all. Appearance wise, it looks like a generous portion of Kaya jam but when you open up the sandwich, there's actually not that much Kaya. Most of the Kaya looked like they were pushed to the edge creating an appearance of a fuller sandwich. The butter was also not the usual thick slab of butter I was used to seeing. I do have to say that I do think their Kaya jam was quite delicious. It was not overly sweet and has a good coconut pandan flavor. I also tried some of their other sweets. The pulut tai tai which is a steamed sticky rice and comes with a side of kaya jam. It's just ok, the kaya jam is carrying most of the flavor. I was really excited for the kuih talam but it was quite surprising for me. I like the sweeter pandan base but the coconut milk layer was way too salty. I know that's how the dish is supposed to be served but it was quite confusing for my taste buds. I think the pandan base by itself is good but it's not sweet enough to balance out the saltiness of the coconut milk layer. The ambiance inside is quite casual. You order at the counter first and then pick up your food. You also clean up after yourself. I'm a big fan of these casual environments but the food was a big let down. Overall: the sweets and signature Kaya toast left me disappointed but their homemade Kaya jam itself is quite delicious.

Great place to eat! Our food was delicious! Great service! My daughter commented on the way out…read moreof the door that if she lived in NYC, this would be her "go to" spot!

love this spot…read more first the prices are amazing it's fairly priced , coming from la , this was a pleasure the service was great, quick, and efficient. i appreciate them the food was delicious, especially the sizzling steak and beef pad see ew. the noodles we're some of the yummiest i've ever had we got seated quickly, and it's a super cute casual spot. the ambiance is warm and loud but comforting

Stumbled upon this neighborhood gem and I'm so going back the next time I'm in the area!!! Not only…read moredid Pulau Pinang serve up some fire Malaysian and Taiwanese dishes, it also had the laid back, no thrills, cha ca teng vibes that I needed after a busy week. The cereal fish filet 麦片鱼 was by far my favorite dish of the night! I've had cereal shrimp so I had some expectations but their version exceeded it. Their cereal part was very crispy, flavorful, buttery, and featured stringy egg. I loved the subtle sweetness and basil spices. The fish pieces were also very tender and sliced thinly. With the light tapioca batter it was perfectly crunchy on the outside, but not too overshadow the cereal part. You know I had to try their belachan ong choy 马来风光 which was well seasoned and had good wok hei which was amplified by the sizzling clay pot. Their belachan is more pork and garlic forward (rather than shrimp focused) and more on the dry/less sauce side. Yum! I'm not a huge oyster fan but my partner enjoyed the pancake and its comforting chewiness. The bitter melon with salted egg was very tasty. The ratio of egg to melon was perfect for salted egg lovers like me. The black bean clams was alright since the sauce was a little too gingery. The ice kacang brought me back to my childhood eating the same thing in Singapore and Malaysia. I enjoyed the ratio of coconut sugar syrup and condensed milk. Enjoyed the ratio of grass jelly, other jellies, and red bean. The ice, milk, raw peanuts, and other toppings create perfect textural contrast with each other! Personally I wish there was more sea coconut pieces nevertheless!! Service was as expected for a neighborhood spot. Food came out quick and pipping hot. Still thinking about the fish and can't wait to come back next time!!

Note: Prices are sans rice, which is $2 per bowl. See below for preferences…read more Good- 3 Cup Chicken/Sanbeiji, Fly's Head, Belacan Special OK- Shredded Beef with Chili Peppers, Baby Oyster Omelet/Oyster Pancake, Bitter Melon with Salted Egg Yolk, Mango Sticky Rice Bad- Mee Goreng, Rendang I went to this unique spot serving both Malaysian and Taiwanese a while back with a large group. The service was pretty friendly and was quick in bringing out dishes and refilling water. As said in the note, I heavily preferred the Taiwanese dishes. First to arrive was the Baby Oyster Omelet/Oyster Pancake/蚵仔煎 for $11.95. It was mildly sweet from the sauce, and otherwise, there was a good amount of greens and a pretty good amount of oysters inside. Compared to Taiwanese Gourmet, I liked that the sauce wasn't overly sweet, though I found the omelet itself to have a better texture at the latter place, as there were more oysters. Favorite of the Taiwanese dishes was the $18.95 3 Cup Chicken/三杯鸡/Sanbeiji. The version here was much more flavorful, with a balanced amount of sweetness, saltiness, and slight herbal flavors. The chicken was also a lot more tender, so overall, this was outstanding and an easy highlight. The other best dish was their take on Fly Head/Fly's Head/蒼蠅頭 for $17.95. There were plenty of garlic chives to add freshness, and it wasn't too salty from the black bean. Otherwise, it was spicy and balanced. This was also tasty. For the same price, there was also the Shredded Beef with Chili Peppers. This was spicier by comparison, and the beef was pretty tender. I enjoyed it along with the rest of the table. There was also the Shredded Beef with Chili Peppers for the same price. The beef was decently tender and had plenty of peppers to add a good kick. I liked the additional aromatic vegetables added on top, which added extra flavors and textures. Best of the Malaysian dishes was the $18.95 Belacan Special, which included okra/lady fingers, eggplant, and green beans, cooked in a sauce made from fermented shrimp paste. The vegetables were cooked down perfectly as they still retained a lot of texture, with the eggplant being a highlight. Otherwise, there was a lot of belacan, but not too much that the dish was too funky or salty. This was easily the best of the Malaysian dishes. The $12.95 Mee Goreng, listed as Indian style stir-fried noodles with authentic mild dried squid sauce with tofu, potato, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, and onion, was alright. The price was reasonable, but I found it way too sweet. The remaining toppings were nice, and while there weren't many shrimp, I wouldn't expect that many at that price point. On a side note, I have a cephalopod allergy, so I'm surprised I didn't have a reaction to this dish. My least favorite main dish by a country mile was their take on Lamb/Kambing Rendang for $21.95, listed as lamb, coconut milk, chilis, and spices cooked over low heat. Outside of it being by far the most expensive dish, the lamb wasn't tender, being actually a bit chewy. The worst part was that compared to some of the other dishes, it lacked heat and flavor, with there being only hits of coconut milk or chili. This is one of my favorite Malaysian dishes, and I usually scarf it down, but I didn't like this at all. Last of the dishes, and unfinished, was the $17.95 Bitter Melon with Salted Egg Yolk. Due to the bitterness, I was one of the few who enjoyed it, while some of the other groups didn't touch much of it. I personally liked it, as I don't mind bitter flavors, and there wasn't too much salted egg that it was pasty. I wouldn't order this alone, but it would make a nice vegetable side along with a sweet or savory main dish. Last was the $9.95 Mango Sticky Rice. The mango was pretty fresh, but the rice could have used a bit more sweetness and a bit more coconut milk. It was perfectly decent. It feels a bit odd rating this place. A couple of dishes were outstanding, some were good to mixed, and I hated two others. Low/mid 3.

Was looking for something new and yummy to try and we were close to rasa so decided to give it a…read moretry. So glad we did! Rasa was amazing! The vibe inside is dark and intimate with plenty of seating. The waitress was so friendly and offered to run down the menu with us and help us decide what to get. For apps (forgot to capture a pic :( ) we got the Roti Canai, Crispy Calamari and Chicken lettuce wraps. The calamari was literally the best calamari ive ever had.. The batter and seasoning that was dusted on top made it sooo delish! The chicken wrap was also a fan fav. We couldn't get enough. For the mains we ordered the malaysian curry, massaman curry and the Sambal.. Alll the dishes were seasoned so well and you get plenty for the price. I would absolutely go back to Rasa, anytime. Soooo good!

Rasa has been on my list for over a decade so I am glad I was able to try it. Upon entering, there…read morewere no tables but the staff moved a group to the bar and we were seated right away. The staff is so kind and attentive. The menu has so many appetizers, noodles, curries, rice dishes etc. Portions are phenomenal and they are halal! Grilled Chicken - was surprised to see how big the chicken piece was, if you're looking for a cleaner option, try this! Pineapple Fried Rice - was missing acidity from lime and was missing texture, perhaps nuts or bean sprouts would have elevated the dish Chicken Pad Thai - perfect, there were a lot of chicken pieces in it too Nasi Lemak (curried chicken) - great as well, loved the anchovies Would love to try the Malay wings, roti canai and egg noodles next time. I also had to wash my hands and the staff was cleaning the bathroom. The individual cleaning was so nice and accommodated me instead of having me wait.

This location is so tiny compared to the flushing location, wish the flushing location still…read moreexisted. 4/5 Seafood (Shrimp, Squids & Fish Cake) Curry Laksa Noodles Soup- really spicy but really good, slightly sweet? 3/5 Penang Seafoods Char Kway Teow- the noodles have good strong soy flavor, cuda easily been 4/5 if the squid & other seafood wasn't so bland, tastes like the seafood was just tossed in at the end, maybe marinate the seafood in the sauce & cook it separately in sauce before tossing it in the last 2-5mins? 4/5 Hot white coffee- so good, nice & strong, but too sweet, almost perfect otherwise 4/5 hot teh Tarik- really good, also a bit too sweet

YUM - this spot was delicious! Wide variety of Halal options. Everything we got was honestly great!…read moreEven though the dishes were noted to be spicy, I didn't feel that they were, as someone who's sensitive to spice. I also got the Cold Teh Tarik (Coffee/Tea drink) and it was very refreshing. Special shoutout to the Laksa Noodle Soup, which was surprisingly very good! It was my first time having that dish and I really liked the flavor! The noodles were just the right texture as well. LES is over saturated with pizza and burgers, but I'd absolutely recommend this Malay spot. Lots of seating as well and the staff are accommodating.

ok this restaurant is an absolute sleeper!!!! they serve some of the best malaysian food in the…read morecity at fish market. the vibe here is a little strange...the menu is split with half malaysian and half american food, and the restaurant appears to be a similar vibe. it has the ambiance of a sports bar, with sports playing and everything, but the food is giving hole in the wall with grandma cheffing in the back. i haven't tried any of the american dishes yet, but hope to on another visit. i had the following: - yummy noodles: my favorite dish. they serve it as an appetizer but i could easily finish this as a personal meal. i just love thick rice noodles in a curry broth! - curry laksa: this is a smaller portion than i expected but very rich and flavorful. would order again. - stir fried shrimp and green beans: the shrimp paste is authentic. if you're into the fermented taste characteristic of most malaysian food, give this a shot

Since we were craving rendang and Southeast Asian curry, Fishmarket in the East Village came to…read moremind. It was relatively quiet when we visited on a Saturday for dinner. Upon seating, we were given the menu, and we found it very easy to navigate. For appetizers, we ordered 8 pieces of ginger-fried chicken, beef rendang, and Mama's curried chicken for our main entrees. We were blown away with the home-cooked style, and we even complimented Mama as she was seated behind us. Both dishes are delicious and spicy; the beef from the rendang is basically melting in my mouth. It was a delicious dinner with friendly customer service; it also did not break the bank account. If you happen to be craving some authentic home-cooked Malaysian cuisine, this place is for you!