I really liked the place, the food, the service and I would come back. Better food then I had in Bali It reminds me of the strengths of Malay food, read more

Simply great . I went here with a group of 12 with mixed feelings after seeing a slight slump in reviews over past couple of months . We ordered the beef rendang , the mixed satay , the five star chicken , the Bali beef , the chili jumbo shrimp , the spring roll , platters of traditional rice , couple of fish dishes. We did not order any noodle dishes although reviews say theyare good Quickly to the pros and cons Pros 1. The tassste : of course my fav was jumbo chili shirmp , with a sweet tangy taste and spice tastes amazing with the rice ; if you are ordering it take it with the white rice and not traditional . The traditional is basmati fried and white is boiled rice Shortly behind that comes beef Bali sautéed with onions . The whole corianders fried wit this dish just hit the right notes and the onions were sweet enough , the sauce was great , the beef rendang was a little too spicy for 3 stars and I won't say that the five star chicken is a must fry , but it's dilute sauce so it goes pretty well with rice 2. The consistency / all dishes were consistently great The not so special ones are as follows imho The five star chicken , the snicker pie and the shaved ice dessert 3. The service : quick and lot of knowledge will be shared if you ask the right questions , they don't push sell , the lady who served was very gracious and kind 4. Complimentary shrimpy fryums 4. Parking : ample space around the building . Singlenstandalone buliding Cons Desserts : selection can be better Payment /'you have to queue up at the counter We had such a wonderful experience will def I help be back for more read more

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The service was great, the food was not. I'm born and raised in Malaysia and the taste is not comparable at all. I was really craving authentic Malaysian food like my mom and grandma would make, and this doesn't even come close. Im sorry, but Im giving it a 3/5 because the service was great, it's just not authentic at all. read more

An absolute culinary treat! Never had Malaysian food before, but I will always seek it out. Started with the chicken satay, which was perfectly seasoned and melted in my mouth. The roti with dhal was wonderful, and the chicken kurma was smooth and delicious. The Bali beef was fragrant and rich, just enough flavour and not too spicy. Highest recommendation! read more

As I travel to Asia a few times a year, I've become hyper critical of the Asian cuisine I eat, especially in Ottawa. Nice to find this deep East end spot where there were some hits and misses. A kind and chatty waitress took our order. The host was long pouring coffee, South East Asia style, at the table next to us, which excited me that we would be having an authentic Malay meal. Shrimp crackers with a great spicy pepper sauce was a solid lead off to the meal. We ordered the Malaysian Chicken in Special sauce (good, spicy, nice flavour), the Indonesian Egg Noodle Dish with Shrimp (excellent) and the spicy Indo Gado Gado (I loved it, others at my table did not). The Jumbo Shrimp in Coconut Milk was most disappointing dish as the sauce was very thin and bland and the shrimp were anything but Jumbo. You can't call 31-40's Jumbo shrimp. Especially for $18. The restaurant was busy - most were there for the buffet which didn't look so appealing to me. I will go back but I'm not rushing. read more

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I've always been curious about this place because I love trying ethnic and flavourful foods, and finally decided to go one weekday evening after work. I tried a fried rice noodle dish with shrimp, and also a beef curry. The noodles were a large portion and super tasty; everything was fresh, and the flavors melded well together. The beef curry was on the small side, but it was very tender and very flavorful; you can tell there are a lot of spices! One great thing is if you ask for spicy, they can do VERY spicy...I had to take a gulp of ice water with each bite of the beef curry! I was pleasantly surprised and will probably order something medium spicy next time. The inside is cozy and feels homely. I was served by a lovely lady who was very knowledgeable and gave good recommendations. The male server topped up the water frequently, and was friendly but not too overbearing. Next time, I might try the buffet, and other curries; I really enjoyed how heavily flavored the food was! read more

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Had really high hopes for this place and all of the dishes were either too salty or over spiced. Beef rendang was like a spicy paste and was barely edible. Roti canai doesn't come with any dipping sauce? Prawn crackers were the highlight to an unmemorable meal. This place has high potential but perhaps is catering their menu to western tastes....it did not meet my expectations particularly since I am SE Asian. Literally all of the dishes were piled with cucumbers as if that is the only vegetable Malaysian and Indonesian folks eat, LOL. Please do better! read more

When you miss indonesia or malaysia chahaya is the place close to home that can fill in for the food cravings ! This small home is very welcoming and offers a big variety of indo-malay dishes. It was very hard to decide what to eat but we ordered as appetizers : tom yum soup, spring roll (very long rolls and very tasty) and malaysian chicken wings (i confirm they taste the same what I had at the famous restaurant Mamak Bali) and for mains we went for the lamb curry, the famous bali beef, & some noodles. To end it all we had teh tarek :)! As for the portions : i found them very generous, i read some reviews where people expected more for their money and / or compared to other asian restaurants - guys let make it clear : indo/malay food cant be compared to the asian food found in our country (filled with corn starch and flour) this cuisine requires allot of premium ingredients (star anis, lemon grass, coconut milk, tender meat, slow cooked lamb, allot of fresh vegetables, etc.) its a total different game ! And the authenticity makes it priceless ! So now that your food cravings have been filled you must be craving the hot sun and nice weather of Bali or Kualalumpur .. well Mr and Mrs Abdalla are such a warm couple. Very passionate about what they do, whilst taking care of the entire restaurant they make sure to also give you a nice time. We had amazing conversations they are very educated and nice people. They are also very honest : we ordered a roti canai which came to us a little dry and hard to eat. We ate what we could with the curry and didnt mention it to them that we did not enjoy the way we expected it to. When he presented me the bill he himself said : i did not charge you for the roti, i saw it was dry and something went wrong. Will drive again to their location from montreal anytime :-)! read more

After a an amazing recent trip to Bali, we were badly craving the food and flavours of Indonesia. Being quite a difficult cuisine to find, I was overjoyed when I learned about Chahaya Malaysia! It is a simple and homely restaurant ran by a friendly couple who take pride in their cuisine and cooking. We visited on a freezing cold day and the restaurant was a little chilly inside (the bathrooms even colder!) but after tucking into the extra spicy food, I didn't mind the cold! For starters, we had the Tom Yum soup, spring rolls and Malaysian fried chicken wings. The fried dishes were delicious and cooked to perfection, however I was quite disappointed with the soup as it was nothing like the Tom Yum's that I have had in the past. It was more of a watery broth with a few vegetables and shrimps floating inside and was extremely spicy, to the point that my eyes were watering! Due to the sheer excitement of finally getting hold of Indonesian cuisine close to home, we ordered way too much for mains - Roti Canai, Malaysian Fried Noodles, Bali Beef and Lamb Curry with Rice. Everything was bursting with flavour and spices, it was absolutely delicious and the lamb curry truly was authentic Malaysian-style. I loved the Bali Beef which is one of their most popular dishes. The Roti Canai however, was hard and overcooked which was disappointing as I was so looking forward to that, but we were surprised and glad to see that the owner realised this and removed it from our bill without us even mentioning it. Prices are fair, portion sizes were generous and we were happy to have leftovers (which BTW tasted amazing the next day). Mr & Mrs Abdalla were very hospitable and attentive, constantly filling up our glasses with water (which was great as the food was spicy) Overall, super happy to have found this place and we will definitely be returning soon! read more

After eating Indonesian food for the first time at a restaurant in Amsterdam, my wife and I were very happy to find Indonesian dishes at the Chahaya Malaysia restaurant --- and this review is based on our first dinner visit to this east-end Ottawa restaurant in August 2019. Overall, we were very happy with our visit and we will be going back again sometime soon. We highly recommend this restaurant. Both the owners of the restaurant provided friendly and excellent service and the food was very fresh and tasty. The beef that I ate was super tender (since it was slow-cooked) in spices. My wife's Javanese fried chicken dish was also delicious -- and both portions were quite generous, especially when you order a side dish of Singapore fried vermicelli noodles. In the end, we were very satisfied and I hope to eat again at Chahaya Malaysia soon. read more

I went in looked around and did not like the smell. Too much in the Indian fare. Basically the herbs are not my style

I'm still fairly new to cuisine from this part of the globe, so I can't comment on the authenticity of the food they serve here, but overall the food was pretty good. The meal begins with a complimentary bowl of crisps, and after this nice little snack we ordered the beef rendang and the Indonesian fried egg noodles. The first thing I noticed is that the beef dish was quite small. For $16 I was expecting quite a bit more meat. Taste-wise it was good; the beef was tender, spicy, and has a soft, pulled texture. The noodles were okay as well, with a slight sweetness that offsets the heat from the beef. Again though, for $14 I expected a little more. These prices would get you significantly more at even high quality asian restaurants in the gta. We followed up the main courses with dessert; a snickers pie and ice kacang. The snickers cake is fairly standard, but the ice kacang was a unique little treat, very similar to ice cream but with some little savoury elements added. So what's my final verdict? The food was good, but the prices were a little high. I'm not sure I'll be back but I'm glad I came to try it out. read more

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My husband, a long time friend of his, and I had a late dinner here recently. I food here is excellent. And dishes marked three stars are REALLY hot!!! It was my husband's and my first time there, but my husband's friend had been there many times before and absolutely loves it, so he recommended that we go there. He did warn us that anything marked three stars is extremely hot. The restaurant looks a little run down from the outside, but the dining area is ok (washrooms are really run down, but I'll talk about that later). We arrived past 8pm on a Friday and the place was packed. We were greeted right away and luckily there were a few tables still available. They brought us a complimentary basket of shrimp chips, which were crispy and only mildly "shrimpy". They gave us water right away as well. (They were not able to renew their liquor license this year, so there is no alcohol available here). Throughout the meal they were really good at constantly refilling water, which is a good thing considering how hot their dishes are. We started off with the Combo Satay Kajang ($11.40) which was 2 skewers each of chicken, beef and lamb. I only tried the chicken and beef and both were delicious. The marinade was really flavourful and the peanut sauce was very fragrant. The amount of meat on the skewers though was not a lot. Each piece of meat was really tiny. While incredibly tasty, I found it extremely expensive for the price. We also had the Chicken in Garlic Sauce ($12.75) which was a one star dish (stars denote spiciness), the Indonesian Beef Curry ($14) which was a two star dish, and the Chili Jumbo Shrimp ($17.50) which was a three star dish. We also got a platter of Traditional Rice ($6) which turned out not to be enough so we ordered an additional bowl ($2). The Chicken in Garlic Sauce to me was not spicy at all. It had onions, carrots and bamboo shoots in it. Lots of garlic flavour. The chicken was white breast meat. This was my favourite dish of the 3 we ordered. The portion was rather small though. The Indonesian Beef Curry had what I considered the ideal amount of spice. Enough for some kick, but not burning your mouth. There were carrots, green peppers and onions in the curry as well. Some of the beef cubes were fatty. I prefer leaner meats, so while I liked the flavour of this dish the most, the fatty meat made it my least favourite dish. Portion size also small. The Chili Jumbo Shrimp should be 10 stars in spiciness. This dish made my nose run, my tongue burn and it made me cry. However, the flavour was phenomenal. There's plenty of chili, galangal, shrimp paste, garlic and lemongrass in the sauce. I could only eat 2 shrimps because it was way too hot for me. This dish had 10 jumbo shrimps in it covered in the fiery paste. There are no vegetables or anything else in this dish. If you can handle spice, you will love this dish. The traditional rice is steamed Basmati rice with some mild spices and topped with fried onions, almonds and raisins. It was very tasty. Most of it was fluffy but I noticed a few clumps of rice. The washrooms are downstairs (not wheelchair accessible) and the stairwell is not heated (it was freezing in the stairwell). The women's washroom was heated but still colder than the rest of the restaurant (my husband said that the men's washroom was not heated). It was functionally clean, but looked run down and old, so it looked dirty. I did like that there was a garbage can outside of the washroom so you could open the washroom door with a paper towel and throw the paper towel away after you leave, so you don't have to dirty your hands on the door knobs. Service is excellent. Very attentive and friendly. The food here is incredibly tasty, but portion sizes are small and prices are high in my opinion. However, I don't know if you can really get tasty food in huge portions for cheap here in Ottawa (I'm from Toronto, so I'm spoiled in that way). On taste alone, Chahaya Malaysia would get a 5-star rating from me. There is free parking behind the restaurant. It's a bit tricky to get to the restaurant if you are coming from the east, you will have to make a left turn across Montreal Road (the median is flattened there, so you can do it if traffic permits). Better to approach it from the west though. Their website doesn't work. If you want to see the menu online go to chahaya.foodpages.ca read more

This place is a hole in the wall hidden gem! If you don't know about it you'll probably just drive by it unfortunately. I'm from Brunei so this food is very close to home for me and yes!!! The most authentic Malaysian cuisine you will ever find I'm Ottawa. The restaurant it very homey and cozy. The beef brisket I'm sweet soy sauce and it was just SO tender. It was delish!! The fish curry is an excellent choice as well. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for authentic Malay cuisine (rare in Canada) and for spicy dishes ! Malay cuisine is known to be pretty spicy ;) read more

Chahaya Malaysia - Malaysian Near Me - Gloucester, Ontario

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Love the fish noodle appetizer which was the size of a meal. The beef ramdang was good but was a bit on the spicy side. The downside of the place is dishes are tasty but not very Instagram friendly.... Oh well at least it's good for my tummy......or not....since it's making it bigger.....hmmmmmm read more

Ordered the chicken coconut curry and the Malaysian fried broad noodles. We ordered takeout and weren't even given utensils and napkins and the young guy who packaged it didn't even ask. Food: the chicken coconut curry didn't come with rice, you have to order it separately ($2 per bowl), this is ridiculous considering the curry dish is almost $15. Taste was slightly below average for a Malaysian restaurant, if anything somewhat bland. We were disappointed in the amount of chicken in the dish, at most 3-4 thin small slices of chicken (no larger in surface area than 1/3 of a credit card). Vegetables were plentiful though. There were a couple of pieces of thick bamboo shoots that weren't edible. The Malaysian broad noodle dish was very tasty, nice sweet flavour but again, very small proportion of meat. Counted at most 2-3 thin slices of beef. Still not worth the $15ish we paid for it. One of the few positives we took away from this meal is the owner offered free shrimp chips and water while we waited for our take-out. read more

I did the cardinal sin of trying out a new restaurant and not trying the food that the restaurant is named for. I did not really try to much of the Malaysian food and stuck more with the Indonesian food. The shrimp rolls which were small and ok. I really hated the ketchupy hot sauce that came with them. It tasted like ketchup, fish oil and something smokey I couldn't make out. The Beef Rendang (Malaysian) was my favourite item that we ordered but for some reason had this slightly dry texture. It was pretty good but I wish it was a little spicier. The Bali Beef / Bembu Bali (Indonesian) could be amazing because the sauce is really good! I didn't love it though and really only loved the sauce. The Chef's Special Tofu really fell short. I love tofu and this dish was just boring and flavourless, sorry chef! The service was pretty good and I'd definitely try this place again as the dishes seem interesting. I've had some great Malaysian and Indonesian food and this place has some pieces of a dish that are great...just none of the dishes as a whole were, but it could have just been the ones I tried. read more

Oh i am so delighted to have found Indonesian/Malaysian food. If only they did delivery... but anyway, very very happy to have found authentic Indonesian/Malaysian food. I'm in food Heaven even when I see the menu... read more

Great food. Very friendly. One of our family faves. Not pretentious just really good food.

Went in for some food and it was not that great. The meal was cold and I asked if I can get it heated up or exchanged. I believe she was the owner, she just said no. It is not like I wanted a refund... Overall, they are a very old school business type. They think that they are amazing in all sort of ways and customers will come back no matter what. My suggestion for this owner is that you should check out the internet and follow the trend or else you will be going out of business very soon. That is not customer service what you are doing right now. read more

I've never had Malaysian food anywhere else outside of Malaysia so this was a really good spot to try and remember how delicious it was. I thought I'd probably go back another time, so I just went with their lunch buffet. Figured if it is good enough, the rest of the food on the menu will be good, too. Wasn't mistaken! The options were some soup, bread, noodles, vegetables, spring rolls and curry beef. They may rotate dishes so I am not sure if it is a standard. Anyways, everything tasted really nice and for the money we paid it was really filling. The restaurant itself is small but feels quite cozy. The lady who was serving and was probably the co-owner was really nice and seemed so knowledgeable about everything that was being served. It was such a nice experience. I am really glad it didn't disappoint considering you don't find Malaysian/Indonesian cuisine everywhere unlike some other Asian foods. read more

Chahaya Malaysia - Malaysian Near Me - Gloucester, Ontario

This place serves some of the best Malaysian food in this city. It truly is a hole-in-the-wall place many would drive right past. DON'T DO IT!!!! read more

I keep meaning to write a review, but am always so stuffed when I leave this place because the food is so good. It's the most flavourful food you can get in Ottawa, fairly priced, and the service is excellent. By now, my partner and I have tried most of the menu, and that's only made it harder to pick when we go for dinner because we haven't had a bad dish. He always gets the super-spicy beef rendang because he's a spice addict. All of their curries are tender and delicious. We've even ventured into the vegetarian side of the menu and discovered wonder that is the egg in red sauce. Their tempeh is supernaturally good, probably because they get it incredibly fresh locally. The lunch buffet is a great deal. Their spring rolls are amazing, and they usually have a chicken and beef dish that are saucy and tender. The vegetables are actually still crisp and full of yummy garlic. I highly recommend it if you like flavour. We've shown up late in the service when the supply was getting a little low, but they'll refill anything you ask for (or even if you don't). We've never had a bad meal and we've been going a few times a week/month for a couple years now. The people who own the place are very friendly and passionate about the food they make, and will answer any questions you have. They're also really genuine people, who make you feel more like you're being hosted than waited on. I guess that might not appeal to some, but it makes us feel extremely at home and relaxed there. Obviously, I can't say enough good things about this place, so I'll stop myself here. TL;DR: Go there. Eat food. Let the spice flow. read more

Food Quality & Presentation (15 out of 10) Yes! 15 out of 10 Ambiance (8 out of 10) Unpretentious / Homey Service (15 out of 10) Yes! Another 15 out of 10 Price (10 out of 10) Fair Market Rate Venue (8 out of 10) Clean & Comfortable Based on Yelp reviews, my wife and I made a special trip after work today to have dinner at Chahaya Malaysia. Oh my gosh! We had a wonderful---in fact an extraordinary meal---from traditional appetizers, main dishes, through to desert and different teas. Upon entering, I had a big appetite. Their variety of dishes, quality, flavor and heat of the food (temperature and spice) was ideal---I'm lost for words to describe how tasty everything was. We both savored every bite---portion sizes were completely satisfying. We were served by both the owner/operators---a wonderful couple. The lady, who was our primary host, was sincerely interested and responsive to our every need during our meal and to questions about choices/recommendations. I can't tell you how many times I said thank you for her being so very good to us during our stay. Right to the end---even after after paying the bill---my words echoed again and again to our hostess and host---Thank You! Thank you! If you haven't yet been to Chahaya Malaysia---plan to get over there as soon as you can! read more

Best Malaysian food in the city I really loved my experience at Chahaya Malaysia. This very humbly situated restaurant serves fresh, authentic Malaysian food that I've never experienced before. I really enjoyed the service, they serving staff was very caring and had on-point recommendations of what to order. The curries were phenomenal!! I would highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

Spicy? Yes. Delicious? Yes. Friendly? Authentic? Yes. Prepared with care, and served with genuine warmth, Chahaya Malaysia remains a beacon to home-cookin' Malaysian-style. With an owner/chef who is meticulous about quality and cares deeply about his menu, he speaks lovingly of #25 (beef rebnang), #39 and many others. The location is convenient for east enders, but its location shouldn't deter anyone looking for a pleasant and delicious dining experience. read more

We ordered take out here purely from the reviews we'd seen and did pretty well for ourselves. We had the mee goreng (best part of the meal), beef rendang (quite spicy), satay kojang combo (very good), and rojak (a welcome change in flavour while we ate). It ended up being a little more food than two people needed, but not by much, and it was ready in 20 minutes. read more

Chahaya Malaysia - The current menu. - Malaysian Near Me - Gloucester, Ontario

Wow! Thanks to Yelp, we found this restaurant - it's very non-assuming and homie, and I'm not sure I would have gone in if it wasn't for the great reviews. We weren't disappointed! The service was friendly and personal, and we had a nice chat with the waitress/owner. The service was also fast, which was appreciated. For dinner, we both started with the spring rolls which were great, but not really worthy of the incredible praise seen here. But the main courses were - we had the Beef Rendang (#25) - great tasting but hot as hell! Get some white rice with this one. We also had the Soya Tofu (#V9) which was outstanding - slightly sweet and slightly spicy, it's the perfect tofu dish. Unfortunately, we didn't have room for dessert! After one visit, Chahaya Malaysia has become one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa! read more

My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by this place. The owners are a great couple and are so sweet. They are very passionate about Malay food and we were getting hungry just listening to them describe what dishes we should order. Let's start off by saying that in typical form we ordered too much food. But, what great food! In order: 0) drinks: neat 2oz of Jameson Irish Whiskey, 6oz Italian Citro wine. Both good matches to the food we were about to enjoy. 1) spicy fish soup: excellent. Uses mackerel so best for those who appreciate seafood. 2) beef sauté: great non spicy dish, especially with the peanut sauce 3) Chilli fish: amazing roasted tomato paste sauce, smokey, sweet caramels. Ask for medium spice level, it is always easier to add extra spice later. 4) peanut sauce covered veg+tofu: excellent accompaniment 5) rotti canai: must have, good unhealthy replacement to rice! :o) 6) deep fried plantain w/ ice cream: excellent wrap up to a great meal. Team effort required. I definitely recommend visiting this spot if you get a chance. Very ma and pa operation and better for it! read more

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One of the best Malaysian dining experiences we've had. Customer service A+ (kind and knowledgeable). Decor is inviting and traditional. The food is good and reasonably priced. read more

Honestly if they just served the crispy tofu, I would still come here.The service, food, and uniqueness of the flavours you can have here are what keep us coming back. I can be a bit scared of spicy food sometimes, though I have gotten a lot better, and the food here is never just spicy it's extremely flavourful with heat, there is a big difference. I wish there were more Malaysian restaurants in Ottawa, but I am glad we have one excellent place. read more

The food here is amazing. Had the beef, lamb and chicken satay, indo beef curry, shrimp and a beef dish. Finished with the amazing ice cacang and plantains. Gaah, I wanna go back! read more

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We found this wonderful family run resto on Yelp and decided to drop in. We didn't have reservations however we were fortunate to only wait 20min till a table cleared. The owners and their kids run and manage the restaurant and have been doing this since '85. The restaurant is clean, intimate and what you'd expect from a family run operation. The menu is varied and authentic. Listen to their spice recommendations as this isn't 'north american' adjusted. HOT IS HOT. Having eaten Sri Lankan food we asked for extra hot at which point the wife was quite verbose about our attempted suicide mission :) She took us through some examples so she understood what we could handle and then adjusted our request to a medium for one dish and a medium hot for another. We're still grateful as we had an awesome intensely flavourful and beatifully spiced meal. The service is attentive and genuine. These are real people offering a truly authentic Malaysian menu. They gladly accept all forms of payment however I suggest paying by interac or cash so small businesses like this can continue to do well and not lose out to CC fees. read more

One of our favourite restaurants! The spring rolls are a must-try, as is the fabulously spicy soya tofu (#V9) and the delicious breaded tofu sticks with sweet dipping sauce (V17 on the menu, I forget their real name!). Traditional rice helps round out the flavours and is good for sopping up sauces. The owners are fantastic and the menu has tons of options, spicy or non-, and meaty or vegetarian. If you are vegetarian, they'll give you garlic chips instead of shrimp chips when you're seated. Always great service. read more

Went a year ago for buffet. The food was stale looking and didn't taste very good. I'm not sure why everyone is so positive, but it didn't taste like a good Indian food to me. Haven't been back since. read more

I would have never expected such good food along this strip of Montreal Road! We came in on a Saturday night and got the only table that wasn't already full or reserved. Food was delicious and Malaysian cuisine is really quite unique. The staff were friendly and helpful when it came to deciding what to order. Great vegetarian options too! If you live downtown, it's worth the trip out here! read more

Absolutely delicious food. To begin Satay Kajang combo of chicken and beef, The skewers of marinate meats are barbecued with a touch of coconut milk and served with homemade peanut sauce. Main dishes: Beef rendang - Slowly cooked over low heat with coconut and a variety of spices. Chicken kurma tender stewed chicken is braised in kurma; a mild curry smoothed with coconut sauce. All with some Traditional rice that is steamed with water, milk, and aromatic spices, topped with raisin, almond, and fried onion. My mouth is watering just thinking about this amazing food. Will need to go back again and try more. read more

For good authentic Malaysian and Indonesian food, Chahaya Malaysia is definitely worth checking out. Make sure to try out the spring rolls and chicken satay for appetizers. Their various selections of soup are also really good. The five-star beef is an excellent main course selection. Chahaya Malaysia is a family-owned restaurant in the east-end of the city, and has been a staple here for decades. The husband and wife who own the restaurant are very helpful and knowledgable about Malaysian cuisine. Prices are reasonable. read more

One of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa. The food is authentic and so delicious. My husband and I always try to visit this restaurant with our families when we're in town. The Malaysian fried noodles are a must and the shrimp in tamarind sauce is my personal favourite. We will always come back here read more

Hands down the best Malaysian restaurant ever ! The service is great and the food is mouth watering delicious. I ordered their braised beef and beef stir fry with onions, exceptionally delcious. There Thai hot and sour soup was delicious. I would love to go there again! read more