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    3.7 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 3:15 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Ultimate Curry Laksa with Mixed Seafood
    Ruby C.

    Laut's menu spans southeast asian cuisines. My friend has been there a few times, so we went with her top recommended dishes. The place was packed even on a weekday evening. Just a heads-up it's pretty loud inside, and the tables are pretty close together. The prices are definitely on the higher side so come prepared for an elevated malaysian meal. *Satay Chicken $16/4pcs ** This isn't your regular satay chicken skewer because the peanut sauce is next level! So rich, nutty, and savory, with even more crunch from crushed peanuts on top. *Roti Canai $11 Flaky yet pillowy, served with a vegan curry sauce. The curry was a bit watery, but still paired nicely with the roti. *Ultimate Curry Laksa with Mixed Seafood $28** The broth was SO GOOD we couldn't stop sipping it! We went with the recommended egg noodles. Chewy, bouncy, and perfect for soaking up the broth. You can choose different proteins, and we picked mixed seafood which came with shrimp and squid. *Nasi Lemak $30 Of course I had to try the malaysian national dish here. The coconut rice is lowkey addictive, especially with the rendang curry chicken. Though the portion felt a bit small for the price. We only got 3-4 small pieces of chicken. Worth noting it's cheaper ($25) during lunch. *Coconut Pudding $16 A light dessert after a rich meal. I was surprised it comes in a whole coconut! The silky, jiggly coconut jelly was fun to scoop straight from the shell, but nothing impressive flavor-wise. *Teh Tarik (Pulled Tea) $8 *Sweet Thai Iced Tea $8 Both were very sweet and pretty strong on caffeine. I definitely felt it later and it kept me up all night...I preferred the malaysian pulled tea over the thai iced tea.

    Satay Chicken
    Elizabeth X.

    Been going here for almost a decade and it always hits. The ultimate curry laksa, any of the rice noodles (char kway teow, pad see ew, etc.), chicken satay, and nasi lemak are great. The Bok choy is also really flavorful and tasty. The roti canai is great and chewy. Can't go wrong with anything! We got a reservation for Friday evening and were seated immediately.

    Menu
    Hannah W.

    We found this place through Google Maps and walked in around 5pm on Saturday and they were already busy. Since we didn't have a reservation, we sat at the bar (which only seats 4). Staff was very helpful in recommending dishes and courteous. Roti was super flaky and delicious with the curry. We also enjoyed the coconut rice with rendang fish. Laksa we got with shrimp and thick egg noodles which were delicious as well. Great spicy warm broth on a cold day! They have happy hour but only on weekdays.

    Menu
    Lynne C.

    Loved the vibe at Laut, such a cool space and the signage really adds to it. There were a couple birthdays while we were there and they do this fun song with flickering lights, which made the whole experience feel really lively and memorable. The food was solid but didn't totally blow me away. We got the ultimate curry laksa and assam laksa. The assam laksa had great flavor, but the broth was pretty thick, almost more like a sauce. That said, the roti canai is a must try! It's so good and honestly the standout of the meal. I also liked the teh tarik, which was refreshing and not too sweet!

    Roti Canai
    Ann L.

    We had came across this hidden gem while wondering around the city hungry. We were having cravings of Thai/Malaysian food and luckily this spot incorporated the best of both worlds. Initially, we had wanted to try Nyonya (a Malaysian restaurant in lower manhattan) but didn't have the time. Service here was amazing, warm and friendly. A small & quaint restaurant that deserves all the recognition! :)

    Roti Canai
    Sophia W.

    Everything was very good!! The nasi lemak and laksa are both very good. Laut feels very authentic. Everything comes in big portions, so it's good to share everything. The service is great, and it feels modern and elegant inside.

    Soup
    Teresa C.

    Lunch specials: - Indo Nasi Goreng - fried rice was very flavorful and the dried shrimp sambal sauce was great. Comes with a fried egg and I think it was topped with a thin circular prawn cracker. Protein was shrimp (+$2) and I added an extra portion for shrimp (+$6) for $28.31 (after tax). Since it was a lunch special, it came with egg rolls which were decent. I got a total of 7 shrimps in my take out. Not sure if I was supposed to get a total of 8 shrimps in total for extra portion of shrimp. [4 out of 5 STARS] - Curry Laksa with mixed seafood ($24) was OK but it was very filling. Lots of fish balls, shrimp and squid. The egg round noodles were a little thick for my liking. Good curry flavor. Maybe next time I'll get thin rice noodle instead. [3 of 5 STARS] Cashier was very friendly and helpful with my to go order. Takeout service was very fast. My indo Nasi Goreng was done in like 5 minutes.

    Api-Api. LOVE the presentation
    Vivek D.

    Had an interesting time at Laut to say the least with another one of our couple friends and a friend of mine who was the connection between both of us couples. We got a nice corner table to ourselves. Little bit away from the door and also hidden a bit from the overall bustle. After chatting for a while, we finally got to ordering drinks. Now about the drinks - it was some of the most unique presentation I've ever seen. The Api-Api I got - which came in what looked like a take out rice container - was something I've never been before. Kudos to the creativity. From there, we started to order the food, which surprisingly came out very fast even after it took a while to get the waitresses' attention. We tried the Roti Telur to share. Was pretty solid and this was more of a unique Malaysian dish of sorts. We then split off our own ways to order the entrees. We did get a tofu satay & also the fresh pineapple wok fry to share between the both of us. The tofu satay was a bit too bland and dry, in my humble opinion. The pineapple wok fry was good too. I did wish I could have more, but couldn't be greedy. We then split a mango cheesecake for dessert. We were gonna order the coconut pudding, but unfortunately it wasn't available. Great time, good food, maybe a bit too expensive for what you're getting. I think the experience together made up for that though.

    Nicole N.

    For someone who grew up visiting KL and Singapore regularly, Laut missed the mark for me. Flavors were good but far off from other NYC Malaysian restaurants, let alone meals I've had back in Malaysia. Started off with the roti which was chewy and flaky that went well with the curry sauce. I just wish it was warmer. The butter garlic crab is something I would get again because of how tasty and crispy it was. It does have some sprinkled salt, sugar, and a little of MSG which made it even better. I wish they had a salted duck egg version which would have been amazing with the crab. Appreciated how they gave us lots of curry leaves! For mains, the laksa really fell short of my expectations. The soup was bland; all I could taste was the coconut milk. I wish it had more spice, more flavors, more umami. The thick egg noodles were also just fine because they were a little overcooked. The squid pieces, fish balls, tofu were solid. For our rendang, we wanted to switch it up and got the fish instead of beef. The fish itself was solid - fried nicely with a crunchy batter and tender meat. The rendang sauce itself was more peanut-y and tasty on its own; however it lacked the herbaciousness, the lemongrass, the spice that rendang is known for. I would have given the food a 3.5 but the service dropped it down to a 3. It felt like we had to seek our server's attention and the dessert menu wasn't offered, when I heard other tables talking about it. With the dim lighting and prices, I think they were trying to deliver a more elevated experience, but I was put off by the old curry stains on the lights and menus. From the dishes to ambience and service, I was hoping for a little more.

    Fried Bao
    Caroline C.

    Great vibe for a family dinner! Nice interior with exposed brick. We tried a bunch of dishes: roti canai, curry puffs, tofu satay, nasi lemak, Singapore chili crab, ikan bakar, drunk-man noodles and fragrant pineapple fried rice. Great way to try a variety of Malaysian flavors, but certain items could have been more tender and it's pricey for the portion size. Favorites were the Singapore chili crab, Ikan bakar, and small sides that are served with the nasi lemak. Service was kind, but could have been more attentive.

    Alan T.

    I love the food over at Laut! I first heard about Laut from the curry laksa dish so I've been interested in this restaurant since. I also had the roti canai, satay chicken, and basil fried rice. I like the satay chicken and didn't find it to be dry. The peanut really made it stood out! I loved the roti canai as well! I like the curry that came with it, but I did wish that it came with more things though such as chicken or potatoes. I also loved both of my entrees but the curry laksa is definitely one of my favorite curry dishes I've ever had!

    Drink menu
    Sayeeda A.

    The food was really flavorful. Went for the chilli thai crab, but not only was it a little on the sweet side, also wasnt presented as a whole crab, was sort of deepfried and broken into pieces. The drunken noodle with tofu is the best i've had so far. The beef rendang was yummy, but the curry/sauce was a little too cinnamon heavy, and meat was too fatty. The nasi lemak with shrimp was pretty good. The curry for the roti canai was the best, the flavors were balanced, and it was well seasoned. The teh tarik cold chai drink was pretty good, not too sweet. The ambience was ok, our particular service staff was cordial. Heres where they lost the stars. We had a reservation for 6pm, we were not seated until 7pm. There was a birthday party when we went, which they seemed to give more attention and preference to. That party clearly overstayed their time, but the restaurant was in no rush to seat the 20or so ppl that had accumulated at the narrow entrance, all waiting to be seated for their reserved time. Also did not appreciate the portions for the steep prices.

    Family style feast
    Nehal A.

    Made a reservation to ensure our spot, and good thing we did, cause it got packed within 20 minutes of opening during lunch hours on a Sunday. Upon entering, I was so impressed with the interior, gorgeous wall art, beautiful ceiling, and a small bar in the back corner. The menu had so many exciting dishes. They were pricey but that's expected in the city. We picked a bunch to have a full on family style meal. We ordered the roti canai, roti telur, ilat bakar (fish), duck curry, Singapore crispy soft shell chili crab, baby bok choi, Hainanese roast chicken with rice, Malaysian curry with shrimp and side of bao buns. The dishes started coming out one after another within short intervals. All the dishes were so amazing, huge portions, full of flavors. My favorite were the chili crab, duck, roti canai and the Thai iced tea. All of us were belly full as we throughly enjoyed all the dishes. We even had some leftovers to take home. The service was good. Our server was so friendly. Empty dishes and plates were taken out quickly. We were able to take our sweet time dining in. Overall we had a delightful lunch experience here with our friends and kids.

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    Do you take reservations?

    Yes they take reservations if you call them!

    Is the chicken halal?

    Yes the chicken is halal, we source the meat from al Medina

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    Absolutely!!! It's even posted on the menu, gluten free options as well!!! :)

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    Nyonya - Roti Canai

    Nyonya

    3.9(2.6k reviews)
    1.3 miLittle Italy
    $$

    Walked in on a sunday around 7 PM, and were seated at a table for 2 immediately. The restaurant was…read morevery large and had a lot of seating, and the waiters were quick to take our orders and fill our orders. There was a very extensive list of options on the menu. For our appetizer and entrees, we ordered the roti canai, Hainanese chicken, and tom yum clams, as well as chicken rice on the side. My favorite was the roti canai, but all of the savory dishes were very good and comforting. I normally never finish my rice, but the chicken rice went very well with the tom yum soup. For dessert, we ordered the ABC, which was a shaved ice dish with a variety of toppings. I didn't enjoy it as much as the other dishes, but it was refreshing and light. This meal came out to be about $35 per person after tax and tip.

    Came here for dinner and it was packed! Luckily didn't have to wait long to be seated. We got two…read moreof the roti canai, and interestingly one of the dippings was spicer than the other. They also had small pieces of chicken in the spicy sauce. The beef skewers were amazing!!! Heavenly! They were juicy and so so flavorful even without the dipping sauce. The tom yum clams were okay, just not for me. The hainan chicken took the longest to come out surprisingly. It was nice and juicy. Service was good and they came by to refill our water several times. It is clean and roomy inside.

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    Rasa - Massaman Curry with chicken

    Rasa

    4.1(925 reviews)
    0.5 miGreenwich Village
    $$

    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.

    We ate here for lunch on the weekend amid the super cold temperatures outside (10-20 degrees below…read morefreezing). So when the server asked us what we'd like to drink, we asked for hot water (later found out we were charged $1 for each cup of hot water). We ordered the beef rendang, chicken satay and singapore noodles (with tofu and vegetables). I had been hoping to try the soft shelled crab but perhaps it's out of season or no longer on the menu as I didn't see it. The chicken satay came out first, it was 4 sticks of skewered chicken drenched in a slightly spicy creamy peanut sauce. This was the second favorite dish of the table as the chicken was tender and the peanut sauce paired well with it. The singapore noodles were unexpected the favorite of the table. The flavor profiles weren't too crazy just a simple curry flavor but mixed with the thin noodles and other ingredients, it was savory and not too heavy to eat a lot of. The beef rendang was the last dish to come out, the beef pieces were very tender and this was the spiciest dish out of all 3 that we had ordered. It came with about a bowl's worth of white rice on the side and some cucumbers and purple cabbage salad. It was a pretty okay lunch. Not the best Malaysian food I've had (Chinatown is still the best spot for me) but it's a good spot if you're craving Malaysian food in the west village area. Bathrooms were immaculately clean which is always a plus.

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    Kopitiam - Kaya Butter Toast - thick cut toast with butter and kaya (pandan-coconut) jam, served with soft boiled eggs to dip

    Kopitiam

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.6 miLower East Side, Chinatown
    $$

    As a Singaporean living in the states, a good kopitiam is hard to find so when I saw this closeby…read morethe hotel we were staying at, I knew I had to visit! The food did not disappoint! We got a Nasi Lemak and a few Kaya Toasts, along with a Kopi Tarik. Everything was really good! The Kaya toast was bigger than what you'd get in Asia, with more Kaya in it too, but just as delicious with a comforting flavor. Nasi Lemak is my favorite all time dish, and this one hit the spot as well. It came with a generous amount of anchovies/peanuts and the sambal it came with was great. If I had to nitpick, I do wish the rice had a bit more flavor, but not a big deal. The kopi was really good, though I wish it came earlier with the toast instead of after we got all our food. Not a big deal, and service was good other than that. The restaurant had a good amount of tables and barstool seating, although it filled up completely by 1pm! If you want some Malaysian/Singaporean in NYC, this place is a must!

    3/5 The Malaysian flavors come through, especially in dishes…read morelike nasi lemak and the kaya toast. That said, the experience can be a bit hit or miss depending on what you order. Some items really shine, while others feel a bit flat. The Hainanese chicken was disappointing to say the least, it was very dry. The kaya toast on the other hand was a big win, subtle coconut flavor and floral pandan comes through with the cream filling between buttery toast. The calamansi drink was very artificial and overly sweet.

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    Kopitiam - Nasi Lemak - coconut rice, ikan bilis (fried anchovies & peanuts), cucumber, and hard boiled egg

    Nasi Lemak - coconut rice, ikan bilis (fried anchovies & peanuts), cucumber, and hard boiled egg

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    Obao

    Obao

    4.0(4.5k reviews)
    1.6 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
    $$$

    Obao has delicious food. If you're in Hells Kitchen and happen to stumble by Obao, it is worth…read morecoming in. Obao is has both Thai and Viet food. It does well with doing the whole "fusion" schtick without losing the essence and flavor of the dishes. Pad Krapoa Moo Krob, the meat on the pork belly was so juicy - the pork skin was crunchy and chewy at the same time, flavors of Thai spice, basil, and bell peppers harmoniously working together to bring a balanced meal. The shrimp basil fried rice was delicious, a great alternative if you're not feeling the crab fried rice. The service at Obao is always prompt and helpful, whether it's questions about the menu or recommendations, anyone is willing to help. Inside Oboa is dimly lit, a moody vibe that is fun and invites playful conversations.

    While walking down the street in Hell's Kitchen, Obao caught my family's and my eyes. We looked at…read morethe menu and noticed that there were many gluten-free options, so we decided to try them out. The hostess stated how she had a long reservation list, but was able to get us right in! Once we sat down, our server, Spaghetti, came over to us. He was extremely friendly and took our drink orders right away. I ordered an Espresso Martini, and it was delicious. My father ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which was extremely tasty. For our entrees, my mother ordered the Pad Thai, and my father and I ordered the Pho Bó. My mom absolutely loved the Pad Thai! The Pho Bó was incredible. The broth was so delectable, and it was honestly the best broth that I have ever had. The portions were also incredible, especially for the price and being in the city! Once we received the check, we noticed that next to the Pho Bó, it stated that it is Michelin Recommended, and we completely understand why! We are looking forward to going back!

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    Kuih Cafe

    Kuih Cafe

    4.6(125 reviews)
    1.5 miChinatown, Lower East Side

    Came here with 2 friends during a mini Chinatown food crawl we were doing. I had this spot saved on…read moreGoogle Maps for awhile so I was excited to finally come and try it out. I love desserts, and with all Asians, the ultimate praise is that it's not too sweet. This place definitely hit the spot with the unique combinations and traditional Malaysian desserts. They're only open Friday-Sundays and change their menu weekly so be sure to check their Instagram to see their weekly offering. Everything seems to be made in small batches. The lady working there was super sweet and helped us answer questions. We went for the $12 assorted box. Classic Asian flavors like pandan, coconut, sago, and cassava shone through in these treats. Looking at their other posted menus, they do offer some food-food items too like hainanese chicken and radish soup but mostly it's desserts and snack items. They also offer themed food for Lunar New Year. Seating is minimal. There are about 4 stools inside and then some tables and chairs outside. We went close to opening so were able to grab the seats inside as it was drizzling that day.

    This small cafe is a very cute spot to stop by and grab a snack. The owner was extremely sweet and…read moreexplained to us that all of their Kayas were made in house by her. On top of this, their menu does change weekly as well as seasonally which keeps it fun and interesting. My fiancé and I really enjoyed the Malaysian Thin Pancake with the Durian & Cheese filling and the texture of the Pandan Mochi Waffle was nice and chewy, but the flavor of the Waffle wasn't anything special. We will be back to try out more of their menu items especially when they have their homemade Durian ice cream!

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    Kuih Cafe - $6 Special "pineapple" topped pandan cookie with fresh pineapple compote. smooshed a little

    $6 Special "pineapple" topped pandan cookie with fresh pineapple compote. smooshed a little

    Kuih Cafe - Crispy Apam Balik - a crispy pancake/crepe, filled kaya jam, Nutella, bananas, and cheddar cheese

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