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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.
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.
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.
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!
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! :)
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.
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.
Laut NYC has become one of my absolute favorite spots in the city. Every single dish we tried was packed with flavor and done perfectly. The Nasi Lemak was incredible -- rich, fragrant, comforting, and full of authentic flavors. The Hainanese Fried Rice was another standout, simple in the best way and executed flawlessly. The Tom Yum Noodle Soup had the perfect balance of spice, tanginess, and warmth, and the Pad Thai was easily one of the best I've had in NYC. But the true star of the meal was the Roti Canai. Honestly, it deserves its own 10/10 rating. Crispy, indulgent, creative, and absolutely unforgettable. The ambience is amazing as well. The restaurant has such a warm, lively, and cozy vibe that makes the whole dining experience feel special without trying too hard. Whether it's a casual dinner or a date night, the atmosphere just works perfectly. And the service was an absolute 10/10. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind throughout the meal. Laut is one of those places where every part of the experience -- food, ambience, and service -- comes together perfectly. Already looking forward to my next visit.
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.
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!
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.
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.
9 months ago
AI Mode All Images Forums Videos Short videos News Shopping Web Maps Books Flights Finance Search tools Feedback Laut 4.4(2.1K)‧$30-50‧Malaysian restaurant‧Open Overview Menu Reviews Photos About Appointments Reviews from the web OpenTable 4.2/5 258 reviews Grubhub 4.9/5 2,664 votes Google review summary 4.4 (2,131) People say this Malaysian restaurant serves delicious rendang curry, curry laksa, and chicken satay. They also highlight the attentive and friendly staff, and the authentic Asian food experience. Other reviews mention the food can be overpriced. +146 Generative AI is experimental. Learn more . Reviews All Service Meal Price soft shell crab40 appetizer31 chili crab30 cocktails29 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest W E Local Guide·98 reviews·91 photos Consistent food and friendly service. It was a little slow considering it was not too crowded but enjoyable drinks and delicious roti. ... More KK Local Guide·193 reviews·352 photos 4 weeks ago Dinner | $50-100 The worst dining experience of 2025 was here. We had a reservation, and we came 10min earlier, and it ended that we waited for ... More 1 Richard W Local Guide·502 reviews·2191 photos 5 days ago New Lunch | $30-50 Excellent meal. Every single dish was delicious. The vegan calamari sounded intriguing, and dare I say I liked it more than real calamari? Young coconut made perfect sense with its similar whitish color and slimy snappy texture. The dish ... More Curry puff Vegan calamari Asam laksa Teh tarik H F Local Guide·418 reviews·839 photos 4 months ago Dine in | Dinner | $100+ enjoyable restaurants experience I lived in Singapore for a few years. Traveled the region extensively. Hence, ... More 1 The Infatuation https://www.theinfatuation.com Laut - Review - Union Square - New York Jan 14, 2022 -- Everyone (including us) seems to like this Union Square restaurant that serves Singaporean, Malaysian, and Thai food, and that's why it's always crowded and ... 8.1/10 · $$ · Review by Bryan Kim Reddit · r/FoodNYC 10+ comments · 2 months ago Laut - Union Square : r/FoodNYC The food was pretty good, but certainly not the best Malay/Indo food we've had. The restaurant was loud AF (like REALLY loud) because it's a pretty tiny space. Laut : r/FoodNYC r/FoodNYC · 9 comments · 3y Detailed review by laut.de : r/BABYMETAL r/BABYMETAL · 10+ comments · 3d People also search for Kanyakumari NYC reviews Thai Villa reviews La Dong reviews Rasa reviews Soothr reviews Tsuru Ton Tan - Union Square reviews Old Town Bar reviews Pranakhon reviews Feedback People also ask Is Laut a Michelin star? Who owns Laut NYC? What time does Laut open? Does LAUT have a mobile app? Feedback Bite of the Best https://www.biteofthebest.com Laut, finally an "A", Union Square, NYC + Sleeping Beauties at the Met Aug 5, 2024 -- I had always enjoyed dining at Laut, a restaurant that blends Malaysian, Singaporean and Thai food, in my hood. When their letter grade from ... ijustwanttoeat.com https://www.ijustwanttoeat.com Laut, South East Asian Cuisine at Union Square, NYC Sep 5, 2017 -- We had a great meal at Laut: I love their menu that has so many choices, vegetarian and non-vegetarian. I would definitely go back there to try other dishes. People also search for OpenTable https://www.opentable.com Laut - Updated 2025, Malaysian Restaurant in New York, NY Laut reviews from people who've dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating. Overall ratings and reviews. 4.2. 4.2 based on all time ratings. This ... 4.2(258) · $30 and under The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com Short Reviews of Vutera and Laut Jul 28, 2009 -- Laut hides behind its menu: a pan-Asian thicket of sushi, Thai soups and Chinese noodles. Lurking in all the fusion in this restaurant near Union Square is ... $$ (moderate) · Review by Julia Moskin Grubhub https://www.grubhub.com Laut Reviews - 15 E 17th St, New York, NY, 10003 The pad Thai was a bit dry and needed more flavor, tamarind, like, something. Otherwise pretty good and I'll continue getting mainly Singaporean cuisine here! 4.9(2,664) · $$$ Images . LAUT, New York City - Union Square - Restaurant Reviews ... LAUT, New York City - Union Square - Restaurant Reviews ... Tripadvisor LAUT SINGAPURA, New York City - Flatiron District ... LAUT SINGAPURA, New York City - Flatiron District ... Tripadvisor LAUT - Updated August 2025 - 1864 Photos & 1686 Reviews - 15 ... LAUT - Updated August 2025 - 1864 Photos & 1686 Reviews - 15 ... Yelp Laut - Review - Union Square - New York - The Infatuation Laut - Review - Union Square - New York - The Infatuation The Infatuation People also search for Kanyakumari NYC reviews Thai Villa reviews La Dong reviews Rasa reviews Soothr reviews Tsuru Ton Tan - Union Square reviews Old Town Bar reviews Pranakhon reviews Feedback Results are personalized Consistent food and friendly service. It was a little slow considering it was not too crowded but enjoyable drinks and delicious roti. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Recapturing my trip from Singapore with their signature chili crab dish. This soft shell crab was exact in texture as I remembered when going to the country's crab restaurants. You can't enjoy this dish without expecting a big kick from it. I had this with the coconut rice and it was a nice fusion of sweet and savory. Even their bok choy dishes were cooked right with that veggie crunch. This place has been on my list since my trip there and I would love to come back to try their other appetizers on an empty stomach. Because once you finish the signature crab off their checklist, gotta make room for the others to capture the Hakka style essence. Service was really good here and very attentive. My hostess and I also connected about board games too because this meal was prep before hopping to the board games too cafe not to far. Delightful conversation before a pleasant meal is always a great add to the evening read more
We were able to make a same day reservation. The restaurant is casually decorated, the tables very close together, and it was busy when we arrived. The service was fast. We were in and out shockingly quickly because the food came quickly and it felt a bit rushed. I got the Masak Asam Pedas which is a classic malaysian clay pot soup with tamarind broth infused with ginger flower, laksa leaf, and turmeric, and it also came with rice. I thought the flavor was unique, and it was definitely a bit spicy. I'm not a huge spice person and most of the items here were spicy. The portion was small for the price. read more
What a meal! I was late to my reservation and ended up having to wait 10 minutes for a table to be available - not an issue, was my fault! They were very nice about me being late ... just call them if you're running behind! My partner and I shared a couple things : nasi lemak and the asam laksa. Seemed like these were popular dishes so we decided to try them. Both were amazing! The soup was spicy and tangy at the same time. If you're sick, this will clear your sinus! The nasi lemak was really good, so flavorful, had different textures, and the coconut rice with it was yummy!! It's a cute little place and it seems like they recently renovated. It's a great place to check out! read more
As seen on Buzzfeeds "Worth It" curry episode, rhetorical ultimate curry laksa is delish! Tofu puffs were my favorite . The guy next to me got three dishes to try by himself, and I was jealous cause it all smelled so good. I'll have to try their roti canai and soft shell crab next time! read more
2 years ago
SERVICE - located in the flatiron district very close to union square park - recommend making a reservation ahead of time, even on seemingly off days - small lobby waiting area - dimly lit interior decor provides a more intimate ambiance - good for groups of 4 or less people - service is very quick - QR code menu only MENU - malaysian inspired selection of appetizers and entrees - vegan options available - slightly pricey ($21 per entree) FOOD - vegan curry laksa (8/10): spicy coconut milk broth with choice of noodles, fried tofu puffs, soft tofu, broccoli, and snap peas. I went with the wide rice noodles, but you can also get thin rice noodles which may have been a better option since mine stuck together. The broth is very flavorful and comforting, perfect for a chilly winter day. The spice is not overpowering which is nice. I would have liked the broccoli to be cooked as it felt like it was just put in the dish raw. I also would have liked there to be more variety of vegetables, perhaps some mushrooms or add umami flavor. The best part was the tofu puffs which soak up the broth and are like little gems at the end of the meal. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The ambiance was nice and they had a good amount of options to satisfy any palate. read more
Overall rating: 4.7 Price: $13 on HH w/ tip I walked by looking for a happy hour & stopped by without a reservation. Had to sit by the bar which was a very tight squeeze if you were shopping before. The bartender was very nice & I just got a mojito. It was very good! The food looked delicious. Definitely want to come back and try the food with a friend at a table! Don't recommend the bar. read more
1 year ago
Nasi lemak 1/5. Not authentic, not good, and very few quality ingredients despite being $30. No otah, crispy chicken, sambal chilli, fish cake, grilled mackerel, and sunny side fried egg. Very little ikan bilis. Curry veg was not curry at all but sweet. If you were going to charge that much, at least chip in relatively cheap ingredients listed above. Very disappointing. Mixer satay 4/5. Tandoori is a new take but pretty good. Chicken had peanut sauce already on it which should be on the side. Tofu satay is not good, who even does tofu satay? It doesn't fit. Could have beef instead. read more
This place has been on my list for YEARS I'm so happy I finally got to try it; and for good reason, it's one of the top meals I've had in the city. We didn't have a reservation but were able to slide in at 6pm on a Sunday for 2 people. The roti with eggs inside was really good with the sauce. But the famous Rendang curry quickly overpowered the roti with its intense flavors of exquisite spices paired with a rich coconut flavor over basmati rice. The sauce alone I would lock up in a jar and save it forever. I can't really even explain the flavor profile but it was warm and I couldn't get enough. We went with the chicken with was really just a protein vessel for the sauce and rice. I'm sure it would be good with any protein. The inside had a nicer vibe but we went after a workout class and were fine in our casual attire. It had an upscale yet casual decor with the street style signs hanging around against the gold wall art. We were seated with a one hour warning so we felt a bit rushed eating our food quickly but other than that it was attentive friendly service. read more
2 years ago
It's quite a small restaurant and it's hard to get a table but I'm so glad my friends and I were able to! Starting off, the service was pretty good, the wait staff was very attentive and friendly and did a good job managing the completely full restaurant. We shared the Roti Canai, baby bok choy stir fry with garlic sauce, and the curry laksa noodle soup with thin egg noodles! Not much to say about the roti canai or the bok choy stir fry- they were both good but nothing crazy. I was really excited to try the curry laksa noodle soup, especially since I saw it on Buzzfeed Worth It, and it honestly did live up to the hype! The broth was rich and super savory, unlike anything I've had before. We chose the thin egg noodles but perhaps the normal egg noodles or some other choice would've been better- they offered rice noodles, flat noodles, and two thickness levels of egg noodles. (I'd like to note that the picture I included of the curry laksa noodle soup was taken after I already dished out some of it to my friends, so the bowl would look more full initially lol). Regardless, still amazing, and the three dishes we got were pretty filling for a party of 3! I'd love to come back sometime to try their other dishes too. read more
2 years ago
The best things we ate here were the roti canai, tandoori chicken satay, the beef rendang (just like grandma's), and the soft shell chili crab. The hainanese roasted chicken was dry, but the rice was flavorful. The broth was heavily flavored with pandan. For $78, the chicken should be better. The laksa was ok. I wasn't fan of the type of rice noodles. I was hoping it would be a thicker round or flat rice noodle that is chewier. There also wasn't any lime or sambal to add to it. The squid was nicely poached in the soup though. The green curry was ok as well. I was hoping for a little more herbal and pepper flavor, but it was overpowered by the coconut cream. When people celebrate a birthday, the lights turn all the way down and a recording of happy birthday plays while half the restaurant claps. Otherwise the restaurant is medium loud. It's a little hard to hear your table mates. This is a personal pet peeve: servers cleared dishes before we were done. read more
The spicy night market noodles single handedly earned this place its 5 stars. I would give those noodles a 1000 stars if I could. When I think of delicious spicy flavorful noodles, this is what I think of. They were just an explosion of flavor in the bestest way possible. By far one of the best noodle dishes I've eaten in my entire life. The roti canai was also perfect. The roti was melt in your mouth, crispy layers that was just what I wanted. Both the laksas were sadly very underwhelming. The Asam laksa might just not have been my taste because I didn't enjoy it at all. It was very tangy, a little too painfully tangy and very very lemony. I think it was just not the right flavor profile for me unfortunately. The curry laksa on the other hand was a lot more promising - the coconut broth base was quite creamy and had a lovely base flavor. But I just wish it had some more of a complex flavor profile, it was a little too simple for me, I expected something with more flavor honestly. The place is super cool though, loved the decor! The staff were super kind and prompt too :) read more
the lunch special here doesnt really feel like a lunch special cost wise and the quality / portion doesn't stand out enough to make up for that cost. the soup and spring rolls that came with were not memorable at all. I got the nasi lemak for $25 and it was solid but not good enough that i would order again which I maybe expected because of all the signs on the walls reminding me nasi lemak is the national dish of malaysia. ive had nasi lemak in singapore thats more memorable. coconut rice was good but not sure about the other parts of the dish here. this restaurant will probably always be pretty busy because of their location and history. read more
7 months ago
Came here for lunch. Great basil fried rice (def our fav dish) and the chicken satay had an overly sweet sauce but was cooked tenderly. The complimentary egg rolls and soup with the lunch special m were not worth eating. I was not a fan of the sambal chicken either. read more
7 months ago
Chicken satay one of the best in the city (flavorful and not dry). Roti canai ever disappoints. Nasi lemak good to share read more
Came here for dinner with friends on Friday and it was really packed so you definitely need a reservation! The interior was very cozy and loud. The service was great. The food was pretty good. We got the roti canai and curry puffs to start. Both were tasty but I would definitely recommend the curry puffs! For mains, we got the ultimate curry laksa and night market noodles. I preferred the ultimate curry laksa as the night market noodles tastes slightly bland. Overall, really great experience for a dinner out. read more
4 months ago
I loved it here. It's not the biggest spot but it's well decorated and cozy. You def should make a reservation because it was PACKED, for good reasons. Everything from the ambiance, service and food was perfect. I loved it and will be returning. read more
Walked in here knowing nothing. Girlfriend had hear it was good. It's amazing. Every dish had a ton of complex, complimenting flavors. Also got the white coffee or some such thing. Rich and delicious. more like a dessert. But the food is out of control good read more
We came in in a friday night and it was pretty packed. The staff was super friendly and served us our food and drinks in a timely manner. We got the satay, curry puff and roti as appetizers. The satay was super flavorful and delicious. The roti was pretty good. The curry puff were solid and you couldn't go wrong with it. For entree, I got the night market noodles. The dish was a mixture of thin and wide noodles. I liked how it added an interesting texture to the dish. There was also veggies and meat mixed with it. The portion was pretty decent. Overall, the it's a good place for good Malaysian/South East Asian cuisine. However it can be a bit pricey compared to other malaysian spots. read more
Very disappointed. :( I had really high hopes after a friend's recommendation for good southeast/malaysian food at Laut and made a reservation for four at 7pm on a Wednesday night. All members of our party arrived and we checked in at 7:04 and were told we would be seated soon. We were not seated until 7:35. They did not have a waiting area so we stood cramped like sardines as there were many parties waiting. Some parties of the same size that checked in after us also got seated before us. I would not have minded the 30min wait if we were walk-ins but this is completely unacceptable for a party with a reservation. After checking on our table the hostess offered to take our orders and to comp us an appetizer which was greatly appreciated. After that, we had essentially no service for the rest of the night and had to ask for water, chopsticks, etc. :( In terms of the food, the okra appetizer was the best dish of the night. Spicy, crunchy, pungent and unique! Would recommend this dish. The akai laksa caught my eye for its mention of a fish based noodle broth as I am a seafood lover. However the broth did not have any semblance of fish flavor and instead was extremely acidic and sour. There were chunks of pineapples and shavings of onions but nothing else in the bowl besides noodles. The rice noodles were also not a good texture and broke up easily with my chopsticks. I left most of the dish untouched and no one asked how we enjoyed the food. I ordered a papaya salad instead which tasted like a good standard papaya salad. Finally, we shared a coconut pudding which I have had a few times before at various chinese restaurants. Also good but nothing novel nor remarkable. Overall, had high hopes but left disappointed in the service, ambiance and food. read more
9 months ago
Bad light Super noisy Fair service Fair food Would not recommend unless you are super hungry read more
9 months ago
More like 3.5 stars so I'm rounding up. Overall the food is good, the service is ok and the drinks are so-so. The noise level can be deafening. Not someplace I would rush back to, but not a bad choice. Its former sibling, Laut Singapora, was better. read more
1 year ago
A must visit for some authentic Asian food experience. Came here for a dinner with a friend and the place was jam packed. Being a very small place the only qualm I have is the tables are small and really close to each other . Coming to the food , started with a Tandoori Satay and it was flavorful , perfectly grilled and the Indian tandoori flavor was really nice . I wish they provided a dip with that . The butter garlic came in next and was bursting with flavors of curry leaves and butter , the soft shell crab was delicious. For entree, we had the Nasi Lemak which is a Malaysian platter with a portion of Chicken Rendang, Shrimp , pickles and the best rice I've ever had thr Coconut rice . It was truly a filling meal and I've earmarked the rendang as something I'm ordering next time I'm here . We also had the Asam Laksa which is one of the most unique things I've had . The noodle soup is flavorful , Tangy , fishy but absolutely delicious if you love sardines. I would say if you like seafood and tangy food you can try this one . Overall a great meal and would definitely want to be back to try some more soon. read more
Firstly, cute, inviting vibes of the restaurant got us excited for the meal to follow. Upon being seated, we went through the menu, placed the order and almost immediately got our food served. One would think, the quick service meant that the food was already prepared and we were being served stale food, but this was NOT at all the case. Everything was extremely flavorful, tasted fresh, and we didn't put our spoon/fork/chopsticks down until the plate was swiped clean. For food, our party of two ordered and shared: - Curry Laksa: Highly recommend (5/5). Our server recommended this as well, so we almost immediately connected on this item. The broth was flavorful and had a deep coconut flavor and aromatics galore. The chicken in it was tender, the egg noodles al dente, the additions of tofu and fish balls, only added more funk. Loved this bowl of nourishment. - Nasi Lemak: Yum, and what fun (5/5). This plate was a sampler of sorts. It had a bunch of many components which just led the way to permutations and combinations. Every bite was exciting, almost unique given the multiple combos you can derive, and had a plethora of textures. The individual components consisted of - crispy anchovies; peanuts; a cold, vegetarian pickle; a shrimp paste/curry, Rendang chicken, boiled egg and coconut rice. Overall, the food was hearty, nourishing, delicious and super satiating. I don't eat Malaysian/Singaporean food that often so not sure how the price point compares. Regardless of that, I highly recommend the experience. Not sure why this place doesn't have a higher rating on Yelp. read more
Our group ordered the char kway teow, laksa, satay chicken, and roti canai. Everything was so good. Favorite dish was definitely the satay chicken! I wanted to eat more and more of it and love a good peanut sauce. Second fav was the char kway teow which was very flavorful and good texture in the noodles. And laksa was an almost 2nd. I'm pretty picky with laksa because it can be really heavy but I was very satisfied with the flavor and noodle texture. The broth was good too! Roti canai was solid with a good peanut sauce but didn't stand out. LOVED THE TEH TARIK! A good sweet and tasty. I felt so cozy drinking it Service was good being checked on pretty often. And the place itself is super cute and decorated in such a cute way. You just want to sit around and have a good convo there. Noise level was great for our 3-person group for catching up. read more
10 months ago
I come here when I want Malaysian food but don't want to go to Queens. The taste is quite authentic, and seating and vibes are definitely better than Queens places. They have lunch specials on weekdays which are just slightly cheaper than a la carte. For Thai, there are so many other places better than here, but for Malaysian / Indonesian I think this is a good choice in the city. read more
2 years ago
I highly recommend the laksa noodles. The broth was amazing, flavorful, and creamy. We also got the nasi lemak, and the rice was also intensely aromatic. We would definitely come again to get the laksa again and try their other dishes! read more
I've never had Malaysian food and this restaurant definitely set the bar high for future Malaysian meals! Everything was so good and the portion size is very good. Got three entrees and an appetizer for three people and it was more than enough. My favorite dish was the curry laksa soup! The Thai iced tea is delicious and comes in a very fun cup! I gave this place four stars though because of the service. We had a reservation for 8pm and was not seated until 8:25pm. Seems like this is pretty common if you read other reviews so definitely expect a wait. read more
2 years ago
I had a good experience at Laut. I came with a friend at around 6pm on a Wednesday night and since we had a reservation, we were seated right away. I ordered the night market noodles with Chinese sausage and my friend ordered the curry laksa. My noodles were good but not spectacular. It had a mix of egg noodles and wide rice noodles, and had a nice smokey charred flavor that I enjoyed. I wish there was more spice and a bit more flavor. I tried a sip of my friend's curry laksa and it was pretty good-tasted very creamy and tangy. My friend is vegan and she appreciated how many vegetarian and vegan options there were. We sat next to a table that had a birthday and the restaurant had a great birthday celebration. They dimmed the lights, played this track of a guy singing happy birthday, and all of the staff came together and clapped and celebrated. I think the birthday girl got a coconut. Very fun! read more
This is one of my friend's favorite place. I got the curry laksa and was worried it was going to be too spicy as my tolerance is pretty low, but it ended up being the perfect spicy level. I wish we could've ordered a few dishes and tried a bunch of more things. Service was really quick. I also loved the vibes of this restaurant: a little dark and fancy. read more
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