This restaurant offers great Thai food, and a very flavorful and "saucy" Pad Thai is a highlight. The dishes are served on disposable plates, making the meal informal, but the quality of the meals is very good and always enjoyable. read more

LoveMama - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

I've seen the LoveMama food truck in Williamsburg many years ago but never got around to trying it. I knew about the restaurant but also have yet to try it until yesterday. They have a great lunch special for $13.99 entree & drink. Very nice deal. I ordered the Nasi Lemak with chicken and the calamansi honey jasmine drink. As a Malaysian, I can confirm that the Nasi Lemak was good. I would just recommend that they give the rice and curry a few minutes to cool down before serving. This dish should never be served piping hot. This is a lukewarm or room temperature dish. I would also recommend peeling the cucumber completely which is the authentic way. The peel had a bitterness which wasn't pleasant. The calamansi drink didn't have any jasmine flavor and needed more calamansi, but still refreshing. I ordered a mango sticky rice to go. It was just ok. Overall, I'd come back to try more things. Service was friendly. Fyi there's a fee for credit card payments. read more

LoveMama - Rendang Nasi Lemak - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Im not sure how such a name comes about, but LoveMama doesn't disappoint with any aspect of its dining experience. Friendly service observing the front door, quick seating options and unique kitchen flairs to classic menu items helped cultivate a really positive experience. The sweet mango sauce, drizzled on actual slices of mango, for the Mango Passion Shrimp was superb and juicy. Paired with Cashew Smoked Chili and I witnessed the strength and breadth of LoveMama's kitchen. read more

If you're looking for good authentic Thai food this is not the place. I bookmarked this place because 4.4 stars i was excited to try. It was nowhere near my hotel but i made the trek over to Love Mama cause i wanted something good for dinner that wasn't pizza. Nothing had flavor. The flavor of everything was oil. The only thing that saved the meal was the sambal we requested. We slathered it in our food for flavor. The Pineapple fried rice, so bland zero flavor I didn't even get a Pineapple and usually there is cashews in this dish and there were none of those in there either. The Tom yum was the best thing we tried but it wasn't authentic. The drunken noodles didn't have fresh Thai basil in it, it had dried regular basil in it, my son asked why it tasted like Italian food is that oregano on top. If you look close you'll see it in the photo dried crushed basil. I really hate leaving bad reviews but they fact this place has such a high rating is insane. read more

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Casual restaurant, friendly service, ok food. I had high expectations for the food based on reviews and thought it was mediocre. Tasty but not standout and had the feel of food off a hot station/buffet line. Prices are decent, portion size certainly filling. read more

LoveMama - Chicken Rendang - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Fusion Asian restaurants are usually a problem and this one was no different. I had a delivery order of Shrimp Summer Roll, Northern Style Papaya Salad, Malaysian Fried Fish Fillet and Vietnamese Lemon Grass Chicken. The appetizers...shrimp spring rolls and papaya salad were quite good. However, the main dishes were lacking. The lemon grass chicken was overcooked and had only the mildest "scent" of lemon grass. The Malaysian Fried Fish Fillet reminded me of Americanized sweet and sour sauce and nothing like what I remember having in Malaysia. I should have known to get the Nasi Goreng, instead. Packing and delivery were fine, but in all, a disappointing meal. Cannot recommend. read more

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The food was so yummy and the service was excellent! Will definitely be back again soon!

An amazing lunch special in the east village! The restaurant is empty on weekdays but their lunch specials are so worth it and delicious. It comes with your choice of a main as well as a drink. The service was quick and efficient and I loved the music and decor of the restaurant too. Highly recommend for a quick and affordable lunch! read more

LoveMama - Nasi lemak - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The food was phenomenal here. Service was great and fast. It's a cozy corner restaurant close to a concert that I was heading to at Irving plaza. read more

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Really delicious fusion Asian food. The menu offered Malaysian, Thai, and Vietnamese food and they were all tasty read more

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There's a mix of malaysian, thai, and viet food on the menu. The laksa has a thick, flavorful broth. I also really liked the roti canai and the flakey roti! read more

LoveMama - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Staffs are friendly. There's Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Thai cuisine all under one roof. I had a bowl of Pho Beef in a cold winter weekend which was much needed. The Pho Beef was great and ended the night with desserts- Mango Sticky Rice Coconut Cream. A fresh slice of mango covered with coconut cream on top of layer of sticky rice. Let the servers know if you're allergic to sesame seeds because they sprinkled some on top of the Mango Sticky Rice Coconut Cream. Overall, food was delicious. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 read more

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My girlfriend & I came on a Saturday afternoon & it was empty. We were seated right away and our orders were taken within 10 min. It had a simple oriental ambiance with both indoor & outdoor seating. We started off with the roti canai which was freshly prepared (the curry not being too spicy at all) we had a Thai noodle dish and a Malaysian curry noodle dish (both were kinda spicy) but super tasty! I usually don't enjoy spicy dishes due to my low tolerance but I could definitely find myself getting these dishes again. Very friendly staff and even tastier food, would recommend if you're in the st marks area looking for Malaysian/thai eats read more

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LoveMama is always one of my go to restaurants when I'm in NY. I love the food here. The staff, including the owner, are so beyond nice and attentive. There is usually a wait during busy times but it is so worth it. As a vegetarian, there are multiple options that they can make veg for you, I love the nasi goreng and mee goreng. The hot milk tea is a must. Next time you're in the area, you have to go!! read more

It's a very informal setting. The food is good but it's more of a "let's eat and go" vibe. I ordered their chicken laska which has a wonderful flavor! I would do this with seafood next time around. Their shrimp summer rolls were also fresh and delicious. Food is reasonably priced and the staff is friendly. read more

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Thai food that hits the mark at an affordable price, offers takeout, and is swift. We ordered carryout on their website, with paying upon pickup as an option. Opted for the rendang nasi lemak, roti app, and pad kee mao. Got a text rather quickly letting us know that our food was ready! I found it endearing that there was real person on the other end texting us instead of an automatic bot. The food was still hot and fresh when we unpacked everything. The roti was probably my favorite--soooo soft, just the right amount of oiliness, and super rippable with a delicious dipping sauce to accompany it. The pad kee mao was your standard run of the mill drunken noodle! The nasi lemak was delicious, although some of the meat parts were a little tough to rip with a plastic spoon. I wish the meat was slightly more tender, but everything outside of that was delicious. Everything was solid for just over $40 for two mains and an appetizer. Nothing to complain about in terms of affordability, neatness, efficiency, and quality of food. Would def try other stuff on the menu. read more

Walking past this unassuming but heart-warming restaurant and decided to make a stop here. Oh so glad I did! Loveee the Rendang Nasik Lemak - the beef was so tender and the curry had a kick too. The roti was phenomenal and came out piping out. Mango sticky rice was also delicious - the mango was sweet and ripe. Very friendly owner and staff. Would love to come back! read more

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Tried this place on the East side of town after reading some reviews. Was greeted and seated right away on a slow Monday night. The place is simple and clean, no frills with respect to ambience. Ordered the Roti Canai for an appetizer. The Roti was buttery and flaky as it should be. The lentil dip could maybe be better. The entree of PadSee Ew was very good. Tender chicken slivers with noodles done perfectly. This was the first time that I can think of when I was not asked 'What level of Spice?' In a Thai restaurant. Worth a return trip next time in nyc read more

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Ordered: Malaysian Chicken Satay Shish Kebab (~$9): 4pc marinated chicken with cumin, charcoal grilled, and peanut dipping sauce Mee Goreng Lunch Set (~$14) with Beef (+$2): Mamak style stir fried egg noodle, fried tofu, egg, beansprout, peanuts, fresh lime; and Thai Iced Tea Curry Laksa Lunch Set (~$14): lemongrass curry soup, egg, mint leaves, scallion with egg noodles; and Viet Iced Coffee Mango Sticky Rice Coconut Cream (~$8) Aya's take: Almost 7k reviews for a small, unassuming place offering Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian cuisine!? We had to see what the hype was about. We stopped by for lunch and were seated right away. I was feeling adventurous and decided to order something new. The Mee Goreng was one option on their Lunch Set menu. The flavors are bold, layered, and deeply satisfying. It's savory from the soy sauce, fish sauce, and beef I added on. It's also sweet, spicy, and tangy and not to mention smoky from the wok. I absolutely loved it and could not put my fork down! The Curry Laksa was okay but the lemongrass and curry flavor mix wasn't as satisfying as I thought it would be. Both came with a drink so we got to try a smaller version of their Thai Iced Tea and Viet Iced Coffee. I think I preferred the Viet Iced Coffee as it was bolder and less sweet. We ended with the Mango Sticky Rice Coconut Cream. It was warm, soft, sweet and the mango was fresh & ripe. It was definitely the right way to end the meal! read more

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We came here as a party of 3 around 3:30pm for a very late lunch. Probably because of the awkward meal timing, the restaurant was empty other than 1 other patron. It did seem like a popular take out place based on the number of people we saw walk in and out with their orders. Sidenote: we went in the middle of August and it was VERY hot inside. Our food came out very quickly and were all delicious. This definitely isn't a fancy sit down place. They take your order, bring out your food, you eat, pay, and leave. But importantly, the food is delicious. For a quick stop and go meal, it was perfect for us. My vegetarin friend had no difficulty finding something to eat. read more

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LoveMama has Thai, Malaysian, and Vietnamese food. We tried a variety of mostly Malaysian dishes. Warning: the servers mentioned that the spicy dishes aren't too spicy, but they were all very spicy to us. Highlights were the papaya salad and the mee goreng. read more

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I've never reviewed a place where I'm still enjoying my food at. My goodness the food is so delicious and flavorful I would come to New York just for this spot! This family owned restaurant is a jewel here and I wish we had one out in LA because I'd go here at least once a week. The spices are good and have a great kick to it while still being able to taste the other complexities of the meal. The owners are super friendly and love to interact with customers, so please come in and say hello, have a chat, and most importantly EAT HERE! My partner loved the dumplings the most out of all three dishes. He said the combination of the flavors were excellent and well put together. It was salty, sweet, and savory. He couldn't stop eating it! My favorite dish was the rendang nasi lemak, I have no idea what was in it because I just ordered what ever was popular and the owner said it was very good. I trusted him and my goodness it was delicious!!! The rice had hints of coconut flavor which I've never had in a savory dish. The cucumbers complimented the dish very well too, it was cold and crunchy, with a hint of sweetness. It balances out the dish entirely! I would definitely get this again. I highly recommend this!!! The mee goreng noodles were so good! We got the chicken as the protein and it was the most tender chicken I've ever had! The noodles were so yummy and chewy! Also, the tofu is delectable and has so much flavor !!! Explosion of flavor in all these dishes! When I come back to NYC, this is the first place I'm going to! I highly recommend this spot! read more

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Best chicken satay I've ever had! The pad kee and mango stick rice were spot on. The only thing I didn't care for was the broth on the Pho. But I would definitely recommend this place to our friends and family. read more

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Amazing. Came here for a quick dinner on my way home from work. Food is decently priced and the quality is good! Loved my pho beef noodle soup and shrimp dumplings. Came out to only $25 or so for both. Looking forward to trying other things on the menu. read more

LoveMama - Pho Beef and shrimp dumplings - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

LoveMama is a cheap, easy place to grab a quick bite if you are in the area and craving noodles but aren't sure what type of Asian cuisine to definitively go for. The service is quick and the restaurant has lots of space for seating. I got pho last time I was here, and it's a solid choice. The broth is strong and flavorful and they definitely don't skimp on the meat. For me, it was almost too much meat and it was just a bit tough, but otherwise still tasty. read more

LoveMama - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Stumbled upon this interesting fusion spot offering Malaysian, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes. Service is friendly and efficient. Ambiance is cozy and welcoming. We got the Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Five Spices Calamari, Pad See Ew with chicken, and Passionfruit smoothie + Thai Iced Tea. My favorite is the calamari, it was seasoned + cooked perfectly, slightly crispy and tender, not rubbery at all. My partner loved the Nasi Lemak the most, it was very flavorful, and the beef is very tender. Overall, this hits the spot, couldn't ask for more for a cozy Sunday lunch. read more

The staff are friendly and there is a mix of 2 types of cuisine on the menu. I went towards the the Thai food with my partner got the Vietnamese food. Food actually tasted pretty good and was authentic. They have a lunch menu I would definitely go back for. The place semi big so maybe when it is crowded, you get the vibes of a crowded restaurant. read more

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Super solid food . Great prices and the staff are all so sweet and kind . The ambiance very chill . I liked my meal but I wish it was made with rice noodles . But it still was very tasty and the spring rolls were so fresh and that sauce was super punchy . I really enjoyed my time here and will be back read more

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Came back this past trip. Looks like they did a remodel. The food really went downhill. Saw them taking a container and reheat the food. Looks like premade and microwave. First time was so good. This time was a total missed. read more

If you go into this restaurant craving deliciously authentic Southeast Asian food, you won't be disappointed!! I ordered Roti Canai and Mee Goreng with chicken, and they were top tier!! The service is also super quick and very friendly. One thing to keep in mind - this is a VERY casual restaurant. Our food was served on plastic plates and there was no air conditioning in August - only a few fans, so we were still dripping sweat during our meal hoping to escape the heat lol read more

LoveMama - Mee Goreng with chicken - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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You can tell this restaurant has been here for a while, the owners couple are very nice and friendly. They serve food on plastic plates and drinks on cups. The ambiance has an old charm. And the foods made well read more

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SERVICE - located in east village - indoor and outdoor seating - servers are friendly! The one we got told us about how he named the place after his own mom and that we should respect our mothers - food served on paper plates - no water given unless requested MENU - Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Thai dishes - vegan options available - average price FOOD - mango tofu (7/10): tofu and mixed vegetables stir fried with mango in a sweet and sour sauce. This dish was originally made with shrimp but the server told us we could do it vegan. I liked the contrast between the spicy sauce and the sweet mango. There was a good amount and variety of vegetables. I would recommend ordering it with a side of rice. - vegan laksa (9/10): spicy coconut noodle soup with tofu and vegetables. This dish screams comfort food. The broth is thick and full of warming spices with just the right hit of chili. There is a good amount of tofu, though I felt it was over fried and did not absorb the flavors of the broth. WOULD I GO BACK? I have promised the owner that I would see him again so I am obligated to go back. read more

LoveMama - Mango tofu - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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No frills place. Decent prices. Friendly server. Large plates of delicious food that has the wok hay flavor. Seems like a good late night place. Pad See Ew with Chicken: the chicken was very juicy and flavorful, not what I was expecting! Large amount of noodles. Good flavor. Beef w Coconut Rice: the coconut rice was delicious and you could actually taste the coconut, the beef had a kick to it read more

LoveMama - Beef w Coconut Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Very tasty and affordable southeast asian food! I really enjoyed my pad see ew and thai tea. Plus service is so friendly! read more

LoveMama - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Nice spot, great Malaysian options! I was initially hesitant because of their culturally diverse menu, but I was gladly surprised to try traditional Malaysian comfort dishes. The Nasi Lemak packed a heavy combination of flavor, especially coconut and tamarind. read more

We didn't have dinner reservations for anywhere and decided to come here on a whim on a late Sunday night after looking thru Yelp. This is a local mom & pop shop. This was my first time trying Malaysian food. (They have viet and Thai food on the menu as well) I ordered the Rendang Nasi Lemak and my bf ordered the Nasi Goreng which is fried rice. I must say my dish was really delicious. The curry, hardboiled egg, cucumber, and coconut pandan flavor of the rice brought so much flavor. My bfs fried rice was good too but of course he liked mine better. My friend ordered pad see ew and he enjoyed it. The calamansi honey jasmine tea that we ordered was also good. The owner came up to our table and was super nice and friendly. Had a nice conversation with him. Overall, we all enjoyed our meal and I'm glad we got to try this place out. read more

LoveMama - Nasi goreng - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Food: 3 Decor: 2 Service: 4 Came here for dinner twice (once solo and once with a friend). Had a decent experience the first time, but felt the food fell flat the second time. Pad Thai$14 Hot and spicy. Sweet radish, egg, chives, bean sprout, roasted peanut, fresh lime, paprika. ~3/5. Generous portions but tasted a bit too oily for me. Rendang Nasi Lemak $14 Coconut pandanus jasmine rice, rendang, curry, hardboiled egg, sambal chilies, pineapple achat, cucumbers, roasted peanuts and choice of protein. Hot and spicy. ~4/5. Tasted better than the pad thai, although it still felt a bit too oily for me. Roti Canai Planta, $7 Malaysian crispy and fluffy roti dough with curry dipping sauce. Vegetarian. Hot and spicy. ~4/5. Nice and crispy, came out piping hot. Service was good. It's a very casual mom and pop shop. read more

It pains me to give this restaurant 3 stars since it's a small mom and pop joint, but all the food felt extra oily, they got our order wrong, and we all thought the service could be improved. I needed to make a relatively last minute reservation for Mother's Day lunch, and I was pleasantly surprised that LoveMama had plenty of slots available just a couple days beforehand. When my party of 4 arrived on Sunday at 11:30, I was surprised to see the whole restaurant was empty. We were the first party seated. It gradually filled up, but it definitely wasn't nearly as busy as I thought it'd be for a restaurant in this location with so many reviews on Yelp. Maybe it's because we came on a rainy day, but most of the restaurant felt very dim even at 11:30 am. We sat at the table closest to the window for maximum light. They offer a good selection of Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian appetizers and entrees at a very affordable price point. I was particularly impressed by their $12 weekday lunch combo, which comes with one appetizer + entree. I shared with one other friend and the rest got their own food. We shared: Roti canai planta ($7) - this is the first time I didn't love roti canai at a restaurant. The roti just felt extra oily and the lentil dip wasn't that tasty Rendang nasi lemak with chicken ($15) - this is their most popular dish, so I knew we had to try it. The owner took our order and recommended we get it with chicken instead of beef, which is the usual meat. The chicken came with a lot of flavor, but we could barely taste the coconut in the coconut rice, and there wasn't nearly enough rice to go with the amount of chicken provided Char kwa teow with beef (but not sure if we got pad see eew instead??) - we asked for this with beef and not spicy, and the first time we got the dish, it came with chili flakes all over it and had chicken. I would've let the chicken slide, but I'm a wimp when it comes to spice and one bite of the dish had my mouth burning, so we let the owner know and he quickly came back with a non-spicy beef noodle dish. All's well that ends well, right.... HOWEVER, when we checked the bill at the end of the meal, we realized he entered Pad See Eew into their ordering system, so I'm pretty sure we got pad see eew rather than char kwa teow. Very disappointed that they got the order wrong. No wonder the noodles were on the sweeter side; I was very confused by the sweetness. My two other friends ordered the pad thai and both enjoyed their noodles. I think that's the dish to get here. read more

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What a. Great place. We had dinner here before a performance at Classic Stage and loved the food. Service is lovely and the place has a really wonderful authentic Vietnamese feel. read more

no frills, southeast asian cuisine of different countries that feel authentic and really you can'tcomplain. The service is fast and efficient, you're really there to eat and go. The chicken laksa was a favorite of ours, very flavorful, tasty and not too rich or heavy. read more