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    4.5 (86 reviews)
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    Pad Thai
    Alex J.

    We stopped at Makan House in Brooklyn while exploring as tourists, and the neighborhood itself is definitely eclectic. The food here was so good--especially the roti. I honestly can't express enough how amazing it was, and the chicken curry dipping sauce alongside it was absolute perfection. I ordered the beef Pad Thai, and my partner had the chow fun. The portions were enormous--just $14 for plates big enough to share. We also tried the wings, which came out crispy and delicious. Everything was spot-on, and our server was incredibly kind, even offering recommendations when she noticed us looking up dishes. But truly... I'm still dreaming about that roti and curry. Wouldn't hesitate to come back if we are even in the area!

    Beef Rendang
    Wing L.

    There are several large round tables. The owner is friendly and works fast. The staffs might be a little overwhelmed with the owner's fast pace. The owner needed to remind staffs several times to get rices or drinks to the table. The food is a hit and missed. The roti tasted like store bought. The chicken and beef were ok. The sweet and sour fish is a winner. It's not printed on the menu but it was written on the wall as special.

    泰式辣河 / Drunken Noodle
    Hadiya M.

    Finally checked out this spot. I ordered Asam Laksa, Drunken noodles with chicken, tofu satay and Thai iced tea to go. The food was piping hot even when I got home!! Thai iced tea is perfectly sweet and refreshing. Tofu satay was crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and the peanut sauce was delightful. Drunken noodles were good, though I would have liked it saucier and spicier. Laksa was nice, bright broth with sour notes, fresh pineapple and cucumber and chewy noodles. The shrimp were a little too pungent, perhaps not the freshest. Overall I liked this place and will definitely be back to try more dishes.

    Lillian L.

    The only Malaysian restaurant along Avenue U. Fortunately the food is pretty good! Check it out if you happen to be in the neighborhood. I highly recommend the Hainanese Chicken. The meat is very smooth and tender. This is one of the best versions I've had. And I've tried quite a few places for this dish. This comes with a house made special soy sauce. My next recommendation is the Seafood in Taro Nest. The "nest" itself is done pretty well. The taro had a smooth, tasty and not greasy consistency. Shrimps are pretty big. Seating. Quite a few tables in here. A couple of tables for four. Also several larger round tables for bigger groups. Decor. Simple. Some Malaysian handmade rattan fans adorn the walls. One grassy wall is dedicated to fortune cats. Service. Excellent! Server was so nice! Came back several times to check on us, if we needed anything. Come on by and check out the food! It's worthy of a visit even if you live rather far.

    Nasi Lemak
    Michelle C.

    I ordered the Nasi Lamak and it was really good. The roti canai was flaky and flavorful as well. The other dishes looked very light and appetizing. Relatively spacious and clean! The service was fast and efficient. Very accommodating Will recommend to friends and family :)

    Cute presentation
    Anna S.

    Decent casual spot with authentic cuisine. Food was good. They didn't serve alcohol so we brought wine, no issues. Friendly staff and good service.

    Roti Paratha 印度麵包: $5.50; $5.99 with tax.
    Harris L.

    4.5 stars out of 5 stars. Makan House is currently probably the best Asian restaurant in Homecrest along Avenue U; and one of the better Malaysian restaurants in Brooklyn. The food is generally executed well, and is less greasy than other Malaysian restaurants we've visited. The shrimp here are deveined, too. Dishes we've had include: - Roti Paratha 印度麵包: $5.50; $5.99 with tax. Good. The roti could be little fluffier, but I haven't seen such a version in Brooklyn. - Seafood in Taro Nest 佛本飄香: $21.95; $23.90 with tax. The taro bird's nest is one of the better versions -- moist, and not greasy. The dish included only three shrimps, though. - Walnut Shrimp 核桃蝦: $23.95; $26.08 with tax. Large 16/20 lb jumbo shrimp, leaning more towards 16 lb. We ordered this for take-out, but this dish should be eaten at the restaurant. The sauce was packed separately. This dish also wasn't as greasy as other places. - Chow Kueh Teow 炒粿條: $13.95; $15.19 with tax. - Half Hainanese Chicken 海南雞: $16.50; $17.96 with tax. We've had versions here where the chicken is silky soft and tender, but also where the chicken was a bit overcooked. - Indian Mee Goreng 印度炒麵: $14.95; $16.28 with tax. Good flavors and many ingredients including scrambled egg, potato, tofu, onion, shrimp, and chicken. The dish is heavy, perhaps over-sauced, but not too greasy. - Kajang Chicken Skewers 沙嗲雞肉串: $8.95; $9.74 with tax. Kajang Beef Skewers 沙爹牛串: $10.95; $11.92 with tax. Both the chicken and beef skewers were excellent. - Fish Head with Preserved Vegetables Noodle Soup 酸菜魚頭湯米粉: $14.95; $16.28 with tax. OK, there could have been more sour notes to the soup. - Pineapple Fried Rice 菠萝炒飯: $13.95; $15.19 with tax. OK, a bit bland. - Bak Kut Teh 肉骨茶: $16.95; $18.45 with tax. Literally, "meat bone tea." A good version; serve this by including some bone, in additional to the other ingredients with each serving, when ladling soup into the soup bowls. Service, Atmosphere, Other: Customer service is pretty good; I observed staff helping elderly customers take pictures of their visit, and holding the door open for them as they left. Music plays a little too loudly from speakers at the front of the restaurant; it may be more pleasant to sit towards the middle of the restaurant. There is one well-maintained unisex restroom. There is a 3% surcharge for credit cards. Suggested tips are based on post-tax subtotals and start at 18%.

    Singapore Mee fun
    Huai E.

    Had the Hainanese Chicken, Singapore Mee fun, Nasi lemak, chicken satay Skewers, roti canal, Malay fried chicken wings with pork floss and salted duck egg. The food was very good and flavorful. Bathroom is clean and the place is modern, clean and chic. Service was fast and friendly.

    Fadda M.

    FINALLY - a Malaysian restaurant back on Ave U! VERY thankful for this. They've now been around at least a year I think? Had their food soon after they opened, & was extremely underwhelming. So happy to say they have def found their footing, & everything was on point. They sort of market themselves as SE Asian fusion, but happily, they are really Malaysian. The Thai food we tried was not quite there, but the Malaysian food sure was. Laksa, kangkung, roti, curries, & rice dishes were all very good. We also really like New Belacan on 8th Ave in Sunset Park, & LOVE Malay Restaurant in Flushing, but they are not so close by - this is our new home spot.

    Amy W.

    4.5! Cute new spot in Sheepshead with delicioussss Malaysian food. The service was so kind and quick! Every dish we ordered was delicious. I would come back and try more of their noodle dishes and beef rendang. At the end, they serve classic Cantonese sweet red bean soup to end it off. Would definitely come back and support this small business!

    Prawn Mee
    Stephanie T.

    Stumbled upon this place while searching on Yelp. Have ordered three times already from here and every time it never disappoints. The prawn mee noodles are always so delicious - noodles have a chew to them and taste fresh. I like how they separate the soup from the noodles so they don't come soggy. The chicken with rice is also always really good.

    Apam Balik
    Shirley H.

    Amazing night to celebrate a friend's birthday. The interior is simple with table and chair. It's bright and clean inside. We were seated by a friendly auntie waitress. We started with a free roti canai for writing a review. Then we got ready for the menu. We couldn't resists and wanted to try everything! So we ordered whatever we pleased. Seafood with taro nest - one of the best! The taro nest is extremely flavored well. It wasn't just a bowl that holds onto seafood, it was so pleasant to enjoy. Chiang Mai clams - extremely delicious. The tasty green curry flavor was so enjoyable with white rice. Haianese Chicken - soft and tender. Cooked to perfection. Tastes so good with chicken rice. Curry Tilapia - the fried tilapia was crispy. The veggies, especially the tofu puffs absorbed all the curry flavor. The sauce is banging. So tasty with white rice. Beef Rendang - the type is beef is different. This place uses beef shank and I'm used to beef brisket. Lady finger with shrimp - I'm not usually a fan of okra because of the slime, but it wasn't bad. The flavor was tasty. Lastly, we got a complementary dessert, Apam Balik. It was tasty and just the right amount of sweetness. It's soft inside and crispy on the outside. I washed it down with a Thai ice tea and it was more on the sweeter side. Overall, the service is impeccable, and hospitality is above and beyond. The food is definitely worth coming again.

    Char Kuay Teow
    Rosemary P.

    Service was fast and friendly. Place was big by New York standards and the food was spot on. We tried their Roti Canai, Acar, Lobak and Char Kuay Teow. The place was a bit loud but that's typical of Malaysian restaurants. It was a Sunday and so there were many kids too. In all a great new addition to the neighborhood.

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