I've been coming here since it opened ~1990. Home kitchen feel with authentic Malaysian food. If you want a no frills spot with delicious food, highly recommend! My go-tos: 1) Roti 2) Satay 3) Char Keow Tieu 4) Malaysian cheong fun with curry sauce 5) Asam Laksa 6) Hainanese chicken 7) stir fried tong choy veggies 8) Sambal sting ray, grilled read more

Malay Restaurant - Stingray (large) - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

I should've known how this meal was going to go the second I walked in. Before I could even say hello, the woman behind the counter hit me with, "Cash only!" I said I didn't have cash, and without missing a beat she grunted, "Credit over $30 only!" No "welcome," no "how are you," just straight into survival mode. My colleague ordered first. When it was my turn, I committed the unforgivable crime of asking, "Is there meat in this dish?" Apparently that's considered a high-maintenance request. She rolled her eyes, muttered something in Cantonese, and walked away. The customer behind me, who was picking up her order, quietly told me the employee had just said she "doesn't have time to serve people who don't know what they want." My apologies for not memorizing the menu before my first visit. Five minutes later, another woman came over and took my incredibly difficult order... noodles. Then I entered what felt like the DMV of noodle shops. About 15 minutes later my colleague got her food. Another 15 minutes passed. A family of three walked in after us, sat down, and started getting their meals while I was still waiting for my noodles. At this point I was emotionally invested in seeing how long this social experiment would last. When we asked where my food was, the original woman simply said, "SOON!." Apparently "soon" means 72 minutes here. I placed my order at 1:08 p.m. and didn't get my food until 2:20 p.m. I'm convinced my ticket took a gap year before making its way to the kitchen. If they forgot my order, that's annoying but understandable. What isn't understandable is pretending everything is fine, offering zero explanation, zero apology, and acting like waiting over an hour for noodles is perfectly normal. The biggest plot twist? The food wasn't even worth it. Bland, lacking flavor, and somehow managed to make a 72-minute wait feel even more disappointing. The service had more attitude than seasoning. Save yourself the time and eat literally anywhere else. read more

Malay Restaurant - My very simple order that took the kitchen over an hour to prepare. - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Disappointing food quality and dismissive service Took my daughter here for a treat and left feeling frustrated and honestly a little worried about what we ate. We ordered fried noodles, a noodle soup, and Chinese spinach. The spinach was visibly old, dry, and stale -- completely inedible. The noodle soup had an off taste, as if some ingredients weren't fresh. When I flagged this to the wait staff, I was flat-out ignored. No apology, no offer to replace anything, nothing. To add insult to injury, the spinach -- the dish we couldn't eat -- was priced the same as both noodle dishes combined. That's hard to justify for a vegetable side, let alone a spoiled one. At checkout, staff pressured us to leave an 18% tip, citing their low wages. I understand tipped workers have it tough, but a tip is earned through good food and service -- neither of which we received here. I'm reporting the food quality concern to the NYC Department of Health. I'd encourage others to be cautious, especially if dining with kids. read more

We came by for lunch on a weekday and it was already quite crowded with a bunch of older folks dining in. It felt like a kind of seat yourself at whatever table is empty given that the waitress (who was manning the register and taking dine in and phone orders) was quite busy. We ordered the chicken satay, chow kueh teow kway teoh and fried pearl noodles. For dine in, they also gave a kettle of tea and tea cups. There was a chef in charge of all the grilled dishes by the entrance so our chicken satay came out first. The seasoning they used on it had just the right amount of curry flavor and it was super tender too. The most tender chicken skewer I've ever had. It came with a side of peanut dipping sauce which added a nutty flavor to the chicken satay. Next came the chow keuh teow dish and we could smell the wok hei right away. This was definitely one of the favorites of the table and a must try! The star of the dish was actually the smoky wok hei flavor of the rice noodles (there were pieces of small shrimp, chicken and pork as well). The portion size of one dish is more than enough for 2 people to share. The last dish to come out were the fried pearl river noodles. They added some char siu to the noodles which added a nice flavor to the dish. It didn't have quite as strong of a wok hei flavor as the other dish but still pretty good! The pearl river noodles had the same texture as eating the tapioca balls in bubble tea. The space inside the restaurant is pretty small and any seat is fine (maybe except the one right by the door since it can get cold during winter time and the one by the register which is also next to the bathroom). I think they accept card but for these types of small mom and pop shops, it might be best to pay in cash. I'll definitely be back and have to give the bbq skate fish and one of their curry dishes a try next time! read more

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Definitely a tasty hole in the wall place for Malaysian food in flushing. Hainese chicken was our favorite. Service is quick and it does get crowded. read more

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Malay is definitely one of the old hidden gems in flushing. Despite it being around for so long, not too many people know about it. We got the Cheong Fun, Roti Canai, and the Curry Chicken. As usual, the Roti Canai is a classic and really hard to get wrong, it tasted just like it should. The Cheong Fun and the Curry were very flavorful and had a nice kick. The portions in general are pretty huge and we had to take back some leftovers. read more

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I went to an UYE here on 11/16/25, organized by Yelp Elite Andie. My favorite menu selections were the Sweet and Spicy Tofu, the PI-PA Duck and the Eggplant with Shredded Pork and Salted Fish. The Okra and Belachan Shrimp was a satisfying comfort food. My least favorite selection was the Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce, the Beef Rendang and the Tom Yum (Seafood Curry Soup). The service was spectacular on a table that seated eight people. Our waitress frequently came to our table, delivering us food and drink. I was impressed when she provided us clean plates when we finished eating our first several menu selections. This restaurant is definitely a must for parties. I definitely recommend Malay Restaurant for duck lovers like me. It was the best duck that I have had all year. I will be back! read more

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What a meal...actually it was a feast! From the tofu, to the delicious beef and oh the eggplant! So many dishes were had that were shared by such a fun group of people. Everything was as delicious as the next. This spot is small, very small, but don't let that discourage you from staying and dining here. We had so much food and it was only $30 a person. What a deal! Also, you can't beat the location. Steps away from Prince St. and all the hustle and bustle of Main St. read more

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On 11/16 I attended a wonderful UYE family style diner with 8 other people at my table and about 8 more at another table. So this restaurant maybe small but it's big enough to cater groups. The staff was overly kind, at all times, serving our 2 tables and not letting other groups lack for anything. I was honored to sit with a fantastic group of VIP's and break bread. Here is the menu... -- Chicken Satay w.Peanut Sauce -- Beef Rendang -- Pi-Pa Duck (whole duck) -- Eggplant w.Shredded Pork & Salted Fish -- Okra & Belachan Shrimp -- Watercress w.Thai Sauce -- Seafood Curry Stew -- Rice I sampled every thing except the eggplant dish because I was stuffed. A Tofu dish replaced the watercress dish. Every item paired well and were very delicious for my palate. I can't say which dish was the best because every dish stood out and offered a distinctive taste. I did manage to accidentally bite into a pepper. It was HOT, HOT. HOT! Some people went casual and some dressed. However you come, group or not, just make sure you have enough space for all of the food. I can get use to hanging with friends trying different foods from different cultures. Inspire more, Yelp more. read more

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This review is for the service- if you order takeout ask for a separate bill! They wrote in a suggested tip on top of the bill at 18% of the entire total. The waitress then tells me I didn't give her enough tip! I had to insist I'm not paying tip on top of takeout. read more

Malay Restaurant - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

This is a hole in the wall Malaysian place that has been here for decades. Upon entry you are faced with a small door way where you see the small fish and roti are made. You enter another door and see that the place looks worn down with very simple tables and seating. You are seated and they bring tea to the table. The place are usually known only by locals and can be busy during meal time. After taking few minutes we ordered the typical known Malaysian dishes. Highly recommended are the Hainanese chicken, squid with watercress in peanut sauce and the beef flank curry. Other dishes recommended are roti, satay, & taro basket which to my disappointment they did not have in this night. It took them a little bit of time and every dish arrived as it finished preparing. The flavor are deep, fragrant and varied. Definitely get chicken broth rice or coconut rice with the dishes. Everything was tasty but service is inconsistent throughout the night depending on whom you speak with. Yes to come back for the food not so much for service or decor. read more

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Love this restaurant!! Unassuming restaurant that is surprisingly busy during certain hours--which makes sense considering the food is so yummy!! Nowadays, I find it hard to find many authentic, hole-in-the-wall Malaysian restaurants, considering there are not too many Malaysian restaurants around. Like other mom-and-pop Asian restaurants, you are not here for the service, but for the good food and great prices. Of note, some of the staff speak both Cantonese and English--brownie points if you can speak Cantonese while ordering. When I come here, I am always shocked at how delicious the food is, considering their prices are unbeatable in post-COVID times. We always order the same thing, and it hits every time. If you come here, you have to get the Malaysian Cheong Fun Curry Noodle Soup! The in-restaurant portion is huge, and the curry is this coconut creamy goodness that just warms the soul on a cold evening. You also can't beat their classic Nasi Lemak. Best I've had in the city for both dishes so far. Please come here and support their business! What we ordered: - Malaysian Cheong Fun Curry Noodle Soup - Nasi Lemak read more

Malay Restaurant - Nasi Lemak - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Very authentic Malaysian food! Everything tastes so good. My favorites were the roti canai, chicken skewers, and the bian noodles. The staff are kind and they are usually not too busy. The interior is casual and there are lots of tables. read more

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Sketchy area, delicious food. This spot is delicious. I've never tried Malaysian food before, but if it's all like this, then I will be adding much more to my diet. We started with some roti and curry. The roti was so fragrant and warm. Perfectly chewy. It paired perfectly with the curry they gave us. I could have drank the rest. We followed that up with a chicken rendang which was phenomenal. The chicken was packed with flavor. I just wanted more and more read more

Malay Restaurant - Chicken Rendang - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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We've been there before, and it seems like the prices have gone up. Typical, nothing special, small "chinese" feel type restaurant. I ordered a roast pork and chicken with rice which was OK. I think I enjoyed my meal more than my wife who had the chicken with rice. She said she went back there for the roti. Again, I found the eatery to be ok, and might visit again to try other Malaysian dishes, but there are probably better choices in the area. read more

Had an amazing time at Malay Restaurant it's been here all this time and it seems like I never saw it. My Yelp bestie Andie invited me she goes to all the good spots. It was so good and I even tried Duck for the first time. That might not be that big deal for other people but it's a big deal for me cuz I never ever wanted to try duck. But it was actually really good it actually tasted better than chicken . There was a beef dish that was really good. An ocra/shrimp I don't usually eat ocra because it's slimy but this was good. The seafood soup was really good & the eggplant dish was good. Everything was really tasty. So happy Andie invited me & also got to meet new people. 10/10 recommend. read more

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I was really excited for this place! But... We ordered hainanese chicken and it was alright; nothing wrong with it, but we had to wait about an hour. We also tried ordering noodles and roti, but they told us they were sold out of all roti and noodles. They kept telling us to wait while we tried to order; then they would leave to seat/serve people who were behind us in line. We didn't notice at first, but it happened for ~30 minutes. The staff was primarily talking in Cantonese (we're English speakers) to all the other customers, and would start helping them even while we were trying to order. It definitely felt odd. It took us about 5 attempts to flag them down to order because of that, plus they claimed they were out of a lot of stuff. The server was starting to snap at us the more we ordered things that were "sold out," which was a bit unfair. Throughout the whole wait, we saw the staff serving the roti and noodles that we wanted to the parties that came after, which was sad lol. I don't like mentioning service because I just want to eat, but it felt like they didn't want to interact with us or sell to us if we didn't speak Cantonese. I didn't find the chicken to be worth that, and unfortunately we couldn't try anything else :'( read more

The food was not good. Ordered the grilled skate and it was stringy and not tasty at all. Couldn't eat it.

I don't each much Malay food, but I was happy to try this place! We had nasi malek with canai roti. We also had a fried tofu appetizer dish (not picturd) that we really enjoyed. Good price and friendly! read more

Malay Restaurant - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Malay Restaurant Inc on 40th St is truly a gem in Flushing Authentic Malaysian flavors that are delicious, comforting, and affordable -- the kind of place loved by generations and supported by the local community for years This spot isn't just a restaurant, it's a destination that keeps customers coming back again and again. If it's your first time, don't miss the Char Kway Teow, Roti Canai, Rendang Beef, Chicken Satay, or the BBQ Fish Skate Every single one is a highlight -- you honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu! A must-visit if you're craving real Malaysian food in NYC #MalayRestaurant #FlushingEats #QueensFood #NYCFoodie #MalaysianFood #CharKwayTeow #RotiCanai #BeefRendang #ChickenSatay #SupportLocal #AuthenticEats #HiddenGem read more

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was in the mood for some Malaysian food and decided to order some takeout dishes. The Hainanese Chicken was tasty and decently priced compared to other Malay restaurants. Also, ordered the Curry Beef tendon pot; I was surprised that the Curry based they used was the yellow curry rather than the typical belacan ones (darker and more flagrant). I kinda liked the yellow soup based curry a lot- I usually prefer it as a noodle soup anyway. Aside from the curry Beef dish overall, this is a good Malay restaurant in Flushing read more

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This hole in the wall place is the Best Malaysian Restaurant ever!!!! I've been going to them for over 20++ years & their food has never disappointed!!! Their Curry Chicken, Snake Fish, Satay, Hainanese Chicken w Chili sauce with Oily rice, Shrimp with cream & Lobak are all delicious!!! Must try!! read more

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I've been here a handful of times with a group and heavily prefer this over the other closest Malaysian spot, Satay. Yes this place is a bit divey, and yes, it could be a bit cleaner, but the food here is outstanding especially for certain dishes. The prices have gone up over the years but then again, every place has gotten more expensive so it comes with them trying to stay in business. I would say in general that the curry dishes, the seafood dishes, and the pia pia duck are the stars here while the noodles are better in some other spots such as Curry House in Manhattan and at Coco in Elmhurst. We have had the following dishes and then some- Beef Rendang- this is easily my favorite version of the "dry style" rendang in the city. The beef is extremely tender, just spicy enough for a kick but not too much to overpower, and has just enough sweetness. I know the price of this dish keeps on going up but I will order this or insist others order this regardless of how much it goes up by as it is that good. If you're going to go here, order this without exception. As someone who loves rendang, I love this version (though for the wet version, go to Coco.) Pi-Pa Duck- We got a whole this time and have gotten a half or whole other times. The duck hasn't always been the most consistent in quality but when it's good, it's outstanding here and even the just okay versions are still tasty. Very tender duck though perhaps a little bit too much sweet sauce on the bottom. BBQ Skate Fish- Very tasty version of this uncommon fish. You can order a large or small and the large is plenty big with a lot of tender meat. Said fish is served with sambal to add a bit of a spicy kick. I'd recommend this also. I would also recommend similarly the Belacan Crispy Fish which I believe is made with tilapia which is a little bit more and also excellent. Okra & Belacan Shrimp- Solid version though I prefer other spots which have a stronger belacan/shrimp paste flavor such as Coco. Still tasty and the okra is cooked better than most other places. Eggplant With Shredded Pork & Salted Fish- Very solid version of this Cantonese casserole classic. Eggplant had a solid texture though it could have been a bit more salted but the pork was nice Seafood Curry Stew- Unfortunately contains squid so I only tried a very little bit of the broth which had a good coconut flavor and a bit of spice being reminiscent of a curry laksa though not as shrimpy. Bak Kut Teh- I ordered this once as I couldn't eat several of the dishes as I wasn't expecting there to be squid. It was a bit less herbal than the rare occasion I've had this prior being almost a bit more ginger forward but there was a good amount of tender meat especially for the small size. I felt like this would be perfect on a cold winter day. Hainanese Rice- wouldn't really recommend the substitution. I prefer the food in general here pretty heavily to Satay but the rice here is worse. It's fluffy but it lacks the strong scallion flavor I expect from said rice. Was nice that they didn't charge us for this. I hope this place stays in business though I'm not exactly sure how long it will. It's an old school spot that has been tested by Covid and many other things and still thrives for a very good reason read more

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They have some amazing skewers! I've never tasted chicken skewers this good before! They have some cucumbers and raw onions on the side, along with a nutty sauce to dip your skewers in. The stir fried rice noodles was another banger dish. It was a big portion size that can 100% fill you up with its savory flavors. The dishes are very affordable as well. read more

Malay Restaurant - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

I attended a group dinner tonight with some great people and had delicious food. What this restaurant lacks in space and decor/atmosphere is made up for by the attentive and helpful staff, and flavorful dishes! I honestly didn't know what to expect other than my party ate everything family style, which I like. The dishes were unique, well-prepared, and made my taste buds happy! We sampled a number of dishes, and my top 3 were the seafood stew, beef redang, and the okra with shrimp. The duck was delicious as well. I highly recommend Malay Restaurant if you're in Flushjng... and even if you're not, it's worth the trip! read more

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If you blink you will walk right by so don't blink when looking for this little gem. The flavor is home cooked with love. The service and cook and owner is very friendly. The space is not fancy and/or spacious, but it makes up for it with authenticity. A must place to stop in and don't blink looking for this place....Cheers! read more

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Food 4/5 Service 3.5/5 Atmosphere 2.5/5 Food is overall good. Authentic Malaysian food. I tried the roti canai, hainan chicken, curry chicken, which were all really good. read more

I recently dined at this hidden gem of a Malay restaurant located in the back of a building, and it was a fantastic experience! Although the space is a bit small and cramped, the quality of the food absolutely shines. I highly recommend coming here for lunch. We ordered the Hainanese chicken, roti canai, and barbeque skate fish, and let me tell you, the Hainanese chicken was the star of the show! It was juicy, well-seasoned, and downright delicious. The roti canai was nice and flaky, making it perfect for dipping. And the curry that came with it, added just the right spice to the meal. read more

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Happy Ending on 40th Road, Flushing This delicious spread of Malaysian food is from a totally random restaurant pick one weekday evening. My favorite was the bbq-style skate wing (in picture) and the transporting batik decor and Malaysian regional maps on one wall are worth mentioning at the only Malaysian-Chinese spot in this block of Chinese restaurants. #curious_eater #flushingqueens #40thstreet #rooseveltavenue #doublehappiness #happyending read more

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Ordered takeout and had the fried pearl noodle as well as the hakka-style pearl noodle. While the food was affordable, it unfortunately did not taste great. read more

When walking in here, the place looks like its been in buisness for a long time. The tables and seats are close to eachother making it hard to move. I sat by the table next to the bathroom which is weird since everyone kept hitting the chair. Food came out fast and huge portion size. I recommend coming here for flavorful curry malay dishes. read more

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Food is so good here. Fast service. You can see the guy in the front making the roti and bbq sticks. Don't expect much from the decor, but the food is legit. Got the roti canai and chicken curry lunch to go. It was enough food for 2 servings. read more

Was craving Malaysian food and this place looked very authentic. The inside is actually quite worn down compared to adjacent restaurants which are newer or have undergone major renovations. Definitely feels like a mom and pop shop. Ordered the roti canai and curry chicken, both of which seem to be popular dishes. The curry chicken was kinda salty. Other than that, the texture was good. The roti canai had a weird sweet taste. The dough was too thick and greasy in my opinion. Service was very good. They are attentive and the food came out fast. read more

Malay Restaurant - Curry Chicken - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Food and ambiance were okay. I'll just find another Malaysian place. Improve service. Like a typical pushy Chinese place. read more

I first found the hole-in-the-wall/hidden gem spot years ago and finally doing a review on it now. Since then, I've come here several times introducing various friends to this underrated Malaysian spot to which they all love as well. The main reason I find myself coming back is: 1) the price is super fair. Even with inflation and rising cost in foods all around NYC, they manage to keep their prices low. You can spend around $20 with a fairly cheap entree and appetizers and get really full. 2) My favorite: Curry Chicken Noodles. The first time I had this dish, I loved it! The flavors of this warm curry with the good portion of noodles hit the spot for me! That first memory makes me come back each time. This is my order almost everytime along with appetizers to share with friends. 3) You don't have so many Malaysian spots around Flushing as it's filled with so many other asian cuisines. The only other one I can name is Pappa Rich, but this store is more low-key, but still tasty. read more

Malay Restaurant - Curry Chicken Noodles $9.50 - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

Food is delicious and very close to authentic taste! My favorite Malay Restaurant and alws will be

This is a place you go to for the food. The people are very nice but it's not the setting or the service that is the draw. The food is the star. That said, you can get some very tasty, very authentic Malaysian food for a very reasonable price. We will return soon! read more

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A no frills, hole-in-the-wall Malaysian restaurant made for family style eating. The restaurant is pretty small and the service is pretty quick. We had the Malaysian Lobak and the Malaysia cheong fun w curry sauce, which was enough for my parents and I, but if you have a larger appetite, you may want to order one more dish. The cheong fun is my favorite and I keep coming back to this restaurant just for it. Huge plate of cheong fun noodles with a stuffed pepper, eggplant, and tofu, with some dried tofu skin in curry sauce/soup. The Malaysian lobak was decent, but not revolutionary. The shrimp cake was pretty good. Not pictured, but get the combo satay skewers. So bomb especially with the peanut sauce. read more

Malay Restaurant - Malaysian Lobok - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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My family and I frequent this place a lot now that it's the only Malay restaurant on the block since Curry Leaves left. We usually have a good experience but our most recent visit wasn't up to par. Popped in around 3pm on a Friday night so there wasn't a lot of wait and immediately got seated. Our server came across and served the hot tea per usual but when it came time to taking orders, they forgot a couple of items we had ordered...which is fine because by the end of the meal, we were already full and decided to cancel the items. I ordered the Assam Laksa, Char Kueh Teow, Satay, Taro Bowl and some other items to go. I loved my Assam Laska - it's what you would expect. Bit sour but has bits of fish at the bottom and pineapple. I forgot how much I missed this and can't seem to get the flavour right myself so this is the place to go! Taro basket is always a favorite.. so crispy with every bite and has the perfect amount of ingredients to complement it. Satay was also great - no complaints there. No frill kind of place.. service is alright. The chef in the back did come out and check on us to see how the food was. This is not the place you want to visit for a 5* experience but it's the place to go for authentic Malay food. read more

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Malay is fantastic and I definitely plan on ordering from here through UberEats again (they deliver to Jamaica- woohoo)! I ordered the Hainese Chicken and the tom yum seafood noodle soup- and yes they were both for lunch but I was hungry! The Hainese Chicken was great and a Malaysian classic but I liked this dish better at other places such as PappaRich. The tom yum seafood noodle soup, however, was absolutely delicious. As I ordered takeout, they had separated the broth + seafood & the noodles. After mixing it (okay, dumping) the broth into the noodles, it was quite frankly the perfect meal on a chilly day. They gave an ample amount of broth + seafood (with a wide variety as well) and the tom yum flavoring was strong but not overpowering. I will definitely try more things from Malay. read more

Malay Restaurant - Tom Yum Soup- fantastic - Malaysian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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