We loved Malaya Eats and highly recommend it! This restaurant is amazing for various reasons, aside from the delicious and authentic Filipino food. We loved the ambiance and their commitment to celebrating their Filipino roots and heritage. They are proudly Filipino, and it shows. We also admired the warmth and friendliness of their staff - they checked in with us constantly and always made sure we were taken care of. With respect to the cuisine, it was exceptional. We made sure to try a little bit of everything to get a comprehensive idea of what they had to offer. There was nothing on the menu that disappointed. We love this restaurant for the food and for the environment. Check it out! read more

Tasty food. Ube drink is refreshing. Garlic rice and beef kaldereta is tender plus the potatoes are cooked perfectly. Pork and chicken bbq is good. The sisig is hot plus the pork sinigang is delicious Outdoor seating and the service is on point. Must try. read more

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We tried Malaya Eats during their soft opening and had such a great experience. We ordered the chicken adobo, kare kare, and garlic fried rice. The adobo was super flavorful, and the garlic fried rice was so good we ordered a second side of it with no regrets. The kare kare was delicious. Ours cooled off pretty quickly since we were seated near the door, and when we mentioned it they were incredibly kind and remade it entirely. Overall, amazing food, thoughtful service, and such a strong start for a soft opening. We will absolutely be back. read more

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I have been looking for great, authentic Filipino food in Reno for so long! It really reminded me of my mom's cooking. The staff is amazing and so attentive. They really make you feel like family. The restaurant itself just opened and has a soft opening menu right now. It all tasted so good. Best sisig I've had in a while! We also had a couple of their cocktails, absolutely delicious! I can't wait to see their success when they have their grand opening soon read more

Malaya Eats - Chicken adobo, sisig, garlic rice - Filipino Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I recommend their Foods specially their BBQ and KARE-KARE so good Please support Filipino local Business in Reno Nevada read more

Malaya Eats - KARE-KARE and BBQ and chicken EGG ROLLS ARE VERY GOOD - Filipino Near Me - Reno, Nevada

My hubby and I went to Malaya Eats for the very first time. It's so wonderful to have a Filipino restaurant in town that serve such well crafted dishes. The culinary representation of Filipino food in Reno has been lacking and now Malay Eats is here with their new restaurant to represent our food culture and some popular dishes like adobo, pancit and lumpias. Since it is still the soft opening, my suggestions are given with grace and understanding. This time we ordered the Beef Kaldereta and the Pork Sisig. The beef kaldereta was delicious and the sauce was beautifully done because it wasn't too heavy on the tomato flavoring in the sauce/gravy, like my mom used to do. The potatoes and carrots perhaps needed more cook time because they were still a bit hard, but the beef was done well and tender. Loved this dish overall! The Pork Sisig is my hubby's favorite Filipino dish and this version, he noted needed more seasoning and "heat." We both agreed that the prices are very high for the small portion size, but we do understand too that Malaya Eats uses the best organic ingredients. The other suggestion is to maybe include the steamed white rice within that dish price, but then separately do an upcharge for the garlic rice if that is requested. Most every Filipino diner (and others too) will want rice to go with their meal and it's hard to pay another $4.00 to get that side of rice in addition to of the meal entree price. A small portion serving of Beef Kaldereta ($23) and rice totaled $27. The Pork Sisig ($22) and garlic rice totaled $28. For lunch the price added up to a lot. (The prices seem to be more appropriate for dinner prices.) Then we added one absolutely delicious Calamansi ice tea for $7 and our lunch came out to over $60 plus then we added a a 20+% tip for the great service for about a $75+ lunch. It's a beautiful space and excellent service. The staff is so nice and attentive. Reflecting on the experience, it will be the costs that will be the limiting factor for how often we can come. Reno definitely needs Malaya Eats and I am so happy that quality Filipino is finally here. Congratulations to the family owners and wishing you all much success. read more

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What a wonderful place to come and get some home cooked Filipino food! The food was fantastic, I had the Kare Kare, was super flavorful and the beef was really tender. But what really made the experience was the ambiance and the people working there, everyone was so kind and welcoming! Now the icing on the cake was Mathea and Ida, they are the owners kids. They help bring out food, clear tables, check on you and ask you how you're enjoying everything. They are some of the most polite and well spoken kids I have ever met! Mom and Dad, great job! Thank you for the experience, was a nice break on my visit from the casino food! I will be back! read more

Malaya Eats - Beef Kare-Kare - Filipino Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I am Malaysian and loved the name Malaya! But - what can I say. Not the best. I really wanted to love it but we came away not amazed. The Lumpia's were great and so was the Tapo Sando with the 5 handcut fries :). They were out of Chicken Curry so that was tough as it was the only non -meaty dish they had. The tofu was rather bland and the fried fish was crispy but dry. You order on the QR code and there is hardly any staff interaction. For a new restaurant I feel it is essential for diners to get the feel and suggestions instead of ordering on a QR code with little advice. The best part of the evening was the owner's young daughter playing music for the crowd. What a lovely girl. I wish them all the luck in the world that they succeed. read more

Malaya eats was amazing. Great friendly staff, quick service and delicious food! Proud to see a local restaurant thrive! I'll be back with my friends! read more

Malaya Eats - Kare Kare with bagoong - Filipino Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I don't usually visit restaurants so close to their opening because I like to give them a little time to work the kinks out but I love Filipino food and couldn't wait. This restaurant is a diamond in the rough. Transitioning from a food truck to a full service restaurant is quite challenging, but I think they are handling it well and will just continue to improve. The restaurant itself is a nice one with a full bar and the friendliest and attentive service-the whole family pitches in which I love. They have a "soft opening" menu and will be expanding that in March (when I'm looking to revisit) and hopeful to be upgrading them to 5 stars. For a soft opening they are doing very well. I would have liked to see the 2 pork dishes (adobo and bbq) a little more tender-especially the adobo,-but all the flavors were there and we loved the chicken lumpia (so light!) and the garlic fried rice. You can request a spicy sauce to accompany your dish (which I highly suggest as it's very good!). I think this restaurant is going to be one of my favorites in the area and looking forward to returning! Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Their crispy tofu is amazing and I love their vegan options! We will definitely be back. read more

Malaya Eats - Classic Taho - Filipino Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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this place is THEEEE best! Angel and Araceli are so sweet & provide the best service. not to mention the food (Tapsilog especially) and drinks. i'll forever love Malaya read more

My cousin & I were excited to check this place out! The space is nice & welcoming, except for being cramped. The service was friendly and the smells wafting from the kitchen made our mouths water. The menu is limited but did have all our favorites. We ordered Calamansi Iced tea, Kare Kare, lumpia, & sisig. A star for the ambiance & friendly service, but cant give any for the food unfortunately. Our orders came out one at a time about 20mins apart. By the time the kare kare came out, our rice was cold & we had almost finished the sisig. Presentation was nice, but it did not appear like they used oxtail. Seemed more like stew meat that was cooked separately because it was hard, dry, and absolutely no flavor. I liked the variety of veggies they used, but again seemed like they were cooked separately and laid on top because they were cold and bland. We each took a bite of the lumpia and that's as far as we got. Tasted like ground chicken, no veggies or seasoning. Even the sauce was disappointing. The sisig gets half a star since it was served hot, crisp on the outside, and the pork was juicy & tender...but again, lacked that delicious tang & saltiness that comes from, seasoning. The tea was delicious & refreshing. I know this was a soft opening, but they will need to work out the timing and flavors for us to come back let alone recommend. Saying)-: read more

Malaya Eats - Kare kare pretty but lacks flavor & tenderness - Filipino Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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The service was friendly and fast. The interior was clean. We ordered the Chicken Lumpia, Kare Kare with garlic fried rice, Tapa Sando, and split an order of Egg Pie. The chicken lumpia was good (4/5). The Kare Kare was good but I would have preferred more flavor/seasoning (4/5 - extra point for large portions of meat). The garlic rice was ok (3.5/5) but again, light on flavor. The Tapa Sando was excellent (5/5) but the potato wedges were not great (soft, light on flavor - 1/5). The Egg Pie was excellent (5/5). Overall, I'd rate this spot as a 4/5 and plan to return to try other items. read more

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What kind people serving incredible food. My girlfriend and I had a reservation here on a Friday. With the recent snows we didn't want to leave our dogs in the kennel so we opted instead to drive to the restaurant and order takeout. I wish we could have stayed longer! The staff are so welcoming and nice. Angelo and others chatted with us like old friends, in addition to making excellent food and drink recommendations. We're sober, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a great selection of mocktails. The Ube Creamsicle was better than many desserts I've had, and the Bayabas Fizz was crisp and refreshing. We had to wait until we were home to enjoy the food, no easy feat when the car was filled with the delicious smell. We dived in the moment we were home. We started with (and quickly finished) the Chicken Lumpia. Delicious, no other notes. We then split the Vegan Pancit and argued over who got the last bite. My main was the Chicken Curry (the chicken was perfect) and hers was the Kare Kare, which was rich and savory and complex. We can't wait to go back, especially when the weather is nice and we can enjoy the beautiful patio and the wonderful staff. read more

Great Filipino food brings back memories of Home!!! Very friendly and prompt service giving the atmosphere of a Family Home!!! Just like in PH!!! Thank You So Much Millie))) read more

This is really a beautifully done space, they make the most of their indoor area and looks like they're setting up to have the patio going too which will be amazing in the warmer seasons. The staff were all friendly and attentive, giving us advice on what to order and how best to enjoy the meal. We got the calamansi tea which we were told they get the actual fruit in to make which justified the price to me as you're hard pressed to find the actual fruit here in Reno. I got the Kare Kare and personally don't like tripe so I was glad it came without, they also use beef instead of oxtail but the beef was tender and was falling apart perfectly! I also love that they get a lot of products locally, like Beloved's and Silver State Pie Co. read more

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Great service, great vibe, great people, great food, and excellent designs. I enjoyed my time there. I will be going back this Sunday with my kids and then going back next Wednesday for my meeting. read more

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The food tastes magical, love the vegan options too!! Great authentic food that really cook with love

Great venue and a really nice place to hang out. It's not too loud, so you can easily hear each other and enjoy conversations. The food is good and has that real Pinoy taste, but wish the kare kare has some oxtail if not some more meat and and would be great for more tenderness. Sisig has the flavor but a bit dry. The egg pie dessert and ube gelato were also good, though I was hoping for a bigger or mid-size scoop of the ice cream since the serving felt a bit small for the price. read more

Malaya Eats - Ube gelato and egg pie - Filipino Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I was excited to try this out, since I saw great photos on Instagram. It was still their soft opening, so I will give them grace for the 45-minute wait on our food. First came the pork Sisig. The taste was good, but needed more calamansi. I asked for more calamansi but it never arrived. The chicken lumpia was nothing but ground chicken. The lumpia's were fried to a sad pale color. And the lumpia sauce was not lumpia sauce. The lumpias came in 6 pieces and 5 pieces were left untouched. I was appalled that they called this Filipino lumpia. After almost waiting for 1 hour, we finally got our Kare-kare. The taste was ok, but it was lukewarm. The meat was so tough, and we only ended eating one piece of the chunks of meat. The calamansi iced-tea was good. The servers were super friendly though. read more

The service was a bit slow due to how busy they were, I had to call the waitress over several times after we were seated, then was told it's about a 30 min wait. I said so we can't put our order in? The waitress said you can if you're willing to wait. The food was okay, nothing to brag about. I didn't care for the chicken lumpia it was just chicken and the wrap no veggies. Their calamansi iced tea was delicious though. The seating and parking are limited, get there early the wait can be long. read more

Malaya Eats - Limited menu options (their soft opening menu) If I'm not mistaken March 2026 is when their full menu will be out. - Filipino Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Everyone who works at Malaya Eats is charming, thoughtful and helpful. The daughters of the owners assist at times and add to the family like experience. The food was excellent and we enjoyed learning about the menu items. The desserts look like art! Give it a try, you will not be disappointed! read more

Had a date night dinner stop with my husband and this restaurant was great! Friendly service, food was great and there were cocktail options that mixed Filipino flavors which was fantastic. read more

I cannot rave about my experience here enough! They truly treated us like family - showing us how to enjoy the dish and eat it as they do in their culture. Food was a 10/10, drinks 10/10, service 1000/10. They have a great indoor and outdoor space for big and small groups. read more

I had the chicken lumpia and pork sisig. Very underwhelming especially the lumpia. As a Filipino the problem I come across with Filipino food is every region and especially every family cooks the same dish in very different ways. The way they season their dishes wasn't for me. If I were a stranger reading this I would go there and try it out. Also looking for parking sucks on wells. read more

FOOD Overpriced. Underwhelming. Meager vegetable portions. Low value. SERVICE Friendly. AMBIANCE Mostly carry-over from Von Bismarck. Cheap table cloth. read more

Honestly didn't have high expectations prior to coming here and was instantly proved wrong. Before we got in we were greeted by friendly staff opening the door for us. The whole decor inside made me feel back home in the PI. The best part of course was the meal. The food and food quality were amazing. The Filipino dishes were delicious and legit. They were not oily which is usually the case with other Filipino restaurants. I can't wait to be back! Food was too good I was not able to get pics but will do on my return read more

I was really excited to try this place because of its high ratings, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. The food was disappointing across the board. The soup was bland and lacked depth of flavor. The sisig was mostly small bits of toasted fat rather than a balanced mix of meat, and the kare-kare was just not good at all, the rice was undercooked and hard--very underwhelming compared to how this dish should taste. On top of that, the prices felt too high for the quality of food being served. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, especially given the strong reviews. I personally wouldn't come back. read more

Can't wait to come back! The food was incredible, Millie our waitress was so kind and fun. Next time when we come back and it's warmer we will sit outside, but inside was gorgeous! You can tell it is family owned and full of love. read more

Malaya Eats - Filipino Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Hands down the best Filipino food in Reno! The pork adobo is so tender, garlic fried rice is just perfection and the calamansi iced tea is SO refreshing. The service is wonderful and everyone is so nice! The decor is homely and bright, so it just welcomes you in. I'm so glad they got to upgrade from food truck to stand alone restaurant. Reno deserves Malaya and Malaya deserves all the business they can take! Absolutely will be returning! read more

We were really disappointed with our experience. The pork adobo was extremely dry and tough instead of tender, and both plates were around $20 each. The chicken lumpia was okay, but overall the food did not match the pricing. With two meals, rice, drinks, and tip, our bill was close to $90, which felt unreasonable considering the quality of the food. We wanted to enjoy it, but unfortunately we left unhappy. read more

The friendliest service and I've enjoyed every single dish I've ordered there. Also, the ube dreamsicle is heavenly! Will be back again soon! read more

We had a great experience at the soft opening. The sisig pork and garlic fried rice were our favorite dishes. Everyone was very friendly! Our drinks were always filled and our plates were cleared promptly. We had our baby with us and he was happy - in and out below an hour. The food also arrived quickly for us! read more

Any review that isn't 5 stars is a joke! This place was phenomenal. Food, on point. Atmosphere / vibe, on point. Service (Millie), on point. My partner and I were so sad to see Von Bismarck go, BUT, what a consultation. Malaya is that girl, is going to be that girl, and if you aren't eating at Malaya, where are you eating?!?! Thank you Malaya, we'll be back soon! read more

Sorry, after eating Filipino food forover 50 years at various locations I have to say this was not very good. Overpriced, worst PANCIT I ever had. Only good food was the Halo Halo...but $15 a pop is a little high. Glad other people enjoy the food but for us it's all over. BTW. I ordered the steak skewer but the BBQ was not ready to cook. HUH???? If you open for lnch at 11 a.m. then have the BBQ ready to cook for your customers......SIGH!!!! I was really looking for a good time, but alas. read more

Really rooting for this place to do well. My order took a lil longer than expected but I think the waitress noticed so she offered me a complimentary calamansi juice while I was waiting. It was delicious! They were doing a kaldereta special and I ordered that along with pork BBQ skewers. Everything was delicious! And the staff and their service were A++! Cant wait to bring my friends here read more

High hopes for representation, but the kitchen missed the mark. I was genuinely excited to welcome a Filipino restaurant to our community, especially since we don't have much representation here. I love that Malaya uses organic ingredients and offers a modern take on the cuisine, but unfortunately, the meal itself left me underwhelmed. We started with the chicken lumpia, which felt a bit pricey at $9 for 6 small, relatively bland pieces. For the main course, we tried the beef kare-kare. As a huge fan of this dish, I was disappointed to find the beef quite dry and tough. It also arrived without the traditional bagoong (shrimp paste) on the side, and the vegetables were undercooked--seemed to be just added on top of the dish after it was plated. We also tried the pork sisig, but it was almost entirely finely chopped fat with very little actual meat. While I appreciate the aesthetic and the quality of ingredients they are trying to use, the prices don't currently reflect the quality of the cooking. I hope they can dial in their recipes, as I'd love to see a Filipino spot thrive here. read more

Amazing food, service and atmosphere! I've tried almost everything on the menu and nothing disappoints. My fav is def the sisig!

Love this place so much! Glad to see them thrive from food truck to brick and mortar restaurant. The food is delicious! Service is great. Vibes are high. Can't wait for summer to enjoy the patio, too! read more