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    Malaya Eats

    4.2 (115 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    chicken lumpia
    Jackie V.

    Wooo another Filipino based food spot in town! I finally got to try this place out with a few besties and we left with full tummys and a great experience. The restaurant has plenty of seating - both inside and outside. The aesthetic was beauiful! We ordered the chicken lumpia, sisig, bangus, kaldereta and garlic rice (rice is ordered separately and does not automatically come with the entree) as well as a variety of drinks. The food came out in a timely matter and was served hot. Service was good and we appreciated them checking in with us throughout the meal. All of the cocktails were delicious - it was awesome to see filipino flavors fused into alcoholic drinks. Also shout out to whoever was controlling the aux - it was giving swagapino (in a good way ofc) iykyk. Overall, we had a great experience and I recommend coming here!

    Sue H.

    I was excited to try this spot. My friends knew exactly what to order, so I let them take the lead. The menu was simple with great options, and the food was delicious. The only downside was dessert--the Ube pie fell a bit short. Still, with fantastic service and great food overall, I had a wonderful experience!

    Bangus
    Maria M.

    I really want this business to succeed as I have yet to see a Filipino restaurant stay around for very long. The interior is on the smaller side but they have large outdoor seating. The wait staff are very nice and welcoming. They have good food options and specialty drinks. The price of the food is on the higher side, but if you're craving Filipino food, it's not too bad. This recent visit I had the fried bangus and it was very well done. It brought me back to my childhood.

    Halo Halo (didnt give us Ube ive cream)
    Andrew L.

    Food: Looks good visually, but pretty bland. All the filipino peeps are crying . Great idea, but heavily gentrified. But do what you gotta do to make the dough out here Service: Staff were nice in explaining the menu, and attending to us when needed. Food came out quickly. Ambiance: Really nicley decorated and styled. Lots of natural light fitting the vibe.

    Patio
    Jenny E.

    We stopped by Malaya for dinner last week and had a great experience! We sat on the patio, which was very clean and relaxing. Since we went for an early dinner, it wasn't busy at all. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly and tasted really fresh. Definitely a nice spot for a relaxed dinner!

    Halo Halo
    Karen A.

    Filipino restaurant with vibe and unique drinks and dessert. Food: If you've had Filipino food before, you'll know that they really like their meat. Malaya is one of the rare restaurants with vegan options. While the prices are a little high for the portion sizes and I found the vegan pancit to be a bit basic, I really enjoyed the halo halo. I did not get drinks, but everything that was coming out from the bar looked delicious. Service: Friendly staff, relatively fast service. Ambience: I was impressed by how nice the space is. The indoor area feels a little cramped, but there's a spacious patio area. Even though it's in the Wells district, parking was pretty easy. Overall, Malaya is worth a visit if you love everything ube.

    Marissa S.

    Malayà Eats Restaurant This is a review for my dining experience at Malayà Eats. Malayà Eats is a restaurant specializing in Filipino cuisine. Malayà means "free" in Tagalog. As artists specializing in cooking, they named it Malayà because they have freedom in creating Filipino dishes with their own unique twists. Website: https://malayareno.com WORDS TO DESCRIBE MALAYÀ EATS: Comfort food, elevated Filipino dishes, taste of home, savory meat dishes paired with rice, filling, hug in every bite, tropical, sunshine, flavorful DISHES: My favorite dishes were the 1)Crispy "Kare Kare" Pata- Crispy Pata- Deep fried pork leg (Pata) Kare Kare is a stew with peanut sauce and various vegetables, such as eggplant, bok choy, and green beans This dish is very filling and delicious 2)Chicken Curry: curry with potatoes, carrots, very rich and flavorful 3)Pork sisig: chopped pork with citrus and chilies We also ordered pork adobo, which was well marinated and excellent as well DRINKS: Guada Slaycation: sweet and tropical SERVICE: Staff and service were exceptional. They were all knowledgeable about the dishes served and were attentive to our table. DECOR: I loved the decor of the restaurant. The ambience was very warm and inviting. Right when I stepped in I was immersed in Filipino culture. The natural materials of bamboo, rattan, abaca, and wood made it homey and beautiful. I loved the display of fans, woven items, cooking tools, and books. I was reminded of my family back in the Philippines. CLOSING: All in all I had a wonderful experience eating at Malayà Eats! I am looking forward to dining there again! Thank you Titas, Titos, Ates and Kuyas for serving and creating such delicious dishes! Masarap na Masarap!

    Asim kilig and ube Creamsicle
    Gail R.

    I think this is the only full-service Filipino restaurant in the Northern Nevada region. Please, correct me if I'm wrong because I'd love to try another spot. Drove all the way from Genoa to satisfy some cravings. Got there on a Monday afternoon and it was packed! We were able to get a table outside which was fine. We ordered a number of items: - Pork Adobo - Vegetable Lumpia - Pork Pansit - Crispy Pata - Chicken Lumpia - Tofu Sisig - Ube Creamsicle (drink) - Asim Kilig (drink) - Halo Halo Service was struggling that day. It took over 20 minutes just to receive our lumpia gulay. And that took us 30 seconds to eat. Probably another 10 min before the main dishes appeared. And even by the time we got them, they were lack luster. The main gripe is that majority of the savory dishes lacked UMPH! The dishes were bland, not with just salt, but with flavor. Filipino food is very savory and full of umami that you need that rice to balance it out. I can't say any of the dishes other than the crispy pata possessed any of that. Of all the dishes we got that could have been the star, was the Tofu Sisig. This was my fave, but needed so much more of that mayo. The dish was dry. I ended up dipping the tofu in the sawsawan that came with the crispy pata. Another detail that bugged me was that we ordered their vegan pansit, but requested to add pork to it. Instead of having small bite sized pieces of pork that you can pick up with your fork and have noodles, veggies, and protein in one bite, they just topped it with the same huge chunks of pork they use for their adobo. The dish was difficult to eat and I felt the ratio of noodles to veggies/protein were off. In other words, it was more veggies/protein than noodles. For some positives, the mocktails we got were good. And I particularly enjoyed the Halo Halo. I believe they used coconut milk and/or regular milk in place of evaporated milk. It was much lighter in texture, less rich, and much less sweet compared to a traditional one which I very much appreciated. I also got subtle hints of lemongrass in there too which was such a great touch. I typically feel bloated from all the sugary sweetness of a typical Halo Halo and I never finish it, but theirs was light and refreshing - i finished the whole thing. Service was polite, but despite that they were busy that day, I don't think there is an excuse to get a deep fried appetizer, that only contained 3 pieces, 20+ minutes after it's ordered and then have another 15 or so minutes to receive the main dishes. The only way I would go back is if someone wanted to try it and I would just tag along. I would not come back on my own accord.

    Beef Kare Kare
    Drake R.

    First visit to the new brick and mortar location! Absolutely incredible, great work Malayà team. It's awesome to see that Reno is growing up. The Pork Adobo was out of this world and that Ube cocktail was super fun. Pancit was great, Lumpia was great, and I appreciated the special crash course on how to eat Beef Kare Kare for the first time with the Shrimp Paste. Let me tell you, no matter how you feel about seafood and new things, get the shrimp paste... that was bomb.

    Mike K.

    Tasty. I'm new to Filipino foods. We ordered the chicken lumpia for appetizer. It was ok. I'm more of a beef lumpia fan. I wish they would offer more than one flavor. The dipping sauce was good. Sweet but good. The Tadsilog was AMAZING! The flavor of the meat, the fried egg, perfectly cooked, the garlicky fried rice all worked well together. Huge fan of this dish. We also ordered the Beef KareKare. It was good. Wasn't amazing but good. I wasn't a fan of the shrimp paste stuff. Not exactly sure what it was but probably worth trying to see if it grows on me. The meat could have been more tender. Not sure what cuts they use. The peanut sauce is flavorful but also not overpowering. It could have been more intense for my liking. The veggies were cooked well and a good addition. My biggest complaint is that rice is extra. This has always bothered me about many Asian restaurants in the Reno area. I've NEVER seen this elsewhere. Folks, let's talk.....rice is cheap. SUPER CHEAP, if you are paying $23 for a bowl of food, serve it alongside a bowl of rice. It costs pennies, literally pennies to offer this. There is no other reason than a money grab to list a side of rice for $3-4. This, in my humble opinion is RIDICULOUS.

    Inside Dining
    Jim G.

    Ok, so I can't say the food was 5 Stars, but it was REALLY good and served a last minute food need just 5 blocks from my house in Midtown, Reno. Open only four months now they already have a bit of a following and I hope they become successful. Family owned and run businesses always get that extra Star. Loved seeing the two young daughters running around smiling (and helping, of course ) Thank you Joye, for giving me guidance on the food and making me a fabulous drink! The Ube-TTer Rum drink was a highlight. Not overly sweet and just the right amount of alcohol. Managed to only have one, but on a really hot day?? Watch Out! For dinner I went the non traditional route of appetizers and sides. I started with an order of the Chicken Lumpia, which turned out to be my favorite thing. Light, fresh, crispy with a fabulous dipping sauce. Next came the Pork Barbecue and it was excellent, especially as my Garlic Rice followed immediately and they made a fantastic pair. I will definitely return with an appetite and work the menu. The ambience is somewhat simple but classy and comfortable. I sat at the bar and chatted with Joye and enjoyed just a really nice and relaxing meal. This place will really get cooking as we head into summer and people can enjoy the expansive and inviting outdoor seating. I could tell from observing, the vibe is awesome, the staff is friendly and attentive and there was always a smile to greet you. I wish them much success and will follow up with more updates on the food as I will return soon. Cheers, JimG

    Chicken inasal, garlic fried rice, BBQ pork skewers
    Toni F.

    I had been wanting to try this new place in the old Von Bismarck location, so we stopped in for a bite. I had the BBQ pork skewers, which were sweet & tasty though a bit chewy & tricky to get off the skewers due to all the delicious sauce. My partner ordered the chicken inasal, which was outstanding! So many wonderful flavors including lemongrass, and the smoky chicken was very tender. We split an order of garlic fried rice, also very tasty. I'll be back for my very own plate of that chicken!!

    Tapsilog
    Roy M.

    Tried Malaya Eats at the farmers market and went with the tapsilog ($18+). Let's start with the positives: the tapa portion was actually pretty solid, and both the rice and egg were cooked well. Flavor-wise, it hits the basics you'd expect. That said, the value just isn't quite there. For the price, the portion felt a bit underwhelming overall. The atchara was especially skimpy, which is a miss since it helps balance the richness of the dish. I also wish it came with two eggs, pretty standard for tapsilog and would've made it feel more complete. Biggest letdown: no vinegar available. That tangy contrast is kind of essential with tapa, so not having it really took away from the experience. Not a bad plate by any means, but for $18+, I expected a bit more attention to the details that make tapsilog shine. Solid effort, but definitely room to improve.

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

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    Delicious Filipino food and wonderful atmosphere. Conscientious customer service. Highly recommend!

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    This place is awesome! The food is incredible and the staff are attentive and very friendly.

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    Lovely atmosphere; food had good flavor but was overpriced, especially at lunch. Meat was a little tough.

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    The wait is long, food is alright it was first and maybe last.. limited space for seating as well ..

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    Not only is the food incredible, but the owners and staff make you feel like part of the family.

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    I ordered the Cebu Lechon belly ($20), chicharon bulaklak ($17), and chicken inisal ($10). For the…read morecost and that I would consider the portions sizes small, Im not sure if it's worth it. Rice is not included. The Lechon was delicious though- very moist and juicy, had crispy skin, and good subtle flavor. I like that they offered chicharon bulaklak (deep fried pork snack that's the membrane/tissue attached to the intestine). When I think of unique Filipino appetizers, I think of this dish specifically. This was good. Think extra crispy ruffled fat packed with lots of fat that burst into your mouth with every bite. If you like fatty things, I recommend those two dishes. They're hard to mess up. The chicken inisal was my least favorite. The flavor wasn't anything special & the chicken was dry in my opinion. I was the only one in line but my order was fairly fast. From the moment I ordered, it took about 10-15 minutes. Service was pretty direct, nothing spectacular. With Filipino food not being popular, I recommend being more welcoming and introducing the food or asking if there's any questions about the menu.

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    This place came highly recommended to me by a local and then when I saw it was on Yelp's top 100…read moreplaces in the country I knew I had to try it! We stopped by on a Sunday, which is their Dim Sum day. What I really like about this place is that they only prep a limited number of items and when they're done, that's it! So if you want to enjoy their food, you need to get here early! We came at 11:20am (they opened at 11:00am) and it was packed already. By 12:30pm they were out of a few items already. We got the chicken dumplings, crab rangoons, and Khao Sai with chicken. Wow, just incredible all around. The items were served quickly and piping hot. We sat at the bar so we could peek around the corner into the kitchen and watch them prep and slang these items with such speed and precision. I haven't found many places that serve Khao Soi so I knew I needed to get it. The broth was so rich with a spicy complex flavor and a generous portion of noodles. I got the steamed chicken while my friend got the fried chicken - honestly, we probably could've split it, especially since we got the other dim sum items. The owner is amazing, so friendly and really wants everyone to feel welcome. He knew so many people and it makes me want to be a regular here (too bad I don't live in Reno!) The owner is expanding his offerings and occasionally does a drag brunch, which seems really fun! Do yourself a favor and stop by here early and enjoy the amazing food!

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    KHAO MOO DANG Five spice pork over rice and boiled egg served with sweet charsiu sauce.

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    2.9(579 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    The Grand Buffet is probably the baseline buffet in Reno. The offerings can be hit or miss, but…read morenothing is really bad or really great. It is nice that the buffet participates in the GSR locals discount program which makes it priced a little more reasonably for what you get, but it is still hard to get full value. The selection is decent, the carving station gives generous portions if requested, the pizza is good for a buffet, the fries are crispy and have flavor, and the sweets, pies, and gelato are actually better than average. The American booth such as pot roast and mashed potatoes with gravy is a little subpar and taste a little cheap. I think the best food there are the Asian dishes and the fried rice, overall. The negatives are that everything isn't the freshest or the best quality, some things are more or less. The food tastes sometimes stale or of lower quality. A bad example is that when I approached the dinner rolls, there were a couple of small gnat flies on a couple pieces of bread, when I shook the basket to shoo them away about a cloud of 25 gnats flew off and then promptly rested back on the bread... So don't eat the bread, lol. I have to admit, there are much better places and buffets in Reno and I would only go here if I am taking a Staycation at the GSR or if a family gathering requested it, but there are worse places and you dictate your own experience.

    Generally it is a pretty decent place to go as a family. They offer a reasonable discount for…read moreunder 12yrs with adult purchase. The overall quality varies but they do usually have snow crab legs at dinner regularly, which is the main reason we would choose this buffet. (Atlantis only does crab on the higher priced weekends). They recently did a special Crab event at $80pp and there was no line at all, probably just too expensive in this economy. They had cold Jonah claws, snow and Dungeness clusters, mini crab cakes, and crab soup. They also advertised King crab but what they had was just the skinny tips which you were given a ticket for one plate. Not worth the price paid, but the cold crab was good quality. I would say thier higher priced special nights just aren't worth it, but the regular weekday with locals discount is decent. Tip: if you prefer warmed crab they will steam it for you or you can have the mongolian grill warm it up with or without asian sauces.

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    2.1 mi
    $$$

    Food: The variety of food choices were plentiful and delicious. I am of Asian descent and the chow…read moremein, fried rice, salt and pepper shrimp, were delicious! I made a taco and the ground beef was seasoned perfectly! Meats: The roasted turkey and sausage were exceptional. The prime rib and steaks were overcooked and dry. Salads: I loved the variety of salad dressings available! Fruits were sparse. There was only watermelon available. Soups: Clam chowder & pho were delicious! Desserts: Tasty and the portions were too large. Recommend making the serving sizes smaller to decrease waste. I stumbled upon the horchata and Melon drink dispensers. What a great find. Very tasty and fresh! Service: Our table server was Mauricio. He made the dining experience so pleasant and we felt like a VIP. He was very attentive and served with pride and a genuine smile! This was our first time at this buffet. We were instructed that we earned a one free person meal but after looking at our bill, we did not receive the discount. We were a party of 12 but we were good with being assigned 3 separate tables. They were gracious to keep us in the same area. Thank you. Ambiance: Warm, inviting. The plates were very accessible. Booths were roomy and very comfortable. Recommend: Moving potatoes near the meats area. It was a difficult find. We will return! Thank you for your service. Rondez

    I have lived in Reno for 13 years and I suspect I have eaten at Toucan Charlie's at least 50 times…read more I have long regarded as the 'to go' place for visitors. Well, not any more. I arrived at 1140. There were maybe six customers in front of me. It took 25 minutes to get seated. There had only one person checking in guests. There were 3-5 hosts waiting to get guests to their tables (I have never seen this before). Okay, let's get to the food. Birria dry and not much taste. Spanish rice was wet. Steamed clams were awful; the liquid was oily and smelled fishy. Ma Po tofu was cold and tasteless. Boiled shrimp were tiny. Orange (?) chicken was a little tough and did not have a lot of flavor. Pho was insipid. (Chinese) beef and mushroom was not tasty The only things up to the prior standard were the Smoked trout Sautéed cod Sesame ball Deserts were as expected. Service by Delphina was excellent as always. Even with 'the Monday locals discount,' the bill came to $82 for two, less tip. Given the drop in food quality, it is overpriced. I have eaten lunch at Golden Corral (in Maryland) where the food was more satisfying and cost 40% less. I won't be bringing my Reno guests here any more. So after many years of 5-star ratings, today, they get a 3-star rating.

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    1.5 mi
    $$

    Yummy and affordable happy hour! The lychee sake and passion fruit margs are at stellar prices $6…read moreand $8 and so fruity and yummy. The wings are perfectly cooked and crispy and have a great flavor. The calamari was so good we ordered a second batch, lightly fried yummy sauce. The ahi tuna is so light and refreshing. The fried flounder was the only thing I did not enjoy, it was way too fried and there was almost no fish meat. The fries were only $3 which was an insane deal! The wonton soup is very good, hot and flavorful. The crab rangoon was overly fried and did not have enough crab filling so I wouldn't order again, but I loved the sauce it came with. I thought charging $18 for bok choy was very steep and not worth the price. Lots of food and left pretty full but it was very fried. Great to come during happy hour and try different menu items!

    Crayfish has a good reputation in town for good Asian cuisine and the staff and management take…read morepride in providing good service to their respected clientele. This place is good for families as dishes ars big and carefully prepared. I would wish to give them a 4 or 5 star but the problem I had is they have too extensive of a menu that dishes are either good or just a miss. The xo scallops are flavored right but are not seared and dont have the proper texture for a cooked scallop. The salted fish rice was ok but it wasnt so salty. The pluses are the cup sized soups are good price and really delicious. The garlic noodles are great as well, but if you have nothing to pair it with just as great then it is hard to eat. They have a lot of items on the menu but when youre a small party of 2 or 3 it is hard to choose what to order. The grilled oysters were great but too huge. The jellyfish was also good. Place is small for a family style setting but it works. It is clean and intimate. I would give them another chance if I have a larger party or guest visiting town so we can try the larger plates and expand the variety hoping to hit their best dishes

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    Crawfish Asian Cuisine - Dinner for 2

    Dinner for 2

    Crawfish Asian Cuisine - Scallops and broccoli in XO sauce

    Scallops and broccoli in XO sauce

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    Kwok's Bistro - Pork belly sliders/bao buns.

    Kwok's Bistro

    4.6(917 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown
    $$

    I love this place! Best Chinese food, great staff, overall a must go to restaurant in reno…read more I don't know where to start everything I've had had been delicious. My go to dishes are the xoxo green beans, house fried rice, Singapore noodles, egg rolls, duck bao buns, and probably some of the best chicken wings I've ever had...try it, you'll be happy you did!

    I used to go to Kwok's all the time while I worked an old job between 2017-2021, but haven't been…read moresince starting another job farther away and while it was amazing then, it is even more amazing now. Not only has the food become more fine dining, but so has the dining room and the restaurant's popularity! It's virtually impossible to eat here without a reservation giving the small dining area and limited tables, and they are regularly well booked in advance, so it is very recommended to give them a call well in advance to make sure you have a table reserved before arriving hoping to be seated. My favorite dishes are the kung pao chicken and their pork fried rice, but they have several other popular dishes, especially their rangoons. The portions are large and entrees don't typically come with rice, so it is best to order dishes family style to be shared. I can't wait to return, I am excited to try their Mongolian beef next!

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    Kwok's Bistro - 9/29/22 Cintas

    9/29/22 Cintas

    Kwok's Bistro - Pork belly sliders

    Pork belly sliders

    Kwok's Bistro - BLACK PEPPER LAMB 黑椒羊肉  Sliced and Stir-fried with Onions and Honey Black Pepper Sauce

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