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    Malaya Kitchen

    4.2 (249 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Soup, Malaysian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Love the beef redang! March 1, 2018
    Kevin M.

    1/3/26 I wouldn't get pad Thai again. It's not that it's not tasty it's just not a usual preparation of pad thai . Give it 6/10. Also, calamari is mostly breading 5/10. I'll stick with my faves below ....

    Spicy Jalapeno Beef
    Siran T.

    Descent food. Everything we ordered was pretty flavorful. The only complaint was that the spicy dishes were not spicy enough. Server was friendly and checked in with us frequently. Good place for casual gatherings. It's not a fine dinning environment. Price reasonable.

    Beef Rendang
    Emizz Z.

    One of the best Asian spot in Charlotte! The owners are from the food Mecca of Malaysia so they know their stuff and apparently they've been around for over a decade! Was excited to share with my family who's visiting that CLT does have Malaysian food and seeing authentic dish like belacan okra brings me back home. Obvi they add some other stuff to improve because it's Charlotte (aka not to be compared to scenes like NYC) but overall, will come back here whenever I want to share my culture with peeps in CLT :) Tip: they cook FAST - deff an efficient system since this means they prep everything earlier on Dishes 1) Beef Rendang: 7/10. They deff made this earlier in the day and then heat up when serving. They cooked the beef well as they did not overcook after reheat 2) Belacan Okra: 8/10 - this hits the spot because belacan sauce is authentic to Malaysian cuisine with its shrimp paste chili base 3) hainan chicken: 7/10 - Malaysia is a melting pot so you get flavors and dishes inspired by all kinds of Asian from Indian, Muslim, and different types of Chinese cuisine like this from Hainan 4) Roti Canai: 7/10 Indian inspired - crispier and crepe like 5) sarang burong: 6/10 taro seemed to be fried with old oil but also could be because we're there at late around 9pm 6) chicken satay: 5/10 chicken is a bit dry, woudl try beef next time since they ran out

    Kat M.

    I can't say enough good things about Malaya Kitchen. The service is friendly and fast and the food is fantastic. My favorite is the pad Thai but I have tried a couple of other dishes and been pleasantly surprised by all of it. The portion sizes are generous which is great because I love having leftovers. The environment of the restaurant is casual and typically pretty quiet. It's a good place to go for a date night or for a meal with a friend.

    Curry Chicken Lunch
    Swaz F.

    Our family goes here at least once a week. The foods on the menu here are comfort foods for us. The ambiance is casual family friendly. The waitstaff here knew us since our kids were toddler and know our preferences for drinks to hot sauces so we know the service here will always be great. It does get very busy here Friday night so the kitchen can get backed up so we try to avoid that. Our favorite dishes here are: any curries and noodles dishes. Yum!

    General Tso's Chicken Lunch

    Malaya kitchen! Love this place! I visit very frequently 2x a week and it's a staple in my household like bread and butter. Hands down the best food in the arboretum doesn't matter what you get.

    Shrimp and Chicken Vegetable Singapore Rice Noodle and Curry Vegetable

    Malaya Kitchens food is absolutely amazing and the flavors are so unique. Nothing can compare. The Service is great.They nurture and create relationships with the customers, which many restaurants fail to do. They bring the food out super quick, and they are so kind and sweet about any inconveniences. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful, it feels like you are at home when you first walk in. The smells and aroma of the entire restaurant smell amazing, making you crave the food more.

    Pad Himmgpan Chicken Lunch
    Carol R.

    Great experience with pick up. This time we went with two lunch specials - padhimmingpan chicken and shrimp with eggplant. Both were spicy and delicious.

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    Joan R.

    My dining mate and I really enjoyed dining at the Malaya Kitchen. The menu features Malaysian and Asian cuisine from appetizers, soups, salads, rice and noodle dishes, plus vegetarian options as well as beef, seafood and poultry dishes. My dining mate ordered the Thai ice tea , hot and sour soup plus a lunch special of ginger and scallion chicken. I ordered the lunch special of chicken with Chinese eggplant plus egg drop soup. A little dish of salad came with the lunch specials plus a side of rice ( white or brown, fried rice was an extra charge) and soup was not included with lunch specials. Food was very tasty, good portions, plated nicely, came out hot, reasonable prices. We enjoyed everything and will return. The staff was friendly and attentive and the restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere.

    She M.

    Not for me. The three different dishes tasted the same. The service was fine, except that dishes could use flavor distinctions.

    Cecillia A.

    The food here is so good. I could order anything and it would be delicious. We got this chicken thing and it is so good. Very tender and delicious. The service here is good. They are nice and will answer any questions you have. The ambiance is very family oriented. Cozy.

    Thai Ice Tea-not a full cup
    Dudine J.

    Malaya's kitchen has become a family favorite! I discovered this place a few years when I lived in the TRIAD. I would come to Charlotte monthly to visit family. My brother-in-law took us there and since moving to Charlotte, I probably go there monthly or every other month. The Hainan chicken is my daughter's favorite dish. I do have to say, the amount of rice is not sufficient for the amount of chicken. Most times the rice container is half full. The same portion issue recently happened with the Thai iced tea. Service is good. Ambiance is good. Food is always good!

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    24 days ago

    Food was 10/10 it is a must try if your in charlotte food was fresh tasty and chicken was crunchy.

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    Did something change with this restaurant? We ordered a 5 things and nothing had any flavor. Used to be my go to.

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    $18 for a "dinner" entree that's just some raw broccoli, a cup of rice and bland chicken.

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    The food was fantastic! Generous portions and quick service. The staff was welcoming when we arrived.

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    2 years ago

    Soi sauce WAS DISGUSTING Summer rolls okay I guess? U Don noodles was the reason it is 2 stars. DO NOT COME HERE!

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