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    Maloya

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    pork belly entree
    Julia H.

    Visited Maloya the other evening and thought it was decent! It's a French/Creole restaurant and I was looking forward to the experience as there were items that I had never had before. I had scoped the menu online prior to going and I will say that the menu in person is much larger, particularly the cocktail list. The cocktails are mostly rum-based. I tried one that was supposed to have soda in it but when it arrived it was flat which was off-putting. It didn't feel too balanced in my opinion. They have a selection of appetizers and the entrees are all around $25 and are one person portions. It isn't really family-style dishes. I opted for the pork belly/veggie curry and my partner opted for the lamb dish. We split the salad as an appetizer. The entrees are served with rice and a small pot of your choice of beans (believe it's kidney or lentil, we got one of each). Overall, I felt that food was good! It had a home-cooked vibe which I really appreciated. Not too salty/oily/heavy. I will say that the portions are a bit small. For the price and presentation of the food I had hoped for a bit more but overall a unique experience!

    Salade Creole, Samoussas
    Brittany N.

    Maloya was my chosen spot for a birthday gathering for me and my party of 8. We called in advance for a reservation with no trouble and got seated right away once we arrived. The interior of the restaurant transports you to Reunion Island, away from the hustle and bustle of NYC! The walls are adorned with landscapes of islands and mountains that you can find in the vicinity of said island which added to its calm and soothing ambiance. Service-wise, the restaurant seemed a little understaffed as it took about 20-30mins to get our orders taken, with waters following soon after. We ordered drinks first and then food, a bit worried that our large order would be taking some time. However, we were pleasantly surprised to have our food and drink served not too long after placing our order. Unfortunately they were out of the pork belly and the stewed beef dish. The appetizers and entrees were all delicious! We got one of each appetizer, the shrimp, swordfish, sausage, and lamb leg entrees. The swordfish was nothing short of fantastic, with great flavor and savoriness. The sausage and shrimp were tasty as well, with the sausage having a mild yet deep flavor. The lamb leg sauce was yummy as well, but the meat proved to be a little tough and overcooked. Appetizers were delightful as well holding perfect crisp and crunch. A small note is that the entrees could have been a bit hotter, as they were near cool when they arrived at our table. Overall, while my party and I enjoyed the food and atmosphere, I think this place is more suited for small parties as the portions are not exactly family style. I recommend this as a good date night spot or even a quick stop in for some nice cocktails!

    Ginger ice cream and yuca cake - A dessert featuring a triangular slice of yuca cake topped with fruit preserves, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a pink plate.
    Michelle S.

    My two girl friends and I were eager to try this place and its Reunion Island inspired menu. We got there right when they opened at 5, and sat at the bar. By the time we left - around 7pm-ish - almost all the tables were full. We couldn't decide on an appetizer, so we got the sampler (which had a much more sophisticated name, but I'll butcher it). It was delicious!!! The cheese samosas were so good that at the end of the night, I ordered another order of them to go. For the main course, 2 of us had the beef stew and the third entree was the house made sausage. Everything was spot on! Meat was tender, well flavored, and we all liked how the sides came out family style to share. It's easy to tell that the food is made from the heart and with quality ingredients. For desert, I just had to try their seasonal Ginger ice cream (also made in house), and the yucca cake. It was the perfect amount of spice and creaminess, and the two surprisingly paired really well together. They are expecting their liquor license any day now, so in the meantime we tried the mocktails... oh my gosh! I hope they keep them on the menu! Our waiter was the owner himself, and he was very attentive and informative - explaining the history of Reunion Island (which, admittedly, I knew nothing about) and its culinary influences. A pet peeve of mine is waiting for my water to be refilled, but the owner never let my glass get even close to half way. While that is something small, it is appreciated and to me it shows their attention to detail and service. We are already planning to come back to Maloya for our next girl's night.

    Coconut Macatia lamb - A meal featuring a large serving of white rice, accompanied by bowls of sauces and side dishes, on a wooden table.
    Sara W.

    Super fun bar and restaurant! Very cool vibes and love the decor. I highly recommend getting the coconut vanilla shrimp, it might sound weird but it's really good and it was featured on the new york times!! love it and will come back!

    Adam G.

    It's all very good, the food, the drinks, the service, everything! The thing where you get to try 4 different appetizers it's definitely the way to go. Lots of delicious rum cocktails. The main with the shrimps. All the deserte. It's a beautiful space

    Le Grand Ilet (def the winner, will be back for it)  Le Bushwick (aight, like a banana sweetened Manhattan) - Two beverages are placed on a dark wooden table, one with a foamy top and the other with a cherry garnish and ice.
    Ashley R.

    The food is goood, y'all! My party of 2 went for Sunday dinner. Heads up for patrons: service is more French style, and/or "island time" i.e. not the usual American pace. This was part of the overall intimate charm. Sam the owner was tending bar and was the sole service staff that evening. He spoke with us at length about rum styles and sourcing - and he was equally attentive and conversational with other parties. Overall, a beautiful setting to enjoy fantastic food.

    Gateau manioc (yucca cake with papaya and Thai lime ice cream)

    Came here with a group of friends and had the best time! We started with some cocktails--my personal favorites were the Coco Démodé and Le Bushwick, but you honestly can't go wrong with any of them! Everyone in our group loved all of the drinks they had. We went for the appetizer platter which was really delicious! Special shoutout to the cheese samoussas--they're some of the best things I've ever eaten, I could down three plates of them. We also sampled some of the other samoussas, plus the bonbon piment (spicy lima bean fritters) and boulette morue (salt cod/potato fritters) which were all super tasty! I went for the champignons bourguignon creole for my main, which was braised portobello mushrooms and carrots in a red wine sauce. It was soooo good, and for a vegetable dish, very hearty and meaty! All of the mains are served with a side of rice and beans, that came out family style for us to share, which we really enjoyed. For sides, definitely try the rougail citron (spicy and citrusy) and rougail dakatine (tomato and peanuts). We finished up with one of each of the desserts (baba au rhum, gateau ti' son, gateau manioc)--again, all delicious. The ice creams that paired with the two cakes were especially good! The service was all around great too--one of the owners is from Reunion Island, so definitely chat with him if you're interested in hearing more about it. All in all, we had such a nice time at Maloya, and we really can't wait to go back!

    Desert: corn cake with ginger ice cream, kefir lime vanilla ice cream, rose lychee raspberry sorbet (all homemade) - A dessert plate featuring bread pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, accompanied by bowls of sorbet and ice cream, and a glass of water on a wooden table.

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    Very good. Great rum selection. Great food. Good date night spot or drinks after work.

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    Great atmosphere! Drinks were amazing & the price reasonable. Worth the hype. I am definitely coming

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    This place was really interesting! When I found out all the cocktails were on tap, I was a bit…read moreskeptical. What do you mean you're not going to mix my cocktail right in front of me? However, I was quickly proven wrong. Not only was the service topnotch, but the drinks were surprisingly delicious and refreshing. There's a ton of options which is also surprising considering the tap only format. Upon further reflection of how tiny the bar is, it makes sense why they would go this route. It would be challenging for one person let alone two to be behind that bar shaking and stirring. I also heard there's a back area with more seating but we didn't explore much further than the front bar stool seating. Seems like a cool spot for happy hour or late night drinks and I would definitely return!

    Came here for happy hour as our dinner was in the area. The happy hour deal is great! Old…read morefashions/Manhattan/daiquiri/margarita for $8 even on weekends feels unheard of in the area. We were lucky to grab 2 seats at the bar as the rest of the seating actually seemed a bit cramped and uninviting. They advertise a heated back patio but I don't think the heat was on and no one was there, which is a bummer. Regardless, the theme is nice with everything attributable to their "laboratory" ambience. Everything is served in beakers or similar glasses. It can get a bit crowded sitting at the bar as that's where everyone orders drinks but otherwise this was quite enjoyable. Will definitely keep on the list for HH.

    Maloya - french - Updated May 2026

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