Overall-- pretty good Malaysian restaurant in the U.S.! 7.5-8/10. Staff were from Malaysia. Our orders: Char Kuey Teow (16.99) pretty decent / authentic, sambal sauce could have been more fragrant (from a Malaysian standpoint), otherwise really good for U.S. standards Curry Laksa with shrimp (15.99) the flavor of the curry was really good. The chicken could have been more flavorful (e.g. marinated in curry longer or different cut of chicken to soak up the soup better). Chicken Satay (11.99) the flavor is there but not traditional, over the charcoal taste but that's hard to find in the U.S. It's a very large portion of chicken so makes up for the price. The peanut sauce is good-- one of the better ones we've tasted in the U.S. read more

Mingala Restaurant - Curry Laksa with shrimp (16.99) - Burmese Near Me - Newark, California

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Family run. They give complimentary tea or hot water. The server was clueless and didn't know what most of the menu items meant. Green tea leaf salad was good. Vegetarian mapo tofu and nasi goreng were disappointing read more

Wow! Saw this place on SF chronicle top 100 restaurants in the Bay Area. I was surprised to see something from my hometown on the list so i had to check it out!!! The tea leaf salad was a nice blend of textures and flavors, very refreshing while also slightly salty/savory :). My favorite was the Ying Yang noodle! The fried noodles were done perfectly! Those in combination with egg base broth create such a smooth and delightful texture. The Rendang curry was nice! Lots of chicken which I'm a fan of, and not as spicy as it seems. The house chili tilapia was quite epic!!! They must put a whole bottle of the sauce over the fish, which is a sweet chili sauce. I think some of the texture/flavor is lost with the sheer amount of sauce, but never the less it was still enjoyable. Would definitely come back, the menu is extensive and has something for everyone. read more

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Came back to try their other dishes. I ordered thru toast and order was ready for me at the pick up time. When I came there were large table for family dining filled with people. Tea leaf salad: still a solid 5 stars. Pad Thai: 2 stars. Good proteins. Pasta tastes over cooked and flavors weren't there. There is some spiciness to it which I didn't like. Maybe the sauce was spicy and when I ordered it non spicy they didn't put much which left the flavors none of existent. Squid and shrimp were excellent otherwise. Nasi goreng fried rice: 4 stars. interesting flavors. I kinda like the chucks of potatoes that was in it. There were a decent amount of protein toppings. Kang kung balachan: 3 stars well cooked with wok flavor. However missing a pop of savory umami that would be expected from shrimp paste. read more

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Amazing southeast Asian food spot. Mixed veg and panang curry was really the best. I'm bummed that they are closed permanently :-(

I am surprised we've been sleeping on this great Malaysian restaurant for so long. We drop by this plaza fairly frequently since the aquatic center is just down the street. We decided to check this place out to try something different. The auntie who seated us was super nice, and was very helpful in making recommendations for vegetarian items. She kept checking on us throughout the meal as well which was very sweet. Comfortable seats with a great view of the kitchen, you get to see them prepare the food in front of you! We got the fried rice, pad thai, and the fried eggplant. The wok dishes all had plenty of wok hei flavor, and were all seasoned perfectly. We could not stop chowing down on the fried rice. Pad thai noodles were also perfectly al dented rather than mush that you get at some other places. The only thing that was not as great was the eggplant. While it was very crispy without being too greasy, it was underseasoned. The dipping sauce it came with helped, but it was not quite enough. Even with this I would highly recommend this place. The great service and the delicious fried rice and pad thai are worth the trip on their own. read more

Mingala Restaurant - Burmese Near Me - Newark, California

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A hidden gem for Southeast Asian food in the Bay Area! A casual authentic Malaysian and Burmese cuisine for years, Mingala is a must-visit. Bak Kut Teh: A herbal broth rich with pork belly, pork ribs, mushrooms and tofu. It's a comforting dish, perfect on cooler days. Huat Dan Ho: Creamy egg sauce over your choice of thick horfun or thin vermicelli noodles, simply comforting, one of my favorites and it's hard to find this in the Bay! Ha Mee: A vibrant shrimp noodle soup that hits all the right notes. The shrimp taste is so pronounced and rich. Another favorite! Chow Kuey Teow: A classic, wok stir-fried with flat rice noodles, with wok hey (wok taste) and packed with flavors. Curry Seafood Clay Pot: A hearty pot filled with fresh seafood and aromatic red curry. Each dish brings a taste of Southeast Asia right to your table. And if it's extra kick you're after, don't forget to ask for their homemade sambal. read more

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Stumbled upon this restaurant while walking since we were looking for a spot for lunch with my family. I was excited to try their food because I love Burmese food, and also realized that they also serve Malaysian food. It's quite spacious inside and wasn't extremely busy given that it was lunchtime. We were seated in one of the booths and it was very comfortable. It was great that one of the menus showed pictures of the food. We ordered a variety of dishes and they were all spectacular. Our favorite was the Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet since it was crispy and flavorful, especially paired with the sauce. We also enjoyed the Paratha, Curry Laksa Mee and Curry Seafood Claypot. Each dish tasted authentic, except for the Hainan Chicken. I would not recommend that since the chicken was bland and the sauces didn't help either. Would definitely recommend this spot to those who enjoy Southeast Asian cuisine. The servers were also very friendly and kept coming to our table to refill our waters. Also love that there's plenty of parking available since it's located in a plaza. read more

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Authentic SEA food, staff (auntie) very sweet, recommended me to switch from Tom yum meehon to Prawn noodle soup bc she thinks I will like it more and I did! I can see/taste the "wok-hey" when the dishes come out. Love every bite, come try and you won't regret! read more

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Plenty of parking in the complex, restaurant is spacious, and it smells so good the moment you walk in. We came to try their lunch specials which were delicious and came with some iced tea. We also ordered a roti appetizer and it was so yummmm. I'll have to come back to try their tea leaf salad sometime. We were seated in the middle tables and they were so sticky. Felt like everything was stuck to the table. Otherwise a good experience, we enjoyed the food, and we'd come back again! read more

I'd thought I'd lost this place, but they just moved from Warm Springs to Newark. It had been so long I forgot what I ordered previously, so this time I got a dish with coconut rice, peanut marinated chicken, peanuts, veg, and pickle. The coconut rice was rich but not too sweet, while the richness of the chicken marinade balanced out the tang of the pickle. The veg were raw and a bit dried out so I skipped those. I also grabbed a Malaysian iced coffee, which was similar to classic Vietnamese coffee with strong brew balanced out by sweetened condensed milk. Sounds like you can customize the sweetness - I said "sweet" and it hit the spot. Logistics - indoor seating only - plenty of strip mall parking outside read more

Mingala Restaurant - Iced coffee - Burmese Near Me - Newark, California

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2nd visit & was dissapointed. Chow kuey teow was horrible: bland & the noodle were all broken up; hainan chicken was more dry than last visit; roti was not fluffy & was more like made from frozen scallion pancake; Kaffir lime soup was ok, beef rendang was the saving grace. read more

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Huge fan of Malaysian food, was excited to try this spot! Very cozy restaurant and it seemed like there were a lot of regulars here. Tried the chicken murtabak, gado gado, and char kway teow with beef. I think the chicken murtabak, which was a green onion pancake with chicken curry inside, was my favorite dish. Pancake was crispy and the chicken was super flavorful. The gado gado sauce was a bit sweet for my liking and could have had a bit of a stronger peanut taste, but was quite good nonetheless and the fried veggie fritters were an enjoyable addition! read more

Mingala Restaurant - Chicken murtabak - Burmese Near Me - Newark, California

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This restaurant is THE only one out of the entire east bay region that made it to the SF Chronicle Top restaurant list recently. Worth checking out if you haven't been here before. Fantastic authentic Malaysian food. Been one of my go to restaurant all these years when I crave for Ying Yong Huat Dan Ho or Hokkien mee noodles. They have one of the best Ying yong with the crispy noodle and gravy over it which you need to try. Exactly how it's done in Malaysia. I also love their main entrees, along with other appetizers such as roti canai (prata) and gado gado. Fast service and very friendly owner who takes time to introduce dishes to diners new to the southeast Asian cuisine. read more

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A late lunch with bestie after our shopping around this area. We only had 30 minutes left before this place is closed for lunchtime. We ordered food to share: Singapore behoon, balacan kangkung, and a bowl of steamed rice. The foods were surprisingly good! The service was good too. The place has a casual vibe. We'll be back read more

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Been here a couple times. All noodles and soups are stand out. Curries are good too, even the seafood ones and I typically don't love seafood curry. Noodles have good heat, soups and curries and rich and flavorful. Noodles have good bite and some dishes come with good lemon and chili sauces. Can be a bit salty but good management, fast service and food. read more

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I visited Mingala with a group of friends, and we got to sample a wide variety of dishes from their menu. We tried the roti pratha with curry sauce, hokkien mee, rendang, belachan kangkung, salt & pepper fish fillets, café baby short ribs, and their coconut rice. Among everything we ordered, the café baby short ribs and the salt & pepper fish fillets stood out as clear favorites. The short ribs were incredible--the marinade, made with ground coffee, added a subtle bitterness that perfectly balanced the sweetness of the glaze. It's a unique flavor combination, and I can't think of another spot in the Bay offering anything quite like it. The salt & pepper fish fillets were also outstanding. While this dish isn't hard to find in the Bay Area, Mingala's version is one of the best I've had. The batter was light, thin, and perfectly crispy, with just the right amount of seasoning. It was a crowd favorite at our table--despite being one of the last dishes to arrive, it was the first to be polished off. The only (minor) criticism I had on the food was that the curries felt like they could've been more intense in their flavors. For example, I thought the beef rendang could have been reduced a bit more so the coconut flavors were more prominent. The dish itself was otherwise well made -- the beef was fall-apart tender. If you're craving traditional Malaysian and Burmese cuisine, Mingala is the place to go. The food is excellent, and I'd gladly come back to try more of their menu. read more

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If you are familiar with Malaysian food or food from this region in general, you may find yourself disappointed. The Hokkien Mee lacked the signature seafood flavor and wok essence, not to mention the noodles were stiff. The Gado Gado was like eating garnishes with peanut sauce. While I understand it would be difficult to find compressed rice cakes here, they could have substituted with more potatoes to make the dish more substantial. My search for a restaurant accurately representing the cuisine along the Strait of Malacca continues. read more

Been to Mingala a couple times now and it never disappoints. Swung by recently for the huat dan ho, honestly, one of the best I've had. The wok hei was on point, and the portion size was just right. Always hits the spot when I'm craving Malaysian food close by. Definitely a go-to in the area! read more

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There aren't that many Malay/Burmese restaurants in this part of the East Bay so Mingala is a plus. The food is delicious. I have brought the girlfriend & my clients here for lunch & they agree the food is good. My fav dishes are Mohinga, curry laksa mee, roti pratha, tofu rendang & house chili tilapia. read more

First time eating Malaysian food in the Bay Area. My friend recommended this Mingala in Newark. The water spinach is delicious and the curry has a nice milky flavor. 1 Curry Seafood Claypot Curry with the aroma of coconut milk and a spoonful of rice are very suitable for eating with rice. There are also many side dishes, such as eggplant, beans, potatoes, shrimp, tofu, squid, etc. 2 Belachan Kangkung The last time I had water spinach with shrimp paste was in Irvine. The water spinach was very tender and the shrimp paste was very fragrant. 3 Samosa Salty snacks. A dish recommended by a friend. It contains mashed potatoes and other vegetarian dishes. It has the aroma of spices and is crispy on the outside. It is best not to pack it up because it becomes soft after heating. 4 mohinga The sauce tastes a little spicy. It is served with fried dough sticks and crackers. The crackers are a bit like corn kernels or mixed grains. They are super fragrant. Compared with the taste of noodle soup, I prefer this cracker. It is super delicious. I suggest ordering it as a snack. read more

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Burmese- Malaysian restaurant in Newark - 2.5 stars rounded up to 3. Met a friend for dinner here last weekend. I was looking forward to having some authentic Nasi Lemak, which we both ordered with chicken rendang. Also got chicken Tom Yum Soup. Nasi Lemak was disappointing - the fish sauce and chicken rendang were quite bland and the rice was not as sticky as I like. Tom Yum was worse - sharp taste with low quality chicken and vegetables inside. We left most of it uneaten. Service was fine. Bathrooms were adequate. Plenty of parking in the lot outside. Won't be coming back. read more

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Great Malaysian food with an extensive menu and generous portions. We started with the gado-gado salad and bak kut teh soup. The gado-gado had cucumber, bean sprouts, jicama, deep-fried tempeh, and egg, all covered with a peanut sauce. The vegetables are lightly blanched, which suits me quite well as I'm not a fan of raw bean sprouts. Although I've had tempeh before as a vegetarian protein option in Western salads/bowls, I've never tried deep-fried tempeh, which has a satisfying crunch and goes really well with the peanut sauce. The bak kut teh had a strong medicinal aroma of Chinese herbs, slightly sweet and savory, with a mix of lean and fatty pork as well as tofu sheets. We then moved on to the mains: ying yang noodle and curry seafood claypot. The ying yang noodle was an exquisite mixture of textures: crispy vermicelli, soft ho fun, and a thick egg soup on top. It was a bit oily but the choy sum provided a nice balance. The seafood curry came in a clay pot to keep it warm and had lots of different ingredients: shrimp, squid, fish fillet, eggplant, and string beans. We ordered a lot for two people as we wanted to try a wide variety of food, and we ended up taking much of the two mains home. The curry reheated very well after adding more eggplant, fish cakes, and tofu, though the seafood shriveled up a bit. The ying yang noodle did not survive as well and took on a gloopy consistency; in retrospect, we should have finished it at the restaurant and perhaps saved the bak kut teh for home. At the end we chatted with the owner. He is Malaysian Chinese and married to a Burmese Chinese woman, which is why the restaurant also serves Burmese dishes. We'll be back to try those next time! read more

An incredibly exhaustive menu with tons of choices--I wanted to try everything! We got the gado-gado salad, which was good, but I wanted more spice and savoriness. The chicken murtabak was fantastic though, and I liked how the chicken was very tender and complemented the dipping sauce very well. The paratha was so flaky and the perfect wrapper for the filling. For the main, we had the chow kuey teow, which was not too oily but I wished the noodles were more plump and not so broken up into clumps. I thought it needed more of the "wok" flavor as well read more

Food was good and fresh, but not as tasty as Straits on Santana Row. Would definitely go again when in the area, just not a destination. Fried rice a bit bland so I bought extra curry for my murtabak and poured it on the rice. Service was fast! Didn't expect it to be this quick during prime dinner hours. read more

Mingala Restaurant - A15. Chicken Murtabak - Burmese Near Me - Newark, California

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Came here for the first time looking for some Malaysian food in the area and this was the only option. We ordered the stay chicken which was too dry, the Laksa noodle squid soup which was bland. The green beans with okra and eggplant was soggy, the "roti" was a pancake, and the nasi goreng was bland and the rice overcooked. The service was good and plenty of parking in an Asian strip mall. Since I have been to Banana island in Daly City and Indo in Palo Alto, I feel Mingala falls short. read more

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Came here with my brother's family and Mom around noon on a Saturday. They were not busy, so we were able to get a table for 9 with no wait. The waitress came to take our order quickly, and the food came out pretty quick as well. We ordered a variety of dishes to share family style. Sauteed watercrest - I enjoyed it. It was just as I expected. Hainan chicken - this was ok. Not the best that I have had, but then I have been to Michelin Star rated Hainan chicken stalls in Singapore, so maybe not a fair comparison. Cafe short ribs - most of our party didn't really like this dish. The black pepper short ribs that we ended up ordering too was much better. Green curry beef - the sauce had a nice level of spiciness and it had a variety of veggies in there. Went really well with plain rice. Pineapple fried rice - this was ok as well. It doesn't have the fragrant and taste that I have tasted at other Asian restaurants. Chicken wings - this was ok as well. Char kuey tew - this was tasty. Reminds me of food stalls in Malaysia. Overall, this was a good place for casual Asian food. They have a big menu. Service was good and quick. I would recommend giving this place a try. read more

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I've visited their previous Warmsprings location a couple of times and this was my first visit to their Newark location. This time, we decided to dine in since there was a sizeable seating area, unlike the previous location. Their food continues to be generally tasty, though portion sizes have gotten smaller. We shared two dishes for dinner, had no leftovers and were searching for dessert places nearby when we left. The tea leaf salad was a definite letdown this time. It's something I love and order at any Burmese restaurant I visit, and I've never run into such fibrous tea leaves that they aren't fully edible. And it wasn't just a few strands of tea leaves like that, it was almost the whole plate. The Chow Kuey Teow noodle was definitely a savior, but I wish it had more spice. I did order it spicy but that just meant being served noodles plus a tiny side of hot sauce in a plastic takeout container. Service lacked any sort of warmth or personal touch for us. The restaurant was only half full when we entered and yet, we kept getting pressured to place our order. The server came four times in the first 5-6 minutes to take our order even after we said "Sorry, we need a few more minutes" each time. We literally feared we'd be thrown out if we didn't have our order ready by the fifth time the server returned. We wished we had taken our dinner to-go instead of dining in! read more

Mingala Restaurant - Tea leaf salad (vegetarian) - Burmese Near Me - Newark, California

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It is a spacious, clean place serving delicious Burmese, malay, and Indonesian food. I have been wanting to go there for more than a year now and we finally went there this week. We had tea leaf salad, salt & pepper eggplant, chicken rendang, and sambal fried rice. my fav being the rendang curry, blending so well with the spicy fried rice. The service was quick too! I was surprised that the place looked quite empty read more

Mingala Restaurant - Tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - Newark, California

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+ Affordable Lunch Specials + Super fast service + Ample seating and parking - Taste is just average Yeah I would recommend Mingala for lunch 100%. If you're someone like me who wants a quick lunch to fit into your lunch break, Mingala's got you covered! The service is lightning quick, and the lunch specials are good value to boot! For about $15, not only do you get an entree, but you also get a free iced tea! That's value! Truth be told, the taste of the food is just OK. I've come here twice and had the green curry as well as the mee goreng, and both tasted about par for the course, something you can get at any Thai or SEA restaurant. Nevertheless, for the nice service, excellent ambiance, and great value, I'd say Mingala is a remarkable option, especially for lunch. Enough talk. read more

i ordered the pad thai here and it was delicious! They have lunch specials that are great as well and come with a complimentary jasmine tea! There is plenty of seating available and you can see into the kitchen where the chefs are cooking the food! The restaurant is decorated very nicely and is clean, their menu has a variety of different options available! Service here was great and we were promptly seated to our table! read more

Mingala Restaurant - N16. Pad Thai - Burmese Near Me - Newark, California

Groups of 10 here for lunch, my very 1st time here, we got a nice large table roomy comfortable seating, nice dining atmosphere . all dishes were delicious yummy, awesome chefs with very great & friendly services. Yes, 100% recommended. read more

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Tonight we ordered another new dish that we hadn't had before it's called Sambal Seafood. Delicious! We will order this one again.

visited this place again to try other items on the lunch menu. roti pratha - the dipping curry is good. black pepper tofu - decent nasi lemak (coconut rice set) - there is no anchovy in it only onion and curry sauce. Hainanese rice set - the chicken rice is a bit bland. read more

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We love Mingala, their food, customer service and food service, I don't remember a time when we had to wait longer than 10-12 mins for our food, love their food full of flavors, my son loves their malaysian wings, so we have ti get the wings each time. Nice friendly and respectful staff. read more

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We tried a bit of everything - tea leaf salad, beef rending, roti prata, samosas, salt n pepper fish filets, sugar cane drinks, Thai iced tea, etc. Everything was delicious! Large portions w/ plenty left over to take home. The servers were very attentive and helpful w/ suggestions. The restaurant wasn't crowded for a Wednesday night, so our party of 6 was able to get seated right away. We had a nice big, round table to fit all of us and the ton of food we ordered. Plenty of parking available in shopping mall lot. We'll be back. Great food and service! read more

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The good food, service and ambiance are great. Reminds how much I miss home. They try not to sway from the original taste. Overall it's a good place to grab a quick bite. read more

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I've been here a few times and can't believe I'm just now writing a review! I visited with my coworkers for lunch, and we ordered a variety of dishes. My top favorite was the beef rendang--the beef was so tender it fell apart easily, and the coconut-infused sauce was incredibly savory. Other standout dishes included the Hokkien Mee, with perfectly chewy noodles coated in a deep, flavorful dark soy sauce. The tea leaf salad was a refreshing complement, with a nice balance of tea leaves, tomatoes, and the ideal crunch from the peanuts on top. This local spot is filled with regulars, creating a cozy atmosphere that's not too loud but full of people enjoying their meals. The service was excellent--we never had to wait long for water, boxes, or the check. Overall, it was a fantastic experience! read more

Excited to have been Mingala closer to me at this location than it was on Warm Springs Boulevard. The squid in the chow bee hoon was pretty rubbery and tough today (so maybe I'll get chicken next time), and the noodles were slightly under seasoned and missing the wok hei. The black pepper chicken lunch special could use a bit more pepper as most of the flavor comes from the black bean sauce. Wonderful and welcoming staff and service, and general five star past experiences will have me returning. read more

Mingala Restaurant - N12. Chow Bee Hoon (squid) - Burmese Near Me - Newark, California

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I love Mingala since it opened in Warm Spring. So, I am excited to try it at their new location. The new location seems brighter & spacious. We dropped by on Saturday around 8pm and was seated immediately. The service was friendly & very fast (we got our order in less than 10 minutes). - Mee goreng with chicken: delicious! The portion was generous. There were lots of chicken pieces. The noodle was cooked perfectly (chewy). The sauce was delicious but it was less spicy than the last time I remembered. - Nasi lemak with chicken: YUMMMM! The rice was succulent and flavorful. The chicken was cooked perfectly: tender, juicy & flavorful. The sambal with salted fish was delicious (great complement to the dish) read more

Mingala Restaurant - R1. Nasi Lemak (chicken) - Burmese Near Me - Newark, California

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