Layang Layang is my favorite spot for Singaporean/Malaysian food…read more I used to be a frequenter at their Cupertino location. Same delicious food at the Milpitas location. I prayed for years that they'd reopen in Cupertino again. The Bay Area needs more Singaporean/Malaysia food!! Some of the must try dishes here are: * Mee goreng: spicy street noodles * Kari Mee: noodles in a spicy coconut curry broth with chunks of chicken and potato * Chicken Satay: Grilled chicken skewers served with a peanut sauce * Roti Canai: crispy flatbread served with a curry sauce * Mee Siam: Stir fried rice noodles * Nasi Goreng: Malaysian fried rice * Ice Kachang: Shaved ice topped with rose syrup, and condensed milk. Under the glorious ice, you'll find red bean, grass jelly, corn, peanuts & agar agar making for an unexpectedly delicious dessert (This was my favorite dessert growing up)

It was awesome We went there with a bunch of us and we tried…read morea lots of things and they were all fresh and delicious. Beff was super tensor and we love the authentic aroma of the dishes. Entrees were of good portion and it was very reasonably priced

Fast service Food was very good…read more Maybe our 3rd time eating here and we always have a good time.

Right off the BART train station, it's a convenient delight to have this Malaysian restaurant…read moreeasily commutable from where I was staying on the other end of the BART. Roti canai - reliably crispy and comes with a good flavorful furry. Belachan eggplants - the belachan flavor doesn't come across as prominently, and might have been more present if the green beans and eggplants were even softer. I have a preference for really well sautéed vegetables, whereas these still had their crunch--almost as if it were blanched and tossed quickly in the sauce. So if that's the texture you prefer, this would be the dish for you. We ended with a fried banana for dessert, which was a good way to end the meal.

Curry Leaves Bistro: 2025 December (5 of 5)…read more The holidays mean attending parties or hosting one. I was recently invited to a neighbourhood holiday party where each neighbour brings a dish - like a potluck. I decided to bring Curry Puffs. The curry puffs were a hit - they were gone in seconds, a testimonial to the deliciousness of these treats made by Curry Leaves Bistro. The host even placed the curry puffs the star and centre of the photo he sent to the neighbours. Source: Malaysian curry puffs are widely available at street food stalls, bakeries, and markets and are enjoyed as a breakfast item, an afternoon tea snack, or a late-night treat. Locally known as karipap, it is a popular, savory, half-moon-shaped pastry snack with a flaky, crispy crust and a thick, spiced filling. They are deep-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior. When eaten hot, the curry puff provides a satisfying contrast between the golden, flaky, and crispy exterior and the soft, warm, savory, and mildly spicy interior.

End of an era! CLB has been our favorite spot these past 5 years! The authentic and delicious…read moreMalaysian dishes and flavors matched only by the warm and welcoming atmosphere and the people who served us. Every time we went there, we met old and new friends, it was like the perfect gathering place. So for one last time, we had our favorites char koay teow, roti canai, curry laksa, and generous helping of their final day buffet with my favorite vegetable dish of cabbage, an excellent fish curry, sambal petai and other special dishes from the buffet. It was bittersweet -- the wonderful homey lunch experience, but knowing it would be the last at this location. So now we wait for the reopening at another spot, hopefully nearby. And live on with the memories of amazing dining experiences here. A big and hearty thank you to Chef Jai, Vicky, and their entire staff especially Rasul. We'll see you again in a few months!

I have been visiting this place for over 15 years. Food and service has always been great.read more

I've been to this Malaysian restaurant twice. Excellent food and service for both occasions. We…read morewere seated promptly after arrival. Staff were attentive and helpful The food is excellent! Love the beef cubes in black bean sauce. The outside of the beef cubes is crunchy, crispy and the inside is super tender. The flavor and textures are so good. I could eat this dish all day! Everything else went ordered are all delicious. The eggplants was perfect; it still has its lightly bouncy texture. Top marks for service and food quality. One final note from my sister, who is a frequent patron - if you're able, payment is cash may save you from potential hiccups.

Super legit Malaysian food and super friendly people…read more Came here a couple times now and every time has been fire. The restaurant is located in a pretty busy plaza. There is plenty of parking, but it can get pretty full, especially on weekends. The shop is family owned and the owners are amazing people who just love to cook Malaysian food. Tastes: Char Kway Teow: Iconic noodle dish. Great amount of wok hay. Lots of flavor and tons of meat and noodles. This is really my go to when I go. Roti Canai: Super hot and flaky roti with a delicious curry to boot. Great as an appetizer. Hainan Chicken: Perfectly cooked chicken with chicken rice and some sauces. A solid staple and I really enjoyed the ginger scallion sauce with this. They have quite the extensive menu and I will definitely be coming back in the future for more. I have my eyes on the Fresh Dungeness Crab which looks to be the Singaporean Chili Crab! Overall, an amazing place for some legit and delicious Malaysian food.

Some of my core travel memories are from eating at the food stalls in Malaysia and Singapore. And…read moreeach time I come back to the States, I get this itch to search for authentic Malaysian food. After having tried over half a dozen Malaysian restaurants in the Bay Area, I have to say that Chicken Licious is the one! The Asam Laksa is the best I've tried outside of Malaysia. I think it's better than even some of the ones I've had in Malaysia. The soup has that grainy texture you get from the mix of mackerel, sardines, and paste. Flavor is well balanced between sweet, savory, and sour. This dish is definitely a 5/5. Chicken Rice is 4.5/5. The texture is smooth and silky. You won't regret having this. I think if the rice and dipping sauces had a bit more flavor then it would be even better. I also generally prefer a more traditional Cantonese version of the Hainan Chicken. Nasi Lemak: also bomb. I won't give a rating for this dish because I don't think I've had enough to know the standard to compare Chicken Licious's version to. The staff here is super kind. Parking can get tough in this plaza on the weekend.

My family dropped by since we had seen there was a Singapore national day pop up. We queued to…read moreorder via kiosk and then had to wait ~50 mins for our food. Perhaps it's because of the rush of orders and addition of items I assume are not usually on their menu, things were a bit chaotic. Multiple people ordered multiple dishes and the kitchen was getting some orders confused (eg calling out an order # multiple times even though that customer had been served already). I will only review the 3 dishes my family got. Perhaps the Nasi Padang combos are better here (I see this is most commonly reviewed and popular), but sadly, they had already ran out of the Ikan Masak Lemak thirty mins after opening. Nyonya Laksa (2/5) @ $18 -- The soup was too watery and there wasn't enough of a coconut taste to it. The chili helped a little once mixed in, but there was still something missing from the soup. Mee Rebus (3/5) @ $18 -- The sauce was flavorful and slightly sweet. However, the sauce was poured on top of the tempura shrimp so I had soggy tempura. A little nit: I had to stir the noodles to make sure all noodles were coated. Hainan Chicken Rice @ $17 -- I didn't try much of this but the rice was fragrant as expected and had that chicken essence taste. Ah, the ginger scallion sauce also tasted sour like it had gone bad. Also ordered a milk tea (strong and standard) and a milo (which came in a can, I thought this would be made in house but I was wrong). This store is a stall inside a larger food court, so seating is limited. There is a public bathroom. Service was nice -- they asked if we were eating there and served us. All plates/cutlery is disposable so it's easy to pack up if you don't finish there.

They have really good Malaysian food. It is an eatery where you order at the counter and then you…read moreeat at some tables close by. There is an Indian place, tea, and other places in the eatery. It is not at the San Pedro Square market, rather it is 0.5 miles away. I got the Nasi Lemak and the Laksa. It is one of the only halal Malaysian restaurants I know so I recommend this place.

A bit late with this review but had dinner here for New Years for their last dinner service! They…read morehaven't closed but are switching to takeout only so you can still get some great Singaporean food. We were served a feast for their special NYC dinner. Everything was flavorful and delicious. I enjoyed the chili crab and the curry puff the most. Their homemade sambal was also very tasty and spicy, it was a lot more complex than the store-bought sambal. Definitely need to stop by to try out their takeout only menu!

SERVICE - located on the corner of noe valley…read more- street parking only can be difficult to find especially on a weekend - small but well decorated interior - ambiance good for a semi casual meal - service is friendly and quick MENU - Malaysian food - vegan and vegetarian options available - slightly pricey ($25 per entree) FOOD - vegan laksa (8/10): creamy mushroom broth with rice noodles, tofu puffs, and sprouts. The portion is quite generous and is good for sharing between two people. I liked the richness of the broth with the sweet coconut and the hints of umami from the mushrooms. I would have liked more tofu and slightly less oil in the broth. - vegan rendang rice plate (9/10): jackfruit stew with butterfly pea flower infused rice and cucumbers. The flavors in the jackfruit marinade are complex yet so well balanced. I would eat that sauce on any protein. This portion is also generous to share. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The ambiance was nice and the food was tasty.

Last chance to have food at Barzar Eatery tomorrow, Sunday, 7/26! They're closing after tomorrow…read moreand then hoping to reopen... closer to the Bay Area proper! Come early or you'll likely not get to have what you're eyeing on. When: Saturday dinner at 5pm (came when they were opening door) What: Chicken satay, pork satay, beef satay, seafood laksa, hainanese chicken rice, fried spring roll Experience: Superb food!! It is a lot of food, but we wiped out all of it among two adults and two young kids. The satays were SO GOOD! Hands down the best I've had in the USA, and on par with the best satay places I've had in Southeast Asia! Our favorites including both kids were beef and pork. So tender, so flavorful and delicious even without using the peanut sauce. We even got another two orders of each to take home! Seafood laksa was such a big portion with good amount of seafood. If you've had Singaporean or Malaysian laksa, this is different. Different in a good way since the owner chef is from Indonesia. The Hainanese chicken rice was tasty. Turmeric rice was different since I'm used to the ginger chicken rice, but the poached chicken was very well made. Under the chicken skin was a layer of gelatin which happens when the chicken is poached and then cool in a meticulous method. Together with the ginger scallion oil sauce, it was umami! Fried spring rolls were crispy and good flavor of meat and vegetables inside. Together with their house lime chili sauce, it was a party in the mouth! Looking forward to their opening at their next location!

I made it here about thirty minutes before closing and made an effort to quickly order off their QR…read morecode menu/tab. (I also paid using the online services, but I did see someone paying in person.) I was drawn to Bazar Eatery when I saw they had Laksa; I ordered the Seafood Laksa. Ever since I had it in Singapore, I've been hoping to find somewhere that serves this soup. It was nice to find somewhere that serves it, but it doesn't compare to the flavor of the laksa I had in Singapore. (Maybe it's a different variant of the dish, but I preferred the more coconut heavy broth flavor that I had over there.) I still enjoyed this dish overall though. I also tried the Hainanese Chicken. It really wasn't anything amazing, but this could be due to the dish being served with regular, white rice; they had run out of turmeric rice for the day. I also had the kumquat sparkling drink. The menu notes it's sour, but I didn't think it was overly so. It was still more sweet than sour in my opinion. I enjoyed the drink, and it tasted like they used real fruit rather than artificial syrups. I think the portions are a bit small, particularly in the case of the Hainanese Chicken, but it's nice that they served complimentary shrimp chips. Service came off as genuinely welcoming/friendly, even if we weren't checked on after the food came out.

After a long afternoon of volleyball in the park, we had three families hitting up Banana Island,…read moremainly because our kids were craving the Roti Canai. This place was perfect for our party of 11, and it seemed pretty accommodating as we saw other groups of similar size. Besides the Roti, we ordered the pineapple fried rice, and the chicken sate. The dipping sauce was amazingly flavorful! It was nice to experience Malaysian/Singapore flavors for a change versus your typical Chinese food. The ambiance in the restaurant was fairly busy, casual, and family friendly, although we were sad to hear that due to new ownership, they were not serving alcohol anymore...booo! But anyways, our kiddos happily filled their bellies and slept VERY well that evening, so no complaints here!

I ordered to go for a Pumkin Curry they said they don't have it…read more Hard to believe that they don't served this dish. It's not on their menu. I have ordered foods that's not on the menu at other restaurants and they prepared those dish and it was delicious. Again I'm surprised BANANA ISLANDS does not have a simple pumpkin curry dish. I don't want any trouble instead I ordered okra.