PappaRich is my favorite Malaysian restaurant in the Houston area. I've been going to them since they first opened, and they have always been consistent and never failed to impress. The restaurant is small and clean. The servers are always nice, and the foods are always delicious. I recently stopped by around 5pm on a Saturday for an early dinner for two. It wasn't busy yet when I first arrived, but more and more customers started coming in as it got closer to dinner hours. I always have to order my two favorites: Steamed Hainese Chicken Rice set and the Roti Canai with Beef Rendan. The steamed Hainese chicken here are some of the best in Houston area. It's always super tender and flavorful. I absolutely love the roti canai here. It's always light, fluffy, and just right, and I don't think anywhere else makes them as good as PappaRich. read more

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PappaRich is a popular Malaysian restaurant that originated in Malaysia, and has grown to over 100 locations worldwide. It's one of the only 2 US locations, with the other being in New York. You can visit them on Bellaire Food Street. It's a clean restaurant. We walked in and were immediately greeted and sat by a nice woman. We came because we were craving one thing only: Hainanese Chicken. They also have the fried option as well, but we decided on steamed. We got the half chicken and it was enough to feed 2 people. The chicken was so tender. The chicken rice was cooked perfectly, so moist and flavorful. The chicken, rice, some scallion ginger, a bit of sriracha: the perfect bite! We also had the mixed skewers (beef and chicken). The dipping sauce was good. I prefer the chicken over the beef skewers. The beef skewers were a bit tough. I wasn't the biggest fan of the seasoning they used. However, if I were to get these again, I would just opt for the chicken skewers only. If you never had Malaysian food, I recommend giving this place try. I will definitely be back to order the fried hainanese chicken. read more

PappaRich - Hainanese Chicken Half - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We were in the area and thought to give PappaRich a try. It has been a couple years since we went there. Not busy as it was relatively late. We ordered the sizzling tofu with seafood and a seafood char kway teow (flat noodle). They were both ok. Thought there should have been more tofu (10 pieces total). Other places offer a bit more tofu. The seafood char kway teow as decent. They do have the sliced chili with vinegar that compliments the noodle dish and give it a kick. Staff were friendly and the restaurant well decorated and reminded me of Kuala Lumpur. read more

PappaRich - Seafood flat noodles - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A solid 3.5 stars for the food but I'll round it up to a 4 because our server Angie was nice and accommodating. We got there at 12 noon and shockingly it wasn't busy at all. The food also came out a little too fast, which I'm not complaining about but I think my beef rendang wasn't a fresh batch. I understand that this dish takes a long time to make because they slow cook their beef but I think it was out for a while. We started off with their curry chicken roti. The roti was soft & it was fresh. The sauces that were on the side were not good. I prefer to just dip it in the beef rendang. The chicken itself was forgettable & dry. I could've just ordered a plain roti. For our mains we got the beef rendang & salted egg prawns. The sauce on the rendang was delicious but the beef itself wasn't that tendered and melt in your mouth. & it was kind of dry too. They either cooked it too long or the batch wasn't fresh. The prawns were lightly fried and the batter was seasoned to perfection. The salty egg sauce added extra flavor to the dish. Overall, it was a good experience. Food was solid, service was great and the place was clean & well put together. Will I come back? Yes. read more

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My friend and I were craving roti and we were nearby, so we decided to stop by. We came around 6:30 PM and service was so quick. There were only 1-2 servers but they were so attentive and helpful. The food came out relatively quickly and was so good! This was my third time here and I have ordered the roti every time. The roti was made perfectly with a combination of crispness and softness. I could order just 3 portions of just the roti 10/10. As for the noodles, I wish there were more protein in it but I couldn't complain because the sauce and the texture of the noodles were so good. They were chewy and thick, holding onto the sauce well. They had a rich soy- sauced flavor 8.5/10! read more

PappaRich - Roti canai - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place is legit! Hainan chicken rice - The chicken was very tender, perfectly done. The rice however lacks flavor. Sauce was good too! Laksa - Beware that it may be too spicy for some. I loved it. The ingredients were great and the soup flavor was intense and rich. It already have fish ball so unless you want prawns, get the extra otherwise, chicken is a little cheaper. Good noodles. Taste like the authentic one. Chow kwai teo - The flavor was very good. It's not curry based unlike some Chinese restaurant just add cut powder. This one was authentic. Luck Texan, this place is legit. read more

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If you're looking for a Malaysian restaurant, this is a good place to try. The food is very good especially ghe sizzling tofu, water spinach in sambal sauce, fried calamari in salted egg abd even the rotis. The place is not that big but adequate, the server are very friendly and service is fast. read more

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We were in Bellaire, this place hit the spot! I really wanted hainanese chicken and they have a little set that was PERFECT. If you want 1/2 chicken, there is a larger dish that you can order. We paired this with a mushroom and veggie stirfry. What I love about this place is that they don't do added MSG and if you want, you can ask for less sauce or less salt and the food was just the right level for me. The hainanese chicken set comes with 3 dipping sauces and a bowl of the most delicious flavored rice! I really enjoyed the ginger oil sauce on the rice... YUM. We didn't have to wait long after we sat down to order and after we ordered the food came out pretty fast. Wonderful service. You know the food is on point when you have the perfect silence. The hubs noticed we weren't talking at all because we were so engrossed in the food, LOL! read more

PappaRich - Hainanese chicken + three dipping sauce! - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My cousin's uncle (on her dad's side) recommended we go here since I've never been before and they said this was their favorite spot for malaysian food. My cousin who had been to Singapore said she liked this place also because their food reminded her a little of the food she had in Singapore. We came for a Sunday lunch and it was somewhat busy, they had several tables open but the groups that came in were of at least 4 people. There was probably 1-2 people serving but I only saw 1 person taking orders and she was going to each table that just got saw to take everyone's orders on her Ipad. We had asked for water and that took a while to get brought out to us but eventually we got cups of water and bowls/ utensils then the food started coming out. We had also asked for small sharing bowls 3 times to 2 different people that never got brought out because we wanted to share the Laksa but eventually someone brought out some bowls when they saw we were trying to share the Laksa. I'd come back here but maybe try to go on a non-busy hours of operation so we can potentially get better service. read more

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Do not order takeout online here. I wanted to try their Wat Tan Hor for lunch, but what I received looked nothing like the description. It was basically a plate of leftover-looking rice noodles with no chicken or shrimp as advertised. I honestly don't even feel safe eating it. And yet, it cost me $17. That's insane -- it feels like robbery and leaves you feeling disgusted. Avoid this restaurant, at least when it comes to online orders. read more

PappaRich - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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PappaRich is my favorite Malaysian restaurant in town! The waiters are incredibly kind, the service is fast, the restaurant is always kept clean, and the food is delicious! This time around, I brought a friend to try it out for her first time! We got the sizzling tofu, the char kway teow, and the roti. Everything was a 10/10! The sizzling tofu was slightly crispy on the outside and so silky inside. The roti was flaky and I loved the variety of curries to dip it in. Everything was seasoned super well. I am always excited to come back here! read more

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Papparich has a nice interior decoration. Staff was very friendly and service was excellent. Food came out very quick since it was a Monday night. Ordered the plain roti canai; came with 3 sauces. Enjoyed this! Tofu came out on a sizzling plate, but it wasn't sizzling :/ Tasted alright Was disappointed with the hokkien mee. The color was off (usually darker) and it wasn't savory enough. Highlight of the dinner was the Fried Hainanese chicken. Super delicious! Great flavor, juicy chicken, crispy skin, and a variety of sauces! Would mainly come back for the roti, fried Hainanese chicken, and to try other dishes. read more

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Yummy food, will need to go again soon. Ordered green beans with minced chicken Mixed satay with chicken and beef. Ordered side of chicken rice and coconut rice. Ordered nasi lemak curry chicken. All very tasty dishes. read more

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Such an underrated spot for such amazing food. I haven't heard much talk about Papparich ever since their opening, but it's a solid spot for Malaysian food. Their milk tea was bold and not too sweet. Hainan Chicken was buttery soft, but could use a bit more flavor in the sauce. Beef Rendang was good, but a tad salty. My most favorite entree of the night was the Seafood Laksa. So so so so flavorful, generous portions, and came with a bunch of proteins. The noodles tasted great even when I reheated it the next day. I am also obsessed with the pickled vegetables they give. It tastes a bit like curry, and it complements the heavier dishes perfectly. I might just buy a jar to keep at home. One small thing is that they cooked our food at lightning speed and brought out the three entrees at the same time even before we got appetizers. This made the atmosphere feel a bit rushed and a bit overwhelming, since you had to try everything before it gets cold. I would suggest telling them to pace the entrees, especially if it's not too busy when you go. read more

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I was very disappointed on thier food especially having read reviews on Yelp. The seafood ingredients in Seafood laska were not fresh and low quality seafood mix, you can tell on your first bite into the fish ball and squid in the soup. Noodles were soggy and had no texture. The soup has a nice mild coconut curry flavor, they said no can't do when I asked to have it extra spicy. I did like the bean sprouts & eggplant in the soup for any consolation. Hainanese chicken was mediocre, nothing to be excited about. Best thing on the plate was sliced cucumbers. Their sauce was rather plain, lacked flavor that I was craving in Hainanese Chicken. It tasted dark soy with sesame oil. Thier flavor rice was also very bland. None of the food made me hum at first bite nor the second. I wanted to put my folk down on then third. Service was ok, ladies kept speaking to me in Chinese though I was speaking English and mind you, I'm not Chinese. I ordered too much for it to be not this good. I left feeling still hungry bcs I didn't eat much of it. Not likely to come back to try more dishes. read more

PappaRich - Seafood laska - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Malaysian spot in Chinatown in the new gen X plaza of chaos. Parking is available but can get difficult during busy hours. Interior is clean and surprisingly casual and there's plenty of seating space. Their menu is similar to Banana Leaf and is cut down appropriately. I think they could've avoided more overlap on their menu and slimmed it down more as well for clarity to make it just a front/back on one page. We ordered a lychee soda, which was surprisingly tasty and refreshing; literally lychee syrup with carbonated water and a couple lychees in it. They also had some coffees available in addition to other drinks. For the food that we ordered; Malaysian style chicken wings- 2/5. A bit bland and the chicken was a bit overcooked in addition to not being crispy. There was no batter so if it was fried too long, the meat dried out quickly. Beef rendang roti- 4/5. The rendang is delicious and the best thing we had here. The roti however looked like they were made from frozen pancakes and that was a bit of a bummer. Would be great if the roti was freshly made. Beef rendang nasi lemak- 4.5/5. Delicious beef rendang again and the rice and sides are great to go with it as well. Char kway teow- 4/5. Another common Malaysian street dish. The noodles here was slightly bland, which is the only complaint I had. Hainanese chicken- 4/5. Super tender chicken! Wish the soy sauce mixture was a bit more flavorful and fragrant. Chili prawn- 4/5. Solid sweet and spicy chili sauce on top of fried shrimp/prawns. Overall, this is an affordable Malaysian spot in an area now filled with overhyped Instagram friendly foodie spots. There's your main Malaysian street foods that are executed well enough. Their beef rendang is delicious and their other stir fried noodles pair well with Indian inspired dishes. read more

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We came here because Malaysian food sounded enticing. Parking can be a pain. The restaurant is located in a little strip mall and they do have a free parking garage. However, the garage gets filled up fast and people have a lack of parking skills. Make sure your car doesn't get dinged up by another car. The restaurant itself is very casual and our server gave us some good recommendations. We got 3 layer iced tea, beef rendang nasi lemark, roti canai, and Hainanese chicken rice set. -3 layer iced tea 5 - refreshing drink. It's made of milk, tea, and palm sugar -beef rendang nasi lemark 5 - beef was very tender. I really like the sauce that was on it. It tastes really good with the white rice. -roti canai 5 - Indian flatbreads with 3 different dipping sauces. Very tasty. -Hainanese chicken rice set 4 - chicken could be more tender but it was decent. I liked that you have chili, ginger garlic sauce, and sweet soy sauce to dip the meat in. read more

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OMG this place is sooo good!! We came after a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint! Everyone inside was very friendly and helpful with choosing what to order. We got the beef rendang with roti, which was super flavorful but there were only a few pieces of meat, which was hard to share with many people. I have gone back and just ordered the beef rendang dish which has a lot more meat, which is better for sharing. However, the roti platter does let you sample multiple different flavor. My go-to dishes are the fried eggplant and slizzing tofu. These dishes are sooooo tasty with amazing sauce and perfectly complement the dishes. I looove a ton of sauce on my food so these dishes definitely deliver and taste very homey. Lastly, the hainese chicken is a staple. They give a good amount of chicken that was easily shareable and tasted exactly how I wanted it to! 10/10 for all the dishes! I've already been back a few times after with friends and can't wait to be back to try more dishes! read more

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Mrs and I stopped in for lunch. We started with plain roti canai. The two roti were delicious with the three sauces. Mrs ordered off the lunch menu and had the Sambal squid rice plate. The plate also pickled veggie, bean spouts, half of a broiled egg, tofu, chicken broth, and white rice. Mrs said everything were delicious. The squid was not chewy and not too spicey. I ordered Hainenese fried chicken rice plate off the regular menu. It came with chicken broth, bean spouts, three sauces, and chicken flavored rice. The bone in chicken pieces were flavorful and crispy. The chicken tasted really good, especially with the sauces. However, it was a skinny chicken with not much meat. Table service was friendly and efficient. Prices were affordable. Free parking sports were plentiful with a two stories garage next door. read more

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So so so good. The restaurant is open and airy and quiet. The roti is flavorful and crispy and comes with 3 sauces (or you can choose a protein). Hubby and I shared the curry chicken and Sambal shrimp Nasi Lemak and there was just enough for both of us. Hubby enjoyed the jasmine tea. Angie, our server, was friendly and gave suggestions as well as explained the menu to us. We came late afternoon and beat the rush, the restaurant was quiet. Love this place. We will definitely be back. read more

PappaRich - Roti - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was on my way home and was thinking of a place to eat for dinner. One place that came to mind was PappaRich. A very long time ago when they first opened I gave them a visit. I was surprised I never did a review until now. I stopped in when it was not a busy time an hour or two before closing. I was surprised there are 2 menus: Chinese dishes and Malaysian dishes. I was set with what I wanted. I picked a few appetizers: Mixed satay beef and chicken, beef rendang roti. The Teh Tarik iced which is the pulled tea with condensed milk. For the main course: Hainanese chicken rice set which also came with a soup. The satay is flavorful and definitely it's a great starter. It comes 2 of each and the peanut sauce is a great addition. The beef rendang roti was delicious too. The curry that came with it provided various flavors too. The roti was fresh and hot and dipping it in all three gives you a chance to sample everything. I would love to get the beef rendang next time I come in. The Teh Tarik is refreshing. I have yet to try it hot but it reminds me of the same way Hong Kong cha chaan teng's do their milk teas. Finally the Hainanese chicken. The Hainanese chicken is tender and has great flavor. It does come with a bowl of broken grain rice. I had to try and see what would be best to eat it. The sauces are a nice chili, sweet soy sauce and ginger garlic sauce. All have it complex flavors and also the bean sprouts and cucumber. The side soup is nice and light in flavor. Overall I know the plaza PapaRich is definitely is busy and offers many cuisines. But I find it to be my favorite Malaysian restaurant so far. Very casual and the staff are very nice too. There are many choices in the menu I have yet to try. But I will definitely come back for more. *Hainanese chicken is a staple dish in Malaysia & Singapore. If someone were to not know how it is prepared they would say it is "not cooked" or in blunt terms "raw". It is poached chicken and hence the tenderness of it. If that is not your alley, go with the fried version. But I would question why you are eating at a Malaysian restaurant and not know that. But that's my small rant.* read more

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Great southeast Asian restaurant with a variety of menu options such as beef rendang, hainan chicken, veggies etc. The fried hainan chicken set provides a quarter of a chicken. The crisp on the chicken provides good texture - although it is a bit dry. There are a few dipping sauces - ginger, soy sauce, chili. Also includes a small bean sprout salad. 4/5 The roti canai is nice and crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The three dipping sauces are flavorful (including a curry sauce) and help complement bring out the flavor in the bread. 5/5 read more

PappaRich - Roti canai, fried hainan chicken set, water spinach - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food and service here at papparich. The ladies who took my order was extremely nice and patient. Came on a Wednesday night around 8pm and ordered 2 dishes. They came out extremely fast (under 10 min). Love their chicken curry. Filled with flavors and the roti is soo crispy and yum. Also ordered their beef rendang. Both weren't super spicy. Parking lot at the complex is hard to find a spot but on weekdays it's super easy! read more

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Average restaurant. Not bad, but not special. If you're craving some Malaysian food in Chinatown, this may help. I wish they provided more roti for the dish, but the amount seems to track with the Malaysian places in Houston. The restaurant has plenty of seating. The servers were nice. read more

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My friends and I went here for lunch on a Thursday, and we all loved it. The place was relatively empty (we went around 1:00 PM), very clean, and the servers were very friendly! I ordered the beef rendang from the lunch menu, and I really enjoyed it. It tasted like a pot roast with southeast asian spices, and the sides complemented it perfectly. The fried tofu was especially good, as it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The bean sprouts were reminiscent of the Korean bean sprout side dish/banchan, except this marinade was more savory. The accompanying bowl of soup tasted like the broth you receive at Vietnamese restaurants with dry noodle/rice dishes, which always hits the spot! The pickled cabbage really tied the lunch special together for me. The tangy crunch was delicious and a great palate cleanser. The soft boiled egg was also cooked perfectly, and had a slight soy marinade taste that wasn't overpowering. I would consider the lunch special a very high value deal, and would absolutely recommend this place. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed trying PappaRich, a popular Malaysian chain found throughout Malaysia, Australia, and Indonesia. I first heard about them when I saw their location in Flushing NY, so when I found out that they were opening their 2nd US location in Houston Chinatown I knew I had to go try! Here's what I ordered: Seafood Curry Laksa ($12.50) - love a good laksa! the curry was flavorful and decently spicy, with lots of fresh seafood too Roti Canai Chicken Curry ($9.99) - the roti tasted a bit dry to me, but still decent Beef Rendang Nask Lemak （$12.95) - the beef was super tender and decent flavor, really liked eating everything with sambal sauce Also, the owners speak Mandarin and are very friendly! read more

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I came here for dinner on a Monday evening and food was delicious. I ordered the Seafood Curry Laksa and the Nasi Lemak crispy chicken. Seafood Curry Laksa was very flavorful though the noodles were over cooked for me (too soft). Spicy level I'd say it is less spicy than hot cheetos (hopefully you can gauge the spice level from that). Let's talk the toppings! So so generous with the seafood and everything was tender. The Nasi Lemak was also super yummy. I thoroughly enjoyed the sambal (also a mild spice) and the crispy chicken, the chicken was a tad dry but the sauce was a quick fix. I wish more sambal and sauce was given but maybe I just need to request it next time. I personally am not the biggest fan of the coconut rice but it wasn't necessarily bad, just a personal preference. read more

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I have been craving Hainanese chicken, this place is very close to work, so I decided to check it out! The chicken is tender and juicy, seasoned rice was absolutely delicious! I also got teh tarik, which was not too sweet, just perfect! I did ask for it to be low sweetness, I am not sure how sweet it usually is. My only minor complaint is that the ginger condiment does not taste right. It's a bit sour, which is odd. I'm used to it being oily and salty. The other two saves were great! read more

5 star Must try: Roti canai. The roti is perfectly done. It's flaky, crispy yet soft and moist. All 3 dipping sauces are great as well. Laksa and nasi lemak are authentic and good enough to cure your craving, but they won't blow you away. read more

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One of the seemingly few Malaysian restaurants around town nowadays, so definitely glad to have this option. We typically order the teh tarik, Hainan chicken, roti canai, and curry laksa. The food is always on point. Service is friendly and the place is clean. Only downsides are the prices are pretty steep, and parking at Bellaire Food Street is the worst. read more

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Listen... PappaRich was an unexpected stop with an unexpected experience. The food was phenomenal, the service was superior, and access was mostly easy. The parking lot isn't as abundant as I'd expect, but there is a parking garage next to the strip. Of course, it's also off my beaten path, but I'd gladly make a trip there - that's how good it was. The vibe is very modern, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. The restaurant is snuggled in the heart of Bellaire in the "Food Street" plaza and is visible from the street. We tried an assortment of dishes - from curry to fried rice - and nothing disappointed. It was hot, and fresh, and came out pretty quickly. My favorite was the kimchi appetizer! I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area - I doubt you'll be disappointed. read more

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I've been trying other Malaysian restaurants in Katy and Sugar Land in the past. Decided to take out of town guests since it's easier to meet in Chinatown than the suburbs. Came on a week night around 6:45 pm and it only had one table. We were seated immediately and got a complimentary Malaysian kimchi on the house. It was a few sticks of carrots with cabbage. Ordered 1/2 Hainanese chicken, chicken laksa, and sizzling egg tofu. We got the Hainanese chicken first. This is a poached dish and we found the meat to be dry. Thank goodness the soy sauce helped. Some pieces of the rice were undercooked. We won't be ordering this dish again. The sizzling tofu tasted ok but they were definitely not sizzling. Laksa was the best out of the 3 we ordered. Service was fast but there are better options. read more

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Service was good and the restaurant was clean but I was disappointed with the food. For the Sambal squid I did not think it was very special and the squid texture did not taste very good. for $18. I probably would've expected a bit more. The roti canai was good, and I enjoyed the sauces that came with that. The assam fish was probably my favorite dish but I wish it were actually sour as described on the menu. The okra and the eggplant were really tender but the fish had too much breading, and it tasted a bit dense and soggy. . The char kway teow unfortunately was the biggest disappointment because the noodles were way over cooked, and they were very soggy. I know stir fried rice noodles are not supposed to have this texture, so I was definitely disappointed by this. read more

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After striking out numerous times in California, NYC, and even Asia itself, it seems I've found my favorite PappaRich location to be here in Houston. As one of the more well known spots within the Bellaire Food Street strip, it's become a reliable source of quality Malaysian fare that I can enjoy often. Parking here is abysmal. I've always been lucky enough to find a space or two near the designated parking garage, but it can get so busy here that people will sit idle in their cars till someone actually leaves. I always think coming here at non-peak hours is key. From the outside, the restaurant doesn't look like much. Take a peak on the inside and it's quite spacious. There's a lot of room in between tables and the lunch popularity really varies. I appreciate the friendly staff, who seems as multilingual as they speak Mandarin, Canto, English, and for some, Malay. I have been fortunate to enjoy a lot of their items and have come away giving thumbs up ever since. Their chicken / lamb satay are tasty, as is thei roti canai which has always paired well with the curry chicken. I also really enjoy their beef rendang and practically nasi anything ... be it lemak, goreng, etc. I haven't had the pleasure of trying everything just yet, but I always enjoy any opportunity to dine here. read more

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Very disappointing visit to PappaRich. They used to be good, and we always liked visiting from Dallas, but this time around was a HUGE flop. Roti canai and Nasi Hainan are both good. Penang Char Kwaytiao didn't have any char whatsoever, very minimal wok hei. Another big disappointment was Sambal Squid. For $20 we expected rich flavorful dish. Charged so expensive for this dish but so horribly under seasoned. Not flavorful. Didn't taste the Sambal at all, we had to ask for blachan on the side to make it even edible. Need a touch of sweet also.. very one-note. I don't think we will be back after this. read more

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Yum!! So excited to find a Malaysian restaurant here. We had the hainanese chicken rice, chicken laksa, chicken satay & lychee soda. Everything was yummy and the lychee soda especially was super delish and refreshing. read more

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Tried this place for the first time. Really good Malaysian food! We ordered the Roti Beef Randang appetizer. It was so good. Probably our favorite dish! Next time I'll order the Beef Randang plate as well. Also ordered the sizzling tofu to share (2nd favorite dish). I ordered the curry chicken Nasi Lemak. And we also ordered the the shredded chicken and shrimp soup. By far the favorites were the Roti and tofu dishes. Full of flavors! The staff was very sweet and attentive. Always there to refill beverages or bring extra napkins. read more

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Roti Canai was the objective and PappaRich came through. PappaRich in Chinatown is one of two in the country, the other one being in New York. This one is located right off Bellaire in the popular Bellaire Food Street strip center. Parking is limited right out front, but they do have a parking garage as well. We came at dinner time and the place was completely empty which usually raises concern but it picked up around the time we were ready to leave. Customer service was great from start to finish. Our waitress was patient with us and explained all the dishes we had questions about. Since we knew we wanted Roti Canai, we ordered a couple of orders of that plain as an appetizer while we looked over the menu for our entrees. The roti came out pretty quick but came out hot and fresh. The roti comes two in an order with three different sauces/curries. There was a dahl (lentil curry), a sweet and spicy sambal sauce and what tasted like curry from the rendang. The roti was cooked to perfection. Many different countries have roti, but they are all so similar. It was flaky yet fluffy and had a wonderful taste on it's own. The delicious sauces were just an added bonus. We ordered three entrees so we could get a good sampling of their dishes. A must have Malaysian food other than the roti is slow cooked beef rendang. This dish was by far my favorite thing of the night. The portions were generous. The beef was slow cooked and fall apart tender. The flavors were very reminiscent of the south Indian flavors I grew up on. They serve their entrees with a flavorful white rice which I understood to be cooked in a chicken broth that was very good. We wanted to try other proteins as well so we went with Salted Egg Squid as well as the Fried Hainanese Chicken. The squid was perfect in my opinion. It came out hot and fresh, had a nice crunch and the flavors were on point. The chicken was a huge portion of chicken that was lightly fried with a light coating. It gave is a small crunch but had good flavor. It came with 3 different sauces which all complimented the chicken nicely. The sweet and spicy sambal sauce was my favorite and went with all the dishes honestly. Overall, a very great meal was had here and they have become my current favorite Malaysian spot. I will definitely be back. read more

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My wife and I have been coming here off and on since they opened a few years back and just ate here again after a long time and I can say they are even better than before. I always liked most of the dishes, but my wife and I just both got a Nasi Gorang (fried rice) 1 beef and 1 chicken/shrimp and they definitely tasted more authentic then the last time we ordered fried rice from here. Also there is a super nice staff that makes home made Malay deserts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and you can call a day in advance to place an order in advance. Definitely recommend and still a great place for Malay food! read more

If you're in the mood for something a little different--something that transports you across oceans and cultures--give Papa Rich a try. This spot delivers authentic Malaysian fare that feels both comforting and adventurous. The dishes are vibrant, refreshingly unique, and crafted with care. The space itself? Welcoming in that effortless, and the people? Warm, friendly, and genuinely happy you're there. This isn't just a meal--it's a small, delicious journey. read more