I love this place as it is where I was first introduced to Thai food. Their Roti Canai, Thai basil noodle, and chicken potato curry are among my favorites. We stopped by recently and the look to be closed. I really hope that it is only temporary and that they will soon be back on their feet because they truly do make great food. My wife and I have been coming her for almost 20 years. If they move locations I hope someone can let me know. read more

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As other reviewers have commented, Pasar Malam is in the former Penang location. My family and I were fans of Penang, so I was happy to see that a similar establishment opened in its place. Pasar Malam lives up to the stellar food of its predecessor with service that is much better than the former. On a Saturday evening, there were several patrons. We ordered Thai chicken lettuce wraps for an appetizer. For main entrees the Drunken Noodle and Kari Mee with Redang Chicken. Everything was delicious, flavorful and plentiful in portion size. The menu seemed similar to Penang. However they have added bubble teas and more drinks. Prices were very reasonable. The interior was not as dark. Perhaps, the addition of more overhead lights of just some fresh paint. I will definitely be back to try the lunch specials. Note: credit card service charge added to bill. read more

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We love the variety available on Pasar Malam's menu. Beyond the typical Thai dishes there is a lot of Chinese dishes available. All of the dishes we ordered were enjoyable. We especially enjoyed this taro vegetable dish we ordered - the taro comes in a deep fried ring shape surrounding all the veggies and shrimp. The drunken noodle was also really good - really nice sized shrimp in their dishes. The Hainan chicken (they call it PM chicken) is not as flavorful as other places we've had this at. I wouldn't order the curry beef next time - it's a bowl of curry sauce (although delicious) with a few pieces of beef stew; you really need it eat it with a bowl of rice and we're trying to reduce our carb intake. Overall good service. And also BYOB! read more

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This space used to be Penang, so I was pretty bummed out when they closed down the place. However, a friend of mine communicated that even though ownership changed hands, the menu would still retain a lot of what Penang offered. Since I was in the area, I gave it a try (especially since they have one of my favorites of all time - the curry beef stew). The ambiance is chill and relaxed, and the service is good. I ordered: Roti Telur (appetizer) - 5/10: these could have been a bit crispier, but the curry sauce served with it was pretty tasty. Wonton soup (small) - 7/10: the wontons were legit with a thin wrapper and a good amount of shrimp. The broth, although a bit too salty, was flavorful (I could smell the white pepper, which I love). Curry beef stew - 10/10: delicious!! 1 serving is good for two, and it comes with a lot of broth. I plan to repurpose the broth and add potatoes, carrots and tofu for another meal! Braised pork with preserved (mustard) greens - 6/10: the braised pork was delicious, but the sauce and mustard greens were too salty. 1 serving can serve 2-3 people. Nasi Lemak Chicken - 10/10: the STAR of today's lunch! It was so flavorful, comforting and filling. Highly recommended. Iced Thai Milk Tea - 10/10 Icy Lime Crush With Jasmine Tea & Lemon - 10/10 read more

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During my visit, I experience good customer service: employees are helpful and kind with navigating the menu. I really enjoy Buddha's Delight. The vegetables are so flavorful apart as well as together. I'm glad about finding a menu option with a mix of vegetables. I add Vegan chicken to my order for protein. The portion is so large, I think two people may share one order. The meal travels well. I literally eat the meal for breakfast the following day (no refrigeration though in a lower than room-like temperature atmosphere, indoors) and the meal holds together well even after about twelve hours. The establishment is pretty open, spacious, and offers a variety of indoor seating options. The establishment accepts different forms of payment. read more

Pasar Malam - Buddha's Delight - Malaysian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

A nice and spacious place, perfect for gathering with family and enjoying delicious food. The interior is beautiful and cute. Our server was amazing, friendly, and helpful, and the food came out quickly. All the food was amazing, and I can say my favorites are the Golden Pork Chop, Black Pepper Beef, Kangkung Balacan, and Mango Shaved Ice read more

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PM is housed in the former Penang location just around the corner from HD. I was surprised to find out from a friend that the name and owner had changed, I had just been to Penang a month or so ago.... After seeing that the menu seemed very close to Penang, I decided to try 2 of my favs to get a sense of how the restaurant changed. I ordered Thai basil noodles and Roti Canai. The decor had only changed slightly, brighter paint and better lit now. But of interest was a kiosk of Asian goodies that were well labeled, cookies and candies. Once home I dug into the noodles first. They were pretty close if not exactly the same as Penang. You also get 2 meaty shrimp as was the case at the former. The noodles were firm and there was a bitter Asian green that went well in it. Plenty of basil too! So far so good, the Roti however was even better. This was a dish I first tried here over 12 years ago, so it was nice to see it hadn't changed. The curry sauce was excellent, and even contained a whole star anise. Also new at this location is a variety of drinks and bubble teas. I hope that will get a few more folks interested in trying it. I think Penang struggled with repeat customers, not due to food, but to the slightly out of the way location in a struggling mall. I for one had near amnesia until remembering it when I had to stop at Home Depot a few years back. I'll be returning to try more things and a refreshing beverage...... read more

Pasar Malam - Thai Basil Noodle(good!) - Malaysian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

This was my first visit to this location since it has been taken over, I used to come when it was Penang. I visited here during the week and lunch time. The staff is very friendly, greeting you as soon as you walk threw the doors. The food came out fast and hot. The roti is always one of my favorite appetizers and the chicken satay were nice and tender. I couldn't decide which noodle dish tasted better, I recommend both. The new owners redecorated some of the front of the restaurant but the rest of it looks exactly out it was when Penang first opened. The restaurant wasn't too busy it was not loud so you can easily have a business meeting there and be able to hear the other person talk. I feel like the food is great and the staff but the location needs some TLC, paint cleaning redecorate. read more

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The place is nice. The foods were great, definitely will come back. The service was great. Must Try Place. read more

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Pasar Malam serves delicious vegan dishes that any omnivore would fall in love with and at reasonable prices during lunch (I am not vegan). The portions are generous and I had enough food after lunch to take out and last another day or 2. I am a regular customer. Sweet and sour veggie fish and most mock chicken dishes are some of my favorite. It is a shame that the restaurant is temporarily closed now. The current space is double or triple an average restaurant. I hope the owner finds a smaller space with lower rent or the space will be subdivided. read more

I ordered online and the food was ready before the estimated time. We tried the togu with seafood, roti canai, mee siam, kung pao chicken, and malaysian curry. It was pretty good and the portions are decent and enough for another meal. The curry didnt come with any rice unfortunately. read more

Enhanced vegetarian options with mock chicken dishes. Everything was very delicious. The drinks were excellent and not too sweet. read more

Pasar Malam - Mango sticky rice - Malaysian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Everything is 10000% better than last time I was there a year ago. I'll be a regular from now on. Service is great. Food is excellent. Soups are amazing., Ambience is also good read more

The spring rolls are the frozen kind. Shameful. Def not worth $9. They taste terrible, have scrawny little bits of veg. should never be served in a restaurant. Should be made fresh as all decent Asian restaurants do. That's the kind you buy at the Asian Mart and make at home in the air fryer. read more

Pasar Malam - Malaysian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

First off, this is a chinese restaurant, not Malaysia, the owner thought putting coconut oil in every dish automatically make it Malaysia, well it is not that simple. Customers here mostly from East Asia I think, so they actually cannot tell what is or what is not Malaysia. Foods here not tasty at all, prices expensive too, really not worth trying here. Secondly, the owner charge a fee if you use credit card, I think it's like 2% or 3%, it's like another state tax, what a joke. And if you pay cash, it is possible the owner keeps the NJ tax too, but again I am not sure. read more

Very nice lunch experience. Pad Thai was tasty with crispy tofu and good flavours as was the chicken noodle soup. Pleasant service, spacious interior, good portions. read more

This restaurant is too below rated which it really deserves. I may not come if seeing the rating before going there. But I am impressed by the tasting, the decadent Malaysian favor, the nice service, and the spacious environment. The beef satay is juicy and delicious, the Hainanese chicken is so tender, the fried mix veg with tofu is also awesome. The local taste milk ice is very cool and not very sweet. I would like to give it a rating of 4.8! Highly recommended to all like Asian food. read more

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Food tastes as flavorful as before. The inside looks different, childlike. Service is very fast.

Food is decent but prices are crazy high. $23.00 green curry with tofu for lunch but doesnt come with rice. that is crazy. bulk rice is incredibly reasonable So why they wouldnt give 1/2 cup with curry does not make sense. I had to make rice before I could eat my expensive takeout. I wont be back. read more

We had a wonderful meal at Pasam Malam, exactly where Penang used to be. The dishes we ate were deliciously sauced, and vegetables were fresh. Lychee drink was delicious, and the wait staff was quick, attentive, polite, and informative when we asked questions about the menu dishes. It is brightly lit and has tablecloths and we could read the menu and see our food very well. We look forward to going back. read more