Delicious & Flavorful Came for dinner with a group of 5 and loved every dish we tried. We got the roti canai and salt and pepper calamari as appetizers, and the sizzling tofu, beef rendang, CK teow as entrees. - Sizzling tofu (6/5): A MUST TRY! I've never had tofu with this texture before. The outside is slightly crisp and the inside so light and fluffy, it feels like bitting into a cloud. The tofu tastes like a creamy egg soufflé and the sauce is savory and salty with pieces of sauté onions that add a nice crunch. The presentation was also very striking with the server pouring the sizzling sauce over the tofu. It's just such a beautiful dish that I would go back solely for! - Beef rendang (4.5/5): Overall a delicious and hearty dish. The beef was very tender and juicy, and there was a generous amount of it. The potatoes soaked up the sauce very well and made the dish extra filling. I forgot if we got to pick a spice level, but the dish had a nice kick to it and wasn't overwhelming spicy. - "CK teow" char kway teow (4/5): This dish had a lovely char tasted to it that made it very addictive. Just a nice savory noodle dish. I think my only complaint was that the portion was on the smaller side - Salt & pepper calamari (3.6/5): This was a pretty good calamari. The calamari had a light and crispy exterior and was pretty tender and seasoned really well. The chunky veggies were a nice touch texture wise. - Roti Canai (3.6/5): the Indian bread was so nice and flakey, I could've eaten it alone. The curry was also really tasty and flavorful, just a little bit watery. Service/ambiance: Service was excellent and they gave us so much rice. The restaurant was dimly lit, giving it a nice ambiance for dinner or a date night. read more

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Visiting from California and Phat Eatery did not disappoint! The calamari was the star of the show, perfectly crispy and even better dipped in their mango sweet chili sauce. We also loved the roti canai, which had the perfect flaky texture. Some of the other dishes could have used a bit more spice/flavor, but they were still enjoyable overall. The restaurant was busy, but the space still felt comfortable and private, which we appreciated. Julie was our server and she was incredibly sweet and attentive! They place a large glass bottle of water on the table for you to refill yourself, but she still made sure our glasses stayed full the whole time. That extra level of care really stood out. Would definitely come back next time we're in Texas! read more

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I wish I could give Phat Eatery a 10/10 because that's truly what they deserve. The food here is phenomenal and some of the most authentic Malaysian food I've had. Every time I come here, I'm reminded how special it is when a restaurant truly cares about quality and flavor. My absolute favorite dish is the pineapple fried rice with shrimp, it's packed with flavor and perfectly cooked every time. I also love the honey basil wings, which are seriously addictive. Another must-order for me is the roti with chicken curry. The roti is soft and flaky, and the curry is incredibly rich and comforting without being overly spicy, which I really appreciate. It's my fave!! The drinks are great, the prices are very reasonable, and everything on the menu feels thoughtfully prepared. It's honestly getting harder these days to find restaurants that consistently serve food with this much care and authenticity, but Phat Eatery absolutely delivers. I could probably eat here every day, that's how much I love their food. If you're in Houston "Katy" and love Malaysian cuisine (or just amazing food in general), this place is a must. Highly recommend. read more

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We had a great experience from start to finish. The food was delicious, so many options, and they had a great lunch menu for Monday-Fridays. Last but not least, our waitress was so sweet and nice! We ordered the following: Roti Canai - The roti is soooo good! Thin and flakey, but still pillowy and soft. Served with a curry like sauce but light on the curry flavor, just very savory. The sauce wasn't curry like though.. it was kinda gloopy. Didn't love the gelatinous texture of the sauce, but the roti itself, fire. Char Kway Teow (lunch portion) - Lunch portion is perfect for one if this is all you're eating. Perfect for 2-3 if you have other dishes to share. It's basically a dry chow fun, except they add in sweet Chinese sausage. They had like 3 shrimps in this lunch dish too, so not stingy at all with the protein. I liked the smokiness but I do wish they had sriracha or a spice rack as I like my foods a little spicy. I didn't ask for it though, so it's possible they do have spicy condiments. Sizzling Beef (lunch portion) - Portion size same as above. This is a very savory dish, border line a little salty for me. The presentation is real cute. They bring out a hot cast iron plate, with red onions on it, and then they spoon the beef entree from a metal container onto the cast iron so that it starts to sizzle. A little extra for sure, but it adds to the ambiance so I appreciate that effort. The bell peppers and onions were so sweet and helped to balance the sauce. The beef was nice and tender! Beef Rendang - This dish is the main reason why I chose to visit. This is only on the main dinner menu and yes it's a bit pricey, but it's a large portion and the dish is cooked well. It's basically a dry curry stew, as the curry notes are fairly strong. This is typically cooked with coconut milk but the coconut notes were very mild. While I did call it a stew, its not saucy. The beef was nice and tender but a little dry on some piece, and the potatoes in the dish held their shape nicely. They left some fat on the beef (I get it, fat is flavor) but I personally don't like that squishy texture in my meat. This is a dish worth ordering, especially if you've never had it, as it's flavor profile is quite unique. Idk if a pot of rice comes automatically or if it's because we ordered the beef rendang which is a dinner dish or what. But everyone had a pot of rice on the table from the looks of it, so it may be safe to say it comes with all entrees. They give you a real hefty serving of rice too, which is appreciated cause my BF eats hella rice lol When we packed our food to go, the server asked if wanted to pack the rice and I let her know we actually finished it. She was kind enough to give me a whole to go box of rice as well. Sooooo sweet! I made sure we ate all our leftovers too! I'm from the Bay (California) and tbh Malaysian/Indonesian food is kinda hard to find and the places that do serve it are super far from me. I was so stoked to find such a nice restaurant that not only served some of my favorites but served them WELL. Would highly recommend a visit if you're in the area and wanting something different from your usual Asian eats. read more

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Phat Eatery in Katy has become my go‑to spot, especially since it's so close to work. The food is consistently amazing, and the Hainanese chicken is my absolute favorite: perfectly tender, deboned, and served with three great sauces. They're especially generous with the ginger, which I love. The roti canai is always soft and comforting, perfect for dipping. Reliable, delicious, and super convenient, I can't ask for more! read more

Phat Eatery - Roti canai - Malaysian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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I wanted to treat myself to a great weekend meal and stopped by Phat Eatery, which did not disappoint! It admittedly started off a bit oddly. I entered around 3pm on a Sunday and the hostess was reluctant to give me a table and insisted on the bar, despite my visibly seeing at least 3 tables open just from where I was standing. I'm understanding of smaller venues with limited tables, I mean I lived in NYC, but when you have a paying customer in front of you, there are open tables and a request for one, and it's not a peak time, I mean come on where's the hospitality! After they called the manager, I did get a table (the one in front of me never filled up either, not exactly a busy time). Luckily, the food did make up for it. My server was friendly too and made good recommendations, although sadly the Beef Rendang wasn't nearly ready to serve. I suppose I'd have to come back for dinner sometime. I got a Lychee Sunrise to start, which was fantastic. It was too early for me to start drinking alcohol, so this worked fine. The Roti Canai with chicken curry for dipping was tasty, with the former being super flaky and delicious. The chicken in the curry was boneless, but they could've done a better job removing the skin and tendons. The curry was on the sweeter side, which worked well as a dipping sauce. The Har Gau (soft shrimp dumplings) were made fresh and delicate. It came with mustard for dipping, which was new to me, but worked very well. Now I was getting a bit overwhelmed, as like in many Asian restaurants, food tends to come out as they're made rather than timed as courses, oop. My Sizzling Tofu entree came with a generous portion of rice, with an amazing garlicy brown sauce (has minced chicken & shrimp, but they do have a vegetarian version) poured table side for that sizzling action. It was so flavorful, lots of depth and very filling. I got mine a bit spicy, which has 5 levels of spice of your choosing. Like a lot of the trendier restaurants and shops here, they do use one of those digital payment systems like Toast which some super high suggested default tips. I thought it was a bit funny as you refill your own water with the bottle they give you, but my server was friendly and gave me a show, so a generous tip was well earned. read more

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Service was great. The roti canai, beef, sizzling tofu, and the stir fried rice noodle were yummy and came out with timeliness. Love their attention to detail and easy seating for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant was clean and friendly. read more

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This time, we ordered off their usual menu with some out of town friends. We ordered sizzing tofu, roti with two curries (beef was off menu), Hokkien noodles, beef rendang. I ordered a pandan colada for myself. I would get this drink again. It's amazing. Back to the food. This was all good for four people near closing time. Everything amazing. I would order this set again. The beef rendang does have a slight kick to it. No shrimps in this menu set because one of us has a shrimp allergy which they great accommodated for us. Tofu is a favorite! Roti was super stuff and tasty. Our server was very sweet and was actually the one who told us about the beef curry that was off menu to try with the roti. The place was clean and easy on the eyes. Parking is free and out front. read more

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Award winning restaurant for a good reasons. Service and atmosphere: Outstanding service from get go. Our server was polite, friendly and very knowledgeable about food on a menu. She helped us decide on our dishes selection by recommendations. The restaurant was clean, structured, very modern and comfortable. Open bar area in the middle is very nice. Food and drinks: Delicious and well thought through dishes. Traditional selections with fragrant ingredients and seasonings. All of that gave the food authenticity test. The portions were generous. Big selection of various beverages to choose from. Pricing: $$ - super worth it and we will be coming back to dine in here again. read more

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We tried several dishes here and overall had a great experience. The roti canai was good, though I wish the dipping sauce had a bit more flavor. The Hainan chicken was solid with all the right dressings, and the mixed satay and char kway teow were both delicious. The setup is nice--clean, comfortable, and welcoming without feeling crowded. Service was wonderful, too. They even packed our leftovers neatly into a bag without us having to ask. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you're craving Malaysian flavors. read more

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Everything was authentic and tasty! The chicken satay is a sleeper (matches with the sauce better than the beef satay). The char kway teow was nice and smoky but I wish the noodles had a touch more salt to bring out the flavors. The Hainanese chicken was my favorite - I could eat it all day! Especially with the 3 dipping sauces and flavored rice. read more

Phat Eatery - Hainanese chicken - Malaysian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Nasi lemak is my to go order. The sambal sauce is to die for. Laksa lacks flavor. I won't order it again next time. Roti canal was amazing. Fresh and hot. And the curry dipping sauce was so flavorful read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for some time and finally got to when we were close to the Katy area. The place is decent size, clean and has very good service. We asked our server for some recommendations and she suggested we try the sizzling tofu and the beef rendang. The tofu was excellent and came with a fried egg on the bottom of the skillet. The beef rendang was good but the beef had a lot of fat on it and so I didn't enjoy it as much. But I would come back here to try some other dishes. Sadly, they don't offer any desserts but there are a bunch of dessert spots in the strip center. read more

Phat Eatery - Beef Rendang - Malaysian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Food is still very good here. I ordered their roti canai for apps and their stir fry noodle called char kway teow as the main dish. Both are very delicious. The chat kway teow has the work hay flavor. Yum. I love the addition of the Chinese sausage in this dish. I got their lemon tea and it's very refreshing. Service is quick and good amount of seating available indoors. read more

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We came here since a lot of the other restaurants in the area had a wait. Thankfully this one didn't and the food and service didn't disappoint. The interior is very cute and vibey. I loved every dish except the shrimp surprisingly. I would come again! read more

Phat Eatery - Roti canai, calamari, and shrimp apps - Malaysian Near Me - Katy, Texas

The roti is a must order, the texture is so fluffy but not heavy and their dipping sauce that goes with it is so tasty and a little spicy. The billionaire fried rice was pretty good and a decent portion size, but didn't have any actual beef in it besides beef tallow. The wide rice noodle dishes were surprisingly delicious with a nice variety of seafood mixed in, but could have had more noodles included. I'd go back here if I was in the mood for noodles. read more

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A wonderful gem in K/H town. The ambiance and style of the entire place makes it look like you're in the middle of being overseas, and the food, we couldn't find anything wrong with it! Our waitress was very attentive to our table as well. Over all great food, good ambiance, and even better service! read more

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I expected this to be good, but way better than I expected. We left full talking about when we can go back. It's a bit far from our place but no doubt a good enough reason to define things to do in area. Service was outstanding and the vibe was as inviting. We love the dinning area and how it was set up to look like a street food areas. When everything we had was unique and interesting it's time to recommend. I'm read more

Phat Eatery - Malaysian Near Me - Katy, Texas

The food was absolutely delicious!! We got the beef rendang, the roti with curry, and the sizzling tofu. The flavors were delicious and we got a 4/5 spice level which was pretty spicy. The meat in the beef rendang was so tender and deliciously paired with the rice. The sizzling tofu sauce was amazing with some shrimp and other varieties in there. Last time we went there was a 45 minute wait so we made a reservation for dinner. We were seated right away and our meals were served in a timely manner. The parking can get a little tricky as this is the busy katy hmart area. I love the interior design which gives off an elevated asian night market vibe. read more

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Food was delicious. We did the waiter's choice and she even brought out an extra entree for us. Everything was absolutely delicious but beware because portions are HUGE we had lots of leftovers. The tofu was insanely good- even my dad who doesn't like tofu loved it. The roti canai texture is so fluffy and chewy and crispy it's a must try. Loved the tender beef rendang as well. read more

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Had the Roti Canai. the sauce was to die for! We had the Mee Goreng and the Malay Hor Fun. Both were exceptional. Service was good. Will return!! read more

First thing I noticed was how great our waiter was. She was super attentive but not pushy. The food is great. Roti was buttery. The beef was tender. I had the flat noodles with shrimp, sausage, and calamari and it was super good. Noodles worth cooked. I did ask for the special hot sauce to add some spice because it had absolutely none. Great decor and atmosphere. Highly recommend read more

Phat Eatery - Malaysian Near Me - Katy, Texas

I'm glad to have another good Malaysian eatery available whenever I crave the food. The CKT is legit! Level 2 spice level was just right for me. Service is good, the decor inside is super cute with Malaysian touches. read more

Phat Eatery - Malaysian Near Me - Katy, Texas

Came in right before peak hours and there was no wait. We ordered a number of items, each with its own unique flavor and so delicious! The roti is a must try. It's flaky, buttery, and the curry dip was superb. The calamari was crispy, chewy, and was filled with such good flavor with a nice little spicy kick. The Hainan chicken itself had no flavor, as it wasn't salted, but it was doused in sesame oil. You needed to rely on the sauces. I appreciated the pandan essence in the rice that came with it though. The beef rendang was so tender and flavorful. Top tier dish! The noodles were soft and chewy, though the dish overall was a little salty and oily. Service was fantastic. The waitress even turned down the AC because it was freezing. The ambiance was nice with lots of street signs as decor and the food came out fast. Must try Malaysian eatery! read more

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We discovered this place during our visit to Houston for the holidays, and since we regularly get the craving for some good authentic Malaysian food, we thought this place would be perfect for us. Located in a pretty new looking shopping center, this place wasn't too hard to find amongst the many Asian restaurants here, as the sign outside is large, bold, and quite prominent. What is hard to find, however, is a parking spot, as we came on a Sunday, right around 1pm, and the place was crazy packed. Expect to drive around for a bit, keeping an eye out for any openings or people leaving, and go for it! As for this restaurant, it has a pretty modern, fun, albeit a little gimmicky interior decor with lots of various signs you'd find around Malaysia hanging from the ceiling. Service was pretty good....however, the guy attending to us seemed a bit hurried, impatient, and seemed somewhat frustrated at our questions about the menu....ok, not the most friendly, but it got a bit better as the crowd slowly emptied out. It was actually our mother who loves and misses Malaysian food, and as such, she ordered as many familiar dishes as she could......the Roti Canai with a curry dip (basically the chicken curry without the chicken), Salt & Pepper Calamari, Chicken and Beef Satay (skewers), Hokkien Mee, Curry Laksa, Sizzling Tofu, Ikan Bakar (grilled golden pomfret), Malaysian Chicken Curry, Sizzling Tofu, Beef Rendang (supposedly "award winning"),and the Curry Vegetable Casserole. Our mother didn't enjoy the curry laksa at all ....especially as they don't use the authentic style tofu....so, she just took one bite of it and never left it for good. In fact, my mother said that she wasn't happy with the whole meal at all because it didn't taste the least bit "authentic." I somewhat agree with her in that the flavors were not authentic in that they are considerably toned down.....the good thing I felt was that the food was not salty. My favorite dish of all would have to be the Ikan Bakar...the Chicken Satay was actually very good, but the peanut dipping sauce was so starchy!.....totally unnecessary! The Hokien Mee was actually my chosen by me and it wasn't too bad at all.....tasted good, but that portion was so tiny! In fact, the portion sizes of all the dishes were tiny, and at these high prices, one would really expect the portions to be a bit more generous. In summary, not a bad attempt at some pretty decent high-priced, small portion-sized Malaysian food. The dishes tastes good as long as you're not too fussy about the less than authentic Malaysian food, or don't know what authentic Malaysian food dastes like.....the food here is not bad.....and will likely be considered pretty good for those who have never tried real Malaysian cooking, or who just want something as close to it as possible as this is all that's available around these parts. read more

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Lived here four years, and somehow missed this place Authentic Malaysian flavors The curry's rich and the BBq skewer dip sauce is really delicious. Dishes came out fast. read more

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Good food and drinks. While going to Asia town is a trek. Parking is tough during evening but service was great.

Been wanting to visit here for a looooong time, and finally got a chance to visit recently. Unfortunately, this trip was somewhat underwhelming -- perhaps a future visit will have a better result. Our roti canai starter was the clear highlight -- pillowy yet savory, it was a delight. A must have for every visit. The entrees were all...fine. Shared choices included sizzling beef black pepper, chili prawn, beef rendang, and sweet basil chicken. All were good, but none jumped out as I expected. We'll try again another time... read more

Delicious Malaysian restaurant, fast service, clean interior, friendly staff and delicious meals. The flavors are deep and fresh. The curry at spicy level 3 (out of 5) was ideal for the Roti appetizer. Very clean restaurant. Parking might be tough and you might need to wait. Went today on 8/23/25 Note my rating system: 1 Star: I wouldn't recommend 2 Stars: Didn't hit my standards 3 Stars: Average (nothing special) 4 Stars: Above Average. Would recommend. Still looking for the 5 Star. 5 Stars: Top of their game. Great food. Great service. Would recommend and plan on returning. read more

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Service was wonderful and food was so yummy and flavorful! We love the roti and satay skewers. We have been back several times and the food is consistently delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Came here on a Saturday night for early dinner. They were super accommodating on seating us. We ordered a bunch of dishes. They were tasty. Was looking forward to the award winning beef but found the beef was a little dry. The curry sauce was on point though. Also ordered the roti canai appetizer-- the curry sauce was a little goopy, and I prefer it a little runnier. The millionaires fried rice and hainanese chicken were delicious. Portions are very generous. The decor was cute. They have a variety of cute signs hanging from the ceiling. The dining area is large and can accommodate large parties. The table tops were a little dirty ; by that I mean they look like wooden tables with a coat of paint on top so the surface is uneven. You can see dark/dirt on it and I wasn't too sure if that was sanitary. read more

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Phat Eatery is the first Malaysian restaurant I've been to and it did not disappointed. We went here for Houston's restaurant week and ordered the Kerabu Prawns, Roti Canai, Beef Rendang, and Hainanese Chicken. Overall, everything was delicious and the best dishes were the Kerabu Prawns and Beef Rendang. Even though they were crowded, they were able to seat us and served us quickly. It was a bit loud inside since there were a lot of people. read more

Phat Eatery - Kerabu Prawn (left) Beef Rendang (middle) Hainanese Chicken (right) - Malaysian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Decided to come here for houston restaurants weeks and it did not disappoint. We go the roti, calamari, sweet basil beef, and the beef rendang. The food was pretty kinda pricey but I thought everything was delicious! Service was great. Came here on Saturday night and it was pretty full but we were seated within 5 minutes. read more

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Honestly, I was not impressed. The food was ok and definitely not worth the price. We tried the $16 prawns , the curry noodles soup (it needed salt), the beef with noodles (barely had noodles--I'm not a big beef eater), the roti curry dip, the tofu (that was my favorite), and the pandan drink was sooooo sweet I gagged and didn't try a 3rd sip. Service was great. Definitely not coming back unless they bring back the curry crawfish which is what we wanted to try. read more

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Overall good food- roti canai crisp and perfect, beef rendang award winning of course I would recommend, chili prawn can work on it be a little more savory (the sweetness was a little overpowering), sizzling tofu yum. Will need to try their sizzling beef next time Vibes- I dig this decor (included in video) Service - nice friendly attentive staff read more

Phat Eatery - Roti - Malaysian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The CK Teow was . My waitress recommended a dish that I rejected but she brought it anyway. ‍ The Roti was great and the ambiance was unique. I'll eat there again just for the CK Teow and the Roti. read more

The roti and satay skewers were really good. The roti had good texture and good flavor with the sauce. The skewers were tender and seasoned well. The Hainanese chicken was a bit dry and the texture was not best. It wasn't terrible, but wasn't very good either. The dishes include a large pot of rice, which was tasty. read more

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We stopped by for lunch earlier today and it just so happens to be HRW month. I've been before but my husband has not. The HRW menu was perfect for the both of us. We ended up splitting an HRW order and that was plenty for us. See photos of everything we got for $39.99. Dishes in the order it was served: 1) Roti Canai w/ Beef Rendang - I love this stuff and could be happy eating only this. The roti was warm and has a nice flaky texture when you tear it. The curry dipping sauce is their usual one but with beef rendang added to it. I was told this is only on the HRW menu. Flavor was good and similar to what I remember as beef rendang. The sauce is on the thicker side, similar to a gravy. That's different for me. I usually prefer it more runny. My husband loved it though. 2) Satay Skewers - Love that this was mix with both chicken and beef. Both were tasty in flavor. The meat had a good soft, chewy texture too. The peanut dipping sauce was delicious. 3) Chili Prawn - Good size prawns and a chili sauce that reminds me of Singaporean chili crab sauce. There were bits of eggs, onions, and chili in it. I'm a bit more sensitive to heat so definitely felt the kick from the chili. We got a good size portion along with a container of rice. This was when I was happy we only did one HRW order. This portion alone was a good size. Ambiance was good - Casual with a street like flair to it. Waitress was quick and responsive. We would come back again. There is also a Woodlands location so hope that is just as consistent as this one. read more

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I did think the portion sizes were good and I'm glad that the hot tea was in a traditional pot. The inside of the place was fun where it reminds me of nightlife which is modern and stylish. Service was good as well. The reason why I leave it 3 stars is because the food itself wasn't really impactful in a way that I imagine an award winning establishment would have. I had anything that said "award winning" on the menu but it didn't give off that WOW factor I was looking for. I do think it's good but not what I expected or hoping for. read more

SO good. Flavorful dishes, small portions though. Flavor made up for it. Curries are well made and ambience inside with the signs were cool read more

Phat Eatery - Malaysian Near Me - Katy, Texas