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This place is super underrated!! I'd never heard of it before, but definitely will be back. They have so many options for vegetarians and the portions are really big--great value for the price! I tried curry laksa with tofu for the first time and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend stopping by!
Second time to Rasa, just as good as the first. I got the nasi lemak again but this time with chicken curry, which was even better than the fried chicken. Serving portions are huge. Teh tarik was also very good- strong and creamy but not too sweet. Service is quick and servers are always pleasant.
Made a reservation for 4 on a weeknight and got there a little later than our reservation time but they were very nice about it and had no problem getting seated. The dinner rush didn't really start to pick up until around 7pm so it was fairly empty around 6pm. They have a good amount of menu options to choose from from. The beef rendang was delicious and the food didn't take too long to come out. The prices are standard of what you'd find in the west village area so something to keep in mind there. The interior is nice and it didn't get too noisy at all when we were there.
Service and ambiance were okay. In each of the dishes, there was some type of flavor that wasn't fully soaked through all the food. For example the broccoli was cooked well but didn't have much flavor which was surprising since the noodles were insanely good. Would recommend going with multiple people to try different items but I didn't LOVE anything specifically.
If you never tried Malaysian food, I would say coming here is recommended if you want to try something new when around Washington Square Park. Environment: Came in around 2pm, and there were enough seatings. So it was very quiet and I dont even remember hearing a background song. Service: It was great, the waitress gave enough time to think over my order and made sure to fill my cup with water everytime. Food: It wasnt the best or bad, the food is very average and for someone who is trying such a cuisine for the first, I wouldn't criticize it because I dont have a reference. Maybe My choice of dishes could be better next time. But the lamb was maybe over cooked and it was hard to bite into it, the sauce was overwhelming with probably a strong touch of curry.
I got their nasi lemak and was looking forward to trying it since I heard it's the national dish of Malaysia. However, I thought it was too sweet and didn't have much going on in terms of the flavor profile. My friends who came with me also thought the food was okay. I did enjoy the complimentary kuih lapis though!
Came here after a show for a quick dinner. We were seated right away and had our order taken minutes later. Friendly staff, and a varied menu. I ordered the shrimp which came with rice and vegetables. This dish was not very hot in temperature. The soup that proceeded it, a nice broth with some lettuce pieces in. It, was very hot. My husband's noodle bowl was very hot as well, so I think they may have waited to serve mine until his was done. The restaurant has a nice environment and is centrally located in the West Village.
If you know me in any capacity, you know that Malaysian food is my absolute favorite cuisine in the entire world. When I saw the spot as a potential fountain of flavor, I couldn't wait to come here and sample their menu. I was very excited to try the beef rendang curry here. When I arrived at the restaurant, it was pretty busy and it was also the Halloween day parade so I opted to take my food to go instead. My waitress was super nice and accommodating to my request and packed my food pretty quickly. The ambience here is really nice and perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a first date although it can get pretty loud. I took my beef rendang and meat stuffed pancake to go. It could be that my food was in a to go container, but the pancake was not as appetizing as I thought it would be. I just feel the meat lacked seasoning and the pancake exterior was not crispy enough. The beef rendang left a lot to be desired. I really wanted to be wowed by this dish, but I was disappointed. The color was not the dark brown caramelized color we expect from beef rendang. This curry definitely needed to stay on the stove for much longer. The flavors were very, very muted. I feel the seasoning was completely lacking. I could not taste any of the Galangal, lemongrass, chilies, or coconut coming through. The curry was also a little bit more on the runnier side, which I don't necessarily mind as long as the flavor is there but sadly this dish definitely needs improvement in that area. I hope they can strive to make the rendang curry closer to the authentic version that is eaten in Malaysia. I would love to come back here again if they work on improving this dish.
(Overall: B) - Rasa specializes in home style Malaysian cooking in the heart of West Village. I love the soul that comes from the food as it brings me back to the Southeast Asia so authentically, with a wide array of classic favorites. I did feel like the dishes could use a bit of finetuning, but is otherwise quite enjoyable. (Hokkien Mee: B) - I love the flavors of that dark sweet soy that empowers the thick noodles and squid, it brings me comfort back to the street food of Singapore. The squid was also incredibly tender, which was impressive. I would've liked to see a bit more technique coming from the vegetable front as the leaf of the bok choy was cooked to the point that it could not retain integrity. (Sarawak Laksa: B) - The premise of this 20+ ingredient laksa broth is such a draw, and I do find that the complexity is exhilarating -- although, I found the spiciness to be slightly overshadowing the balance of the many other ingredients. The shrimp, bok choy, and noodles are perfectly tender, though the egg is a bit over. Overall, not bad. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 4 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats
First time having Malaysian food! I love Thai food and they had a lot of the same kinds of curries on the menu which I'm always drawn to, but I wanted to try something classically Malaysian. Got the Nasi Lemak which consisted of curried chicken, coconut pandan rice, peanuts with anchovies, cucumber, and sambal. Chicken was great, had some potatoes mixed in too and it satisfied my love for curry. The rice was so fragrant and good, and I LOVED that it was green how fun!!! Ive actually never had anchovies because they intimidate me but I was brave and they were actually kinda fun, super crunchy! The addition of cucumber here too is amazing bc curry can feel kinda heavy at times and cucumber just made it so much lighter and fresh. It got a bit chilly outside so I wanted a warm beverage so I got the Teh Tarik. YUMMMMM I could drink a gallon that was so fire. I'm craving more of it as I write this.
Great food. Great environment. Wonderful service. We were seated quickly during the start of dinner time (6pm on a Friday). The restaurant was wonderfully decorated - traditional clothing, fishing nets, straw structures. The wait staff were quick to deliver food and also very attentive. Now for the food: We got the Laksa noodle soup which was highlighted on the menu, the madman curry with beef, and the appetizer combo platter which came with 3 curry puffs, satay chicken, and one more think but I forgot the name. The appetizers were delicious although few for the price. The noodle soup was amazing! Spiced but not spicy. The curry was also thick and creamy with lots of protein. We shared the food between 4 people and left very satiated.
More like a 4.5 for me than a 4, as this was a real revelation in terms of finding actual Malaysian/Singaporean restaurants I enjoy in the city. I will say outright this place has some excellent satay, curry puffs and hokkien prawn mee. The flavors are absolutely solid and bursting. The curry laksa and the kankung belecan were super awesome and the latter was pretty spicy as well (which I don't mind, though it was hard to make it edible for the kids). My only real disappointment was the hainan chicken rice which was just okay but not as good as some that I've tried elsewhere such as Taste Good in Elmhurst (which is still the gold standard for me re: Malay/Sgp food). But if we're talking about pound for pound great flavor and food - this is absolutely perfectly great for anyone looking to indulge big time. It's also worth pointing out the Cendol ice was also good. Not 100% authentic but still a pretty decent clone of what I used to enjoy in the hawker centers of Singapore. The service here was super friendly and excellent. I'd absolutely come back here any time.
Pretty average food, several dishes being hit or miss. The Haianese chicken rice was very plain, as were a number of the noodle dishes. The Char Kueh Teow tasted a lot like a saltier drunken noodle, and flavour differentiation between dishes was lacking. We loved the roti canai and the satay chicken skewers! The serving size to price was pretty reasonable, but the flavours left much to be desired. Pretty easy to get a table for a large group on a weekday -- we made a reservation for weeknight dinner, but could've just as easily walked in.
Pretty average restaurant in East Village but acceptable for a quick lunch before class. My friends and I had sticky rice for starter, and then beef rendang, some fried noodle and hainanese chicken after. I would say the sticky rice is the best of all, they have shrimp paste inside which really mad it special. But the mains are kinda salty, lacking flavor and the meat was not of good quality. I will not comeback for a special occasion or when eating out with some one, but I might go back alone for the lunch offerings. read more
3 years ago
After a year of anticipation (when we were in NY last year, the restaurant was closed for maintenance/remodeling), we were so disappointed with the quality of the food. Everything we ordered (Mango Salad, Mee Goreng, and Basil Fried Rice) was so sweet and have no taste. How can you mess up with such simple dishes? The mango salad was filled with iceberg lettuce and big chunks of pineapples and cucumbers to look like there were a lot of mangos. I also asked the server why the fried rice was especially sweet. She said it was because of the special sauce that they used and I should have ordered spicy instead. We asked them to remake it spicy and it still came out sweet. Very disappointed that Rasa did not serve authentic Malaysian food. At least my wife's hot milk tea and the service were good, so I gave them two stars for that. read more
The food was delicious, I got the drunken noodles. The roti is also super yum and I recommend getting that as a starter. The service was a little slow but they were busy. The drinks are good, but not the best cocktails you'll get in the city. Overall a nice experience! read more
5 years ago
This place is absolutely one of the best Thai/Malaysian restaurants in NYC! The food never disappoints. The drunken noodles with shrimp is my fav thing on the menu. The roti canai is unmatched. Even the coffee with condensed milk is delicious! Every time I go to this restaurant it's like experiencing it for the first time & just falling in love with the food all over again. Just simply amazing. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
This is some good Asian food. I ordered the pad see ew with shrimp. Lunch portion is small, I was left wanting more due to the deliciousness but also size of the serving. Would have been nice to be able to order a few spring rolls, but one order is $8. It was the best pad see ew I've ever had, and I order it at every Thai restaurant I go to. They also have a good happy hour. Im excited to go back to try their other items but will be prepared to spend extra moolah, the quality of the food is worth it. read more
3 years ago
Ordered from here a couple to time and I must stay there food is consistent in taste and quality they have great lunch special deals and the food always arrives hot their Curry's are delicious just the right amount of heat with out being oily the massaman curry is my favorite the balance of coconut milk and spices is perfect read more
4 years ago
Quite authentic (from someone who lived in Southeast Asia for a few years). The portion is good. I wish the rice is the more traditional type. read more
4 years ago
The other day I tried Malaysian food for the first time. My friend was born and raised there so when he said this is his favorite Malaysian place in NYC, I had to try it. The food was was truly amazing and the service and the atmosphere was great. If you are looking for some great Asian food, specifically Malaysian, you have to try rasa. read more
7 years ago
Worst Thai food I ever had! I even let the waitress know that the beef tasted like rubber and she did absolutely nothing about it. Will never come again, and definitely do not recommend it. I wish I could give zero stars! read more
4 years ago
Second time coming here, brought a friend who wanted to try halal Malaysian food and she loved it! Great service and very friendly staff. read more
7 years ago
We decided to the Village for something different. Yelp had this place at #9 with 2 $$. Thought this would be pleasing to a 14 year old. He had the Pad Thai with chicken. Nothing special. I wanted a noodle bowl and went for the Sarawak Laksa. Vey good. Not overly spicy. Full of flavor. I would have like 1-2 more shrimp and bok choy. Thin rice noodles. Perfect for a chilly night. Place was crowded but tables turn over quickly. I recommend but would suggest looking at the pics first to ge a better idea. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
5 of us, Malaysians gathered here to fix our Malaysia food cravings. We had Satay, Char Kueh Teow, Steamed Hainanese Chicken, Hokkien Mee, salted Chicken and wan tan Ho. I'm surprised to see they have salted chicken, which it's rare to see in any Southeast Asian restaurants. (Maybe I might overlooked in the past.) My favorite were the satay and salted chicken. Salted chicken is good enough to fix the craving. It would be great with the curry leave like what we can get back in Malaysia. The thing that I'm not happy is they included 18% tip in our total receipt, which they shouldn't. This is illegal to do in NYC. I hope the business owner should take down from the POS system. Customers always tend to pay the tips twice if they dint notice and read the receipt carefully. read more
I've never had Malaysian food but the online menu looked good. 4 of us went on a groupon (2 appetizers, 4 dinners, & 4 drinks). I got a great tofu & veggies dish - massaman. & coconut rice. Delicious! My husband had the Nasi Campur with fish which he liked. Everyone liked their food, & the service was excellent. read more
5 years ago
I ordered Char kueh toew with veggies and tofu please and it was over $18 which is a lot for Thai food even in Manhattan. The noodles are burnt and dry which I have never experienced until now. The veggies aren't cooked well :( I've been to Thailand. read more
5 years ago
I came in for a quick bite on a Saturday at 6pm and was sat immediately. The staff was very attentive and courteous. I ordered the roti canai, Mee goreng, and a hot green tea. Everything was EXCELLENT and I enjoyed my meal very much. Will definitely be back! read more
Have been craving for Nasi Lemak so finally came here on a rainy Saturday. There aren't many good Malaysian places in the city but was very glad to find this one. Our food came out extremely fast (like extremely) and my nasi lemak looked glorious - coconut rice, fried anchovies, sambal. They gave me a lot of curry chicken (ended up having some leftover) so it was definitely worth the money. I'd recommend tasting the rice on its own first to get the full coconut flavor. My friend ordered Tom Yum noodle soup with fish balls and wonton. It smelled so good and she devoured it. The Kang Kung Belacan was very tasty - the shrimp paste may not for everyone but iykyk ;) read more
My first time dining here. I really wanted to find another Malaysian/Singaporean spot in NYC. I had the Laksa and was a little disappointed. The curry was not bad but was not Laksa curry. It lacked the sour and fishy flavor in traditional Laksa. The vermicelli noodles was also over cooked and too soggy. The dish was too expensive around $14 for what it is. The portion was also small and lacked quality toppings. I was still hungry after eating. Rasa is not authentic Malaysian or Singaporean. I feel that it's mainly Thai food and they make other things to fill up the menu and attract customers. I didn't try the Thai food but maybe it's better? They also serve sushi which I find it to be very odd if they want to specialize in Southeast Asian cuisine. On the bright side, the service was good. We were seated at the bar before our table was ready. The servers were also very attentive. This place is just not my cup of tea. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Whoa! My tastebuds tried some other Malaysian dishes that I haven't had before. This place was recommended by 2 Malaysian friends. I tried the char keow tew noodle dish (which was okay..quite reminiscent of chow fun). We got a laksa dish with anchovies and fresh pineapple. This was not at all pungent as it sounds. It was my favorite of the night. The other dish was okra and shrimp but the flavors were new to me but it didn't draw me in. The roti cannai was only ok but I may try something next time. I would be open to going again and trying the beef rendang too. 3 dishes and 1 app was too much for 2 girls so there were some yummy leftovers for the next day. read more
3 years ago
My first time having Malaysian food and it was so amazing! I got the mee goreng and loved it. The staff was also very sweet and attentive, definitely will be coming back soon. read more
5 years ago
This place was amazing, they asked if me and my wife were fasting and brought out dates. Their food was absolutely amazing, bursting with flavor. I would definitely come back here for more. read more
5 years ago
This place looks sleek and clean. Service is cordial and brisk! My server was accommodating when I said I only had a few minutes to have a quick lunch. And more accommodating when I requested to exchange the focus for more vegetables in my vegetable green curry dish. So far, I like this restaurant. I need to try it again to get a better evaluation for it's food. So far so good! read more
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AMAZING FOOD!!!! Heard great things about this place before but tried it for the first time today and it was incredible. The flavor was so good everything was cooked well the roti was so soft and the thai crispy chicken was SO tasty. Absolutely loveddd the char keuh teow too. Service was also awesome and good came out super fast. Will def be going here again. read more
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Really great restaurant!!!!! So delicious!!! So much flavour!! A little bit spice ... but delicious Really enjoyed it read more
6 years ago
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Food was wonderful. Waitstaff was friendly. Food came out in a timely fashion. Prices were good. Overall q great experience - will definitely come back if I'm in the area read more
5 years ago
Rasa is a melting pot of Asian cuisine in NYC. There is the taste of Malaysia, Japan, Thailand India, Singapore, China and Indonesia. Everything I ordered was surprisingly delicious- Crispy Vegetable Spring Roll, Kampong Fried Rice, Curry Chicken with Potatoes, and Thai Chili Shrimp. The restaurant has so much to offer- took me awhile to choose from the large menu because almost everything sounds good to try out! While there is bar service, everything else on the menu is halal, according to the friendly waiters. The restaurant is very popular and therefore, may often be busy (yes, even on a Sunday) but the service is amazing. I like the interior decor with the nets and art pieces expressing the culture, under the dimmed lighting. Nice ambiance! If anything, hope to visit there again soon! read more
7 years ago
Definitely not what I'm used to but I totally appreciate the difference in ingredients. It tasted homemade and I liked it but not enough to crave it. Great service, fast and they are attentive even though they were a full house. Everything tasted fresh and it was a nice experience. We made reservations just in case we needed it but we were early and they allowed us to be seated at the bar and then promptly seat on time (there wasn't anything available when we arrived). read more
7 years ago
Overall 4/5 - will come again but not order a few things we ordered tonight - Lychee Mojito: 1/5 - too sweet, no alcohol but mint was refresh: will not order again. Should've returned it - roti canai: 3/5 - not bad but probably from the frozen packets I buy from the supermarkets. For $7.50 a piece, it's not cheap... - mee goreng with shrimp: 5/5 - amazing and so delicious, great sauce, chewy noodles and fresh shrimp - Panang Assam laksa - 5/5 so good, fishy broth and really chew noodles with fresh sweet pineapple chunks and cool cucumber. So delicious and will come for this again. read more
8 years ago
Fooled by the picture on the menu and most of the reviews on Yelp. I was expecting to have a traditional Hainanese chicken rice, but the reality was it didn't look or taste authentic. They used soy sauce and made the chicken taste kinda sweet and salty, which was very gross. The roti canai was okay, but the portion is small. The dipping sauce was so salty... the most disappointing was their curry. It was SO WATERY and flavorless. Ew. If you want to have satisfying Malaysian food, don't come here. read more
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25 W 8th St
New York, NY 10011
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Do we have to make reservations?
Of course you don't have to, but it would not be a bad idea. The restaurant is not large.
Has anyone tried using their Groupon ? I tried using it a couple months ago and was very disappointed
Used it today with no problem whatsoever. I told the hostess as she gave us the menu and she looked at it as we were about to order and that's it ! Easy peasy
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