I had a lovely meal at Rasa! The staff is so friendly and the food comes out fast and HOT, so you know it's fresh! The menu has lots of options from Thai to Singaporean to Malaysian. I will definitely be back to try more! The ambiance is nothing crazy but it's a nice place to get some good Asian food. Fries with curry dipping sauce: 9/10 Fresh hot fries and the curry dipping sauce was delicious! I only wish the fries were a bit crispier and slatier but overall this was a great appetizer to share before the meal. Char Kueh Teow: 10/10 With beef. Here is the description: rice noodles with chives, bean sprouts, eggs, chives & soy sauce with chili sauce. This dish was delicious! There were so many noodles and the beef was very flavorful. The meat wasn't too oily or too tough. I loved all the flavors in this dish and it had a slight kick from the chili sauce but it was barely detectable so it didn't overwhelm you. I would definitely get this again I mean just look at the photo - it DOES taste as good as it looks! read more

Rasa - Fries - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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It's been a while since I e been here but Yelp has that recommendation to review places you e checked into, given a star rating, and posted pictures too... it's really in me for never taking the time to jot a few words down and while the Expedia a bit unforgettable and fantastic, I don't know if I have the words to express it. I loved the place, it brought me back to Indonesia, I made a friend at the bar and the staff was wonderful. I tried remembering all the words I picked up in Bali and learned a few more; but all that was really said that stick was the fact I need to get back over there very very very soon :( The food was phenomenal, I had bordaines favorite and kept it steadily draining from the bowl- so delicious, gotta go back. read more

Rasa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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This week was my first time revisiting rasa in five years. I'm always in awe of the impact the South Asian diaspora has on other cuisines and how those cuisines take that influence to make it their own. Sawarak Laksa: The laksa broth is just as flavorful and alluring as I remember. The thing about the chicken is it's juicy but not flavorful at all despite being in such a lovely broth. Kampong Fried Rice: This was a wonderful variety of tastes and textures. The funky shrimp paste. The refreshing cucumbers. The crispy anchovies and shrimp chips. All delicious. Roti Canai: This is what south asians call paratha. You can definitely find paratasfor cheaper in Indian restaurants. The potato in the curry was severely undercooked The pulled tea: Was delicious and pricey. Tastes just like masala tea, which you can also find for cheaper in Indian restaurants. Service was attentive and quick during lunchtime. read more

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Fantastic. Light food with perfectly infused lemon flavor. The team demonstrates remarkable service. This restaurant has my endorsement, and it'll have yours too. I totally recommend this restaurant. read more

I found this gem by mistake. I was in a rush, and I needed to eat dinner, so I went here. Low and behold, the restaurant was Indonesian/Malaysian. I was not disappointed! I tried the Laksa which is Malaysian, and it was good (though I can't really compare it to anything). I got the shrimp sambal. The name was questionable, but it reminded me of the food I would get at church LOL. Solid! I also really love shrimp and rice, so it was just a good meal that caught me by surprise. Would want to come back to try more. read more

Rasa - sambal shrimp - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

The ambiance was very good here! the staff was very nice and helped answer questions about how the dish was prepared. The food was decent and I would recommend the drunken noodles. However, nothing was very exceptional. read more

Rasa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

I was recently there for the second time & I gotta say I loved the whole experience! Loved the food, the service was excellent. Keep up the great work guys ! read more

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Rasa is where I go when I want to have lunch by myself. Not that it's a dine alone spot. Plenty of groups and couples. But it has a quiet energy that's also perfect if you just want to shut out the world and meditate on a bowl of mee goreng. Cooked to perfection. Great service. I'm so addicted to this one dish I haven't tried anything else yet. read more

Rasa - Mee goreng - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Malaysian spot with tasty, authentic options. Anthony Bourdain had been here before for the Sarawak laksa, and that's exactly what I got. The broth was nuanced and immensely flavorful. Note that it does have shrimp. It was so good that even when my dad had some soup go down the wrong pipe, he still kept eating the soup in between coughing. The Malaysian combo came with 2 of each item - chicken satay, murtabak (these little potato pastry things), and curry puff pastries (note there's meat inside). My mom got the Nasi Kerabu with fried chicken and loved it. It came with blue rice, which was pretty cool, and the chicken was well done - lightly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The mango smoothie was a bit icy but I liked how they added a bit of whipped cream and strawberries on top. Credit cards are accepted. Indoor and outdoor dining is available. Two gender neutral bathrooms are available in the back. They do have alcohol; the Mekong whiskey was earthy and my dad enjoyed his neat. It's good for big groups as well as one-on-one hangouts, and they do have takeout. Overall, highly recommend grabbing food at this place whenever you're craving something flavorful. read more

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I ordered Tom yam (shrimp) soup. A soup had only 2 shrimps. I was told it comes only 2. :( and almost nothing inside.... Then take $8? I ordered fried calamari and it came too soft and not round one. we were more excited about food qualities since it says 4 at yelp customer reviews . :( I'm not recommending here. read more

It was very good.I liked what we ordered and I would return to this place. It was affordable.

Sarawak laksa packs SO much flavor. Its creamy, coconuty, aromatic, fragrant, and pungently delicious. Definitely, definitely get that! The Laksa was about $20, tax and tip not included. Definitely not the cheapest laksa around the city, but its not bad for the area. *Throw in a teh tarik (malay ice tea) to really add a cherry on top of that proverbial sundae. read more

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Was craving Malaysian food and found this cozy spot in West Village! Google mentions this place an extensive Japanese menu including sushi, which wasn't the case when we visited in December 2023. Other than that, the menu has everything that you would expect from a Malaysian restaurant (satay, curries, nasi lemak/goreng, teh tarik) We ordered the roti canai as an appetizer. It's thicker than usual but very crispy and soft inside, and the curry paired really well with it! Though it is a bit pricy for what it is. For our main dishes we ordered Nasi Lemak with fried chicken, Char Kueh Teow with beef, and Malaysian curry with chicken. The Malaysian curry was great, it came with a good amount of chicken and pairs perfectly with the included rice. The Char Kueh Teow was also delicious and super flavorful! It packs a bit of heat which we enjoyed, but definitely ask them to tone it down if you're bad with spicy. Warning: extremely hot since it comes straight out of wok! I was too eager to dig in and my tongue paid the price for it. The Nasi Lemak was my favorite, it came with a green rice (coconut?) that was fragrant and sweet. The chicken was the star of the dish, perfectly crispy and juicy inside with a distinct spice profile that puts classic fried chicken to shame. Service was great, they catered well to allergies without us having to ask first. Food came out as soon as it was ready. For that reason, I would recommend family style sharing so nothing gets cold on the table, and also you can try a bit of everything! Overall great restaurant that definitely satisfied our craving. We'll be back for more! read more

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Came to Rasa for Mother's Day but have also been here countless times before for halal Malaysian/Singaporean cuisine and it hits the spot every time! More of a casual dining spot with lovely authentic decor, service is always excellent and the food comes out the fastest I've seen in a long time.. especially for NYC standards. My husband and I get the Malay hokkien mee with beef every time because it is soooo full of flavor (without being spicy) and the meat is cooked to perfection every time. The first time we came here we loved this dish so much that we ordered another to take home. Other good things are the chicken satay, and dumplings and what really surprised me were the Singapore crispy sambal fries! It looks like seasoned potato chips but the flavor profile is nothing like I've tasted before l, would highly recommend! Added plus was the tasty chai they gave us for free on Mother's Day, was such a nice gesture and only made me love them more! read more

Rasa - Malay Hokkien Mee with beef - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

I love Rasa and have been going for at least 7 years. Located in the bustling and ever changing west village, this is a family owned joint with semi traditional Singaporean decor, warm and inviting. The first time I went to Rasa was after an NYU event where Rasa catered a dinner for faculty, staff, arts features and their guests. It was a feast galore with Tom yum, calamari, spicy crab, roti canai, belachan, beef rendang, and more. Ever since, when a friend wants those hybrid flavors-- some curry element, a seafood or veg, savory umami, rice always and forever? Here's where I go. The prices are decent yet reflect the increased neighborhood and I'd rather my coins go to a family owned person of color migrant entrepreneur. Over COVID, I've picked up take out simply because I was in the area around 4-5 times. During winter 2021, I was freezing and eating at home mostly due to panic and my own immunocompromised welfare. Rasa is perfect to have home flavors and decent portions! I waited for my order and they told me I could sit at a table in the meantime, offered me water, hot tea, and a small rice cake dessert for free! My order only took another five minutes, but I was treated so thoughtfully during a very hard time in the blistering cold that customer service like that can't be taught. Support for customers like that is communal, intentional, kind. My order was perfectly cooked. The belacan was shrimp paste bold with well textured okra, Nasi leak had every small dish curated to crunchy texture, spicy, comforting coconut rice. A standard, roti canal was sumptuous buttery layered bread in a spicy curry sauce and any curry dish I ordered had ample protein balance with vegetables. Sometimes you need exquisitely executed flavorful food and service that doesn't feel cut and paste, but real people doing thoughtful food service. I go to Singaporean and Malaysian food in Manhattan alot; Laut, Rasa, and more. Rasa scores in personalization and in a range of options. If you're taking an or of town long time friend who doesn't any away from spice but actually find towards it thrilled, who needs a sit down location that's warm and still styled, Rasa is your place. Every asian and in general BIPOC friend I bring stopping by from the Midwest for work or to visit family, loves this place. In this slice of the neighborhood it's nearly impossible not to eat somewhere not molded by an air of pretentious was and have quality food. If you like Thai, Cambodian, south asian cuisine, then Rasa is the delicious and inevitable answer. read more

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Delicious!! Came here for dinner recently and the food was phenomenal! Service was very prompt and helpful as well! Good portions, good prices. It was a nice spot close to Washington Square Park. At this time it also had a decent amount of outdoor seating. I had the Thai Basil Green Curry which came with plentiful vegetables and well seasoned. My husband had the Pad Thai which he also enjoyed but was hoping it could've been a tad more sauce. Our friends also really enjoyed their meal too. The best part was our decision to get the Sake Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto which was delicious and smooth. We got several rounds out of this and had a nice buzz :) In all it was a memorable dinner with good food. Would definitely recommend to a friend. read more

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Pictured: Manchurian chow mein $12.50 and Chicken Tangra Masala $15.95 This Asian fusion restaurant had so many delicious options to choose from. We went with the manchurian chow mein and the chicken tangra masala. The chicken was very crispy and tender. Both dishes were packed with flavor and had a unique taste. If you love Chinese food with a desi twist this spot is definitely worth checking out. 8/10 Follow our insta: @nyc.halal for more halal food reviews!! read more

Great food and very attentive and nice staff! They also have gluten-free options, and the staff is meticulous and would check with the kitchen if not sure read more

Amazing. The Nasi Lemak had an exquisite taste. The chicken was super tender and well seasoned. This was my first time trying Malaysian food and I enjoyed it. 10/10. I also tried the Roti Canai. Super delicious. The broth was flavorful. Only complaint is the small portion! Quick service too! The waitress was super friendly. read more

Rasa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Great Environment for calm date or dinner. Variety of thai food selection. Excellent service as well

My friend and I had heard good things about Rasa but were pretty disappointed with our delivery order. Maybe the ambiance is a big part of their appeal, but food-wise the dishes didn't meet expectations. The roti canai and curry chicken were okay but unremarkable, a little on the salty side. Our main gripe was with the clearly frozen vegetables used in the curry laksa: the carrots and broccoli especially had that distinctly bland freezer taste that pervaded the entire soup. The dish had the quality of a microwaveable meal you could find at a grocery store, and I definitely expected something better at their price point. read more

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Stopped in for an early fall lunch, seated in the outdoor seating area. Our server was very attentive, and we soon had an excellent Pad Thai with shrimp (Deputy Yelper rated among the best she's had in quite a while), and a Thai vegetable curry. All ingredients very fresh, prepared in a somewhat minimalist style (nothing cloying or heavy about the curry), and totally appetizing. Definitely on our permanent list for Malaysian/Thai in the west Village. read more

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Really good chicken satay! Food is great! Service is amazing, really wonderful people serving here ! Pleasant and fun ambience, thank you ! read more

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Outstanding food, my only gripe would be that there are no options to alter the spice levels of the dishes. At least not to my knowledge at the time. I was seated immediately 6;30 PM, dinner time on a Saturday evening, but I was dining alone. Larger parties might have to wait a little bit on a weekend because the place was packed. I have to talk about the service first because it was superb. The man who seated me was very jovial and friendly, the waitress was nice enough to recommend her personal favorite dish, the Beef Rendang, and their best selling dish. It was absolutely perfect. I would've preferred more spice but I can't knock it for that. The beef is certified halal, and melted in your mouth. They serve it with a super fragrant curry gravy, topped with what appeared to be coconut flakes? And the curry gravy seemed more like a goulash style, with thin shreds of beef in it. Perfect amount of beef to gravy ratio and even though the dish was a bit pricey, you're getting a good portion along with the quality. The plate comes with some bright refreshing stalks of cucumber, which were very fresh and they serve a pickled radish and carrot. The waitress even gave me extra vegetables on the house after I told her that I was looking for a dish with a substantial amount of vegetables earlier when I ordered. Oh and the green tea was very good and earthy and free refills! Last but not least, the Satay Chicken. Again, a bit pricey for an appetizer but you get 4 nicely sized skewers, topped with a delicious peanut sauce, and crushed peanuts. Not only was the peanut sauce seasoned well, so was the chicken. The meat itself was bursting with flavor, it was seasoned very well, melted in your mouth and it had a nice barbequed char to it. This is one of those go-to places, very fast and enjoyable experience, in and out, food comes out really fast and waitresses are very attentive. read more

Rasa - Satay Chicken - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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Our first indoor dining in many months is at Rasa, a Malaysian restaurant at the West Village on 8th street. We always walk past it, and thanks to the outdoor dining we got to smell the inviting fragrant of their dishes and made note that we will dine here once indoor dining is allowed again in NYC. I made a reservation one week in advance through the Yelp app, it was so easy to use. The restaurant phoned me to confirm my seating preference whether indoor or outdoor, we chose indoor! Upon arrival, a member of the group wrote down the information for contact tracing, temperature taking and then there was a hand sanitizer on our table, we felt very safe dining with them. Since it's family-style dining we order appetizers and entrees to share: 1. Malaysian Combo; mini murtabak (beef and onion fried dumplings with curry dips), curry puff (dumpling stuffed with potato and curry), pulut panggang (grilled coconut sticky rice with dried shrimps wrapped in banana leaf) 2. Crispy Calamari served with chili sauce, really good! 3. Rendang Beef 4. Nasi Kerabu with crispy fried chicken served with blue rice, keropok, half salted egg, vegetables salad and mix all the ingredients, pour homemade chili sauce and dunk your chicken in curry dip then explosion of flavor ensues! Note: they use Asian butterfly pea flower to make rice come out blue. 5. Char Kueh Teow; a truly Malaysian noodles dish, is rice noodles with chives served with jumbo shrimps, eggs, and chili sauce. We truly enjoyed our dinner here. We were blown away by the dishes and experience. The servings are quite substantial with fantastic staff and awesome customer service. If you are reading this, make haste to RSVP if you haven't done yet! read more

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Legit one of my fave Malaysian places ever! I came here for the first time to celebrate an early Valentine's Day a few years ago (reservations DEF needed during evenings/weekends/special occasions) and remember being totally intoxicated by the smell of the food while we were sitting at the bar. Once we got our table, we ordered a few different things including roti canai and their appetizer sampler to start. For mains we got the hainanese chicken, char Keuh teow, and curry laksa, everything we had was literally mind blowingly incredible!! The star of the show was definitely the chicken rice, so so flavourful and so perfectly cooked! I've been back for takeout a number of times since COVID started and the food is just as fabulous when taken out as well! Huge plus for super friendly staff and clean bathrooms!! read more

Rasa - Roti Canai Malaysian Combo - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Place was just ok.. nothing special.. pretty pricy for the amount of food. Curry Puff (3/5) - really really different tasting than the curry puffs from other restaurants.. this tastes more curry-like Mee Goreng (4/5) - got this with shrimp and the shrimp was extremely overcooked. noodles were fine but the portion was pretty small. Place is located in a nice area with a lot of foot traffic. Was decently busy on a weekend afternoon. Staff seems nice and friendly. They have outdoor dining set up as well. Would probably not come back unless I am craving malaysian food or hot food in the area. Had a sip of a friend's laksa and the broth was good but very flavorful. read more

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My meal at Rasa was my first experience with Malaysian food and it was very delicious! We got the Malaysian Combo as a group for appetizers and I had the chance to try Curry Puffs and the Chicken Satay. We also ordered and shared a Tom Yum Soup. My favorite was the Chicken Satay and I could do a whole dish of the Satay made here in the future. We also shared a Roti Canai and the Roti was made really well and the curry that came with it was delicious. The friends that I went out to eat with recommended trying the Nasi Lemak since it is. a signature Malaysian dish and I found it to be very delicious. They have the options to do a Curry or a Fried Chicken and I had the curry and it was great. My friend chose the Fried Chicken and I tried a bit of her's also and it was also very good. In the Nasi Lemak, they also serve rice, a variety of sauces, half a boiled egg, and some fried anchovies - everything in the dish complimented each other and I hope to explore more of Malaysian food one day in the future! read more

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The food at Rasa was delicious, flavorful and halal. The server was so friendly and attentive to the large group I sat with. I think his name was Kenny...? Very nice. The curry puffs were a great starter, filling, and great taste. The pad see ew was is always one of my top picks when I see it on the menu. This was a great choice, and on the plus side, it heats up well for left overs. read more

Rasa - Chicken pad see ew - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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COVID report: Rasa has partially-heated outdoor seating with good air flow (it's a very open setup). My boyfriend and I easily made a same-day reservation and came on a relatively warm Friday night in February. We sat at one of the sidewalk tables and kept our coats on. The food: Complimentary sugary crackers to start were so tasty. We then shared the roti canai, nasi lemak (curry chicken variety), sarawak laksa, and onde onde for dessert. My favorite dishes were the roti and the dessert, though everything was super tasty. read more

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Let me start by saying that this restaurant is very nice on the inside. The decorations are very elegant and the dimmed lighting make for a great experience. The staff is fast and friendly. I started with an edamame appetizer and it was very fresh and tasty. Next o rested the pea flower iced tea which was pleasant and refreshing. The taste of flower was subtle and left you wanting to take more sips. I ordered the drunken wok fry noodle with chicken. The spicy ness was on point and the noodles were thin and paired nicely with the sauce. The sauce was spicy yet a bit sweet and the textures came out nicely with each bite. The chicken was white meat and cooked evenly. I highly recommend checking this place out and I'll be back for sure. read more

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We came to Rasa on a Saturday night around 7pm with no reservations and were seated and served right away. By the time we were leaving around 8:30, it had gotten pretty full so I'd still recommend calling ahead if you plan to come. We tried the roti canai as an app & the curry laksa and Massaman Curry for our entrees - all were super tasty and my guests loved them. I wish the Massaman Curry had a bit more flavor to it but that's just me being a little picky. We were able to share the two entrees between three people (including two big eaters) and still had food leftover. I wouldn't consider Rasa the best Malaysian spot in town but it's pretty up there and I'll be back again to try a few of the other menu items! read more

Rasa - Curry Laksa Noodle Soup - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Rasa offers excellent Malaysian food in the city. The Murtabak Pancake makes for a wonderful menu item that is complete with everything you could possibly crave from an appetizer - a decadent filling, crispy exterior, and an incredible depth of flavor. There is a delicious contrast between the savory insides of the Murtabak Pancake and the slightest hint of sweetness on the outside. The Maggi Mee Goreng is also amazing, comprised of onions, lettuce, bell peppers, and a fried egg to top it all off. The noodles, however, really make this dish stand out - each individual noodle is bursting with complex notes that are drawn out through the cooking process. The chefs at Rasa are clearly skilled with a wok and you can't go wrong with anything from the Wok Fry Noodles section of the menu. Overall, this is an excellent place to come for dinner, and I'll definitely make a trip back soon. read more

Rasa - Maggi Mee Goreng - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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I need to diversify, as the lengthy menu is full of intriguing options, yet the nasi lemak craving keeps bringing me back, as does the roti canai. An unusual choice here is that you can get the nasi lemak with either curry chicken or fried chicken. I've sampled the Thai side of the menu, which is fine, but the Malaysian fare includes various show-stopping delights with fiery sauces not easily found in this part of town. read more

The food was so delicious, it was my first time trying Malaysian food and this was an amazing experience. The atmosphere was great and this is an awesome place to go for drinks with friends. Service was also very good. read more

Rasa - Nasi Lemak - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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This is our third time coming to Rasa and honestly they never dissapoint. Since you get here, they greet you nicely and help you with the menu! The overall costumer service experience throughout our meal was great and the waiters were really nice. There is a homey vibe to this place for sure! The drunken noodles were amazing and the Goreng was good but it did have a particular smell to it, I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like that. But we loved the spring roles and the drunken noodles, the sweetness was alright and the chicken was very good mixed in with the noodles. Overall, the food is fairly priced and the food and ambiance were great! read more

Rasa - Drunken Noodles - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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A really local, home-y tasting Malaysian restaurant @rasanyc that made me feel like I'm back in Asia. The chicken rice is Malaysian style, which is subtly different from Singaporean style but very amazing as well. I was still thinking about it the next day! Kueh teow was yummy too even though too oily for me personally. Didn't think the combo appetizer was that great because I only liked the satay chicken as the other puffs were too dry. Overall they have generously portioned and tasty dishes. Would come back for the chicken rice for sure! read more

Rasa - Steamed Hainanese Chicken (with Bones) - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped by for dinner. It was past 9 PM and they were getting ready to close the kitchen. We were glad we found this place. The food was very good snd the service was friendly We hit the Rendang beef and a noodle with chicken plus potato puff appetizers. The beef was my favorite, very flavorful and tender. The spice level was perfect, not too spicy and not bland. A must try!!! read more

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Decent Malaysian restaurant. I came on a weekend and it was not crowded at all. There are lots of tables for big and small parties. The staff was super helpful in recommending what to order. The menu was pretty large and had a variety of Malaysian and Thai food. I ordered the Hainanese chicken which was good but not my favorite. It only came with 5 pieces of chicken, rice, and a soup. It was not super big to share with other people. I also ordered the seafood claypot which had shrimp and squid and some glass noodles. This was also not my favorite dish but not too bad. My favorite dish we ordered was the rendang beef for $28. It came with a lot of beef and was seasoned well. It also came with a good amount of rice. This was pretty large so very good for sharing with others. I also ordered the Malaysian combo which has a good mix of appetizers for everyone! If you're in the mood for some Malaysian food and in the area then I would recommend coming here. However, I wouldn't go out of your way to come here. read more

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I live in Boston and came here just to order take out as I was feeling super homesick.... The staff are so super friendly, we came around 3/4pm on a Friday and we're given (free) teh tarik while we waited for our order. The food was pretty good. I wasn't blown away as I'm used to tasting a lot more spices (flavor, not heat!) from my family's cooking. But that could just be me!! Still a worthy stop though read more