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I order takeout from Satay occasionally. It really depends on what you get, since the quality can be inconsistent. Curry beef noodle soup (flat noodles): The portion of beef is generous and tender, but the curry broth is quite watery and underseasoned. It lacks flavor, which makes the dish pretty disappointing. Hainanese chicken: This was average at best. The chicken wasn't particularly juicy or tender, though the rice was solid. Nothing memorable. Chow kueh teow: A decent option, but the noodles tend to be overcooked, which affects the texture. Overall, it's just ok. Meh! There are better Malaysian spots worth trying.
We were chased and asked to pay more tip when we decided to initially pay 15%. Satay is a local establishment that has been there for a long time and takes only cash. They are quick, efficient and the food is rather tasty. What ruined the whole experience is that they chased us for more tip even though they hadn't gone extra. It was a horrible unprofessional display. Taste: 4.5/5 Service: 1.5/5 (the only plus is that they were good on refilling tea) Ambiance: 2/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 We had: 1) Coconut calamari - this was okay 2) Beef satay - this was very good 3) lobak - the temperatures were mixed here which was a bit offputting and inconsistent 4) roti canai - decent 5) beef rendang - decent 6) seafood crispy noodle - good but not well proportioned 7) hokkien mee - this was okay for a Hokkien mee The best thing here is the satay. Remember this is a cash only establishment! Beware of service...
Delicious food, quick service and a decent size space that's clean. Some of the better Malaysian food I've had. The curry was a bit oily but the flavors were amazing! I wouldn't say you have to travel all the way here for it but it's a great option in the neighborhood or if you want good Malaysian food for a good price without the bells and whistles.
There is an ongoing crisis happening in Flushing, and that crisis is the shortage of Malaysian restaurants. Even more so after my beloved Papparich packed its bags about a year ago. Satay is the reincarnation of Sentosa and Curry Leaves, tucked far away from downtown Flushing, but very popular among locals in the Flushing area. Space is neither big or small, but may seem small because of the huge volume of people it gets. I've been here with both friends and family and the menu is filled with excellent family-style dishes that never disappoint. They have one of the most extensive menus for a Malaysian restaurant, which you'll typically find only about 1-2 varieties of a dish. Feels like there's always 3-4 varieties here, and the menu is so exciting to want to try everything. Roti Canai is a staple at Malaysian restaurants, but I argue that their Roti Boom is worth getting over if you have a sweet tooth--the pandan center is incredible. Hainanese Chicken is great here--definitely much saucier than other places I've been to. Can't get down to my favorite dish because I like everything that I've tried so far and can't wait for my next visit.
Best Malaysian spot closet to Long Island when you're craving it. The Hainese chicken is always on point. The spring rolls are yummy. The water spinach was amazing. The food comes out so quick and it's always so good.
So much flavor! To me roti is roti but it was good. 4/5 Beef rendang Best dish we had. 5/5!!! Sizzling beef. This was the next best. 5/5! Chow Keith Teow. On par with my expectations 4/5 Mee goreng. Could have been better 3.5/5 Kang Kung Belacan 4.5/5
I went to Satay last night after hearing so many good reviews about the place. I started with the roti, and I was surprised to see it was green, but it tasted great when you dip it into the curry sauce. Next was the Hainanese chicken, which was a little bland. The stuffed vegetable in the curry soup and the pineapple fried rice were my favorites.
Pros: - quickly seated and serviced, dishes came out very quickly - waitresses were attentive and nice - always enjoy their roti canai and curry dishes - really liked the flavoring/seasoning of the braised tofu Cons: - nothing during my experiences Comments: - went on a Sunday around 6:30PM, wasn't too busy, but the restaurant started filling up when we left around 7:10PM - been coming here since middle school and the food is still good - don't remember any music playing, just families talking, but it wasn't too loud
The hainanese chicken was done well and was very clean tasting and moist. The stingray felt somewhat artificial that the accompanying sauce didn't seem to mask that well. The pork belly soup was hearty but not overly rich. The chicken satays were a little over charred. The roti was exceptionally crisp.
Best satay I ever had! Came for a late lunch and tried the chicken satay and it tasted delicious, love the sauce it goes well with the chicken, but the only concern of the restaurant is the interior, looks outdated and the bottom part of the wall looks like it's been around in the 90s/2000s same with the ceiling. When I walk to go to the bathroom, in the right they put their personal stuff there and looks like they don't have a closet or a locker. Anyway, the chicken satay tastes delicious I'll comeback and try their other dish.
Came here for dinner Saturday night. Got lucky and snag a parking spot right out front of the restaurant. Small place and some of the tables can be small. Friendly staff and fast service. The food came out quickly. I was surprised the roti came out green. It was a little tough. I definitely have had much better before. The curry noodle was good. Wish it was a little spicier. The veggies were really spicy. Sizzling tofu was good. Overall the food was good and i would go back.
I used to go to Chinatown in flushing or Elhurst for Malaysian food . this place I found closer to home and the food is very good. The servers are very friendly, and the place is clean
Short review/best dishes- Lobak, Lemongrass Chicken, Lamb Rendang I went to this relatively crowded and popular Malaysian place a while ago with one of my larger groups. It was a bit further of a walk and a schlep in general than my usual preferred Malaysian spot in Flushing (Malay) but the place here by comparison is a little bit cheaper and the food was pretty decent with a couple dishes that are not found in other places and I would say overall, the food quality is a tad worse than Malay and some of the other spots. It was still a decent meal overall and I would go back. We soon got the Roti Canai With Chicken for $5.50 which was a good price. The roti was alright being slightly buttery while the chicken curry was a bit less spiced than other spots. It was decent overall with the potato as always being the highlight. Better for a small plate was the Satay Chicken Skewers or rather Satay Ayam for $8.95 where the beef price is the same. The chicken had good grill marks (though more compared to some other photos I see so perhaps we had a particularly good batch) and was nice and tender and the peanut sauce wasn't overly sweetened. I wish there was a bit more achar/achat/pickles but if that's the complaint for an appetizer, that's not saying much. I prefer the one at Curry House in Manhattan but these were excellent. We also got the Lobak for $13.95 or crispy fried spiced pork roll, fried tofu, fried shrimp pancake, and cucumber and turnip pickles. Said lobak refers to specifically the Five-Spice Meat/Pork Roll in the middle which had a fun crisp and a bit of a chew in the middle. The tofu on the side was light as was the lightly fried shrimp pancake and the sauce on the side which I believe was a mix of dark soy sauce and sambal went well with the lobak and with the less flavorful tofu. This was very tasty. The Crispy Deep Fried Pork Intestines for $8.95 was ok. They were well cleaned with just a bit of offal funk. They were less fried than usual which led to a bit more of a chew by comparison which I'm not sure was good or bad. The dish had a lightly sweet sauce with it though I personally preferred dipping said intestines in sambal. For main dishes, the surprising highlight which was very unexpected was the Lemongrass Chicken for I believe $17.95 which can also be ordered with pork. The chicken was chopped into tiny very tasty tender morsels and there was a mixture of vegetables on there. The sauce had wonderful aromatics with a touch of sweetness and a good flavor from the wok. I would recommend this heavily even at said price point. For Rendang, the Lamb version for $21.95 was a good amount better than the Beef version which is $2 cheaper. The lamb was much more tender and I found the sauce surprisingly to taste a bit different being a bit more spiced which is a good thing of course. The beef version was alright being a bit chewy and paled in comparison to the gold standard at Malay let alone some other spots and I would not recommend it much. The noodle dishes were just OK with both of them lacking a bit of wok hei with the pork not being the most flavored. The Fried Pearl Noodles for $11.95 with shrimp, pork, egg, scallion and bean sprouts had a decent texture and a good bit of pork in them though not many shrimp. The Chow Kueh Teow for $10.95 with stir fried flat rice noodles with fresh shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, eggs, soy sauce, & spicy chili paste was a bit better. The noodle portion was larger and there was plenty more shrimp (though we did sub squid for more shrimp.) I wish the pork was Chinese sausage/lap cheong found in many spots as it adds both a fun texture and a bit of sweetness. Last that I tried was the Trio Vegetables With Belacan for $15.95 with string beans, eggplant, and lady fingers with spicy shrimp paste which wasn't good. We were originally going to get the quad version but they were out of stink beans which was unfortunate as the dish itself lacked flavor. The veggies could have been roasted longer and the shrimp paste wasn't strong enough so I just didn't like it overall outside of the decent portion for the price point. Speaking of lacking flavor, they charge for rice ($1.50 or $3 depending on size) and oddly, the Hainanese and Coconut style are both the same price as the plain rice but in retrospect, it makes sense. This is since both of them only had hints of the flavors that make them unique so I guess order the coconut one as it's a tad better. The rest of the people found the Coconut Calamari for $9.95 OK. The coconut was just on top and not really cooked so it was just lightly fried slightly chewy calamari for them. They wouldn't recommend it. It's a bit hard to review this place as the dishes ran the gamut from decent to very good. I would probably give this place a 4 if it was consistently good but if everyone was like the belacan veggies, I'd get this place a 2 at most. I guess I'll round it off at a three with a couple definite highlights.
I've been a loyal customer at Satay for over 20 years, and it remains one of my all-time favorite Malaysian restaurants! The food is very authentic. During my recent visit, I ordered the roti canai, a delicious Malaysian flatbread served with curry, along with some hokkien mee and satay chicken. Every bite was simply amazing! But let me tell you, the hokkien mee stole the show once again. Its rich and flavorful taste is unmatched, making it a standout dish at this restaurant. If you're ever in the mood for some authentic Malaysian cuisine, I highly recommend giving Satay a try. You won't be disappointed! read more
I like this place for their reasonably priced drinks, curry flavors, and vegetable dishes. My favorite dish is the yong tofu which is stuffed eggplant. The roti tissue is paper thin and crispy which I like better than the other roti. It even works very well during delivery if it is carefully bagged. It breaks apart easily. The milk drinks are worth the price, and not too sweet. Mix it up if the sugar settles on the bottom. read more
Delicious! This restaurant has probably been here for years and I can't believe I've been driving past all this time. It's rare to find Malaysian restaurants around here anymore. This reminded me of Sentosa back when it was still around. The Hainanese chicken was flavorful and NOT dry. Roti canai with curry dip is my favorite and this spot did not disappointment! I will definitely be returning. Parking may be an issue. Be prepared to circle blocks looking for parking or paying meter if there's any available. read more
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Wanting something a little different, my partner and I ordered Satay for dinner on a weekday night. I've had a bit of Malaysian food in my life but not in a long while, so I was excited to see some familiar dishes on the delivery menu. Ultimately, the side bread dishes were our favorites. The Roti Canai and Roti Tissue had some similarities, but I recommend getting both, especially if you have a group, since they're both a good amount for the price. The Roti Tissue was unlike anything I've ever had before - I kept coming to a "healthier funnel cake." It had such a nice, subtle sweetness and airy texture. The Gado Gado salad seemed a bit heavier on the jicama than I remember, and I was a little confused about which sauce was supposed to go with it since we got so many different containers. (Probably a rookie problem, but some labels would have helped.) The Ginger Scallion Duck with egg noodles was a good deal (less than $10), though all the duck had bones, so it made eating the dish a little complicated. I look forward to ordering from Satay again. read more
Delivery review Roti canai came with a delicious curry dipping sauce. The roti was okay, but defiantly much better when fresh. Hainanese chicken was okay. Decent flavor. The hot garlic sauce on the side is great. The Hainanese rice is a must. Malaysian pork chop sauce is really good. The fried pork chop lost its crisp on delivery. Probably a better meal for dine in than delivery. read more
I normally go to a different restaurant for Malaysian food in Flushing area but wanted to try something new. After been searching for Malay food in the same area I saw this restaurant has plenty of good reviews so decided to try. Restaurant entrance is a bit confusing because there is some food tent right next to it and kinda blocks it if coming from the side of the building. The food is ready pretty quickly and they ONLY take CASH. I got Roti Canai and Mee Goreng. I was looking forward to eating them but the food was very disappointing. I was shocked that there is no meat in Mee Goreng but potato, tofu and few pieces of shrimp which most of those were overcooked and burnt I couldn't even eat them. I am actually a tofu lover but they were so bad that I had to put them aside to throw away. And I hate wasting food ! It was such a waste of food and money. What I learned from this is that I can't trust the reviews until I really try it myself. I won't be back here again and I will not recommend other people to try. *Note: Roti Canai was ok. It's not worth the hype. I've had better. read more
2 years ago
So I ordered through an app and arrived promptly at the "ready time". 25 minutes later, I finally get my food. I ordered a chicken curry entree (less protein and comes with rice) and a beef curry entree which cost at least $10 more (I don't remember prices to the exact). The pricing is fine, I know beef costs more and I would be getting more of it. Wrong. That was half a did and doubled the price. The food was delicious and I'll probably come back one day despite the terrible service but I'm not going to order beef entrees anymore . read more
4 years ago
Malaysian Style Breakfast Satay - 46-01 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY Breakfast Available only Wednesday to Sunday 7am-10am - but they are open 7 days a week.. . I woke up earlier than I would for work, because my bf said we had to in order to get the breakfast, and it's only available in the morning. But let me explain... . The morning version (as I would call it), is the ability to choose your items, a variety of fried fish cake, fried taro cake, fried wontons, fish cake, fried tofu skin, eggplant, fried tofu, and stuffed hot peppers. After choosing your items, you then choose dry noodles (which comes with a side of curry sauce) or wet, which comes in the curry sauce and your choice of noodles (flat noodles, egg noodles, thick noodles, etc) they also offer a variety of fried noodles as well as steamed rice noodles, pig skin and lotus wrapped rice... no way I could eat more than I already had... . Not 100% sure of the pricing but we suspect that the base price is $4 (which are the noodles) and $1 each for the items you choose... my bf 5 items and I got 4 items our total came out to $17... . Trust me guys, this was so worth it. I don't know how Malaysians eat this for bfast, I mean, after this, you're not eating until dinner. It was too early for me, I ate about half... I took the rest to go. The curry is so coconuty and creamy. It's not spicy, maybe a little but bearable for me. I believe it's the same curry you get when you order the roti, minus the chicken... . Don't fret though, they have this on their regular menu as well, except you don't get to choose your items... and it's a fixed price. I don't often order them when I eat Malaysian food but I am definitely gonna do so going forward. It is very tasty. . ICYMI - this is currently my favorite place... been coming here weekly for the past 4 weeks... read more
It has really been awhile since I have been back to this restaurant. Food still being consistent and good. I really always enjoy the roti dip with chicken curry. Great taste a bit of spice and the roti perfectly made. The curry chicken itself is always great with a bowl of white rice or the Hainanese Rice. I especially enjoy their Hokkien Mee, very good flavor and not overly salty and I like the dark soy. Smells incredible! The sizzling beef is not bad but this more or less is almost the same in a lot of restaurants. But very tender. They make a very good Hainanese Chicken, good size chicken and love the sauce. I especially enjoyed the spare ribs. So tasty with a sweet and sour sauce. The tofu with the minced pork and peas on a sizzling hot plate is also very good. Nicely flavored and smooth on the fried tofu. This place in general has been around for some time now and has always been good. Also the staff is friendly. read more
We stopped in for a late lunch and enjoyed everything we ordered. The roti canai was light and crisp with a tasty side of curry chicken sauce, the Achat (cold appetizer) hit the spot with its tangy crisp sweet and sour veggies with a hint of pineapple chunks, the fish head curry was huge and flavorful with nice chucks of eggplant and potatoes, tomato and my Indian mee goreng noodle had nice "wok-hey" flavor. Service was friendly and efficient. Note: CASH ONLY read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
I've bookmarked this Malaysian restaurant on Yelp for a very long time, but never had the change to try their food until last night when the husband was in the mood for Malaysian food. We ordered the following dishes: 1. Half Hainanese Chicken - Good! (Steamed chicken with chef's special soy sauce.) 2. Curry Chicken with Potato - The curry tasted good with coconut, but they mixed in a little too much coconut. (Hot and spicy.) 3. Kang Kung Belachan - It could've been spicier and added more flavor in my opinion hehe (Sauteed conveins with spicy Malaysian shrimp paste sauce. Hot and spicy.) 4. Sarang Burung - A big portion but lacked flavor! (Shaped fried taro stuffed with chicken, shrimp, corn, carrots and black mushrooms topped with peanuts.) 5. Fried Pearl Noodles - Flavorful with lots of soy sauce, but the noodles itself were too hard to chew. Maybe they should have cooked the noodles a few minutes longer! (Stir fried noodles in a special sauce with shrimp, pork, egg, scallion and bean sprouts.) The dish portions are very big, especially the Sarang Burung. However, the taste for most of the dishes we ordered were slightly on the bland side. It's good for people watching their salt intake though! But we are used to heavy tasting food, so it threw us off a bit. Shrugs! The hainanese rice was too hard, like you can taste that uncooked texture of the rice! Maybe they rushed it and couldn't cook the rice in time? Reasonable price. Fast service. Cash only! Not a fancy place, but it is a good casual place to eat in Flushing. read more
3 years ago
Food was good. Laid back family style restaurant. For the location, price and the look of the restaurant, it was within my expectations. Appetizers were definitely better than the entrees. Malaysian style fried rice was really good. Roti Canai was also decent. I actually liked that the roti was thin and crispy. I have had Roti Canai many times, including in Malaysia, and most of the time the roti tasted just like the store bought packets. This one seemed different, in a nice way. Chicken and beef satays were really good. Wasn't a fan of the Ayam Rendang. I would definitely go back to try different items. read more
I was kind of confused why this place doesn't have 4/5 stars, I had a great experience! To be fair I did take out only. I ordered lots of food between me and my friend. I got beef rendeng (first time ever) the chicken curry roti, this flat noodle (forgot the name) and the grass jelly drink which I'm still dreaming about! I loved everything I ordered. The food was ready probably within 15 minutes of me calling. I got so much food and feel like I didn't even pay that much, I would say about $30 for my portion. This is a great take out spot. The inside area is smaller for seating but still a good amount. I would come back. Parking was also decent as it was next to a lot. read more
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My family's goto Malaysian joint (or The Malay Restaurant if we in main st flushing area). The dishes we usually circulate are - --Curry Mee Yong Tofu: the fried tofu skin is always my favorite piece of vessel that carries the curry flavor with its textured crisp (also comes with stuffed eggplant, jalapeño, fried tofu) --Clay Pot Pearl Noodle Soup: (idk if this is the item name, i just saw what on the menu was most similar to the actual dish) nice light creamy broth of seafood with the bouncy pearl noodles --Fried Pearl Noodles: we usually ask for less oil for this but it's def one of those dishes you can't go wrong with - decent mix of ingredients with the bouncy pearl noodles and has a good stir fry flavor --Kueh Teow Thong: such a comforting bowl of soup with flat rice noodles and shredded chicken, shrimp, chives. Gives good amount of meat --Seafood Scramble Egg Chow Fun: can't go wrong with these flat noodles mixed in a light gravy kind of consistently with bok choy and seafood mixed in --Lemon chicken: tried it for the first time. The lemon flavor from the sauce has a good punch and tastes refreshing. Gives the chicken its otherwise plain flavor. Appetizers: --Roti Canai: thin, papery, chewy, crispy. love it but should definitely eat it fresh bc it was kinda hard to chew after like 15 minutes in its takeout container (comes with a curry dip with a couple chunks of chicken usually) --Chicken Satay: 5 sticks, moist and pairs really well with the peanut sauce it comes with read more
5 years ago
I ordered delivery and tried a few different dishes. I should've stuck with what I knew...the Mee Goreng was excellent. The hokkien noodles and pad Thai were ok, but only because the noodles were over cooked in both dishes, but the curry noodles were a disappointment. Not very flavorful and weirdly cut up parts of the chicken. It looks like someone took leftovers and then threw it together and made a dish. On the bright side, the food did come filled to the top and not in those shallow containers the restaurants are now using and also arrived piping hot. I will definitely order the Mee Goreng again and try something else on the menu. read more
2 years ago
Trying the Malaysian Breakfast for the first time. I can't imagine having curry for breakfast and I tried this dish, Pork Skin Rice Noodle in Curry Broth. The dish is simple and tasty. The smell of curry broth is rich but not a strong attack. Unless you are having a bad stomach, try something else. They have small portion of coconut chick over rice as well (yes! For breakfast). It's Nutritiously, it's a little bit heavy in calories but you can totally imagine the reason Malaysian are having this for dinner. This is a small Malaysian restaurant in the outskirts of Downtown Flushing, yet, what can defeat a place that can make you feel like the place they are representing?! I also loved the service provided. They don't have any fancy hospitality, yet, the staff here are friendly enough to have you come back just for a fantasy being in Malaysia. They serve food by having you picking your food buffet style. No Michelle starts?! No fancy hospitality?! No Problem!! read more
Satay is a Malaysian restaurant located on the corner of Kissena Boulevard and Holly Avenue. There are a few parking spots by the restaurant, but it's always packed so street parking is your best bet. They offer delivery through delivery apps, takeout, and dine in. If you dine in you're required to present your vaccination card and ID. The restaurant has been around for forever, so the interior isn't impressing or anything special. It's your typical no-frills, Asian restaurant that's focused on serving good food expediently. I ordered the Curry Shredded Chicken Mee ($9). Their food was on the sweeter side, but it's as authentic as it gets. Their food was reasonably priced and you get a very hefty meal for the price you get. They don't skimp on the amount of chicken you get and they fill the bowl to the very brim with noodles and broth. TLDR: Authentic Malaysian food that's decently priced with hefty portions. read more
One of my favorite restaurants to go to for Malaysian food! There's a few spots available in front of the restaurant for parking but once those are full, you'd have to look for parking around the neighborhood. I typically never have to wait for a table but they can get pretty busy. The service is definitely quick and the staff is very friendly. I always start off with the roti canai (which comes with a curry dipping sauce) or roti tissue (super crispy and coated in a some sugar). I also like the lobak and think that their satay (skewers) are just decent. As for the dishes, I recommend any of their noodle dishes, both soup or dry noodles! I particularly like the hokkien mee or chow kueh teow. If you come with a big party, I recommend getting the hainanese rice along with a variety of dishes so you are able to try more things. To conclude the meal, they often serve bubor cha cha (a Malaysian sweet dessert soup) for dinner but I recommend getting chendol, which is a shaved ice item. read more
3 years ago
I have been addicted to Mee Goreng since 1999. I first had it at Baba (a Malaysian restaurant that was in NY's Chinatown) and tried the dish in various other places in NY and LA. This is the only place that seems the most similar to the one I had in Baba. I hope it stays open for a long time. read more
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6 years ago
We dine outside, if you like curry, come here for the curry noodle. The Hainanese Chicken is juicy and yummy. Seafood fried noodle. My kid's favorite . Very reasonable price and high quality taste. read more
6 years ago
Got: Curry mee yong tofu, Prawn mee, Fried pearl noodle, Seafood fried lai fun, Chicken satay skewers, Beef satay skewers Price: ~$9 for noodle soup and curry mee, ~$10 for stir fried noodles, ~$9 for 5 satay skewers Value: Noodle soup portions are LARGE! Stir fried noodles are packed into container (more than 1 serving) WOW! Was craving curry mee (aka laksa) and didn't want to travel to Elmhurst for Taste Good, an old-time family favorite. The Curry mee was spicier than expected and less viscous due to less coconut milk than what I'm used to. Still flavorful and wonderfully fragrant. The thick yellow egg noodles are chewy and given in generous amounts for a LARGE bowl of noodles. Comforting the soul on a cold day! :) The Prawn mee has a distinct and strong seafood flavor with a hint of spice. Idk how they got it to taste like this (cooking shrimp shells?!) but the broth is the main star of this dish. It comes with an assortment of mixed seafood. The Satay is slightly sweet and tender. The chicken satay skewers were slightly better when we ordered bc they were less dry. Maybe the beef overcooked a bit when transporting the orders back to the house. The stir-fried noodles have the "wok" and soy sauce flavor. Not overly salty and slightly smokey. Generous portions and delicious. Overall: Great flavors and price. A gem of a restaurant! Save the extra soup/broth so you can add your own noodles and ingredients to remake the dish again! read more
3 years ago
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