Visited this local grocery store around the corner from my hotel, and noticed that there was a Malaysian food pop-up there called Wee's Cozy Kitchen. It piqued my attention enough that I decided to come by several hours later to get my dinner there. Bit of a unique setup as it's literally just a desk at the front with a menu you can order off. You put your order in on Square and wait. And then someone comes to bring your food out all nicely wrapped up! This is probably because the person who would take your order is actually also making the food in the bank/ Ordered the Beef Rendang, since I wanted to try something that was uniquely Malaysian. The beef was very tender and paired well with the sauce. It also had an unexpected spicy kick to it, but it wasn't overwhelming. Did not expect to find Malaysian food in a downtown Austin grocery store, but here we are! read more

Wee's Cozy Kitchen - Beef Rendang - Pan Asian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I'm no stranger to restaurants inside of other businesses, but this one took some getting used to. While there are a few tables inside of Royal Blue, Wee's is definitely better equipped for takeout. There's a separate register toward the front of the store for you to place your order. However, there's a very good chance the proprietor will be in the back making food, so it's really a spot for you to browse the menu and order online. Once you get past the set-up, however, Wee's is very, very good. The menu offers Malaysian curries, noodles, satays, snacks, and drinks. I opted for a beef rendang and a Thai green tea. After about 15-20 minutes, Wee emerged to hand me my order. She gave me a warm greeting and seemed invested in me enjoying my meal. And enjoy it I did! The meat was tender, the sauce rich and creamy, and the coconut flavors paired well with the pickled vegetables. There was also a lot of it: for $18, I felt like I got my money's worth. Wee's Cozy Kitchen is easy to miss unless you're looking for it, but if you stop by, you're in for a treat. read more

Wee's Cozy Kitchen - Beef rendang and Thai green tea - Pan Asian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Authentic food with a very slow service. There is just the owner and someone else in the kitchen while there are multiple people ordering from this place, so when you go expect to wait at least an hour. The space doesn't have a lot of sitting so if you have more than 3 people, is best to take it to go. Be aware that everything is spicy! read more

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Love that Wee's has a following, especially bc Malaysian food can be hard to find. The ordering station is right at the front when you enter into Royal Blue Grocery. There wasn't anyone manning the station, so we were told to order online and wait. When we returned, our food was there but no one to thank or say hi to! There are two small tables inside and extra tables/seating on the patio outside. We took our food to go and the boxes survived the few blocks of a walk home. We got: - beef rendang - good, just a little hint of spice that was perfect. I'm not too big a fan of pickled veggies or shrimp chips so the accompaniments - char kway teow- very mild flavors but good for your less adventurous friends Overall, underwhelmed but glad they have a home downtown read more

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Great spot! These were some dishes I've never really tried before, and they packed a lot of flavor. I'm glad I got this introduction to Malaysian food. Malaysian Spiced Wings - Big juicy wings, with some curry-like sauce, really delicious. Curry Laksa (vegetables) - I've only ever Laksa noodles in store bought ramen packs, and I thought they tasted very similar. EXCEPT, the curry laksa here just had much more depth of flavor. The kind of broth that tastes like its been stewing for hours rather than the ramen kind. Nasi Lemak (chicken) - Tasty dish, but wasn't the fan of the texture. I like a curry where there are different ingredients and textures, but this one was a bit too mushy. I still enjoyed the dish overall and the pickled veggies were a nice addition, but I'd proably try something different next time. Kaya Pandan Jam Toasted Croissant - I can't exactly describe what the kaya pandan jam tasted like, but it's really nice. Creamy, not too sweet, maybe a slightly earthy flavor. I really enjoyed it though. read more

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It's moved. Their current and only location is now inside Royal Blue Grocery at 609 Congress Avenue. The grocery is small but very cool. It's got seating for five inside and additional tables outside. For beverages, Wee's offers an absolutely amazing Thai green tea, and you can also buy any beverage you want from the grocery store, including beer, wine or hard kambucha. There's a parking garage on the backside of the same block. But bring your smallest vehicle. It's tight and most of the spaces are compact spaces. Don't come here for the service, but for the food. We tried beef rendang. A chicken vermicelli bowl and a chicken satee plate. Everything was awesome. Fine dining Malaysian cuisine in a tiny grocery store! read more

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Wee's Cozy Kitchen is the best Malaysian food in Austin. They are located in the Royal Blue Grocery with a few small t seating inside and outside. The owner, Wee, is so welcoming and nice to all the customers and checks in to make sure all the food is to your liking. I ordered the Chicken Curry Laksa and it was so similar to what I have had in Asia! They are located in downtown so I was able to find street parking pretty easily. I highly recommend grabbing a meal here if you work in downtown or are going to any events in the area. They are really in a convenient location. read more

I will admit we didn't explore much with this order, but it was still impeccable. The wings and satay were flavorful and juicy with amazing sauces and just the right amount of spice. Wee's will always feel like home cooked food, and despite it being in royal blue, their small corner has three two tops for people to use. Don't expect a dine in experience, but expect amazing food and the most amazing woman - if you're able to catch Wee when she's not hard at work! read more

Wee's Cozy Kitchen - Wings Plate - Pan Asian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Decent food. We ordered beef fried rice, beef vermicelli, beef rendeng, beef char kway teow, and sweet sour chicken. The char kway teow tasted the best. The service was great: very polite. It's literally inside a gas station store, and the store sign says Foodie's Kitchen. There are parking spaces outside the store. Three little tables. Best to take the food to-go. read more

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Enjoyed my noodles. A little too salty but would def come back and try other stuff Mainly for takeout but there are a few seats inside the grocery. Very interesting and secret location vibes haha read more

Serving up delicious Malaysian food, Wee's Cozy Kitchen is the very definition of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Located inside a Shell gas station near the UT campus, this place is one of Austin's best kept secrets. The portions of food here are so generous, the service was friendly and accommodating, and there is seating available. I believe they're only open in the afternoons, but be patient as this is a two-person operation so you're guaranteed your food is made to order. And you won't be disappointed! The beef rendang was tender and flavorful. I would easily order this again. The seafood nasi lemak was filled with different kinds of protein, like shrimp and squid, and each bite carried a wave of satisfaction. Each of these entrees came with a side dish of dried anchovies, which provided a nice contrast, and cucumbers, for freshness. Not pictured is the kaya toast, which was my personal introduction to Malaysian food years ago. The flavor was nostalgic and delicious, although next time I'd probably have it as a toast instead of a croissant as I would much prefer the crunch. Don't forget to wash it all down with the green Thai tea! I can't wait to come back and try all their other offerings. read more

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Wee's Cozy Kitchen is indeed that--a tiny space inside a Shell station in West Campus. Don't let the location fool you, it's the only place in town for decent Malaysian food. Wee, a really sweet person, is the only chef and cooks every dish herself. Be patient. When your order is ready, you'll know it's straight off the stove and piping hot. The char kway teow (fried rice noodles) is tasty. It's not exactly what I'm used to but if you love stir fried noodles, you'll like it. But omg, the beef rendang! Looove the beef rendang. Gonna order nasi lemak with chicken next as I find myself craving a taste of home. Happy to see that Malaysia's national dish is on the menu here. If you're looking for something different for dinner and want to support a local business, give Wee's Cozy Kitchen a try! read more

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Closed!! We just spent 15 minutes looking unsuccessful for this place on 609 Congress Ave. Finally called the number given here on Yelp and the lady who answered told me they are now closed. read more

Been here for dinner twice and had a great experience both times! Came on a weekday and weekend evening and didn't experience any wait to order each time. With that said everything is made to order, and there is a super small staff, so I wouldn't come here in a rush. The staff is super friendly and very willing to help if you're unsure on what to order I've tried the Beef Rendang, Chicken Nasi Lemak, and Pandan filled Croissant. Both entrees are super flavorful and have a very different flavor profile from other Asian cuisines I've tried. I'd describe both dishes as rich and nutty, with the rendang leaning more rich and nasi lemak more nutty. Both are absolutely worth trying! They have a couple different filling options for the croissant/toast that I'm sure would also be delicious, but the pandan croissant was good enough that I had it for dessert both times. the filling is super creamy and reminds me a little bit of taro desserts I've had Particularly given its convenient location this has become one of my favorite spots in town. The novelty of having a sit down dinner at a gas station is fun, and the food is top notch. read more

Wee's Cozy Kitchen - Beef Rendang - Pan Asian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wee's Cozy Kitchen Loved getting the takeout here after a few drinks at Caroline's! The service was very fast (under 10 minutes). I ordered the rendang and it was very large in quantity. The food was amazing , the beef so tender and so juicy. I loved the dish! I can't wait to come back and try more here :) read more

It's a fun little eatery, housed with the Royal Blue Grocery. I wanted something small so I got the Roti Canai and the soup was delicious. It is peppery but not overwhelming. You can sit behind the cashier or along the counter. They're a chill group of people, Wee surprised me by coming out to meet me as I was receiving my order. What a nice personal touch to the customer experience! Check out this spot for Malaysian food and support a women-founded and women-owned business! read more

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Located inside Royal Blue on Congress with minimal seating inside but lots of outdoor seating. All the food came out steaming hot and fresh. The Char Kway Teow w/ Chicken was good, but the chicken was salty and I would have liked more veges. I don't know if they do a spicy version, but it's quite bland spice wise. Flavor was good. 4/5 The Rendeng w/ Beef was good flavor but the beef was dry and chewy. Requested spicy but it was not spicy at all. I think they just don't do spicy? Flavor was good again but the meat did not taste freshly cooked to me. 3/5 The vege rolls were steaming hot but one of them came out burnt. 2 for $6 seems a bit steep imo. but had they not been burnt they would be a 4. 3/5 read more

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I'm glad that there's southeast Asian food represented here in Austin since there's not much! For consideration, I think I'd go here if I was heavily craving southeast Asian flavors, but I don't think I would take someone here for the first time to introduce them to what Malaysian food is like. The flavors were close enough to feel reminiscent, but not representative enough of the dishes (laksa, rendang, nasi lemak) back from home that I know and love. Dishes are also a bit pricey for what it is! read more

Wee's Cozy Kitchen has been on my radar for a while -- and I'm happy to report that it lived up to my expectations. :) My dad and I shared the beef rendang: the meat was tender and complex in flavor. It paired nicely with the rice, which tasted similar to the rice served in Hainanese chicken. The pickled vegetables added a refreshing, acidic contrast. And the peanuts, cucumbers, and shrimp chips was the cherry on top. The owner of the place was so sweet. She chatted with us a bit before going back to work. Truly, a humble joint that everyone should stop by if they are in downtown! read more

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HIDDEN GEM in a gas station very close to UT campus! First, the location means that it conveniently has parking spaces. And despite it being inside the food mart of the Shell, there are tables to sit and eat at!! Convenient x2! This place serves Malaysian food, which is really not easy to find here in Austin. So far I have had curry laksa, nasi lemak, kiew tiew, and Bak kut teh. All are delicious, freshly made to order, and made with so much love. There are probably many dishes that are unfamiliar to most people, but do venture a try instead of sticking with what you can get in many other places. I especially recommend the nasi lemak with seafood -- that seafood sambal is a flavor bomb! The woman who works here is a delight! Passionate about what she does, warm, welcome, and smiling. She works a full-time job at UT and then comes here to run her own little place. It's only her though so please be patient. Don't come here looking for a fast meal or fast food. Many dishes consist of many, many different components, and that kind of cooking can take some time. ...but it's tasty, flavorful, and worth it. read more

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Standing ovation for Wee!!! This place deserves your business and you won't regret getting a meal here! The flavors are incredible and authentic and Wee is warm and kind to everyone that pays her a visit! Go now!!! read more

Realistically, I'd put it around a 3.5/5, but I'll never rate a small business that low. She was incredibly kind and appreciative of the business. It was a unique experience as it's tucked into the back of a Royal Blue. Though I probably wouldn't revisit, I think everyone should come and form their own opinion! read more

Tucked away in Royal Blue Grocery downtown, you'll find this little gem! The owner cooks up the Malaysian food in the back after spending hours to prep! The taste is authentic and delicious. Seating inside is limited - there's a few tables that seat two. By far the best thing we got was the beef rendang - so tender, flavorful, and the pickled veggies that are served with it are delicious. Even the rice was flavorful! I thought about coming back the next day for this dish - ha! The roti canai was good and had an interesting lentil dipping sauce and the char kway teow was a standard noodle dish. Come support this awesome woman who works so hard to bring authentic Malaysian food to austin! read more

Great Malaysian food find inside a gas station convenience store! The owner, Wee, is hands on and she can cook. A passionate server assisted us with a selection of Wee's best Malaysian dishes. The wok hei on the beef char kway teow was a standout as was the chicken nasi lemak. The tex mex eggroll was recommended because the vegetable rolls were sold out and they were tasty, albeit not traditional Malay. The pandam flavor kaya toast was a nice sweet ending. The adventure of dining in a convenience store adds to the allure and there are plenty of soft drink options as a result but alcohol is not allowed to be consumed inside the restaurant area of the store. read more

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As good as it gets for Sing/Malay tastes Chef Weefong has it all together. Hope she finds another location soon read more

I've never had Malaysian food so didn't know what to expect. The place is inside a convenience store gas station. They share a spot with a taco place that operates in the morning and Wee's is in the evening. We went on. Thursday night around 7:30. The wait was about 30 minutes for the food as it was a busy night as the NYT article just came out on Monday. They let us know of the wait before we put in the order though. The food was fabulous. The Beef Rendang is really really spicy. It's flavorful and beef was tender. The spice isn't long lasting but def makes your eyes water. Chicken char kway teaw was the best dish. I think it tastes very similar to Pad See Eaw. The noodles are wide and flat. Theres some veggies. Chicken Nasi Lemak was also very tasty. The rendang and nasi lemak came with rice, fried egg, cucumbers and peanuts and some fish and a shrimp chip. The chef/owner Wee is very nice. She comes and chats. Lovely smile on her face the whole night. She offered us Thai tea on the house. The Thai tea is really good. Definitely would go again maybe earlier in the evening so food doesn't run out. Wee is going to be very busy after being featured in New York Times. read more

Wee's Cozy Kitchen - Chicken char kway teaw. Very tasty. - Pan Asian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ordered online. Order verbally cancelled after 45 mins of waiting. Owner told me she would refund/cancel transaction, but did not. My colleague who ordered when I did received his food 30-ish minutes after reported delivery time. Many customers around me were upset about orders taking too long during lunch. Some said they had been waiting over an hour. It's worth noting that orders cannot be changed from menu. I requested rice noodles (available in other dishes), but the owner said that's why she cancelled the order and that could order a dish with rice noodles. read more

Got tofu rendang, best vegetarian Malaysian dish ive ever had. Lots of flavor, great portions. Wee is nice too. read more

Wee's Cozy Kitchen - Tofu nasi rendang - Pan Asian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had seafood laksa and beef rendang. Laksa was ok but not really impressive. Beef rendang was super chewy. I almost left 80%.. because it was located in the blue loyal, can't expect gorgeous service. Ambiance was just what I expected. Only 1-2 tables there. The owner was super friendly tho. read more

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Agreed this is hands down the best Malaysian food in Austin. My wife is from Malaysia and she agrees that the flavors are spot on authentic. Not a lot of seating space considering it's inside of a convenient store. That said it's probably why the prices are so fair since she doesn't have a ton of overhead. The owner, also from Malaysia, was super nice and welcoming as well. From the tasty authentic food, portion size, price, and service this place is certainly worth a visit. read more

The freshly made Malaysian food was delicious and the owner/chef was delightful. This is basically a takeout restaurant very limited seating. The ambiance is that of a small speciality store. She is losing her lease and is looking for a new location. I suggested Galveston. read more

The food here is insane. This is truly a hidden gem in West Campus- the chef is incredibly welcoming and friendly, and the food is sensational. It's located inside the gas station, and you can see the food being made freshly for every order. read more

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This is the best lunch I've ever had. Coming from the Bay Area, I thought bbq would by my Austin fave. But it's WEE'S COZY KITCHEN baby!!!!

Loved this place!! The chef/owner is so nice and the food is flavorful! Ordered the beef rendang. Love the sweet, smoky flavor! Hearty portions! Being in a gas station gives it the old Austin feels I miss sooo much---unpretentious and "cozy" homemade Malaysian food straight from mama's kitchen :) read more

Pretty solid Malay place. The seafood nasi lemak was excellent and the beef rendang was very tasty too. The pandan toast was ok - I wish she used the thick bread/brioche bread. It took a while to get the food but it was worth it. It's so hard to get good Malaysian food in the US. read more

Small hole in the wall (part of a grocery) but good food. Char Kway Teow beef noodle dish was flavorful. The beef rendang packs a bit of a spice punch so if you can't handle the heat.... Eat more rice and roti. Super friendly staff. read more

Located in Foodie's AKA the old Wag-a-Bag gas station, this is a hidden Malaysian spot operated by one sole owner/cook it seems. I am a die-hard fan of Laksa, so I am SO glad that the Laksa was delicious and well-made. Even the ingredients in it that I don't normally order still made the bowl delicious. An affordable knock out of the park! Although I hav ea guilty pleasure for the instant laksa by La Mian since it's so similar to khao poon (lao), this one was a mild version that felt very... well, cozy! The char kway teow was also enjoyed by my partner. The ONLY reason why I'm docking one star is because of the process to actually get the food. We order and the wait was estimated to be 10 minutes. Since it's in a gas station, clearly customers might pick up a drink or look for snacks. During that short amount of time, they had given my order to someone that came in after me. Very odd... Is there no system to just ask what they had/their name? They assure that they'll remake it, but during that time they had taken 2-3 people's orders, those same people ate their food and had left! 50 minutes has gone by at this point. The cashier then reassures that it'll just be another minute since it seems like he forgot to pass the laksa ticket. It was a really a sour experience just to order food. Although the food made up for it, I'm not sure if I was just so hungry that ANYTHING would've tasted good. Personally, if Chicken Rice Joe was still around, I would pick that over this. But this is a good substitute! read more

Delicious vermicelli beef! I will try to come back here before I leave Austin. It's near my hotel and the food made me happy! read more

Wee's Cozy Kitchen - Delicious vermicelli beef! - Pan Asian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great curry laksa! Good stuff. Forgot to take photo. This place is little hard to find. I accidentally walked pass it, then turned around saw that little wooden sign on the floor.. it's located inside this grocery store... read more

Let's start with the positives. Auntie is super nice and well intentioned. Love the gas station location, parking is available and gives it that unique touch. They share the space with a place that serves Mexican during the day. Wee's is after 4pm (I think). I came on a Thursday evening after 8pm and it was dead. I feel terrible for leaving 2 stars but the laksa was SO underwhelming. I'm the type that when I order noodle soup, it better be 6 out of 5 stars and worth every calorie. I'm no laksa connoisseur but let me share with you what I was expecting vs what I was served so you have the proper expectations. I'm in love with the laksa at Cassia in Santa Monica. The broth is rich and beautiful, full of fresh seafood flavors. I don't get it often but when I do, every spoonful is worth it. The laksa at Wee's is very similar to curry udon so if that's what you're looking for, you're in good hands. Although the noodles themselves lacked personality. Bring your own udon if you can. I ordered the seafood laksa and the shrimp was relatively fresh for the setting. The spicy level here is pretty weak. Suggest specifying "XX spicy" if you're serious about spice. I suspect the stir fried dishes are better. If I return, I'll update. read more