About - Pulau Pinang
Welcome to Pulau Pinang, where the flavors of Malaysia and Taiwan come alive in the heart of Elmhurst, New York. Our restaurant is a labor of love, born out of a passion for bringing people together over delicious food and warm hospitality. We're a family-owned business that's committed to serving only the highest-quality dishes, made with love and care. Our chefs take pride in creating authentic recipes that transport you to the streets of Kuala Lumpur and Taipei. From our signature noodle dishes to our mouthwatering street food, every bite is a taste of something special. At Pulau Pinang, we're not just a restaurant - we're a part of the community. We believe in supporting local suppliers and getting to know our neighbors. Come visit us and experience the difference for yourself. We can't wait to serve you! Phone (718) 672-7380 Website:
Amenities and More
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
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I came here for dinner on a weekday around 5pm and was seated right away. There were many empty tables at this time. I specifically wanted to try their Taro dish and it was decent. It was crispy, had green peppers, peanuts, shrimp, carrot pieces, mushrooms, and inside was full of taro. I had the same taro dish at a different Malaysian restaurant in Chinatown before so I was comparing this version to theirs, and I realized this restaurant’s version was not as good but still decent enough where I enjoyed it. The waitress was attentive and friendly.
The restaurant is located in a strip mall that includes a supermarket, and the parking situation is a total nightmare. It’s to your best interest if you can park somewhere else. The free parking isn’t worth the grief. Inside the restaurant the ambiance was cozy and inviting. It was still during the 15 days of Lunar New Year celebration so there were a lot of festive decors! The menu was extensive, covering Malaysian, Taiwanese, and Thai cuisines. We went at 7 pm on a Saturday. The restaurant was about half full. We ordered two Malay curry dishes which are supposedly pre-stewed. However, we had to wait for a whopping 25 minutes to get the first dish, and the second of the same curry chicken 5 minutes later. In my opinion, they were a matter of plating since the curry was prepared ahead of time so it shouldn’t take that long and there was no reason why the two dishes didn’t come out at the same time. It was aggravating. The two dishes we ordered, Curry Chicken Rendang and Nasi Lemak use bone-in chicken. My wife had trouble picking out the chipped bones from the meat, otherwise the flavor was good. Between the two dishes I definitely prefer the latter. It has less protein but makes up the difference with some pickled side and peanuts, making it a lot more interesting. Oh, and the coconut rice was fragrant. One disappointment was the food wasn’t hot enough temperature-wise. It took us just 15 minutes to finish eating and by then the restaurant was surprisingly at full capacity (we thought the later the less people). The wait staff was lightening fast to get rid of us — a stark contrast to the 25 minute wait we had to endure.
This is my first time trying Malaysian food and I was excellent. The bbq pork chop and bbq meat skewers appetizers were especially good.