All Reviews
Jessica
2 months agoI 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.
David H
2 months agoThe 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.
Alan Hartman
2 months agoThis is my first time trying Malaysian food and I was excellent. The bbq pork chop and bbq meat skewers appetizers were especially good.
Janice Gigante
2 months agoI’ve read a lot of good reviews about this place and was excited to try. Im disappointed that the hainanese chicken over rice was very cold, not well cooked, and very chewy. I tried the seafood noodle soup as well and was ok, nothing special about the taste. Not sure if i ordered the wrong ones, but i dont think i will be back.
Cheyenne Tang
4 months agoThis is my second time here. I’m from Malaysia and this is always a great way to curb my cravings for home food. Some of the dishes lean salty but overall taste very good. The service is so friendly and attentive. There’s plenty of seating and usually not a long wait. It can be a little noisy but not too bad. I’m sure I’ll be back!
Kat B
7 months agoA neighborhood gem! Lovely restaurant in Elmhurst serving Malaysian, Taiwanese, and Thai dishes. All food ordered were very fresh & cooked to perfection! Having been here for the first time, the clientele seemed to be regular customers which is very notable for an establishment. Happily enjoyed the food & hearing customers chat with the staff as they often dine there and hope to visit again soon!
Helen Low
9 months agoNYC used to have so many good Malaysian restaurant, unfortunately, most of them permanently close especially after Covid. After trying so many different Malaysian restaurant in NYC for my recent trip, I finally able to eat something taste more authentic and tasty. Great service. Sit comfortably with big group. Will return for the next time I visit NYC.
That_Sam
10 months agoThe coconut was the best part today. They gave the best jelly meat in the coconut and it was cold which was best for the hot day. The food was much better than other places I tried. I still love Pappa Rich but this has become my new favorite in queens if I crave Malaysian food. I'll come back and try their food again but will try other options.