love this spot. first the prices are amazing it's fairly priced , coming from la , this was a pleasure the service was great, quick, and efficient. i appreciate them the food was delicious, especially the sizzling steak and beef pad see ew. the noodles we're some of the yummiest i've ever had we got seated quickly, and it's a super cute casual spot. the ambiance is warm and loud but comforting read more

LoveMama - sizzling steak - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

When one menu covers Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian food, skepticism is fair. LoveMama earns its nearly 7,000 reviews by actually delivering on all three. For many in the East Village, this has been the default takeout and delivery spot for years, and it holds up just as well when you dine in. The Beef Rendang Nasi Lemak is the order I keep coming back to. On a recent lunch visit I tried the Mee Goreng from the Lunch Set menu and it was the standout of the meal: savory from soy sauce and fish sauce, sweet, spicy, tangy, and smoky from the wok. The beef pad see ew has some of the best noodles I've ever had, the sizzling steak lives up to its entrance, the shrimp summer rolls are fresh, and the chicken laksa is full of flavor. The one miss was the Curry Laksa, where the lemongrass and curry never quite came together. Lunch sets come with a drink, and the Vietnamese iced coffee beats the Thai iced tea, bolder and less sweet. End with the mango sticky rice with coconut cream: warm rice, ripe fresh mango, the right way to close a meal. Prices are fair. Service is quick, efficient, and friendly. It's more of an eat-and-go spot than a place to linger. One heads up: there's a fee for credit card payments. read more

I've seen the LoveMama food truck in Williamsburg many years ago but never got around to trying it. I knew about the restaurant but also have yet to try it until yesterday. They have a great lunch special for $13.99 entree & drink. Very nice deal. I ordered the Nasi Lemak with chicken and the calamansi honey jasmine drink. As a Malaysian, I can confirm that the Nasi Lemak was good. I would just recommend that they give the rice and curry a few minutes to cool down before serving. This dish should never be served piping hot. This is a lukewarm or room temperature dish. I would also recommend peeling the cucumber completely which is the authentic way. The peel had a bitterness which wasn't pleasant. The calamansi drink didn't have any jasmine flavor and needed more calamansi, but still refreshing. I ordered a mango sticky rice to go. It was just ok. Overall, I'd come back to try more things. Service was friendly. Fyi there's a fee for credit card payments. read more

LoveMama - Rendang Nasi Lemak - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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If you're looking for good authentic Thai food this is not the place. I bookmarked this place because 4.4 stars i was excited to try. It was nowhere near my hotel but i made the trek over to Love Mama cause i wanted something good for dinner that wasn't pizza. Nothing had flavor. The flavor of everything was oil. The only thing that saved the meal was the sambal we requested. We slathered it in our food for flavor. The Pineapple fried rice, so bland zero flavor I didn't even get a Pineapple and usually there is cashews in this dish and there were none of those in there either. The Tom yum was the best thing we tried but it wasn't authentic. The drunken noodles didn't have fresh Thai basil in it, it had dried regular basil in it, my son asked why it tasted like Italian food is that oregano on top. If you look close you'll see it in the photo dried crushed basil. I really hate leaving bad reviews but they fact this place has such a high rating is insane. read more

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The food here is served on paper plates.... which isn't really an issue because the food was delicious. They have a range of various southeast Asian options which are very affordable. The staff was quick and attentive. Space is very homey. The place is simple, tight seating definitely not first date spot but perfect for ordering read more

Fusion Asian restaurants are usually a problem and this one was no different. I had a delivery order of Shrimp Summer Roll, Northern Style Papaya Salad, Malaysian Fried Fish Fillet and Vietnamese Lemon Grass Chicken. The appetizers...shrimp spring rolls and papaya salad were quite good. However, the main dishes were lacking. The lemon grass chicken was overcooked and had only the mildest "scent" of lemon grass. The Malaysian Fried Fish Fillet reminded me of Americanized sweet and sour sauce and nothing like what I remember having in Malaysia. I should have known to get the Nasi Goreng, instead. Packing and delivery were fine, but in all, a disappointing meal. Cannot recommend. read more

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Wonderful Food! I cant suggest one meal when they are all wonderfully tasty. Staff is great, Owner is friendly, appreciative, laid back w/friendly customers. I've eaten here often and will continue. read more

Im not sure how such a name comes about, but LoveMama doesn't disappoint with any aspect of its dining experience. Friendly service observing the front door, quick seating options and unique kitchen flairs to classic menu items helped cultivate a really positive experience. The sweet mango sauce, drizzled on actual slices of mango, for the Mango Passion Shrimp was superb and juicy. Paired with Cashew Smoked Chili and I witnessed the strength and breadth of LoveMama's kitchen. read more

Casual restaurant, friendly service, ok food. I had high expectations for the food based on reviews and thought it was mediocre. Tasty but not standout and had the feel of food off a hot station/buffet line. Prices are decent, portion size certainly filling. read more

LoveMama - Chicken Rendang - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

An amazing lunch special in the east village! The restaurant is empty on weekdays but their lunch specials are so worth it and delicious. It comes with your choice of a main as well as a drink. The service was quick and efficient and I loved the music and decor of the restaurant too. Highly recommend for a quick and affordable lunch! read more

LoveMama - Nasi lemak - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Great place to eat! Our food was delicious! Great service! My daughter commented on the way out of the door that if she lived in NYC, this would be her "go to" spot! read more

The food was phenomenal here. Service was great and fast. It's a cozy corner restaurant close to a concert that I was heading to at Irving plaza. read more

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Really delicious fusion Asian food. The menu offered Malaysian, Thai, and Vietnamese food and they were all tasty read more

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There's a mix of malaysian, thai, and viet food on the menu. The laksa has a thick, flavorful broth. I also really liked the roti canai and the flakey roti! read more

LoveMama - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

delicious food, vegan and vegetarian options, and amazing service! i had the red curry with tofu. would definitely go again read more

LoveMama - Thai Red Curry - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Staffs are friendly. There's Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Thai cuisine all under one roof. I had a bowl of Pho Beef in a cold winter weekend which was much needed. The Pho Beef was great and ended the night with desserts- Mango Sticky Rice Coconut Cream. A fresh slice of mango covered with coconut cream on top of layer of sticky rice. Let the servers know if you're allergic to sesame seeds because they sprinkled some on top of the Mango Sticky Rice Coconut Cream. Overall, food was delicious. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 read more

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My girlfriend & I came on a Saturday afternoon & it was empty. We were seated right away and our orders were taken within 10 min. It had a simple oriental ambiance with both indoor & outdoor seating. We started off with the roti canai which was freshly prepared (the curry not being too spicy at all) we had a Thai noodle dish and a Malaysian curry noodle dish (both were kinda spicy) but super tasty! I usually don't enjoy spicy dishes due to my low tolerance but I could definitely find myself getting these dishes again. Very friendly staff and even tastier food, would recommend if you're in the st marks area looking for Malaysian/thai eats read more

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great unbelievable place to eat me and my wife was so satisfied with the food and the service as well as the prices

This restaurant offers great Thai food, and a very flavorful and "saucy" Pad Thai is a highlight. The dishes are served on disposable plates, making the meal informal, but the quality of the meals is very good and always enjoyable. read more

LoveMama - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

It's a very informal setting. The food is good but it's more of a "let's eat and go" vibe. I ordered their chicken laska which has a wonderful flavor! I would do this with seafood next time around. Their shrimp summer rolls were also fresh and delicious. Food is reasonably priced and the staff is friendly. read more

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Thai food that hits the mark at an affordable price, offers takeout, and is swift. We ordered carryout on their website, with paying upon pickup as an option. Opted for the rendang nasi lemak, roti app, and pad kee mao. Got a text rather quickly letting us know that our food was ready! I found it endearing that there was real person on the other end texting us instead of an automatic bot. The food was still hot and fresh when we unpacked everything. The roti was probably my favorite--soooo soft, just the right amount of oiliness, and super rippable with a delicious dipping sauce to accompany it. The pad kee mao was your standard run of the mill drunken noodle! The nasi lemak was delicious, although some of the meat parts were a little tough to rip with a plastic spoon. I wish the meat was slightly more tender, but everything outside of that was delicious. Everything was solid for just over $40 for two mains and an appetizer. Nothing to complain about in terms of affordability, neatness, efficiency, and quality of food. Would def try other stuff on the menu. read more

Walking past this unassuming but heart-warming restaurant and decided to make a stop here. Oh so glad I did! Loveee the Rendang Nasik Lemak - the beef was so tender and the curry had a kick too. The roti was phenomenal and came out piping out. Mango sticky rice was also delicious - the mango was sweet and ripe. Very friendly owner and staff. Would love to come back! read more

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Tried this place on the East side of town after reading some reviews. Was greeted and seated right away on a slow Monday night. The place is simple and clean, no frills with respect to ambience. Ordered the Roti Canai for an appetizer. The Roti was buttery and flaky as it should be. The lentil dip could maybe be better. The entree of PadSee Ew was very good. Tender chicken slivers with noodles done perfectly. This was the first time that I can think of when I was not asked 'What level of Spice?' In a Thai restaurant. Worth a return trip next time in nyc read more

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Ordered: Malaysian Chicken Satay Shish Kebab (~$9): 4pc marinated chicken with cumin, charcoal grilled, and peanut dipping sauce Mee Goreng Lunch Set (~$14) with Beef (+$2): Mamak style stir fried egg noodle, fried tofu, egg, beansprout, peanuts, fresh lime; and Thai Iced Tea Curry Laksa Lunch Set (~$14): lemongrass curry soup, egg, mint leaves, scallion with egg noodles; and Viet Iced Coffee Mango Sticky Rice Coconut Cream (~$8) Aya's take: Almost 7k reviews for a small, unassuming place offering Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian cuisine!? We had to see what the hype was about. We stopped by for lunch and were seated right away. I was feeling adventurous and decided to order something new. The Mee Goreng was one option on their Lunch Set menu. The flavors are bold, layered, and deeply satisfying. It's savory from the soy sauce, fish sauce, and beef I added on. It's also sweet, spicy, and tangy and not to mention smoky from the wok. I absolutely loved it and could not put my fork down! The Curry Laksa was okay but the lemongrass and curry flavor mix wasn't as satisfying as I thought it would be. Both came with a drink so we got to try a smaller version of their Thai Iced Tea and Viet Iced Coffee. I think I preferred the Viet Iced Coffee as it was bolder and less sweet. We ended with the Mango Sticky Rice Coconut Cream. It was warm, soft, sweet and the mango was fresh & ripe. It was definitely the right way to end the meal! read more

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LoveMama is always one of my go to restaurants when I'm in NY. I love the food here. The staff, including the owner, are so beyond nice and attentive. There is usually a wait during busy times but it is so worth it. As a vegetarian, there are multiple options that they can make veg for you, I love the nasi goreng and mee goreng. The hot milk tea is a must. Next time you're in the area, you have to go!! read more

We came here as a party of 3 around 3:30pm for a very late lunch. Probably because of the awkward meal timing, the restaurant was empty other than 1 other patron. It did seem like a popular take out place based on the number of people we saw walk in and out with their orders. Sidenote: we went in the middle of August and it was VERY hot inside. Our food came out very quickly and were all delicious. This definitely isn't a fancy sit down place. They take your order, bring out your food, you eat, pay, and leave. But importantly, the food is delicious. For a quick stop and go meal, it was perfect for us. My vegetarin friend had no difficulty finding something to eat. read more

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LoveMama has Thai, Malaysian, and Vietnamese food. We tried a variety of mostly Malaysian dishes. Warning: the servers mentioned that the spicy dishes aren't too spicy, but they were all very spicy to us. Highlights were the papaya salad and the mee goreng. read more

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I've never reviewed a place where I'm still enjoying my food at. My goodness the food is so delicious and flavorful I would come to New York just for this spot! This family owned restaurant is a jewel here and I wish we had one out in LA because I'd go here at least once a week. The spices are good and have a great kick to it while still being able to taste the other complexities of the meal. The owners are super friendly and love to interact with customers, so please come in and say hello, have a chat, and most importantly EAT HERE! My partner loved the dumplings the most out of all three dishes. He said the combination of the flavors were excellent and well put together. It was salty, sweet, and savory. He couldn't stop eating it! My favorite dish was the rendang nasi lemak, I have no idea what was in it because I just ordered what ever was popular and the owner said it was very good. I trusted him and my goodness it was delicious!!! The rice had hints of coconut flavor which I've never had in a savory dish. The cucumbers complimented the dish very well too, it was cold and crunchy, with a hint of sweetness. It balances out the dish entirely! I would definitely get this again. I highly recommend this!!! The mee goreng noodles were so good! We got the chicken as the protein and it was the most tender chicken I've ever had! The noodles were so yummy and chewy! Also, the tofu is delectable and has so much flavor !!! Explosion of flavor in all these dishes! When I come back to NYC, this is the first place I'm going to! I highly recommend this spot! read more

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Best chicken satay I've ever had! The pad kee and mango stick rice were spot on. The only thing I didn't care for was the broth on the Pho. But I would definitely recommend this place to our friends and family. read more

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LoveMama is a cheap, easy place to grab a quick bite if you are in the area and craving noodles but aren't sure what type of Asian cuisine to definitively go for. The service is quick and the restaurant has lots of space for seating. I got pho last time I was here, and it's a solid choice. The broth is strong and flavorful and they definitely don't skimp on the meat. For me, it was almost too much meat and it was just a bit tough, but otherwise still tasty. read more

LoveMama - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing. Came here for a quick dinner on my way home from work. Food is decently priced and the quality is good! Loved my pho beef noodle soup and shrimp dumplings. Came out to only $25 or so for both. Looking forward to trying other things on the menu. read more

LoveMama - Pho Beef and shrimp dumplings - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Stumbled upon this interesting fusion spot offering Malaysian, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes. Service is friendly and efficient. Ambiance is cozy and welcoming. We got the Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Five Spices Calamari, Pad See Ew with chicken, and Passionfruit smoothie + Thai Iced Tea. My favorite is the calamari, it was seasoned + cooked perfectly, slightly crispy and tender, not rubbery at all. My partner loved the Nasi Lemak the most, it was very flavorful, and the beef is very tender. Overall, this hits the spot, couldn't ask for more for a cozy Sunday lunch. read more

The staff are friendly and there is a mix of 2 types of cuisine on the menu. I went towards the the Thai food with my partner got the Vietnamese food. Food actually tasted pretty good and was authentic. They have a lunch menu I would definitely go back for. The place semi big so maybe when it is crowded, you get the vibes of a crowded restaurant. read more

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Super solid food . Great prices and the staff are all so sweet and kind . The ambiance very chill . I liked my meal but I wish it was made with rice noodles . But it still was very tasty and the spring rolls were so fresh and that sauce was super punchy . I really enjoyed my time here and will be back read more

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If you go into this restaurant craving deliciously authentic Southeast Asian food, you won't be disappointed!! I ordered Roti Canai and Mee Goreng with chicken, and they were top tier!! The service is also super quick and very friendly. One thing to keep in mind - this is a VERY casual restaurant. Our food was served on plastic plates and there was no air conditioning in August - only a few fans, so we were still dripping sweat during our meal hoping to escape the heat lol read more

LoveMama - Mee Goreng with chicken - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Came back this past trip. Looks like they did a remodel. The food really went downhill. Saw them taking a container and reheat the food. Looks like premade and microwave. First time was so good. This time was a total missed. read more

You can tell this restaurant has been here for a while, the owners couple are very nice and friendly. They serve food on plastic plates and drinks on cups. The ambiance has an old charm. And the foods made well read more

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SERVICE - located in east village - indoor and outdoor seating - servers are friendly! The one we got told us about how he named the place after his own mom and that we should respect our mothers - food served on paper plates - no water given unless requested MENU - Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Thai dishes - vegan options available - average price FOOD - mango tofu (7/10): tofu and mixed vegetables stir fried with mango in a sweet and sour sauce. This dish was originally made with shrimp but the server told us we could do it vegan. I liked the contrast between the spicy sauce and the sweet mango. There was a good amount and variety of vegetables. I would recommend ordering it with a side of rice. - vegan laksa (9/10): spicy coconut noodle soup with tofu and vegetables. This dish screams comfort food. The broth is thick and full of warming spices with just the right hit of chili. There is a good amount of tofu, though I felt it was over fried and did not absorb the flavors of the broth. WOULD I GO BACK? I have promised the owner that I would see him again so I am obligated to go back. read more

LoveMama - Mango tofu - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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No frills place. Decent prices. Friendly server. Large plates of delicious food that has the wok hay flavor. Seems like a good late night place. Pad See Ew with Chicken: the chicken was very juicy and flavorful, not what I was expecting! Large amount of noodles. Good flavor. Beef w Coconut Rice: the coconut rice was delicious and you could actually taste the coconut, the beef had a kick to it read more

LoveMama - Beef w Coconut Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was absolutely delicious and friendly staff! The food also came out very quickly! Highly recommend