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    4.0 (328 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Malay char kway teow

    Takeout was ready when promised, the space looks nice. The food was very good. The char kway teow was one the best noodle dishes I've ever had.

    Chicken + eggplant = happiness
    Steve A.

    I love this place! How have I not already reviewed it! With this being the only Malaysian place anywhere near - and having dated someone in Morristown back in the day - I've had a range of authentic dishes here including the beautiful Yam Ring. You owe it to yourself to get that dish at least once in your life. I can also recommend... basically anything with the word Malay attached, which tells me the other dishes are probably also good if that's your style. Well today, I'm ordering takeout to start my holiday a little sooner, but service is prompt and friendly. They're happy to answer your questions and offer advice on your order. They recommended me away from getting something breaded to go, as being covered would steam the crispiness away. How thoughtful. So as my meal gets ready to join me, I'll keep you updated with how much I love this place: It's back in my regular rotation of local restaurants.

    Malay Potato Curry
    Patricia M.

    This place is so cute. I went here on a date and the service was pretty good. The place is intimate and perfect for lunch or dinner. We got the satay tofu to start and the tofu was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious on top. I don't know if I would get again because of the texture of the bean sprouts on top, but that's more of a personal preference than a comment on their cooking. For dinner, I had the potato curry with tofu which was very yummy. I got spice level 3 out of 5 but it wasn't very spicy just a hint of spice. My date got the curry mee which he thoroughly enjoyed. There was enough for decent leftovers and the prices were reasonable for the portion and quality of the food. I think the curry mee was $14 and my date got two meals out of it, honestly, not bad especially in this economy. I would come back here again and try some other items on their menu.

    Excellent Malaysian/Thai restaurant overall. While a couple of sauces were simple to the point of anonymity, overall our food was beautifully prepared, beautifully cooked, and tasty. I particularly recommend the Satay tofu appetizer, which was simply amazing. The duck, while pricey, also was delicious. The service was prompt and attentive, and particularly respectful of any requests we made.

    Golden Pork Chops
    Eli M.

    We ordered roti canai. It was ok. It needed to be a little thicker and doesn't have the darker brown color. It needed more flavor. The golden pork chops were delicious. And the beef with ginger and scallions was really tasty!

    Golden squid
    Annie A.

    Very nice, casual and lively Malaysian place in Morristown. The food is consistent and servers are great. The portions are pretty good.

    Amy Y.

    Solid spot for Malaysian food. They updated their lunch menu and thus removed a lot of the popular options like pad thai which is a bummer. I also notice their overall menu has changed and they've added rice bowls and ramen which I have yet to try.

    Appetizer
    Joanna V.

    We've dined here almost everytime I've been in town to see my sis. That's because there is undoubtedly, always something interesting to taste. The nice thing too, is the food is made to order, fresh and hot. You can expect friendly service; always part of Malay culture. The interior has a warm atmosphere with traditional decorations. This restaurant is in a shared plaza with available parking. It's never too busy, so parking shouldn't be an issue. The price point of their food is average, and what you'd expect for NJ or the east coast.

    Thai Basil Noodle
    Shailesh P.

    Had lunch here with friends today, it's a small cozy place, we were seated immediately and staff were very attentive. Gave us time to settle down and suggested daily specials. We had lobster bisque soup, steamed dumplings, thai basil noodle, pad thai, wonton noodle soup. Everything was fresh, hot and tasted amazing. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking to have Thai, Malaysian or Asian food.

    Jose P.

    Malay was a great experience. The restaurant is clean and the service is exceptional. One of the things that I will always be a stickler about is water at the table. Not only was water quickly presented, but they also placed a caraf at our table, which was constantly replenished. I'm so glad that I ordered their lychee drink. It was sweet, refreshing, and had four large lychees within the glass. So good. Our streamed dumpling appetizer was so good. They were filled with chicken, pork, and shrimp. The dipping sauce made it so flavorful and they were gone in seconds. Every entree was the perfect portion, cooked to perfection, full of delightful spiciness, and well presented. The entire meal was such an enjoyable experience and the service was impeccable. I highly recommend Malay. You will definitely be treated very well and enjoy a memorable meal.

    Curry puffs
    Sara B.

    A really solid option for takeout Thai! I placed the order for delivery and it arrived piping hot and fresh within thirty minutes. I hate when delivery takes forever and comes cold, so this was definitely a win. The pad thai was also a winner and came with a generous amount of meat and noodles, plus all of the delicious fixings. It was super flavorful and well cooked. The curry puffs had a really crispy and crunchy pastry shell and came with a sweet and spicy duck sauce for dipping. I didn't try much of the rice because it was spicy, but it came with a generous amount of sweet and crispy pork. I've been a little disappointed in the delivery quality from Up Thai, so it's nice to have Malay as another option. I'm looking forward to ordering again and trying out some more of my favorite Thai dishes.

    Side of white rice
    Katie N.

    Dined in for an early dinner and I was the only person sitting down. Lots of individuals came in to pick up to go orders. Service was very friendly. I had the pepper chicken that was pretty flavorful. Low on the spice end which is good for me.

    Curry mee vegetarian
    Sne G.

    First time here, in the heart of Morristown downtown. Had to drive around to find street parking. Quick to be seated, and prompt service. Menu had a mix of Malaysian and Thai dishes, plenty of variety to choose from. Ordered Roti Canay, Pad Thai and Curry Mee. All were flavorful and great portions to share. Will recommend and come back !

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    We stopped in for lunch. Ordered dumplings and Thai Salad. Excellent taste and presentation. Service was prompt.

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    Really really friendly service! I like the roti canai, malay char kway teow, and the sesame chicken is very crispy and very good!!!

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    Ask the Community - Malay

    Is it halal?

    Nope

    They're closed tuesdays FYI...would have been nice if they said that?

    It's posted and said they'd start closing every Tuesday starting I think March 7th

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    Penang had always been a great go to (for over 20 years) place with flavorful Malaysian food. Sad…read moreto say, since sold the food has been severely lacking in flavor and consistency. While the Roti Canei used to have full flavors of coconut milk, lemongrass and generous spices, the dish is now bland and boring, so much so that we did not finish it The satay tofu sauce was completely devoid of flavor and a weird thick gloopy texture. If this was the first time that happened, I would not be writing this, however this is the 2nd time and the lack of flavor was also an issue

    Came here for my husband's birthday with a couple friends and enjoyed their service and food!…read moreAccording to my husband and his high school friend, this restaurant has been around since they were in high school (won't age them but ages ago..) so you know it's good if it has been around for a while! We ordered a lot of dishes including a whole fish.. all the classic Malaysian dishes and everything was fresh and definitely tastes like home. Wasn't too big a fan of their assam laksa (lacked a bit of flavour) but everything else was good. Staff were also really accommodating for all the kids and gave us the room in the back so we had a semi private area away from the other patrons. Usually come here during Chinese New Year for their Yee Sang but I think you just have to call to confirm they have it every year. It's a great place to get together with friends and family !

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    Mamak House

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    Came to visit some friends and their newborn so we decided to order some take out. We don't have…read moregreat Malaysian food near us so it's always a treat to find it elsewhere. Came to pick up and was greeted and promptly acknowledged as soon as I came in. Quickly got my food and had a pleasant interaction with the lady/Manager. tried all the standard fare like Roti canai, skewers, fried rice, char kway teow, etc. everything was delicious, including the oily rice. Hit the spot so well I forgot to take a picture. Was thinking about getting more to go for my trip home, but I will just have to come back. Great spot and would definitely try eating there next time.

    Malaysian food in the Tri-State area is rarer than a sixth-floor apartment that's not a walk-up, so…read moreI really wanted to like Mamak. It has ample parking and tons of seating--but sadly, the food was uneven at best. We got: - Roti Telur: This was decent but could've had more green chilies. Despite dining with a Malaysian, I think we were served the roti at Western spicy levels. - Mamak Udang Mee Noodle Soup: Not bad. Could've used more shrimp, but there's never enough shrimp in these things. - Nasi Lemak: Bland. Greasy. Sigh-inducing. - Tofu Nyonya with Vegetable: Deep-fried bean curd chunks stir-fried with vegetables and red peppers. The menu said there'd be basil, but there was no basil. It was also way too salty. - Mamak Style Fried Rice: The menu said this was coconut rice, but I didn't taste anything nutty. Appreciated the shrimp and veggies, but it wasn't the least bit spicy....and the menu said there'd be spiciness! Le sigh. Service was fine, but it definitely goes over better if you can speak Cantonese. Sadly, we were told there are no actual Malaysians on staff anymore. As my wallet can't handle multiple trips to Malaysia every time I crave nasi goreng, I think I'm going to have to keep bridge-and-tunneling to find a suitable version Stateside.

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    Pasar Malam

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    As other reviewers have commented, Pasar Malam is in the former Penang location. My family and I…read morewere fans of Penang, so I was happy to see that a similar establishment opened in its place. Pasar Malam lives up to the stellar food of its predecessor with service that is much better than the former. On a Saturday evening, there were several patrons. We ordered Thai chicken lettuce wraps for an appetizer. For main entrees the Drunken Noodle and Kari Mee with Redang Chicken. Everything was delicious, flavorful and plentiful in portion size. The menu seemed similar to Penang. However they have added bubble teas and more drinks. Prices were very reasonable. The interior was not as dark. Perhaps, the addition of more overhead lights of just some fresh paint. I will definitely be back to try the lunch specials. Note: credit card service charge added to bill.

    We love the variety available on Pasar Malam's menu. Beyond the typical Thai dishes there is a lot…read moreof Chinese dishes available. All of the dishes we ordered were enjoyable. We especially enjoyed this taro vegetable dish we ordered - the taro comes in a deep fried ring shape surrounding all the veggies and shrimp. The drunken noodle was also really good - really nice sized shrimp in their dishes. The Hainan chicken (they call it PM chicken) is not as flavorful as other places we've had this at. I wouldn't order the curry beef next time - it's a bowl of curry sauce (although delicious) with a few pieces of beef stew; you really need it eat it with a bowl of rice and we're trying to reduce our carb intake. Overall good service. And also BYOB!

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    - Cute little restaurant, though the spacing is tight; it was noticeably chilly inside on a frigid…read morewinter evening, especially near the restrooms - Bustling during Saturday dinner, with plenty of parties dining in and a steady stream of customers coming in for takeout - Super friendly, warm, efficient, and attentive service throughout the meal - Food came out lightning fast, piping hot, and full of flavor: Tropical Mango with Shrimp featured six large shrimp and more perfectly ripe mango strips than one could possibly finish--sauce was sweet and tangy with a subtle spicy kick; Chinese Broccoli with Chicken was served with an excellent light brown sauce and plenty of vegetables and chicken, though thinner slices of chicken would have been preferred over the thick chunks served; Beef Pad See Ew was generously portioned, super fresh, and very well seasoned, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, chewy noodles, and just the right amount of heat and char; the only disappointment was the Roti Canai, which came with a curry sauce that was very thin and bland

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