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

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    What's the vibe?
    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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    Pretty sure this is the sister restaurant of Penang and it's just as delicious. Great menu and service, nice space. 5/5 would recommend

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    Get the roti canai! It's my favorite thing there. The ambiance is also great.

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    Great food and service. Great vegetarian options. The folks are very nice and made accommodations for us and the portions were quite good

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    We came because we had a coupon. But we will be back. The roti canai was delicious as was the mango chicken and bubble tea

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    The food takes WAY too long to come. But, it tastes good. It is WAY too loud. They also messed up our order.

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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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