My hubby got the shrimp and broccoli and he loved it. Great flavor and plenty of food. Pad Thai isn't their strong point. The noodles were too skinny so it was a bit mushy, the sauce was red in color, there was no egg and there was tomato in it. The flavor was underwhelming. We might come back, but won't order the Pad Thai. read more

Malaya Kitchen - Chicken pad Thai. Not spicy. - Noodles Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Excellent food, reasonable prices. Everything we ordered was outstanding, loved the spices and the freshness. Definitely going back for more. Highly recommend it. read more

We absolutely love Malaya Kitchen. The service is top notch and the food quality is always excellent! It's about a 30 minute drive from the house and the worst part of that is the anticipation. If you haven't given them a try, please do. You will not be disappointed. read more

One more update...Just ordered from Malaya Kitchen again, it was just fresh and hot and perfect. This was through Doordash and I know sometimes its late or not hot, this was just hot and fresh and perfect! Cilantro Chicken (My Fav), Crispy Tofu, Chicken Cashew Nuts, (covered in Cashews) and two of the Roti Canals which are just the best Curry Sauce ever! read more

Love this place! The food is always great and the service is always efficient. Today our group had Roti Telur and a Malay Roll for appetizers; and for entrees we had Pad Himmgpan, Mee Goreng, and Curry Laksa all of which were excellent! read more

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I love this place. The kitchen is spotless. The food is consistently delicious. I get the Curry Salmon. Stop by, you'll love it.

Probably my favorite restaurant in this area of Charlotte. The food is always delicious and consistent, but the friendly staff is what made me come back initially. read more

I don't usually do reviews on places I doordash from as it is not the same as dine in. I did have an item missing however everything else was amazing. I just wanted some apps and I always look at Yelp if I've never tried a place. Lots recommended the Mayala Roll...it is so good. I enjoyed it all but that is a must have. read more

Great food, great service! My favorite is the Tofu with mixed vegetables. You can't go wrong, though, with any dish. 5 stars!

I have been coming to this place on and off for the last one year! The taste has amazingly been the same through the time. Not really crowded and good for a quiet dinner. Must try the roti kanai and roti telur. Good seafood options and love the cilantro clams. read more

Malaya Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Ok, had to update my review. I dare u to order SPICY CHICKEN and HAINAN RICE. Will always be my must haves. Can't eat enough of it.

Ordered the curry laksa to go and it was delicious! I asked for it to be extra spicy and they did not disappoint. Service was fast and they were very helpful when it came to giving me advice for my order! read more

I would consider this place as home away from home. Customer service - Excellent Food - delicious Must haves: Fried rice Roti canai - appetizer Beef rendang Triple delight If you haven't noticed already, they are CLOSED on MONDAYS read more

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I just moved to NC from Brooklyn. I am so excited to have found this place. I have been craving for home-cooked South East Asian meals and this completely does it for me. The Char-Kway-Tiao (however you spelt it) was as authentic as it can be. I also ordered the Laksa, gravy is a little light but still one of the better ones I had. Over all it does not disappoint, and they were super quick with getting the order ready. We are definitely returning, next up Belachan - another unique delicacy. read more

I ate here today for the first time and the food and service were excellent! The food was flavorful, fresh, and hot. I ordered the Curry Vegetables with Brown Rice. It was so delicious and I loved the variety of vegetables used. There was okra and eggplant among the typical vegetables which elevated the dish for me. Looking forward to my next visit. Update: I revisited this establishment for a takeout order. The food was again hot, fresh and delicious. However, the waiter at the door has poor manners and customer service. I entered the restaurant to pickup my order. He says nothing and just looks at me. I greeted him and stated the purpose of my visit. He then asks me my name then retrieved my order. He says nothing after that...no thank you or nothing. This is especially problematic given I left a tip along with paying a convenience fee when I placed my order online. I do recall this guy at my initial visit to the restaurant. I remember him walking over to my table and tossing the menu over. I didn't mention his poor behavior because I had no interaction with him for the remainder of my visit. A polite young lady provided me with excellent customer service during my visit so I kind of forget about this guy. I'm not sure if it is a cultural difference or if he is just a jerk. Either way the restaurant needs to address his behavior if you desire my business. read more

We like this restaurant a lot. Very good panfry dishes. We like many dishes from this place. Friendly service and clean.

I can't believe that I have not reviewed this restaurant yet. Our family regularly eats here. At least once a month if not every two weeks. Everyone in my family has a favorite dish. We particularly enjoy the roti canai (Indian pancake), the extra crispy sesame tofu, the vegetable samosa, char kway teow and mapo tofu. Authentic, fresh, flavorful and memorable! Friendly and efficient. We really enjoy this restaurant and always look forward to our regular visit. read more

Fantastic! Got take out today : beef rendang, curry laksa with chicken and the chow fun with chicken , oh and a side order of hainese rice. The total was about $46 and def enough food to last a few meals for the two of us. Whatever you order throw on a side of the Hianese rice cuz it's soooo worth it. Can't wait to go back! read more

This simple hole-in-the-wall Asian joint is, in my opinion, the BEST Asian restaurant in Charlotte. They offer delicious authentic meals you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else, alongside classic American-Chinese dishes that they knock out of the park such as Seseame Chicken, Fried Rice, etc. My family and I have been regular customers at Malaya for as long as I can remember, because of excellent service and food. My only complaint would be that parking can be a nightmare in the Arboretum sometimes, but hustling for a spot is completely worth it. This restaurant is a MUST try. I'd highly recommend the Seseame Chicken (best I've ever had), and the Tom Yom Soup (if you like some heat- if not try the Seafood Tofu Soup). But I'll be real, you can't go wrong with any order here. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! read more

I always want to not like this place because it's in the Arboretum. That's one of my least favorite places in Charlotte. But each and every time my dishes have been on point the flavors always made my taste buds tingle and I have left satisfied. It's a strange mix of items on the menu and it all seems to work. In the winter time one of my go to's is the duck soup. Each time I try to eat something different and each time I have left pleased. The service is always good nothing over-the-top like a lot of Asian restaurants, but always good and worth my time. Thumbs up guys keep up the good work. read more

One of our favorite restaurant for the last 10 years! The food is consistently excellent!! And their is no wait time!! Thankful for the owners wife!! She has been like a friend and knows what my family love w/o us saying a word. Thankful for this incredible family run restaurant!! read more

I was pretty DEVASTED when Cuisine Malaysia closed down. Where else was I supposed to get my Beef Rendang and Roti Canai?? Luckily, a little sign on the door led me to its sister restaurant (aka Malaya Kitchen aka heaven). I quickly looked up Malaya Kitchen on yelp (of course) and that's where the adventure began! I had a couple of foodie friends in town and this was the perfect opportunity to try it out. foodie friends + late lunch + first time = family style! We ordered (takes a deep breathe) roti canai (malaysian crispy pancake and curry to dip), beef rendang (malaysian staple: tender beef pieces marinated in exotic spices and coconut), sarang burong (ring shaped fried taro topped with shrimp, chicken and veggies in brown sauce), curry laksa (egg and rice noodles in coconut milk curry) and mee goreng (stir fry egg noodle in red mild sauce with mixed veggies). Rarely does this happen, but I literally recommend EVERYTHING that we ate. Craziest part? Dare I say I enjoy Malaya Kitchen more than I've ever enjoyed Cuisine Malaysia (I KNOW, I'm sorry!). Every time I write a yum review, I reminisce the meal all over again... and now I'm craving Malaysia food! read more

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Amazing service ! Loved the hospitality the curry laksa was delightful. The ginger and scallion duck in chefs special brown sauce was so tender. read more

Yet another dinner here and it was wonderful. Definitely had the roti telur , potstickers and crab ragoon ! This time tried the crispy duck which was delicious, perfectly cooked and crispy. Service was good and always love to come back here. Small place and lovely food. Highly recommended! read more

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5 stars across the board. Large menu, friendly staff, quick service, and delicious food. I've had several of the chicken dishes, and they're all excellent. The curry is a favorite. Their chicken is moist and just falls apart. Vegetables are fresh and not over cooked. Roti Canai is a great appetizer to start. Can't go wrong here read more

Definitely a must try restaurant, lots of great Malaysia food, you will love it just their culture, the food is mixed with Southeast Asia, Muslim, India..... very interesting and very interesting ingredients! read more

Maybe because I have worked in and out of Malaysia, but my wife and I were disappointed. the food was nothing special and they appear to be trying too hard by adding Japanese and Chinese dishes to the Malaysian. Service was very nice. Prices were OK, in fact cheap which accounts for the rave reviews. Would not come back. Gave it three stars because most people will not know just how badly they do Malaysian food. read more

We ordered three different entrees, all of which were amazingly delicious! Everything is reasonably priced. Portions are good. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Their lunch menu is a better deal. Avoid the thai tea unless you like the packaged instant stuff. Location makes parking somewhat difficult but I would definitely come back. They close at 11pm. No changing station in their restrooms. read more

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On this visit, we had the chicken satay for an appetizer and thought that the peanut sauce was pretty standard. 3.5 stars. I wasn't feeling very adventuresome when it came time to order dinner, so I just got an order of chicken pad thai. It was good, but not the best pad thai I've ever had. 3 stars. (Locally, I prefer the Thai House or Thai Orchid for this dish.) David had the coconut shrimp, which is breaded and served with your choice of brown or white rice. It also comes with a side of veggies - broccoli, carrots, etc. The veggies were lightly sauteed and not overcooked. His was definitely the more exciting of the two dishes, visually as well as in terms of taste. 5 stars. I would definitely like to come back and try this place again. I have heard that they have other dishes that are not available on the "standard menu" and I will definitely ask about that on my next visit! Service was fast and efficient. 4 stars. I thought the prices were average - appetizers ranged in price from $2.95 - 7.95. As for the entrees, you can find a lot of options in the $9 - $13 range, but they have several specialty dishes that run between $14- $18 each - certainly reasonable prices for dinner. read more

Highly recommend this place for some amazing Southeast asian food! Especially their spicy cilantro chicken, tasty spicy beef, curry laksa and their beef noodle soup! They are so delicious and authentic! I order their food often and the consistency and taste is top notch every time! Their appetizers like the crab Rangoon and roti kanai are delicious as well. If you want fireworks in your brain and make ur tastebuds dance with joy, try this place! read more

Yum!! Hubby and I love Asian food and decided to try this place. It did not disappoint. We started with veggie spring rolls, which were tasty but nothing special. We shared the crispy duck, mee goreng, and char kway teow. My husband gobbled up the crispy duck, and my one year old enjoyed it too! The mee goreng was really spicy at first, but the more I ate it, the more I got used to it. It was delicious!! I would definite order it again. The char kway teow with beef was outstanding!!! The portions are great. They really did a good job with safety precautions, and the wait wasn't bad on a Saturday night for takeout. I will definitely go again! read more

The two-star rating is for the food only. This is really Chinese stir-fry disguised as Malaysian food. The vegetables are mushy and the food is oily. Some of the spices are in there, but not all, so your beef rendang will not taste like it should. It tastes okay--it's not bad, but it's more like a stir-fry imitation of what the dish should be, not the original, and it shows. The servers were friendly, the place is clean, the prices seem fair, the location is convenient with lots of parking, and we were waited on promptly. No complaints. The decor is standard to any Chinese restaurant. And they have a nice-sized bar in there, which is good. People in the restaurant business are on their feet all day and work really hard, so I don't like to leave less-than-positive reviews. If you come here without expectations, you'll probably like it. read more

Their beef noodle soup is SO good! Also the curry laksa is our favorite too! My husband loves the Malaya roll! The roti canai is yummy too.

What a cozy place!! I enjoy ordering from this place it could be take out or dine in and the food is always on point. The customer service is outstanding there's a lady which I don't remember her name but she is so nice and attentive. Give this restaurant a try and support their business because it is worth it :) read more

Awesome food especially the duck and service is great. Really like eating there because of the ambiance though take out is good too.

One of my favorite asian restaurants. Try the Mee Goreng (Indian Pan fried noodles) ...It is very good. Don't be afraid to order it "Extra hot" if you like a bit of spice!! read more

This place has become one of our top 3 neighborhood restaurants thanks to authenticity, generous portions and eclectic Asian menu. Offer Indian curry dishes and variety of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai dishes featuring noodles. We dropped in for second visit on Valentine's Day. While there was a 15-minute wait, we took seats at the counter with a great m view of bustling kitchen and were served immediately. I ordered first roti dish on menu with chicken and it must have had half a pound of breast meat in it. I like that you can choose protein for most dishes. I'm no connoisseur of Asian cuisine, but this place appears to be popular with local Expatriate community, which tells me that it's serving authentic Asian cuisine. Appear to have a robust take-out business. TIP: If you are unfamiliar with Asian menus check out their online menu for great shots of all their dishes. read more

We picked up the food. The food was mostly delicious!! Definitely worth trying it out. The spice level I requested was hot but it tasted mild. If you like spicy ask for more than you think you want. We will be trying their food again! read more

The food here was decent, but I wasn't impressed with the roti canai here. I usually go to a Malay place to eat that, as I don't know how to make it at home. But here it wasn't as flaky or like I have had it before. The rest of the food is decent, not something to rave about. I think they have a mix of Thai and Chinese food here as well along with Malay but not really the best Malay place that I have been too. I was hoping for a better Roti if not anything else. read more

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We had a craving for Pad Thai and this was on our way to somewhere we were headed. Service was friendly and fast but the Pad Thai was awful. First they do not use flat rice noodles, and the ones they use are very though and mushy. Second, they're sauce is clearly tomato based and tasted like a spicy Italian dish. Third, my husband's Chicken Pad Thai had a tentacle in it. It was edible, but only because we were starving. read more

Malaya Kitchen - Chicken Pad Thai - Noodles Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina