Discovered such a delicious hidden gem in Chinatown, Brooklyn -- an authentic Malaysian spot that truly surprised me in the best way. I ordered the Nasi Lemak and WOW. Total flavor bomb. The rice was fragrant and perfectly cooked in coconut milk with pandan, and every bite had layers of flavor. It came with spicy sambal, crispy anchovies (ikan bilis), roasted peanuts, hard-boiled egg, and fresh cucumber -- the balance of savory, spicy, crunchy, and creamy was incredible. The shrimp lo mein with veggies was absolutely delicious, and the chicken satay skewers with curry sauce on the side tied everything together perfectly. Comfort food at its finest -- especially on a cold, rainy night. Service was great -- genuinely kind and sweet -- and everything was reasonably priced. Definitely recommend if you're looking to try something flavorful and authentic. I'll 100% be back. Ambiance was lowkey cozy and warm. read more

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New Belacan has been opened for many years and is the only Malaysian restaurant in 8 Avenue (the next one if 15-20 mins walkable distance). I learned to appreciate since there isn't much varieties in this area anymore. The food is average but there is always available seating and the service is good. I like their fish head noodle soup and lady finger belacan. read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Lady Finger Belacan - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a solid 3 for me. We had dinner here recently with our families and ordered a variety of signature items to try. This spot has been in 8th Ave for years but we never ventured here. Upon entering, you can see its very family oriented but also dated and needs some up-keeping like tables are super sticky, chairs and spacing not great, super tight. Nonetheless, the staff here are friendly and very nice. We took up a big table with 9 ppl and it felt squished. Food - stand out: - Surong Burong, aka the taro nest! Nice & crispy, flavorful and gone in seconds - Chicken satay, juicy and flavorful - Shrimp & lady fingers (they loved this!) - Morning glory was nice & crunchy Food - meh, had better version: - Hainan chicken, wish it was smoother - Beef satay, a little chewy, good flavor tho - Roti was the flat kind, not great Food - pass: - pineapple fried rice, the squid made it too fishy - sautéed tofu, boring & unnecessary - stingray in belacan was overly salty, not good Overall, a decent Malaysian spot if you're in the area. Wouldn't go out of the way to eat here, although my sister in law's family loves this spot. read more

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I order curry chicken rice & seafood curry noodle soup yesterday,it was horrible how they give to customer shrimp are small 3 pc and few squid both are so mushy ,I would cook myself much better,even is $13 , can't eat ,I should bring it back , I didn't have a ride ,will never go back again! read more

New Belacan Restaurant in Brooklyn serves traditional Malaysian food. I started off with Roti Canai as appetizer. I wish the size was bigger. Then with Hainanese Chicken which is my favorite dish whenever I dine here. I've been here a few times and I always find their food taste delicious. I went during 6pm for dinner and it wasn't packed. Food came out fast. It is clean inside the restaurant. They have wooden tables. It's a relaxed atmosphere suitable for quick meals or socializing. They definitely have raised up the price. read more

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Grew up eating here. Was my first time dining-in in more than 15 years. Was nice to see a refreshed table layout with the same tables. Felt like home. Arrived at 7pm on a Saturday. They had business but still plenty of open seats for pairs and fours. We indicated 2 people and they kindly gave us a table for four - they must've known. We ordered Penang kueh teow, Malaysian style ong choy, fried calamari with salt and pepper, Malay fried chicken wings, hot and sour soup, coconut rice, sugar cane juice & Malaysian iced coffee. Each dish was delicious but I looked forward to the kueh teow and ong choy most. They did not disappoint. Although I did wish they used the wider flat noodles, they did not detract from the flavor - I could taste the fiery wok. Ong choy was also packed with spices and I could taste a hint of curry in addition to the belacan - very nice. We noticed two other tables order wings and we didn't want to miss out so we added those too. They were much bigger up close. Four per order; each the size of Shaq's hand, they're massaged with curry powder before going for a swim in oil. Crispy and so hot we had to let them rest before splitting them - great value. The fried calamari with salt and pepper was addictive. I wish there was more and I thought the diced bell pepper and fresh onion squares were a nice addition. Hot and sour soup hit. We ordered the large not realizing how big it was. Recommend this size for parties of 4 or more. Sugar cane was good. Would get another of that next time. Malaysian iced coffee is the 3-in-1 instant. I thought it was pour-over; wouldn't get again. Service: attentive. They brought us a fresh plate and napkins when the wings arrived and were quick to remove dishes as we emptied them. I liked that different waitresses happily attended to us - one even had a pep in her step. It's nice feeling like the employees want to be there. We grabbed Kaya puffs and Peanut cookies to go. The Kaya puffs were underwhelming (coming from a Kaya fiend) - I could barely taste the coconut and the shell smelled like pop tarts. Not sure if its a freshness issue... Peanut cookies were delicious though. Super nutty. Would return read more

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I have passed by this Malaysian spot many times and finally gave it a try. I'm glad I've gave it a try and then found out about their lunch special. The food was pretty good and tasty. I had the Indian Mee Goreng and it was very tasty and drier than other places I tried which is good. The Hainanese chicken was tasty too. As some places take the bones off this one was included. The roti canai was the least favorite as it wasn't the very thin ones that I'm used to and seem more like the ones from supermarkets. The Nasi Lemark has so much texture and combination and this is a dish that can never go wrong. Lastly, the Hakka noodles with soup is a dish my dad enjoyed but I personally wouldn't get it. The crispy fishies add really nice flavors though. The service was attentive and they give you space and let you enjoy your food until you're ready. The interior is pretty big and can hold big and small groups. read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Lunch menu - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

You can't beat the price of the weekday lunch special. Got the hainan chicken and the nasi lemak. Both were good. Maybe because we just had half a banh mi per person, so we were stuffed for hours. read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Nasi lemak lunch special and the hainan chicken (leg) lunch special. - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The chicken of the roti canai was so soft. The roti was nice and crispy. My favorite was the saucy captain noodles! Also very soft and flavorful. Couldn't finish the plate since the portion was large. Fish curry laksa was good, not very spicy so it's good for soup. Service was fast and the workers were very polite, attentive, and they speak different languages/dialects. Nicely decorated with dim lighting which was relaxing. read more

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The restaurant truly delivers quality. The employees show sincere interest in guests. The plates look professional though taste too salty. I'm spreading the word to my family about this place that offers both good food and good service. The setting suits friend groups wanting good food. read more

I've been going to New Belacan for so long. I want to say over 8 years for sure. This place is cute and the owners are nice. I usually order: Roti with curry Roti with egg Capitan noodles Flat noodles with the seafood and pork gravy, I forgot the name right now Pad thai Satay chicken and beef with this yummy peanut sauce Fried rice with chicken and salted fish The service is fast and portions are decent sized. I love the wok hay on the fried noodles. It's always been the same! Also the takeout is good too. read more

Delicious Malaysian food. Is a place to eat that isn't expensive or far from Brooklyn read more

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I was so impressed by the food and service this spot has to offer. It's cozy and dim lighted so don't go if you want harsh light in your face!! We ordered the haianese chicken, chicken satay skewers, and roti with curry chicken. I definitely will be back !! read more

Great service. Our waitress was so kind and accommodating. The curry was very tasty and the fresh lumpia was good. Roti canai is also a great appetizer. read more

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Came here for lunch to order something quick and easy. With it being in Brooklyn, parking is semi difficult to find. Standard Asian restaurant custom with it being in 8th Avenue of Brooklyn - brought over hot tea for the table which was enjoyable. They do speak English as well as Chinese. It was not crowded when I went and was able to sit anywhere. We ordered the Needle Noodles [stir fried noodle with minced pork]. Although it only has pork in the description, it did come with chicken and shrimp too. Lots of bean sprouts and leeks as well. We also ordered the Roti Telur. It didn't have a description on the menu but it's like an Indian pancake with a curry dipping sauce. The curry was alright, not a ton of flavor but still good for dipping. The only thing I didn't really enjoy was that the pancake had raw red onions in it (cut up). It was deliciously crispy though. We split the meal and was very affordable. Bill came out to $20. It's a quick lunch and it was good as well for the price we paid! Very friendly staff as well. read more

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The best malaysian style curry chicken! Flavor is fantastic and generous portions. Highly recommended!

I walk in with my friend, and I have a question for her, she seen like un polite, I try to order a curry soup with mix fish cake then she starts yelled at me , this is not polite and rudeness to customers, the owner of the restaurant need to solve this problem! Never again return to this restaurant! read more

DONE EVER COME HERE TO WASTE THE MONEY This is a ridiculous restaurant make terrible food. I ordered curry chicken rice and it was just boiled chicken mix with curry source read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Ridiculous crazy bad bad bad curry chicken rice that I have ever had in my life. It just boiled chicken mix with curry source - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a decent Malaysian restaurant. The service was a bit slow while there wasn't much traffic that day. I ordered a Captain Noodle dish and the food was not bad. I definitely recommend coming here to eat the price and portions are good. read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Captain Noodle - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered lunch from here a few days ago and waited inside while they prepared my food. The crisp, flaky Roti Canai came with a side of their chicken curry which was SO finger lickin good! My main was Laksa soup with Chicken a flavorful coconut curry based rich broth with noodles and bean sprouts. The curry was a bit milder than expected and I would definitely order it spicy next time. To wash it all down I got some tea with milk which was sweet and perfect. Definitely coming back to try some more of the delicacies they have to offer ! read more

Wide range of authentic Malaysian dishes, affordable, delicious and fantastic service. Highly recommended read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Menu - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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When I entered, there were several parties inside. I ordered the black bean sauce yong tau foo as the lobak was sold out. While waiting, there was a TV showing ABC 7 news. A worker was making satay skewers. Several parties were about to leave. There were several calls incoming to order delivery or takeout. My order took some time to prepare as it needed to be fried. The ingredients are typical at other restaurants I have ordered from. read more

I was craving some Malaysian food and saw this restaurant so decided to take some takeout to try. I got two orders of the roti canai, haianese chicken with rice, and curry beef stew with rice. In total it was less than $30 so not bad. When I brought it home, the roti canai was hard and chewy. The curry they gave was a large chunk of oil. I tried to stir it but the oil wasn't leaving. The curry beef stew was not bad but the beef pieces weren't tender. The haianese chicken I was disappointed in because it was small pieces of chicken and the rice was meh. The chicken pieces were more bone than meat. read more

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I occasionally get takeout form here through work. They are a solid place that offers many options for Malaysian food. Drinks overly sweet though. Thai ice tea is a must try read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Seafood Over Rice - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Belachan Grill offered a wide variety of dishes, each one more enticing than the last. I enjoyed the Nasi Lemak, a fragrant rice dish served with spicy sambal, beef rendang and a boiled egg. It was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. I also tried the Roti Canai, a flaky flatbread served with a side of flavorful curry sauce. The texture of the bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My other favorites include Hokkien Mee & Seafood Hotpot Curry & Teh Tarik. Absolutely devine! The owners are exceptional. They checked in to make sure everything was to our liking. They were so friendly and welcoming, making us feel like we were dining with friends rather than in a restaurant. 5 stars to Belachan Grill and to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Malaysian cuisine, this is it. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and the owners were incredibly friendly and hospitable. read more

I went her with a friend of mine whose local since I love the Chinatown in sunset park we went under her recommendation to this Malaysian spot. This place is really authentic also good food takeout or delivery with a little different spins on things like the chicken satay peanut sauce which was thicker and better tasting in my opinion. The chicken was like a Chinese bbq stand style. Also the chicken roti was delicious so I know this place is legit. The nesa lemak is different fully sushi rice and the sardines where in a different sauce as was the pickled veggies but still delicious. And the #4 Kure teanoodles were the best part. read more

Authentic Asian food, they have varieties of soup noodle, dried noodle, rice and others. Located at 8th ave, and the store has been open for many many years. read more

My family is from Burma and very partial to Southeast Asian cuisine. The pungent, garlicky, spicy flavors of Malaysian food remind us of home in a city where Burmese food is rare, so we have Malaysian food often. I was absolutely ravenous when I ate here and still I found the food underwhelming and lacking in depth of flavor. The menu is a very pared down version of the fare you'd find at many other Malaysian restaurants. A lot of the menu consists of Chinese dishes. The roti canai, a classic dish, was really bad. The sauce is almost entirely oil, and the roti is paper thin and kind of stale. We ordered multiple stir-fried noodle dishes including the char kway teow, a classic Malaysian dish. While they each had the charred, "breath of the wok" flavor we seek, the noodles were incredibly underseasoned. The belacan they make in house is really tasty though and so I found myself pouring this all over the bland dishes we ordered here. The coconut rice had barely a hint of coconut in it. While the noodle dishes were bland, other dishes were overly salted. Service was friendly and prompt, and prices are low. I'd definitely go to other Malaysian restaurants over New Belacan. read more

Been here a couple times before and had no problem with the food. Food came out relatively fast: I ordered lumpia and roti for appetizers. I always love the roti for its crispiness. The lumpia was okay. I probably wouldn't order it again. Then I got the Indian mee goreng which basically tasted like chow mien. I also tried the sambal shrimp and pattaya chicken for the first times. I did enjoy the sambal shrimp-- it was very flavorful. Although the chicken was slightly dry, the flavor made up for it. For dessert I ordered shaved ice, trying it for the first time and it was pretty good. read more

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Idk why this place gets such a bad rep, the food is good if you order authentic dishes. Came with a large group and ordered 15 things in total so I was able to try a lot of different things. Will note that if you speak Cantonese, its a lot easier to order food and the waiters will be able to recommend you good food Roti canai is always a must, it was good here. Roti telur is a roti canai with egg in it. I've had this at a different place and didn't like it so I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. We ordered both chicken satay and beef satay. The chicken was a little on the dryer side but still good. Beef was better than the chicken. The egg and pork chow fun was super interesting. Our waitress asked if we wanted to try it yin tang style meaning there were 2 types of noodles. There was crispy mei fun on the bottom and chow fun on top. A must try The veggies were great, they have a few different ways to cook it but ask for Malaysian style since its the best. Sizzling beef was pepper beef served on a cast iron plate. Super flavorful and good portion size The pan fried rice cake is different than regular rice cakes at Asian restaurants. Instead of the flat round rice cakes, these resemble a square and are seared on all sides. The outside is crispy and inside is soft. The sting ray was very interesting. The meat comes in strands. Didnt taste super great but was a fun thing to try. read more

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Bought Hainan chicken from this place and found this on the meat. The staff insisted that it's a chicken feather but clearly it's a cockroach leg. They refused to refund the money. I told them I'd report it and they gave my money back. PLEASE DON'T COME! read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was surprised to see this restaurant has such low reviews! My family and I come here a few times a year when we're craving Malaysian food. We always do family style where we share 5-6 dishes. The service is quick and the waiters are pretty nice and attentive. read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Horrible restaurant. It used to be good but now it's just junk. They changed the way they make the Roti Canai. I was shocked when it was brought out. It looked like a piece of corn tortilla. The sauce was cold and bland. The sizzling tofu was awful. It was not even sizzling. The dish was not hot and tasteless. I ordered pan fried noodle. It was not even pan fried!!!! It was just plain wonton noodles over bland brown sauce with beef. I was what the hell is wrong with this place now? Of course questioned the waitress about these dishes. They always come up with BS excuses. I would love to see Gordon Ramsey do an episode of Kitchen Nightmares of this place. He would say, SHUT IT DOWN!!!! read more

Best Malaysian food and service in Brooklyn! Authentic Malaysian restaurant that has been in business for 20 years. Whether you dine with the old village ambiance or take out they're always on point. read more

Nice place to have lunch, food tastes great with wok fire taste. Hope they can give me more of the hot sauce. This is my lunch spot from now. read more

Roti with curry was not as bad as some of the other reviews, but the Bah Kut Teh (herbal soup) had huge pieces of fatty pork belly and not much herbal flavor to it. Pineapple fried rice was delicious but the chicken and shrimp in taro nest was very soggy. Me friend and I hoped for authentic Malaysian food but was disappointed. The serve was very bad. One of the waitress was very rude and was not helpful at all. We wanted to keep one of the menu but she didn't even ask and just took them away. read more

This spot is my boyfriend's favorite for Malaysian food. It is operated by an older asian couple and everytime we go, they are always so friendly! We both ordered the prawn mee to go and they gave a good amount of food. The broth was light and flavorful, with a slight kick of heat and the noodles were fresh. All their dishes are great! I've had their Hainan chicken, their shrimp with okra and char kurey teow! I would definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for good Malaysian food. As an FYI, it is take-out only and they do accept card! read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Prawn mee - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been many times to this place, usually ordered Curry Laksa, which was always good! Tried out something new today: Duck meat with Yee noodles and wasn't disappointed either! Service is very attentive and friendly, always. read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Satay chicken - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It's just okay Malaysian food. I've had better in Chinatown. I got the two dishes to share with my mom. The lunch special is cheaper than other dishes and less amount but it's good for one. They uses baby shrimps btw. Wanted to order the Hainanese chicken lunch special but they don't serve the chicken until 1 pm. (Reason is unknown) The wet looking egg drop noodles was okay too. Got to break apart the noodles that are clumped together in the egg stew so there is flavor when you slurp them up. I got it with seafood; there's choices of other meats too. Didn't finish it all so I had the leftovers for take out. Overall, it was decent place to go stop by for lunch but don't see myself going back. read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Lunch special - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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[Long overdue review that has been saved as a draft since late September] This specific spot itself has been pretty much serving Malaysian food for the last 15+ years, just a couple of changes in owners, and renovations. It is now New Belachan. A childhood friend of mine is moving overseas, to Korea, working abroad as a teacher. She decided to come here the night before her flight because this place use to be our spot for lunch every Saturday for a span of 7 years. Childhood memories were the main conversation of the night, gosh, I wish I never grew up. The service definitely needs improvement and it starts with removing the damn TV. The lady was glued to the screen that we repeatedly tried to wave and flag her down but nothing worked, until we shouted across the dining room. Very stingy on the napkins as well! We asked for a few but she only brings over 1? Just going to briefly go over the food we had that night. The roti canai was good but the curry is too spicy. The Hainanese Chicken was a bit undercooked. Sizzling Japanese Tofu was way too salty and tofu was still cold even though it was served on a sizzling hot plate. Curry Beef dish so skimpy totally not worth $11.95! The only things I, or we, actually enjoyed on our table were the Herbal Teas and the Egg & Pork Chow Fun. Definitely not how it use to be 10+ years ago, so much for reminiscing our memories. Either way, good luck Conny! I'll miss you dearly! read more

New Belacan Restaurant - Dinner spread. - Malaysian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York