Cravings solvvveeee. Singapore/Malaysian food level. The service was excellent and pretty decent atmosphere. Will come back for sure! read more

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This is easily the best Malaysian restaurant in Houston, and I mean no disrespect to Mamak (which is also very delicious). I've had the Hainanese Chicken Rice in both the traditional form and the fried form. The Seafood Curry Laksa is incredible. The fried tofu special is also next level. I've tried a few of their stir fried noodle dishes. I do not recommend the Hokkien noodle, but the others are pretty good. Overall, I pray for this place to come to San Diego. read more

PappaRich - Fried Tofu - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I visited on a Saturday for lunch. The interior is modern with a lot of lime green colors and woods. I am not a big fan of the parking at this shopping center, as I usually have to park in the garage. If there is a special event going on at one of the businesses, then parking becomes very difficult. I ordered the char kway teow beef, chicken wings, sizzling tofu, salted egg squid, and eggplant in clay pot. When first arriving at your table, they provide a complimentary small dish consisting of cabbage in peanut sauce with carrots. My favorite dish I ordered was the eggplant. The remaining dishes are similar to others you get at Malaysian restaurants. I was a bit disappointed with the beef dish, which is basically a Malay version of pad thai with beef. You just don't get much beef with the dish. read more

My absolute favorite Malaysian restaurant in houston!! The rice noodles have an amazing texture and the flavor profiles on all the dishes are incredible. To start, the roti is perfectly flaky and the daal they provide with it is so absolutely yummy. I then tried the curry chicken and my method to eating this was to just mix all sauces and everything together on the plate - highly recommend!! The mix of the peanuts with the cucumbers and the sauces and egg was just so good!! Definitely not pretty to look at after you mix it though so if u need ur food to be visually appealing when eating then maybe don't do that. Lastly the char kway teow beef had a great texture to the rice noodles and it was very well seasoned. Overall a wonderful experience and no reservations are necessary! read more

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I came here for the second time with my family. They have absolutely great service and great food! I definitely will be returning in the future. read more

PappaRich - I came here for the second time with my family. Absolutely amazing service and great food! Will definitely be returning in the future. - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nasi lemak w chicken curry 5/5 Not really a fan of the yellow curry veggie they put on the rice , but the chicken curry was yummy and rice was great. The sambal was too sweet Cha kuayteow bomb.com 5/5 Full of wok hei and flavor Roti with beef rendang Rendang : run , go get it now Roti cane with lentil sauce , rendang and another sweet sauce that I wasn't fond of Hainanese chicken rice 2/5 Bruh , never eat Singaporean food at Malaysian resto, they don't get it right. Chicken meat tasted hard (old chicken) Service A - Ok. Will come back but not for hainanese chicken read more

Roti chicken & beef: this was our favorite. It's an appetizer but you can eat this as a meal. Very filling! We ordered take out would definitely order it again. Got the curry lasha but was not a fan read more

Amazing food!!!! Absolutely delicious!!!! Loved the roti with the dal and the fried chicken. Great service and ambiance! Surely will visit again in the near future. Malaysian food is delicious read more

Went there on Sunday dinner time, they're understaffed, have to wait awhile for order, food and everything. Char kway teow is good except there's no see-ham and Chinese sausage. Stingray is awesome, not too spicy, great for American tastebuds. Salted egg shrimp is okay too KL hokkien noodles is the worst, tasteless and no wok hei. No pork lard causing the dish lacking the authentic flavor. The ah char (pickles) is complementary and it's also our favorite. Don't forget to ask for sambal. read more

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Can Hawaii step up their game and have more/better Asian cuisines?? I first had Malaysian food in Seattle and then again in Vancouver and both times were just amazing. In Hawaii, we don't really have Malaysian restaurants so when I'm traveling I try to look for foods I can't get back home. PappaRich kept popping up on my yelp feed so onto the itinerary it goes! Our server was really nice and attentive (also a plus that she spoke Cantonese) and gave us her recommendations. We got the Roti, Hainan Chicken, the Fried Hainan Chicken, and the Beef Tenderloin. The winners were the Hainan Chicken and the Beef Tenderloin. It is an absolute compliment when Asians say that the chicken is so "slippery"; it was so soft and easy to eat. I honestly was taken back by the Beef Tenderloin, I didn't expect to love it so much! It was literally so tender and flavorful that I could cry. Houston was really winning our hearts with all this yummy food at such good prices. Our server was really trying to win my parents over by convincing them to move...and I could see why read more

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Holy cow. I am blown away by PappaRich! You're usually lucky to have 1 or 2 awesome dishes at a restaurant but when your entire meal is perfect, start-to-finish? That's rare. No matter what, make sure you order the Roti. It's the best I've had. Soft yet crispy -- just perfect. You can also get it with Curry Chicken or Beef Rendang. We got it with the beef -- it was a great way to try that dish without having to order the full entree. The rest of our meal: -Fried Hainanese Chicken: Excellent! Very crispy exterior and juicy meat. It came with a tasty ginger sauce and an even tastier sweet soy sauce. Seriously, the sweet soy sauce took everything to the next level. -Salted Egg Squid: Amazing. The salted egg adds a unique flavor. We dipped it in the sweet soy sauce that came with the chicken and it was fantastic. Try to finish the squid as it doesn't reheat well. -Lychee Soda: Yummy and refreshing. -Pappa Cham: Sort of like Vietnamese coffee but stronger and less reliant on the milk. It's a mix of coffee and tea which results in a unique flavor. Really liked it. The service was fast and friendly. Parking was reasonably easy (Monday, early afternoon) and there was even a covered parking area adjacent to the open lot. This was helpful since it was another scorching day (100+). I'm sure parking gets hectic at busier times. This was one of those meals where everything is great, down to the accompanying rice and condiments. This was my first time trying Malaysian cuisine and they made it a very memorable experience. I couldn't recommend this restaurant more. read more

I always wanted to go here because the sign outside is adorable and in my experience, every place I've been to on Bellaire Food Street has been incredible. Papparich was no different, it's actually my favorite place there now. It's small and casual inside, very clean and very bright. Every time I've been there is ample seating, even if it's busy. The people who work here are very serious about their jobs and have always been prompt and polite. They go the extra mile and package your food for you if you request a To-go box, which I always find to be a very nice touch. The menu has plenty of vegetarian options which is always appreciated, but I can personally only speak on the vegetarian curry laksa, which is AMAZING. It's such a massive portion size for like $10 and the presentation is beautiful every time. The whole thing is so savory, rich, creamy and sweet from the coconut milk and all the aromatic and tasty spices that make up the curry. The texture of this dish is so velvety and there a perfect ratio of soup to noodles to add ins. It's really full of toppings, from two different kinds of tofu, an egg, veggies like tomatoes and eggplants. You are getting a very well rounded meal with you get this curry. I love to take it to-go when I'm sick, it's the best sick food I can imagine, so warm and comforting and really feels like it's great for your body. I would highly recommend this place to anyone, if you haven't tried it you are missing out! read more

PappaRich - Vegetarian Curry Laksa - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wow I was shocked regarding the quality of food. I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area and have visited Singapore and Malaysia. The food tasted just like Malaysia. Better quality than the SF Bay Area. Would recommend this place. read more

We love getting a taste of Malaysia in houston! We're excited to finally see this branch of papa rich come to houston. It's a great spot for wonderful Malaysian cuisine. We can see the influence of india on this cuisine. Our favorite dishes are the sizzling tofu without chicken since we're vegetarian. We love the egg like texture and wonderful sauce on the tofu. It's served with rice which is a plus. Don't let the size of this dish fool you, it's a large portion size. We also tried the vegetarian noodle dish (char kway teow) and curry (laksa). There are plenty of vegetarian items available. We also tried the pappa cham drink, which is a coffee and tea mixture. I tried it iced and really enjoyed it. It's not overly sweet. The service was slow. We had to flag waiters down, but we understand wait time are longer with the recent staffing issues. read more

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Here for the Hainanese chicken rice. The portion is decent but was hoping bigger, because it's tasty. read more

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Love this delightful cafe. Very nice staff, crazy flavors. This was my first Malaysian meal and I now have a new crave habit. If you aren't familiar with Malaysian food, just ask the staff for recommendations - they were super helpful. Really love the complimentary kimchi they bring to your table when you sit down. Get the roti (chicken curry and the dal are yum yum) and the satay, intense flavors and beautifully prepared. I preferred the chicken satay over the beef, more tender IMHO. The sizzling tofu is 13/10. It's not vegetarian but topped with crumbled chicken. Peas and carrots and scallions also top the incredibly soft and creamy tofu hiding inside the browned fried skin. Great textures and umami-licious sauce. A must order dish. Dessert was a coconut thing with bean paste and green jelly pieces (drinks like a Boba tea), and a cold Malaysian coffee which has coffee, tea, and condensed milk. The coffee is good, similar to Vietnamese coffee. I didn't really taste the tea. I liked the dessert. It was light and cool, good for a hot Houston afternoon. Servings are generous and eating family style is best so you get to try everything. Highly recommended. read more

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The food here is good, and the service is quick! We got the roti canai and we enjoyed all three sauces that came with it. The nasi lemak with beef was also really good, and all the flavors on the plate meshed well together. The char gway teow is a staple and they definitely made it right. The portion size is a little small for family style, but good to split if you're on a date or with a friend. Definitely recommend! read more

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Great restaurant for homestyle Malaysian food. Service is quick and the food is delicious! We were in and out in under 45 minutes which is a huge plus (sometimes I just want to eat and leave!). We got the beef rendeng with roti appetizer, chicken curry, sizzling tofu, and the beef char kway teow - all delicious! The roti was some of the best I have ever had; warm and fluffy! 5/5 will be back read more

PappaRich - Chicken curry and beef char kway teow - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Bruh...BRUH! This Malaysian joint is IT!!! omg. I typically don't like going around Bellaire but where else can you get the most authentic Asian cuisine? Let's start with the fact they had their family son working as a host and waitering a bit....ummm child labor laws? Lmfao jk, tbh if I see a family kid working in their establishment I automatically assume it's gonna be fye. And I haven't been wrong yet tbh. But yeah this boy maybe 12 years old? greeted us, sat us down, and grabbed menus for us. An older gentleman came later to take our order and took care of us the remaining time we were there. Kept checking in on us, nice, and polite. 10/10 no complaints on service. The place itself is nice and fine. Clean and upkeeped so no issues there. Now the damn food...man that was some DAMN good food. Starting with the Roti Rendang...freshly made hot and crispy roti with a rich and flavorful rendang is such a duo. The beef was tender and flavorful and the stew just glazes over the roti for a bite of crispy, tender, and juicy. I got the fried Hainanese chicken and man...that is just something else. The chicken was SO crispy along with the juicy meat in the sauce...I got lost in it. While the rice was great, I will say I prefer my homemade chicken rice. I could be biased but I find it more flavorful so it fell a bit short there for me. Still good as hell though. Definitely give this place a try if you want some good Malaysian cuisine! read more

PappaRich - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great Malaysian restaurant in China Town. Easy to park nearby. We've been 4 or 5 times now and really like the restaurant and the food! Their menu is large and although they have Chinese fair, we tend to gravitate to the Malaysian options. Everything is very tasty, well plated, and we love coming here for a weekend dinner. Highly recommend! read more

The first time I came to Papparich was sometime last year and I instantly fell in love with the flavors of Malaysian cuisine. This is the first time I have ever had Malaysian food and I am a fan! The must haves: ROTI CANAI!!! CHICKEN SATAY Beef rendang As an outsider who doesn't know anything about Malaysia cuisine, the flavors of the curries that come with the roti and the textures of the poori meets a paratha like roti itself are just enough for me to order 3 of those and call it a day. The three curries are all so flavor forward and bold but not too spicy like Indian or Thai food can be. The bread's texture is a little stretchy when you pull on it but it practically melts in your mouth when you bite into it. As you are eating it with the different curries it just start to take you on a journey that words don't do justice. If I had to pick just one dish it will have to be their roti canai. The chicken satay is very flavorful as well. It's not like the Thai restaurant style chicken satay that usually have ketupat, bawang goreng, or the acar. This comes with a peanut sauce like sauce and some cut up raw veggies. Somehow this combination is so wholesome and just uplifting. The two new dishes I tried recently were the rendang beef curry and the chili prawns. The rendang beef curry reminded me of ropa vieja but unlike the Latin cuisine version, this dish is not shredded. You get lots of meat and the flavors are very mild. The chili prawn was not hot enough for me even though I was expecting a lot of heat. It is spicy and sweet which reminded me of a little bit like sweet and sour chicken base sauce. Overall, everything that I have tried so far at PappaRich has been amazing and the people working there are always so helpful. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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Delicious! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the cuisine in Malaysia when we visited, so I was ecstatic to try this place out. I know it has been open for a while, but I finally got a chance to try it out just a few weeks ago. I love that they are super clean and welcoming upon arrival. As for the food, my friends and I ordered family style so we could try a bit of everything. Here's the breakdown: Lychee Soda: This was actually so yummy. A nice refreshing lychee flavor without tasting artificial at all. Chili Prawns: Crispy, yet perfectly sauced in a sweet and spicy mix. Delish. Pepper steak: The flavor was good, but the actual meat is a bit tough. :/ Roti Canai Beef & Roti Canai Vegetarian: Really good and flavorful. I would love to go back and try out the noodles and other dishes for sure. Definitely recommend! read more

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Foods are delicious., staff are friendly, ambiance nice! If you love Malaysian foods this is the place to go!

I'm not well versed in Malaysian cuisine but I loved the food here! I heard about this place from a Malaysian acquaintance so I figured it must be good. I ordered the classic beef rendang ($19) and roti Pratha with curry chicken ($9). Beef rendang portion was good given its price. Beef Rendang: The beef was so tender and soft and rich with flavor, thankfully not that spicy (I have a low spice tolerance). 5/5 Roti Pratha with Curry Chicken: I liked the beige sauce but not the red one (my friend really liked it and found it nostalgic though) but overall I was underwhelmed by the sauces. 2/5 Roti was so good, flaky on the outside and soft on in the inside- it paired well with the beef and chicken. 5/5 The curry chicken completely surprised me, it was so good, the coconut flavors were incredible. 5/5 Overall, definitely recommend the beef rendang, roti pratha, and the curry chicken. I want to also try some of the drinks, they looked delicious! Also, service was incredible, we were checked up on a lot and our server was very kind. read more

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Man I like papparich. It's halal for anyone into that. The daal is a dream come true. I have brought daal (lentil) connoisseurs here and hands down, this daal beats any daal I've eaten in my motherland (Pakistan) in Houston, or dare I say it, at my grandma's house. The Malaysian paratha is not as greasy as the frozen ones I'm accustomed to eating, which is probably a better thing and more indicative of it's authenticity, but I could be wrong. The curried chicken wasn't my absolute favorite thing in the world but that might just be personal preference because my friend absolutely loved it. The chicken saatay was unique in a good way. The flavor was curry but combined with something unfamiliar and sweet. Service was 10/10. read more

PappaRich - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had such a great time here with coworkers! I knew I would fall in love with the roti! It was so flaky and crispy, yet soft at the same tjme. It comes with three sauces and I really liked the middle one. I got the fried chicken with coconut rice. The rice was great and there was a sauce underneath the fried chicken that was delicious with the chicken. Not gonna lie, it wasn't that much chicken but I didn't mind because the rice and roti were so good! Thoroughly enjoyed myself! read more

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great malaysian restaurants are hard to come by but Papparich is definitely one of the top spots! They were able to take care of us, a party of 10, promptly and politely, and the place was not too packed or loud on a Saturday afternoon. Most of the food that the table ordered was delicious. Some of the outstanding dishes that we had, and would get again, are the Hainan Chicken Rice and the Roti Canai. The Hainan Chicken was so flavorful, juicy and tender, and paired 3 sauces that made the dish absolutely delicious. The Roti Canai was so light and fluffy and was paired with 3 sauces as well (sweet & spicy sambal was amazing), that lasted about a minute at the table once it arrived. One disappointing dish however was the KL Hokkien Noodles, as it lacked flavor and the noodles weren't a proper texture and taste either. Overall, this is one of the places that serve quality "malaysian" dishes, while some dishes weren't as great, the ones that were stood out tenfold, and the service and ambiance solidify it as a top-tier restaurant. read more

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This review is based on a dine-in experience with a party of 3 Pros: Service -- great, picked up empty plates, filled up water, etc;; fried hainanese came out a bit late though Food -- loved the roti Chanai, sizzling tofu, fried hailanese was good but not great but love the rice that came with it Good minimalistic decor Cons: Fried chicken came out late read more

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Updating review: This time we got the chicken curry laksa: If I got it alone, I think I would have liked it a lot. But compared to everything else, this is prob just ok. Wat Tan Hor chicken and shrimp (flat rice noodles): really good and flavorful. read more

PappaRich - Curry laksa: ok - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came back again after too long and ordered on the phone to go for a chicken curry laksa ($11.50, $12.50 after tax) Let me tell you Papparich does not disappoint food quality is amazing, hot and fresh, the guy on the phone said 10/15 minutes I was there in 15/20. The only other location is in NEW YORK. This place is amazing I have never been disappointed and going to come here for every meal any time I'm in bellaire. Folks, don't miss the chance please go try this out the noodle dishes, roti, Hainanese chicken, 15/10 stars read more

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First time trying malaysian food and we were not disappointed! Appetizer: roti canal 5/5 The lentil and curry dips were really good, we didn't care too much for the spicy, roti was yummy too -flaky and warm Entrees: fried hainanese chicken (half), hainanese chicken (quarter) and curry chicken & sambal shrimp (all 5/5) Our party of 3 really enjoyed the eatery at this establishment. Service was quick, dining room was clean, and pricing was fair. Only thing is the ladies bathroom needed some attention. Highly recommend and would return read more

PappaRich - left: hainanese chicken right: fried hainanese chicken - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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There are two PappaRich restaurants in the US, the other being in NYC. We are lucky to have one here in Houston and you must try it especially if you have never had Malaysian food. Have never seen a huge crowd inside so service is always sufficient. Standout dishes were Char Kway Teow and the sizzling tofu. Not sure how it compares to Banana Leaf but I will continue to come here to satisfy any Malaysian food cravings! read more

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At long last I think I've finally had a taste of what authentic Hainanese Chicken is like. Side note I've never actually been to Malaysia but this is what I imagine it tasting like at a minimum. Tender, juicy and succulent pieces of dark and white meat, rather than the dry and chewy overcooked mess the average Malaysian restaurant serves up. The soy sauce was very light and mixed well with the oiliness of the chicken. The best part though was the rice, which was most likely cooked in the excess juices from the chicken you're currently eating. It was so fluffy and fragrant with such rich flavors of the chicken. The Roti Canai is always a must order, and PappaRich gives you 3 unique dipping sauces that you can't get enough of. The Beef Rendang was also quite tender and not overcooked at all (yes I despise dry, chewy, overcooked foods). I also tried the Curry Chicken, which tasted amazing aside from the fact that it was a bit too spicy for me. The super crisp and slightly sweet kimchi side dish was the cherry on top of the entire meal. #295 read more

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I was excited to see this new addition to Bellaire since there aren't that many establishments featuring Malaysian food. The only downside is that I absolutely hate going to this new and overcrowded shopping strip. We had the curry chicken buns, beef rendang, hainanese chicken, laksa noodle soup, and the roti. The chicken was very solid and tender although the broth was disappointing. Laksa was very flavorful and the best I've had yet in Houston. Roti was nice especially with the 3 sauces. Curry buns were tasty as well and not too heavy on the curry. The teas were mediocre and beef rendang too dry for me. Overall, I would definitely come back again, although thinking of fighting for parking spots in this shopping center doesn't excite me. read more

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Enjoyed this Malaysian spot - great service, good food and very family friendly. Best dish was the Wat Tan Hor, with shrimp - it was a flat noodle in a gravy with veggies. Very savory, and preferred the saucy version versus the dry version of the dish, the Char Kway. The sizzling tofu was also a hit with the kiddos. I was a bit disappointed by the portion of the chicken curry that came with the Roti Canai, but the roti was still tasty. I would probably get a side of the chicken curry the next time around. Some of the dishes also had a sweeter undertone that I wasn't expecting - would probably skip the Chili Prawn. Assam fish was also ok. read more

PappaRich (Malaysian Food) @ Bellaire. I went here with my co-workers for lunch. Pretty decent. I order the lunch special R1 Hainanese Chicken Rice Set $11.95 4/5 stars. I request the dark meat. My co-worker got the R21 Fried Hainanese Chicken Rice Set $12.95 3.5/5 stars $12.95. I tried the fried one and it's pretty good but alittle on the dry side. At least the sauce made it better. Not sure what to compare too bc this is the first I ever tried it fried. read more

PappaRich - Lunch Special R21 Fried Hainanese Chicken Rice Set $12.95 3.5/5 stars $12.95. - Malaysian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I order Malaysian style of stir fried water spinach (super delicious), Beef Rendang with roti (another version of beef rendang also magnificently delicious), general tso chicken, no other like this version in China town. it taste almost orangee according to my wife. Both the chicken & beef satay with the super sauce separately taste like grilled rib eyes in steakhouse restaurants. I have a coconut & palm brown sugar drink (perfect half sweet) all those only around $68.00 Good service experience. The room are not noisy with loud music. Perfect for family gatherings. read more

Perfectly lovely lunch I'm not familiar with many Malaysian dishes. This was recommended by a friend. He had the Hanian fried chicken rice set. I had the chicken roti appetizer. We both really enjoyed the kimchi. It was sweeter than kimchi I've had before & not very spicy. The restaurant was new. It was very clean & the colors were bright & cheery. Service was very prompt. read more

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Flavor TOWN!!! First off, prior to entry everyone's hands were sanitized and masks were worn. Each table gets a kimchi side dishes to munch on while waiting (super yummy). Favorite dishes by far was the Curry Laksa Seafood edition (it was sooo flavorful and had a nice kick to it & the noodles were QQ & had seafood like shrimp, clams & baby octopus) and 2nd favorite dish was the Roti with Beef (the roti was crispy and soft at the same time, the beef was very tender and great flavors to dip in). We had a party of 7 and were able to accommodate seating. I didn't see they could make reservations online, but I guess you could make it calling it in. Parking is within the bellaire food street plaza. Would come back again! read more

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4.5 Stars After hearing decent reviews from our Malaysian and Singaporean friends about this place, we finally decided to also give it a try. We tried the Lasi Lemak Chicken curry, chicken Laksa, Hainan Chicken rice, and Vegetable char Kway Teow. Overall we enjoyed everything we got, but our favorite was probably the Lasi Lemak Chicken Curry. I like variety when I eat, and this dish definitely served it up as there were quite a few different items including sambal, salted fish, pickled cabbage, and some vegetables on top of the chicken curry. Yum! Chicken curry was full of flavor and very enjoyable. Vegetable Char Kway Teow: Good as well, and I was surprised to find eggplants in there as I love eggplants! Also the rice noodles had a nice wok hay char, yeaaaaaaa! Chicken Laksa: Im weak sauce when it comes to spicy so the laksa was too potent for me. But the little I was able to have I did enjoy. I also liked that it came with a good amount of toppings including beans spouts, fish cake, fish ball, tofu puffs, and chicken. Nice job PappaRich for not skimping on toppings! Hainan chicken: rice was very fragrant, probably the best I've had in Houston. Unfortunately the chicken tasted rubbery so I will not be ordering this dish again. While this isn't the best Malaysian food I've had, I still enjoyed it and everything was flavorful. Will gladly return to try other items :) read more

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