So happy we found this Woodlands location..we moved up this way from Katy and missed Phat Eatery a lot!! One the most authentic Asian cuisine places I've found in Texas since my travels through Asia!! read more

I had very high expectations for this restaurant after seeing all of the positive reviews online and learning that it had been recognized by the James Beard Foundation. I genuinely wanted to give this place five stars, but unfortunately our experience was disappointing overall. When we first arrived, there was nobody at the front to greet or seat us, and we waited several minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Service started off decent enough, but once our food arrived, it felt like we were completely forgotten. Nobody checked on our table afterward, we never received water refills, and our server was essentially unavailable for the rest of the meal. We were also seated next to an extremely loud party that was yelling throughout dinner. We wanted to request another table because it was disrupting the experience, but our server never returned to our section, so we never had the opportunity to ask. For a restaurant that presents itself as high caliber, I was surprised that management allowed such a disruptive atmosphere to continue. As for the food, the BBQ Pork Buns and Siu Mai were both very good. The award-winning Beef Rendang was easily the highlight of the meal and the best dish we ordered. Unfortunately, the Mee Goreng and Malaysian Fried Rice were major disappointments. Both dishes had an unpleasant smell and lacked flavor or seasoning, making them very unappetizing. Another issue was finding a bug on our table during dinner. I understand things can happen, but combined with everything else, it added to an already frustrating experience. We even wanted additional napkins, but again, our server never came back to check on us. Eventually, we became so frustrated waiting for service that we got up and paid the bill ourselves. Ironically, that was the moment our server finally reappeared. To make matters worse, gratuity appeared to already be added to the bill, which honestly did not feel deserved given the level of service we received. Overall, the BBQ Pork Buns and Beef Rendang were the only parts of the experience that saved the meal for us. It's disappointing because the restaurant itself is beautifully designed and has a great ambiance, which made us even more excited to try it. Unfortunately, the poor service and inconsistent food quality overshadowed what could have been a much better dining experience. read more

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I had a good experience at phat eatery. The service was great and the food was good. We tried a few things on the menu.. the curry roti was decent - but the curry itself was missing a bit of spice / seasoning. It kinda just tasted like a brown gravy. But the roti was delicious & well made. The honey basil wings were also just ok. I couldn't really taste the basil or honey - it just tasted like a generic soy sauce or similar sauce. And the wings were just ok, nothing remarkable in terms of texture or flavor. I thought the ck teow (char kewy teow) was the best thing we tried. The noodles has a nice wok hei & weren't too oily. The flavor was really good. I thought the chicken and shrimp were good too. For my entree I got the nasi lemak. It was pretty good, but again tasted a bit bland. I couldn't really tell it was coconut rice & there wasn't a whole lot of sambal sauce. The curry was nice and flavorful though. It had a nice depth & sweetness / spiced flavor. The presentation was good too. I went on a Tuesday night and it was pretty empty. Service was great - our waiter was nice and informative. Our food came out quickly & the restaurant was nice and clean. It was a bit pricy, especially for the value of/ quality. Overall, I thought it was good, but was expecting the dishes to be a bit more flavorful read more

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Food is so tasty full of flavor yet not overwhelming great quiet restaurant and service is top notch Thank you for a wonderful experience and celebration for my sons birthday read more

Who would have imagined what they could turn the old Fudrucker's into. It's a fun atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was great. The shrimp shumai were good, but seemed a bit overpriced. we both loved our entrees. I could eat the roti all day. We will definitely be back, as there are so many things on the menu that sound delicious. read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday. The entrance features bright neon signs that give a modern, downtown food hall vibe, and the interior is very spacious with plenty of seating. Our server was cheerful and friendly, and made recommendations from the lunch menu. I ordered the Nasi Lemak. While the coconut rice wasn't as fragrant as I expected, overall the dish offered great combination of flavor and texture. The curry chicken was tender and flavorful, the peanuts and fried egg added the crunch, the cucumber added refreshing contrast, and the sambal had the unique flavor. I'd definitely be back to explore more of the menu! read more

Phat Eatery - Malaysian Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

I had an impromptu lunch date here and it went pretty well. The interior design is so nice. The service was very quick and everybody who helped us was nice. As an appetizer I got the shrimp & pork dumplings...10/10. The dumplings were so flavorful! For my entree I got the Malaysian chicken curry with a level 2 spice. It wasn't spicy at all to me, but it still was very flavorful and even when I reheated my leftovers the next day, it was still delicious. It came with a side of roti with their curry sauce. I enjoyed the roti, but I was not a fan of their curry sauce as it's more on the sweet side instead of savory. Overall, I had a good experience here and I'd definitely come back probably for happy hour. read more

Phat Eatery - Shrimp & pork dumplings - Malaysian Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Very good! I see why it's Michelin star. Place is huge, so lots of room for large parties and even a room that looks like you can rent out. Food is delish! Our server was great and since it was our first time, she gave amazing recommendations. I went with my husband, cousin and his friend ordered multiple dishes for us all to share. Some of the dishes were kinda spicy, but the flavor was so good I didn't care! Would highly recommend eating here. read more

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We ate at phat on the way back from a christmas trip. We arrived around noon and it wasnt busy The restaurant was tucked away in a very cosy spot and it is huge. It is very nice and fun inside Service was great Dishes overall was very good. Fish was delicious but not ikan bakar. It was more like sweet and sour. Tofu was good but I think they gave us the vegetarian option. Kang Kung was good too but sour. Kuey teow was good. Nasi goreng was good too. The drink was good but very small Disappointed there was no dessert . I really hoped for an ABC. read more

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This place is super delicious with great service! Came here with my sister for a late lunch and seated quickly. We ordered a good variety of food - the roti canai, mee goreng, beef rendang, salt and pepper calamari, and the garlic green beans. Everything had great flavor but the garlic green beans were my favorite! Tons of garlic and nice crunch - definitely stood out from any other place I've gotten this dish. Will definitely be coming back :) read more

Roti Cani - the curry sucked but the roti was spot on. the roti was Flaky and Chewy. Laksa - no Bueno. Not spicy. No seafood taste. Just coconut curry flavor. Prickly pear watermelon - so good. Too good. Curry chicken was the bomb. Tender. Flavorful. No adjustment on sodium level because it's pre-made though. I used this curry for the roti. Mee goreng was so good. Meat was so Tender. Salt and basil beef was okay. Nothing special. Flat noodles were good too. Nothing special but hits the spot for routine rice noodles. Chicken and mango was whatever Scallops were eh Skewers were so good but on the expensive end of the menu compared to other items String beans good texture. Asked for less salt and they accommodated! Great customer service - they open the door and close the door and walk you to car when raining!! Clean bathroom and dining area Open kitchen concept Been here a few time and it's consistent. read more

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Food was deliciously awesome! Sizzling Tofu, Basil Fried Rice, and Garlic Kang Kung ALL hit the spot. Nice portions... we had some welcome leftovers. Ambience and staff were great - and I can't wait to explore more dishes with friends and family! read more

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First time visiting and first time trying Malaysian food. Absolutely incredible food and service. We had shrimp dim sum, roti and curry, Haianese chicken and every bite was outstanding. The service was on point , there's a full bar and each sauce was super fresh and house made. Each item seem to bring new but comfortable flavors if your already into SE Asian flavors! Can not wait to go back read more

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I gotta go all the way and give them 5 stars! The food is out of this world! This was my first experience with Malaysian food, and it did not disappoint. Everything we had was hot, fresh, and bursting with flavor! I'm literally drooling now as I write about this place. Here are the entrees we had (and I would recommend each of them): Curry Vegetable Casserole Mango Chicken Sizzling Tofu We also had some sort of mushroom appetizer, but I can't find it on their online menu. All I can tell you is that it was tasty as hell, and as addictive as crack! The ambience is very nice, and the service is top-notch. If you go, ask to be seated in the patio area - it's glassed in (and air conditioned), but you're basically sitting in the woods. It's awesome. This is a great date night place. Everything was great! They have beer, but I don't recall if they have a full bar (liquor). read more

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Had been wanting to try this new offering for The Woodlands, knowing about the reputation of the chef/owner and location in Houston. Last minute decision and popped in on a Friday night around 7:30P, was surprised they weren't busier although it is a big space (formerly Fuddruckers). Promptly greeted and seated. Open kitchen concept with an industrial warehouse feel. Clean and minimalist. If you're not familiar with Malaysian food, no worries the menu is easily discernible by anyone. You'll be surprised by the extensive bar offerings, especially an impressive list of Bourbon. Service was friendly and attentive. Waitress was knowledgeable and helpful in making recommendations. My only complaint was the size of bell jar glasses for iced tea should have been larger.........lots of trips for refills. The food came very fast, was fresh ingredients and fragrant. My wife doesn't like spicy food so they brought me their house made hot sauce that I added to my plate. Loved it! Had just enough heat with a slight sweetness. Enough of a variety of healthy food options to suit anyone's tastes. We will definitely be adding Phat to our regular rotation. read more

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excellent Roti, love the bread and sauce. Mee Goreng was delicious, and such a huge portion that I took half home for dinner tonight

An impromptu dinner date with my husband landed us at Phat Eatery. Truth be told, this place has been on my list of places to try for a while. It certainly didn't disappoint. We took advantage of the Houston Restaurant Weeks menu, and got some delicious food. The atmosphere was awesome. We got seated with a few of the kitchen, which was cool for us. The service, especially the manager, was welcoming and friendly. Our server was a bit slow and didn't come by much to check on us, but I could tell he was overwhelmed, so I gave him grace. It's not an easy job. I'm looking forward to going back. Especially since they have happy hour until 7pm. read more

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This was our celebratory meal to end summer. I've been wanting to come here for a while now. Plenty of parking in their lot. The ambiance is nice. There's a room with lots of windows so you can have a wooded view of the surroundings while dining. We got a waiter in training together with the trainer. Both were very nice and attentive. I saw they had a happy hour menu between 5-7 pm so I decided to capitalize on that as prices seemed a bit on the high side after looking at their menu online. We got the Phat sliders for $10 on the happy hour menu because I wanted to try the rendang but didn't want to shell $26 for it. Well I don't think I got the essence of it from the sliders. The beef was horribly overcooked. Dry, hard and thin. The bun was good but overall the slider was a bit of a disappointment. We also got the Houston Restaurant Week menu for $39. The beef roti canal was lacking in flavor. The roti was good but I can make the same thing from frozen rotis from Costco that taste just as good. The salt & pepper calamari was meh. A little soggy. And way too many onions. I mean I love onions. But it was a whole lot. Like a thick bed of onions. I wish there were more calamari instead of filling the plate up with onions. The waiter had brought out all 3 of the above dishes at the same time. He asked if we wanted the Malaysian chicken curry to come out now or later. I know why he asked that. Because some guy complained about everything coming out super fast while he was on a date there. Well it was just me and the kiddo. So I told him to bring it out mainly because I didn't want it sitting under a heat lamp drying up. Well in theory I think my strategy was good. But boy was that chicken dry. The sauce was not very flavorful too. Again, a bit of a let down. For desert we wanted the teh Tarik tres leches but apparently they sold out two days ago. Not sure why they didn't make more over the past 2 days as they said it's made from scratch. I wanted the pandan mango sticky rice then, but alas that too was sold out. I know they use mango and they use rice for some of their other dishes ... so like how could they be sold out? Sigh. Anyway the only thing left was the roti pillows. Ack. I was kinda roti'd out from the appetizer. They were ok - just kinda tasted like beignets. Someone complained about there being a fly problem. Well yes in fact we did see fly in the dining hall as well. It didn't land on our food but did zip by annoyingly several times. Overall for me it was a very mediocre meal that made up for it with good service and a nice setting. Don't know that I'd go back again but glad I visited. read more

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My first time in Woodlands and found Phat Eatery with the top-rated Malaysian Authentic dishes that I tasted so far. Service was attentive and pleasant. Typical Malaysian restaurant with dark timber wood and natural light from the windows. read more

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Service is always good. The food is usually very good. Sometimes they serve mushy rice and overcooked noodles. I've been here a couple dozen times and only had 3-4 less than good meals. read more

We went to Phat Eatery tonight for dinner and it was delicious. For starters, we had the roti (my absolute favorite appetizer there) and the prawns (close second). The roti with the curry dipping sauce was just amazing. The prawns had a citrusy papaya salad on top of it and the combination of the papaya salad and prawns complimented one another very well. For our main course, we had the Malaysian fried rice, sizzling pepper beef, and salt and pepper lobster. The texture of the fried rice was a little too mushy for me. I was a little disappointed in the sizzling pepper beef. I was expecting it to come out on a sizzling plate, however, it came in a bowl, which was a little disappointing. The lobster was just okay, not much flavor to it. Overall, the food was really good and I would come back for the appetizers for sure! Oh ask for Bruce, best server there! read more

Got to try their newer location for lunch and it was great. Surprisingly the service here was even better than their original location, which is saying a lot because the service there was very impressive. The food was amazing again. This time I tried one of the chicken rice dishes called Nasi Lemak which was so tasty it was hard to stop eating even though full. Heads up the menu are not the same at both restaurants so make sure to check ahead if you have a favorite dish. The location is bigger but they still maintain the same ambiance in the front restaurant. Extra seating in the back was well lit and open but lack of decor made it a bit antiseptic. I'll keep going back for sure, which really is my strongest recommendation. read more

Phat Eatery - Outside - Malaysian Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

I've frequented the Katy location several times, but this was my first time trying the Woodlands location. Had a great experience! The menu is just about the same (with a few exceptions, not everything available at the original location is here yet according to our waitress) and the decor is also identical, but the vibes are slightly different. While the Katy location has a more moody, intimate energy, this location is open, brighter, and airy, with a rear dining room with massive windows showcasing a beautiful view of the woods that give the Woodlands its name. Food came out SUPER quickly, which I wasn't expecting for a Sunday dinner. Everything was high quality and had the correct spice levels we requested. Highly recommend the Roti Canai- so indulgent, fluffy, rich. I'll alternate between ordering the Coconut Prawns or the Malay Hor Fun depending on what I'm craving, and both are always consistently so good. And today I tried their Pandan Colada mocktail for the first time off the Happy Hour Menu ($7 during happy hour vs. $8 any other time of day), and this one blew me away. I'll be coming back for this drink expeditiously. This location is beautiful, parking is easy, and our waitress, Kayla, was lovely & informative! So glad I don't have to drive all the way to Katy for bomb Malaysian street food. - Ambiance: 5/5 - Food: 5/5 - Service: 5/5 read more

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Good food but not explosive in flavor as true street food is in Malaysia. Good service, great atmosphere; however, pricey for it being regular street food - nothing fancy, Overall spent $40 per person, including two non-alcoholic drinks, and a beer. Ordered Roti Canai (plus add-on Roti) with Curry Sauce, Mee Goreng, Beef Rendang, and Tofu in Sizzling Pepper Sauce. Drinks and food arrived promptly - tastes and quantities were on point, although flavors were quite a bit muted as compared to the street fare on offer in Malaysia. Spice levels went from 1-5; ordered level 3-Thai spicy, which was just right. All in all a good Sunday late-lunch family outing - set us back $120+, though, including tax and tip! As I said, pricey.... read more

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Well...Fudruckers got one hell of a makeover for their 40th birthday, and I'm eststic that I no longer have to drive to Katy for my Phat fix! Mindful that they're still finding their groove when I visited, I'd say they're already knocking it out of the park. The space itself is beautifully expansive and backs to the trees on one side. While service was not smooth, it was incredibly friendly. The roti tastes identical to the original location, and all entrees were tried were well prepared. So far, so good! Phat Eatery, glad to have you in the Woodlands! read more

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This restaurant is consistently amazing. I love that it is close to my office. The roti was so piping hot, buttery, and delicious. The laksa is always great. Last time it had too much noodles but this time was just right. The beef skewers are also so good with the peanut sauce. Our server hustled and was very friendly. There seemed to be a wait even though over half of the restaurant was empty. Maybe they were short staffed. The decor is on point and very aesthetically pleasing and comical. I love coming here every time. read more

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Great food! Service os excellent! Loved the location of the restaurant and the ambience! We had the mee goreng and sizzling pepper beef. Definitely recommend! read more

This was our first time to the restaurant and it wasn't good at all but boyfriend wanted to try it. It wasn't my cup of tea. I won't be going back. read more

Why 4 stars? Because it was an upgrade from our first experience. --- --- --- A year or two ago, we visited the original Phat Eatery location in Katy and could not have been more excited to do so. Unfortunately, the food was shockingly bland. So when they decided to open a 2nd location much closer to us, I was not necessarily in a big hurry to visit. But my wife really wanted to go, so we chose to grab lunch here on New Year's Day. We started off with Roti, which was a little underwhelming. I pretty much always love Roti, and certainly didn't hate this rendition, but it was a bit watery. Next, was my favorite dish of the day: Coconut Prawns. This was a no-doubt 5-star dish. If you like shrimp and you like coconut, this is a must. The only negative about it is something that is certainly not unique to Phat Eatery: serving shrimp with the tail still attached. Why do restaurants do this? It just creates such a mess. For our entrees, we ordered the Mee Goreng and the Billionaire Fried Rice. Both were fine - probably between 3 and 4 stars. Once again, blandness was a bit of an issue, but not as much as our first visit. I wouldn't necessarily rush back to order these again, though. The most impressive thing to me was the actual build of the restaurant. It used to be a Fuddrucker's and you would have absolutely no hint of that if you didn't already know it. It looked like a brand new building - the contractors and designers could not have done a better job. Food wise, I still don't totally love Phat Eatery, but I do appreciate a small business that has clearly earned many fans. read more

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Favorite place! I'll dine here out of the blue... sometimes I forget it's here. It's a bit pricey. So worth it! read more

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Overall a nice restaurant. We were recommended this spot by some friends and so we decided to check it out. Upon walking in, the restaurant is really beautiful inside. It is a somewhat open concept that allows you to see the kitchen as you are eating. Our waitress was lovely. Very nice and quick to make recommendations. The food itself was pretty good. Some dishes were outstanding and some were just okay. I think we will return here eventually to try a bit more of the menu. read more

From the moment I stepped inside, this place made me feel far away with all these delicious Asian street food! This restaurant smells delicious, you can see their kitchen as you come in. I love being able to see where the action takes place when it does. Our waitress was on point, there when we needed her and giving us time to make our decisions. We ordered the Roti with curry sauce and it was amazing. The roti melts in your mouth and tastes like buttery goodness! We also had the beef Randang, I really liked the flavor, it is spicy but not hot. We also had the curry with chicken and jumbo shrimp and that was my favorite. The dishes came with a good amount of rice. I will say, each dish is just enough for one person in my point of view, maybe my family and I eat too much. I was very comfortable, we were never rushed. I will recommend this place for sure and can't wait to go there again. read more

Phat Eatery - Beef Randang - Malaysian Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

I visited here since I had a gift card to use and I also wanted to see how it compared to their other location. This location took over the fuddruckers that used to be here for many years. They have obviously renovated it quite a bit and have a different atmosphere than the Katy location due to the additional lighting and being larger, and different layout. It was a fudd's afterall. They seem to seat most customers during lunch in the glass enclosed patio so you have scenery too while eating. During dinner, i'm guessing the main dining area is used more often. I started off with roti canai and since you get a lot of dipping sauce and the bread goes quick, I ordered 2 more pieces. I also added pineapple fried rice and beef rendang. Both dishes are really good, but of course I preferred the roti and beef the best. The rendang was not spicy as the menu indicates. The only negative during the experience was getting a togo box, then paying with the gift card since it was just a slip of paper I won at an event. They had trouble verifying the slup of paper, as well as the event. We probably spent an extra 15 mins easily waiting for then to finally ok the "gift card" and adjust the bill. By that time, I was beyond ready to leave. Otherwise, a nice place to visit for a good asian meal in the woodlands. read more

Great ambiance, lots of seating, fully stocked bar, lots of parking. Server was amazing, with lots of food and drink recommendations, definitely 5 star service. I happen to be born and raised in SE Asia and ordered the staples off the menu: roti canai with chicken curry, beef satay, nasi lemak and char kway teow. Roti was decent, chicken curry seemed thickened and syrupy. Beef satay completely lacked flavor. Nasi lemak was also missing the typically fragrant rice and was overall average. Kway Teow lacked the authentic flavor. Great concept for a neighborhood Malaysian restaurant for Americans, but if you're hoping for authentic dishes then this misses the mark. read more

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I've had the Roti and chicken satay skewers as appetizers and both are delicious. I will get the Roti every time I'm here. I had the Nasi Lemak rice dish and it was surprising, adventurous, and now my favorite dish at this restaurant. Their seating room with floor to ceiling windows makes me feel like I'm the Cullen's house in Twilight. In a good way. I can't wait to eat here as the seasons change, which changes the ambiance. Best restaurant in the area. read more

Phat Eatery might be my go-to recommendation in the woodlands. It isn't too fancy, definitely not too expensive. Has amazing food, cool restaurant, large portions (be prepared to take some home) and once again just delicious food. The service is always good, and the restaurant itself has a cool and casual vibe, the sun room area in the back is definitely pretty unique. Recommendations? Everything. Especially a juice to drink and YOU NEED THE ROTI CANAI W/ CURRY CHICKEN DIP. There are many other things that are amazing, but really, if you think you will like it, I haven't been disappointed yet. read more

Service was excellent Food was amazing Roti with curry hits the spot, curry was flavorful and not spicy at all, roti was perfect for dipping Beef rendang is must try. If you have not, its beef rendered down with a thick curry like sauce read more

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Tried this restaurant for the first time and absolutely loved it! The ambiance is so nice and there's a lot of space inside to sit. 10/10 The service was excellent 10/10 For drinks, we ordered lychee sunrise absolutely refreshing and delicious! 10/10 For appetizers, we ordered chicken satay skewers (I didn't like them very much), salt and pepper calamari (amazing), roti canai (amazing), award winning kebaru prawn (amazing and refreshing). For entrees, we ordered curry laksa it was so flavorful and has thick and thin noodles along with tofu and the curry is coconut! 10/10 Sizzling beef black pepper very delicious 10/10 Ikan bakar- a must try this fish is too good! 10/10 Mango chicken - a bit spicy and sweet it was average 6/10 Million dollar rice - didn't taste good 5/10 Highly recommend trying this restaurant out all the entrees come with a pot of hot sticky boiled rice! read more

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2nd time we've been to this location and it never disappoints. The food and service is excellent. We order the salt and pepper calamari. Sizzling Tofu, Beef Rendang, CK Teow . It was all delicious. And the order was wuick and the server Bruce was wonderful and very attentive. They even packed your leftovers. read more

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Ambiance: Malaysian restaurant decorated with a street vendor & modern aesthetic perfect for lunch, a date night, or any special occasion! Their menu is expansive and there are several options for curry, rice, noodles and more. They also offer vegan/vegetarian cuisine options. There is a bar area to sit at as well as several table options. Do note that it does get crowded at peak times/weekends. Parking onsite. We enjoyed sitting in the back room with windows that overlook The Woodlands greenery. A bit on the pricey side but totally worth it for the food quality & service! Our waiter was super friendly, fast, & knowledgeable. Everyone on staff was welcoming and went out of their way to open doors & accommodate guests. Our food came out quickly despite ordering during the lunch rush. I high recommend Phat Eatery! The chicken curry was possibly some of the best curry I've ever had - especially in the area. Large portions as well, making for great leftovers. read more

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