Overall 4/5 - will come again but not order a few things we ordered tonight - Lychee Mojito: 1/5 - too sweet, no alcohol but mint was refresh: will not order again. Should've returned it - roti canai: 3/5 - not bad but probably from the frozen packets I buy from the supermarkets. For $7.50 a piece, it's not cheap... - mee goreng with shrimp: 5/5 - amazing and so delicious, great sauce, chewy noodles and fresh shrimp - Panang Assam laksa - 5/5 so good, fishy broth and really chew noodles with fresh sweet pineapple chunks and cool cucumber. So delicious and will come for this again. read more

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Fooled by the picture on the menu and most of the reviews on Yelp. I was expecting to have a traditional Hainanese chicken rice, but the reality was it didn't look or taste authentic. They used soy sauce and made the chicken taste kinda sweet and salty, which was very gross. The roti canai was okay, but the portion is small. The dipping sauce was so salty... the most disappointing was their curry. It was SO WATERY and flavorless. Ew. If you want to have satisfying Malaysian food, don't come here. read more

Rasa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

It's easy to walk past this place without care but that's a mistake. The food is great and service is equally wonderful. I ordered the nasi lemak, and substituted the boiled egg with a fried egg. The anchovies on the side were crispy and delightful. They didn't have the fishiness I expected--they were like little salted chips. You also had the crunch of the salted, roasted peanuts that that paired nicely with the soft, fluffy rice and the gravy of the curry and moist chicken thighs. A lot of different textures and flavours that make a great combination. I ordered mine with curry chicken. It wasn't spicy heat wise, but very, very FLAVOURFUL with highly developed taste. I could taste the spices and herbs they did use really simmered and cooked down with care to get that high flavour. Note, I do have an extremely high spice tolerance, so this may be spicy for some or with a slight kick. I'm running out of ways to say how good it was. Another sign that the food is good is when the patrons are all ethnic people. A little on the pricy side generally. But considering it's ethnic food, imported spices, Village rent, and coming out of COVID with inflation, I think it averages out fairly. You're not eating in an ethnic enclave, hole-in-the-wall in Queens--it's 8th street, Manhattan with relevant prices. The part that really touched me was when I finished eating and paid the check, it just began to poor cats and dogs. The severs kept insisting I stay and sit until the heavy thunderstorm passed. I appreciate their hospitality and kindness in a city that can be so jagged, jaded and rigid. Definitely going back and I recommend this place with ease! read more

Rasa - Nasi Lemak - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. You can get roti canai at many restaurants but never as delicious as this one. My favorite dish is the rendang beef. You can't go wrong with that. Well spiced, melt in your mouth beef served with rice. I like to end my meals with this dessert that I cannot pronounce so I will just add the photo. The Thai iced tea is great too. The service is always great! read more

Rasa - Delicious dessert I don't know the name of - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

I've been back here several times having various dishes. The service is always wonderful and the food is delicious. Various dishes I have had: Roti Canai, Char Kueh Teow, Mee Hoon Goreng, Yong Tau Foo Curry Mee, Penang Assam Laksa, Chili Crab With Fried Mantou, Pulut Inti, Fish Cakes, Singapore Crispy Squid, and various other freebees since I've been there too much. Always excellent, one of my favorites in the city easily. read more

Delicious food - tasty and authentic. Wonderful service - servers are super nice and our orders came pretty fast Lots of options on the menu, took us a while to actually decide what we want. :) read more

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Has become quickly one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Gets crowded during the weekends during prime dinner time however wait time is not bad. Owners are super friendly and food is delicious. read more

I was in NY for the weekend and Rasa is a Malaysian restaurant near Washington Square that was within walking distance. I've never had Malaysian food so I was excited to try it! I ordered the Sarawak Lasa, a noodle dish in a shrimp based broth with 20 different spices, chicken, prawns, and a half boiled egg. In addition to the ingredients just sounding delicious, it was also a part of Anthony Bourdain's Top 10 wish list so, that made me even more excited to try it! Word to the wise, if you're not into spicy food, don't try this. I can only tolerate a little bit of spice and this was quite spicy to me, but, sooo full of flavor. I absolutely love a hearty broth, this was thickened with coconut milk and it was so savory. Although my mouth/throat was on fire lol it was worth it! read more

Love this place- wonderful flavors/ had mee goreng and beef redang- super well done. Also chili chicken which good but won't order again- like chicken tempura. Staff are wonderful. So glad to get Malaysian food this good in the village read more

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The curry laksa is decent BUT the portion is laughably small! There was maybe 2 slices of chicken and the noodle portion was half the size of my hand - and I wear a size 4.5 ring for context. This was a lunch special but even then the portion should be more than just a few bites. Definitely not worth the $11. Will be sticking with Nyonya and Laut - or even Mi Noodle as the flavor does not make up for the lack of food. read more

If you're looking for truly authentic Indo-Malay-Singaporean food, Rasa is the place to go. Their Char Kueh Teow is smoky, aromatic, and an absolute flavor bomb! If you can handle spice go for extra spicy! It tastes just like the noodles you get from the street vendors in Southeast Asia. Props to the chef and team! read more

My new favorite Malaysian restaurant in the city. It also has Thai options but we did not order from that part of the world. There is no mistake to authenticity as the seasoning is pronounced and not for the faint of heart. The wonderful pungent smell of shrimp paste and garlic. All the classics with small alterations. The beef rendang uses flank steak and the mee goreng had thin rice noodles. I would skip the roti. All the sauces were on point and used fresh spices without using thickeners. read more

Rasa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

This is a little gem just a few blocks from Washington Square Park. Not only is it cute, it's also low key and super delicious. I wanted to try the most traditional Malaysian dish on the menu, but was quickly informed that many Malaysian dishes are made with shrimp paste (super allergic) but I got my wish after all and was recommended the "nepa rui" (or something like that - I forget the name) and my girlfriend a chicken curry. I got the Godzilla milo drink with vanilla ice cream and she the Thai ice tea (both great). The prices were very fair, everyone was nice and one older gentleman's recommendations really were great (thank you!). We'll definitely be back again! read more

Rasa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

All the dishes ordered were so unique and authentic. I wouldn't say they had a western twist to it either. Everything was prepared quickly and fresh, and each bite was flavorful. The staff was extremely friendly! Would recommend for those looking for a new and unique restaurant to try read more

Rasa - Thai Iced Tea - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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Value: 8/10 Experience: 10/10 Taste: 7/10 Value: We got the Groupon for $40 for an appetizer, 2 entrees, and 2 drinks. It was a good amount of food and we were quite full after. Experience: The employees were super friendly and attentive. They even let us get another drink instead of the beer from the Groupon and gave great recommendations. Very welcoming! Taste: Overall, the food was a bit salty so be sure to drink tons of water. Otherwise, the flavors were all great. The mandos with the crab curry is highly recommended! read more

Rasa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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For some reason, it is hard for me to find a good Malaysian restaurant in NYC. This might be because I am Malaysian and very bias about the food here versus what I've had back in Malaysia and Singapore. So when my wife and I found this place just walking around the area, I wasn't expecting too much. Surprisingly though, the food decent and worth of a return. My wife and I came here to eat an early dinner with our go to couple after visiting an event two doors down the street. The place was quiet and relatively empty. The service was quick to take our orders and was very friendly. We ended up ordering two Rotis, Chicken Satay, a spicy noodle soup and Char Keuh Teow. The Roti was very soft on the inside but had a nice crust and flake on the outside. The curry that accompanied it was also very flavorful. I though the Satay was the best dish mainly because of the peanut dipping sauce. There were real peanut pieces in the sauce and was delicious. I could eat just the sauce all day. The noodle soup and Char Keuh Teow was pretty average, similar to the typical Malaysian restaurants in NY. All in all this Malaysian restaurant would probably be in my top 5 in the city. The place was clean and service was great. They really do the Roti right here and very impressed with their peanut sauce. My only complaint would be that their noodle dishes was a little too salty and the Char Keuh Teow was a little on their oily side. read more

This restaurant is quite spacious and they have great service. I liked the decor and the location is quite accessible within the village. We had the Roti Canai to get started followed by soft shell crab, curry laksa soup, beef redang, and Malay hokkien Mee noodles. The food was good but nothing exceptional. It was enjoyable with generous portions but the overall experience of the food was good but not great considering I've had Malaysian food in Malaysia itself. I'd say this is good for those that have never had Malaysian food, but those that have may be left desiring more. read more

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The staff are really nice. It's really a neighborhood staple. They know all their regulars and are friendly. The food is awesome and really show they care in the presentation touches. The drinks are also quite creative and tasty! read more

Rasa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

I've come to love Malaysian food, and I'm so glad Yelp suggested this gem to me. I will say that I'm no expert in the cuisine since I don't eat it often or even that much tbh, but wow, I'll be recommending this restaurant to friends for sure. I made a reservation through Yelp, but it looked like it wasn't hard to get a table, and a short wait if so. We started with a fried tofu appetizer, and it was drizzled with some sweet peanut curry sauce. V addicting and crispy! My vegetarian friend got the mee goreng and said it's one of his favorites of all of the Malaysian places he's eaten at in NY. I got Sarawak laksa - it had the perfect balance of sweet and sour/tang with the slightest hint of coconut broth. It's pricey ($19), but definitely worth a try! read more

Got their laksa soup, fried scallop appetizer, and their condensed milk tea item. Delicious for all of them. Their seafood batter reminded me of the batter used for McDonald's fish fillet which to some might seem repulsive. I, however, found it appetizing and went well with their spiced tartar sauce. This Malay spot was great! read more

Wow, I passed this place many times before trying. Great staff, attentive even when very busy. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. The decor is charming too! Try it! read more

i was disappointed in the dish ASAM PEDAS as its not your authentic ASAM PEDAS. This restaurant is more thai than Malaysian and I would not recommend it to my friends or anyone that want to taste AUTHENTIC MALAYSIAN DISHES. I would recommend Nyonya in Chinatown. I am from Malaysia and I know all the Malaysian dishes. And to be served this POSER ASAM PEDAS is a slap to my face. Please educate your customers correctly of what the real MALAYSIAN CUISINES is all about. I came here for the experience and taste but walked out with Disappointment. read more

Rasa - This is what I had and its not your authentic Asam pedas. ingredients and taste are way off - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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Food is great, service is friendly and helpful, atmosphere is a bit dim but festive. Food is realllllly good, my family goes or orders from Rasa a few times a month. read more

Yummy Malaysian food and drinks... reminds me of home. A must visit when I am in town.

I rarely give less than 4 stars to places, but I have to for this one based on my friend's true experience. See forwarding below My friends and I made a reservation at 8:30 PM tonight at RASA with Groupon. We're all Asian. We just came from the gym, so maybe we weren't dressed like real New Yorkers for them. Probably thought we were naive tourists. Everything was good until they charged us $12 for 3 hot green teas. It's ok to charge for hot green tea. But my friends thought we ordered just hot tea which is a different price. Therefore, my friend asked for their manager on duty to make sure what we were charged for. a lady in a red sweater came over to our table (I think she is the boss of this restaurant). She said: "YOU THINK EVERYTHING IS FREE HERE. NOTHING IS FREE. HERE IS NOT CHINATOWN. EVEN CHINATOWN RESTAURANT CHARGES FOR HOT TEA. THIS IS MANHATTAN." She continued to disparage us for a full FIVE minutes for being CHINESE, THAT ALL CHINESE MUST LIVE IN CHINATOWN, THAT ALL CHINESE MUST EXPECT FREE FOOD. Damn lady, I don't care if you charge me for hot green tea. But the fact that we're an Asian group of friends and you automatically assume we're all Chinese wanting free food is discrimination. You don't know any of us are Chinese. But the fact that you are prejudice against Chinese people is very clear. Don't worry, lady. I am letting everyone about your customer preferences. Thank you for letting us know that RASA in Greenwich Village is owned by such fools. Never again. -- Nicole read more

My party of 3 arrived around 7:15 PM. Unlike the other restaurant we tried going to, this place did not have a wait and we were seated immediately. The decor was appealing and the lighting wasn't too dim (something I dislike about restaurants). 1. Mee Goreng with beef: egg noodles with bean sprouts, tofu, tomatoes, eggs, potato & fried shallots with chili sauce--This was my favorite dish. The noodles were full of aromatics, had that wok flavor you strive for, and the noodles weren't mushy. An added bonus was that the beef was tender and not chewy, unlike some restaurants. 2. Roti Canai: Indian fluffy bread served with chicken curry potato dippings--Small portions but the bread was indeed fluffy and the dipping sauce was tasty and flavorful. 3. Penang Assam Laksa: fish broth made from poached, boned mackerels stewed together with lemongrass, chilies and Assam (tamarind) served with thick rice vermicelli--I order this specific noodle soup for its strong and pungent fish flavor and this dish was too mild for my taste buds. I enjoyed this dish more at a restaurant in Chinatown. Maybe more of an entry-level Penang Assam Laska? 4. Malaysian Curry with chicken: eggplant, onion, potato, bell pepper & okra--I feel like this dish was unremarkable, what you would expect in a curry. Chicken was tender. Overall, I think this is a solid restaurant. They have a lot of options, although, I feel like the prices are normal to above average. read more

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I come here whenever I miss Malaysian-Singapore food. The taste is probably the closest that you can find in the city. Camie, the owner is very hospitable and makes you feel like home. Thank you Camie! read more

Nice spot near the NYU campus. The restaurant is cute and serves Halal food. The rendang and Nasi Lemak were outstanding.

Gone were the days when we had to make the tedious trek to Chinatown in search of authentic Malaysian food. Nestled right smack in the trendy, charming Greenwich Village is this gem of a dining spot well-known by Malaysians in the area. It is rare for me not to run into other fellow Malaysians every time I visit Rasa! Convenient locale aside, the food is as authentic as it gets. I'm always spoilt for choice every time I visit, so my friends and I often order a few dishes and share them family style. One of my personal favorite is the Yong Tau Fu Curry Mee - noodles and a mixture of vegetables/tofu chunks stuffed with fish paste served in a decadent, creamy coconut milk broth. A perfect serving of umami. My other go-to dish is the Nasi Kerabu, a showstopper with its blue rice paired with a side of fried chicken, salted egg, vegetables, crispy anchovies, and of course, chilli sambal. Camie and her team are also wonderful hosts, always making sure her guests feel welcomed and at home. This is also the reason why Camie was the first person that came to mind when I was looking to cater some Malaysian food for a baby's Full Moon party. I ordered some Ang Ku Kuih, a traditional kuih (dessert) commonly served at such an event. The pretty red morsels stuffed with mung bean paste were not only cute, but also delicious. Guests loved them! Rasa is much recommended if you are looking for good food and a good time. 5 stars from me! :) read more

Rasa - Super cute, bite-sized, Ang Ku Kuih, catered for a baby's Full Moon Party. - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Decent food, but nothing to write home about. Stopped in for lunch and was seated immediately. The servers were real nice and attentive. The food although reasonably cheap was just regular. For the money, I'd rather spend a bit more and eat somewhere with more character. I had the BBQ chicken skewer lunch special which came with miso soup and salad. I am going to try and come back for the Malaysian food which I hear is much better. I'll report back then. read more

Rasa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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Portion size is a bit small but everything tasted delicious. We really liked the Laksa and the roti

The only place for authentic Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine in NYC, as far as I know. They do differentiate themselves from other restaurants in terms of the interior with unique lighting and arrangements. I had the Hainanese chicken rice and the beef rendang. The chicken rice was a bit bland and was not seasoned properly. I know that you have a lot of condiments to got by but those still do not add much to the actual dish. The beef rendang, though creamy, was good tastewise but the combination of lemon grass and coconut milk overpowered all of the other spices present in the dish. The dessert, onde onde, had a spongy texture and was quite good. Overall, it was a decent meal. read more

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Good food great service and ambiance is very nice. Thank you Sarah save my life in a hot day with a free bottle of water.......

I love Rasa. We went this past weekend for dinner. Even at 7:30PM on rainy Friday night, the place is hopping. My boyfriend first introduced me to it on New Years Eve, but he's been going there for years. Rasa, is a little bit more expensive than Nyonya but the quality and service far surpasses it. We usually end up dropping close to $100 on a meal every time we go. That includes drinks, an appetizer, two mains, and a dessert. The entrees are definitely meant for sharing. Camie, the co-owner, is the nicest woman ever and chats up the tables when time allows. You really feel like you're part of a family. We always get the Roti Canai [$7.50]: The bread is super buttery and as soon as it hits your tongue, it tastes like you're eating a croissant. It comes with a curry potato sauce for dipping. The sauce varies somewhat in its spice level depending on the night but either way, it's a feast for the senses. I can't get enough of this dish. Why do we always only get one order?! Salted Egg Yolk Chicken [$22]: You also have the option of getting shrimp or crab. I've had the shrimp before. No matter what iteration of this dish you get, as you bite into the fried exterior, the inside is always moist and juicy. It's also kind of mind blowing that the batter really does taste like egg yolk. Perhaps the only drawback is that it is, as advertised, salted. I, personally, do not have a problem with this, but others may. Beware. Mussels in Spicy Black Bean Sauce [$20]: Despite the name, the black bean sauce was not spicy at all and was quite delicious [especially when poured over white rice, yum!]. The mussel meat inside the shell was plentiful. Actually, I don't think I've seen mussels so voluptuous in my life. They tasted fresh and smelled like they came straight from the sea [ocean? river? wherever mussels come from..] Kang Kung [$17]: If you like spinach, or bok choy, or similar vegetables, this is the dish for you. I love a whole platter of vegetables. The shrimp paste adds a nice bit of saltiness and the sauce is great for when you have leftover rice. I also got a hot Milo drink. As a non Asian person, I had never heard of Milo before. It's delicious and best described as hot chocolate but better. We spent $88 after tax and before tip. read more

Rasa was the closest Asian restaurant when we stayed at Washington Square Hotel for NYU campus tour. The foods were better than we expected. The Roti was authentic, and the curry chicken was tasty. The atmosphere was bustling and the vibe was good too. read more

Came here last year after watching Crazy Rich Asians in theatres (gotta support my Asian brethren, yo) for a thematically appropriate dinner. It was meh. Singapore is one of my favorite countries, but even lowering my standards to NYC level, this place was just average. The Malaysian curry was decent, but the Chili Crab (arguably Singapore's national dish) was way too sweet and greasy. read more

Food was good, but we had a biggest concern about accessibility. We were deaf and we told the server to split the check on our own food. We typed on the phone and showed it to the server. The server did not seem to care about it and told us to put our cards on it. It was divided on whole total, not individual order. The staffs and management need to know how to communicate with deaf and hearing people and people with disabilities. We cant talk because obviously, we were deaf. I gave one star for huge miscommunication. read more

I'm so glad I found a Pad Thai place so close to campus. Though I should say they make a mean Singaporean noodle dish. This might be a little controversial but I love that Thai places don't put in peanuts. I'm not allergic but I don't like the texture of chunks of peanuts in my noodles. This place seems to be perfect for people of all demographics. The student who wants a little study time, large and small groups of friends, couples, etc. I tried their Thai milk tea for the first time and I was blown away!! I'd had Thai iced tea before but never really fell in love with it because tasted so strong (probably the strong caffeine taste). Staff was very nice and accommodating. 100% recommend. read more

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New favorite place delivery place in the area! This is the dream, their menu covers Malaysian, Thai, and Japanese food and does it well. It's a perfect delivery option for when you want a little of everything. Their roti canai is exactly what you would find at most Malaysian joints and in that it's perfect. Flavorful, with tender meat and potatoes, and a nicely cooked roti. I wish they made a larger portion because one never seems to be enough. The Curry Laksa Noodle Soup is also delicious. Noodles have a good bite, the curry is balanced, the shrimp tender, the tofu unoffensive (it's not my favorite thing). Would definitely order again! The Pad Kee Mao is also done well here. Not super authentic, but on the good end of Americanized Thai, which I love without shame. Another one I can't wait to order a second time around. The only miss was the sushi. It was fine enough, but not worth ordering with so many other stronger menu options. The fish tasted mild in a tired sort of way, and the mackerel in particular really did not site well with us, it just didn't taste fresh. Overall a great experience, can't wait to order again! read more

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Rasa is apparently pretty authentic Singaporean food. Pretty good! I think I was pretty buzzed and I don't even remember the names of what we ordered, but ask for recommendations and get a bunch of things and just try it all. Get some wine. read more