As a Queens Native, this spot is definitely a feel good, taste good spot. As a cash only restaurant, hidden away from the main streets, Taste Good has many great dishes. Their roti canai is to die for and their Kari laksa is packed with flavors. They typically also give complimentary tea for every table, which is a nice balance to everything you're eating. Given that it was a hot summer day when I had this, I got myself their milk tea which was nice and refreshing. A lot of people typically come here for their lunch breaks alone, and that alone makes it very cozy to be in. read more

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Still holding steady at four stars. There are always a few standout dishes, balanced by some that feel a bit average. The service is warm and efficient, adding to the overall comfortable experience. The Hainanese chicken could use a touch more seasoning, and the dipping sauce leans a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken itself is consistently cooked to perfection: tender, silky, and satisfying. The beef satay is another highlight, well-executed and flavorful. The Singapore rice noodles could use some refinement. They're properly seasoned, but lack anything distinctive to set them apart. The beef chow fun, on the other hand, is done well, the noodles hold their texture without breaking apart, and there's a nice portion of beef. And don't skip the treats at the counter, made fresh daily. The roast pork buns and curry puffs are definitely worth trying. read more

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So cheap and yummy! The Laksa soup was so good, didnt love the noodles itself as much but the dish was loaded with so many ingredients that it was still great overall! The Beef Rendang was good too, the meat was very soft unlike some of the ones I've had elsewhere. Def would come back whenever I'm in the area! read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Laksa and Beef Rendang - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

We got the roti canai and the hainanese chicken (1/4) rice, and they were solid. The chicken leg had more bone than I would've liked but it had simple flavors and was nicely cooked. It's a good no-fuss kind of dish. The roti was perfect, would totally order that. Their menu is large so will have to come back for more next time! read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Absolutely fantastic food. I did notice some of the cooks were Latino though. Came in for an early dinner this afternoon with a friend of mine. Ordered chicken satay, beef rendang and roti. The roti came with a little side of a piece of chicken and piece of potato in curry it was soft, doughy and not greasy at all. The beef rendang was spectacular, very tender beef that you could cut with a spoon and delicious sauce. Chicken satay was very good as well and really good peanut sauce the best part is the food wasn't salty at all and everything tasted homemade. Price wise it was affordable. read more

Virtually every dish was a hit here, you just have to know what to order. Amazing Southeast Asian flavors with a number of tastes for different pallets. Curry laksa and the fish cakes were my personal favorite, as were the flat noodles. My friend said to avoid the skewers, just so you know I'm not being biased! Definitely will come back here, the service and the atmosphere makes you really feel like you're in a homey place. read more

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Ate here today with my parents and sister for dinner after work. We definitely got different kinds of dishes to share together that it had tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also quite good and attentive. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more

Food was ok! Service was great!! Ambiance was nice!! Cash ONLY!! I love my Flushing Malaysian place!!! read more

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We got the hainanese chicken, laksa, and popiah. The laksa was so flavorful with the right amount of coconut milk. I haven't been able to find popiah outside of Singapore/Malaysia so I was so happy they had this on the menu. The hainanese chicken was the highlight. The chicken was so moist and tender. I would 100% come back just for the chicken. read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Laksa - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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All the dishes were amazing. We had the whole chicken, flat noodles with seafood, fish cooked in Malaysian sauce, oil rice, pancakes.... The waiter made several suggestions when asked what he'd recommend. Each suggestion was great. The restaurant had a lot of pictures of all the food they served. It's a small restaurant with enough tables for at least 2 groups of 10-12. Some tables for 2-4. You can make reservations for groups of 10 or more, else it's first come first serve. read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Of the Malaysia restaurants I've tried in New York this one has the widest variety of Malaysia dishes. I feel like the other restaurants have a majority Malaysian dishes but also include the typical American Asian dishes like pad thai, sushi rolls etc. Taste Good has so many dishes I miss from Malaysia and I felt like I wanted to keep ordering more! Service was okay, attentive but nothing above and beyond. The dining room is small, about 8 tables. They can seat large parties. Singapore curry laksa - a very strong coconut flavor but not very heavy on the prawn flavor. They serve it with the thicker glass noodle rather than the yellow egg noodle + thin vermicelli mei fun. I liked it and would order again but it's not served "authentically" if that's what you're looking for. Crispy fish cake - verrrrry crispy. Different than the Thai tod mun. Served with Thai chili sauce. Sizzling tofu - there's a layer of egg at the bottom and minced meat with some veggies on top. A nice flavorful gravy paired well with rice. Yam basket - my boyfriend and dad enjoyed this dish a lot. It's unique if you've never had it before! Hainanese chicken rice - not bad! It's not the best I've ever had and def leans more towards the American style of the sweeter soy sauce. The chili sauce was pretty good. Popiah - Popiah is a thin pancake roll with light veggies inside. The sauce is a little savory. It's hard to describe but I'd recommend trying it. Fragrant fish - a crispy fried fish with sweet sauce. It's slightly spicy. I wouldn't say this is super Malaysian but it was a yummy dish! read more

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Although the seafood egg noodles served were not crispy in texture as mentioned in the description on the menu, the other six dishes we ordered were good. All three of the appetizers (tahu goreng, tahu emas, Malaysian popiah) were worth trying. You could taste the lemongrass which pairs well with the peanut sauce in the amazing appetizer dish, tahu goreng. A nice balance of flavors in all of the Malaysian dishes we tried and we could request the mild version of certain spicy dishes at the restaurant's disposal. I'd say the seafood bean curd casserole was very good! Also, the Hainanese chicken rice stood out as the chicken was juicy served with subtly flavored rice alongside the bowl of chicken stock. The dessert, pulut hitam, was sweet and chewy with its aromatic creaminess. The staff is friendly and tactful. You get a homey, no-frills vibe with the red lanterns suspended from ceiling next to an altar and a lot of pictures of the dishes displayed along the wall of the restaurant. There is enough sitting area even though Taste Good is small. Never tried Malaysian food before and going to Taste Good would have been especially epic if the egg noodles in the seafood egg noodle dish was crispy smothered in the egg gravy with the seafood and vegetables. Probably a cooking mishap unfortunately. Glad that I tried some of dishes at Taste Good despite this. read more

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For what it's worth, if you're looking for an authentic Southeast Asian experience when it comes to their cuisine. This place certainly has it in spades. This is one of those restaurants you'd have to keep a keen eye on while looking for it otherwise you'd walk right past it because it's fairly narrow. At least that's how it looks outside but there is ample amount of seating inside and the inside of the area does have a Hong Kong restaurant feel to it with a mainly woodgrain interior mixed with some Cantonese decorations here and there. The service is very solid here in this place. Employees were very attentive and served my order in a steady amount of time, supplying me with a fair amount of utensils and napkins. I had my usual favorite, Hainanese Chicken and Rice though mind you, while you and me are used to the chicken being prepped and deboned, no such thing here as it's basically chopped up Chicken, poured in broth and served to you. As good as the chicken was, eating it wasn't pleasant as I had to be mindful of the bones in the chicken. It was rather cumbersome but the only net negative in the place. One of the servers handed me a few extra napkins as a way to place the bones in and probably gave me the look of "This guy must be new here" Lmao (I'm not new to the cuisine but the experience was a first for me.) The MVP of the meal was the sweet chili sauce to go with the rice, it was profoundly delicious. Normally I'd favor Soy Sauce with my rice but the sweet chili was an excellent addition. I prefer my Hainanese Chicken over rice to be served to me simple with no bones but as someone who desires to visit Singapore and Malaysia someday, this is a good learning lesson on how the food and ettiquite is set up here. read more

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This is a small, clean Cash-only restaurant with very friendly service. I had a lovely meal, consisting of the must order roti canai, nasi lemak, and curry noodle soup with stuffed tofu. The roti canai was buttery and delicious and it soaked up the creamy chicken curry well. I could have eaten three more of these, but I still had plenty of food in front of me because I couldn't decide between the two entrees. The nasi lemak is the Malaysian version of my favorite genre of meal which is "a bunch of stuff on a big plate." The large portion of white rice came with some chicken curry, anchovies with onions, a cold vegetable dish, peanuts, cucumber and a boiled egg. I really enjoyed trying various combinations of the different items together, and the chicken was quite tender and well seasoned. The noodle soup had such a flavorful broth. It was rich but also bright and not heavy. It came with several pieces of stuffed tofu on top. The noodles were quite soft and plentiful. I've only tried a few Malaysian restaurants but this was my favorite so far. read more

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Good no frills Malaysian- loved the sizzling tofu (probably one of the best tofu dishes I've ever had) and the roti. Didn't love the laksa but that's just my preference (the shrimp paste was a bit too prevalent for my liking). Owner was very friendly but his demeanor changed drastically when we didn't want to buy the buns he was trying to upsell to us read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Sizzling bean curd, laksa, roti - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

The food was amazinggggg! We had Malaysian Popiah, Roti Canai and Beef Rendang. Generous portions, and a place with a kind family vibe. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes read more

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This is a small hole in the wall Chinese / Malaysian spot in Queens NY. Small frontage but it was surprisingly bigger inside. The food is good here. I was impressed by the Rojak though I didn't need it drenched in the sauce but I'm sure that floats someone's boat. The char kway teow was authentic but the best part was the sambal chili which I asked for to accompany the fried noodles. Service is quick and tables turn quickly as well. Remember that this is a cash only establishment but they do take Zelle too. read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Char kway Teow - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Cash only! But still need to pay that tax! The air conditioning is on! I mean ITS ON! Really cold when my sister and I were there. So when the food comes, the food got cold so fast. Other than that, all dishes we ordered were delicious! We would def come back to try other dishes! Cash only! read more

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I remember really liking this place back in the day, but it feels like both the quality and portions have gone downhill over the years. Hainanese Chicken (3/5): Don't expect an authentic Hainanese flavor here but the best portion was this dish Roti (3/5): Tastes decent, but the portion was very small Beef Rendang (3/5): Flavor's there, but nothing that really wowed me Tofu Pepper Dish (3.5/5): One of the better dishes, tofu was fried perfectly, but there were only a few pieces. Gravy Rice Noodle with Scallion (2/5): This used to be my favorite... now my least. The gravy was super watery, and the portion small again. FYI: Still cash only read more

This place used to be amazing.. and now it's not... The sizzling fish was very good, fried fish on a sizzling plate with red peppers and onions, all perfectly seasoned. The lamb rendang tasted like lamb that they cooked, then reheated and poured over it came rendang sauce... very disappointing.. The fried rice was completely underwhelming... it had almost zero seasoning. The roti was cheated on the outside, but cool in the inside... clearly prepped over heart that was too high.. the chicken curry was good. I likely won't be back for a long time... very disappointing.. read more

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No frills, just good affordable and delicious home style Malaysian food. If you look at their expansive menu you can see all the different Asian and Southeast Asian inspired dishes. This is a very local crowd, a great spot. nothing fancy just good hearty food read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Hole in the wall local Malaysian place that's been here forever. They have a huge menu of things to try and it's always piping hot and fresh. Everything is reasonably priced and the portions are very large. The only criticism I have is that the place is so small that it's hard to get a table sometimes but they don't rush you out and the service is always on point. read more

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Honestly pretty underwhelmed by the whole experience. It was packed on a Thursday night so I was expecting the dishes to taste very similar to what I get in Singapore (this was probably too high of expectations). Laksa - this was very coconut-y and not spicy. I felt like it was rather bland. The noodles were good, but I wouldn't order this again. Seafood chow fun - I wasn't expecting thjs to be watery so be warned. It's not dry noodles but instead in this soup base. I will say the seafood pieces are quite good. Roti canai - I liked the canai but the roti was not it. read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Noodles - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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No frill cash only hole in the wall. Food is solid but not everything is made fresh to order my beef rendang came out in 5 minutes of me ordering. Was still very solid 7.5/10. Service is fast and the food is very affordable the small dishes such as mine was still filling and around 11-12 bucks. Can't beat that. read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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This was such a lovely surprise! My husband and I were in the Elmhust area, and we were looking for something to eat. All the dishes that we ordered were so delicious! We love Malaysian food, and we will be back again! read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Came here on a Friday night and this place was packed, we were able to snag the last table for three luckily. The staff are friendly and very efficient, once we ordered the food started trickling out quickly. We shared all the dishes and might have over ordered a little so we had plenty of leftovers to enjoy the next day. We got the half Hainanese chicken, kari laksa, sizzling bean curd, sizzling pork chops, abalone mushroom with tofu, chicken wings, roti canai, chicken/beef satay, and beef rendang. We paired our ginormous meal with a couple sides of chicken rice as well. The dishes were incredibly flavorful, authentic, and fresh. The favorites by far were the laksa and sizzling pork; the laksa is deliciously creamy with fluffy fried tofu chunks and the pork was perfectly caramelized. The sizzling bean curd was also a surprise favorite. Highly recommend this place for all your Malaysian cravings. This place is cash only though so be prepared. read more

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Food packed with flavor and super tasty. Portion size is great and price as well. Good spot to fill the cravings. We ordered the mee siam, roti canai and beef rendang Service was great, speedy and attentive Inside has a couple tables and bathroom. Feels very authentic to a store in Asia! read more

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I love finding authentic restaurants, and the best place to find it is in Queens. This small mom and pop store in Elmhurst lets you feel like you're in Malaysia, although I've never been.. The menu items were endless, and there were most popular dishes, staples, vegetarian, noodles, rice, curries, appetizers, everything. We got a few things Roti Canai: this was so good. I love paratha so it was nice knowing Malaysia also loves Indian parathas. The sauce was creamy and just the right amount Beef satay: they were a bit on the sweeter side but I really liked the peanut sauce it came with. Char Kway Teow: similar to Thai, this flattened noodles had a sweeter kick but not as sweet as drunken noodles. Longon juice: one of my absolute faves. I love lychee and it tastes just like that The portions for everything was amazing. Especially with how good everything was. And CHEAP! Our total was about $45. The only thing to keep in mind is that it's CASH only. read more

Taste Good definitely deserves its Michelin bib status. It delivers big portions for great prices and bold delicious flavors. It is a no-frills, homestyle place that focuses on the food, and they do it so well. Ive been back twice since visiting the first time and each dish I've ordered has been delicious with its flavors leaning more towards the sweeter side, which is great if that's your preference. The Laksa is sweet and creamy with a pungent seafood flavor, the hainanese chicken is tender and fragrant, the beef rendang literally falls apart in your mouth, and the pandan ayam was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Everything is perfect seasoned and made with so much love. The portions are extremely generous for the price and quality. The service is warm and welcoming, giving off a friendly, family vibe. Definitely the kind of place where they remember you if you're a regular. Overall, Taste Good is a must-visit and even more so if you like your dishes sweet. TLDR; amazing value, big portions, full of flavor on the sweeter side, and super friendly service. read more

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I really wanted to love Taste Good, but I honestly only found the food to "taste alright." This mom and pop joint came highly recommended to me through TikTok as everyone swore by it. As much as I love supporting a local business, especially one that is all old-school, no-frills, cash-only, Taste Good was awfully difficult to get to from Brooklyn. There is very little street parking available, though it is around the corner from the Elmhurst Av (M/R) train station. We ordered a half portion of Hainanese chicken ($16), Singaporean curry laksa ($13), sizzling bean curd platter ($15), and chicken rice ($2.50 ea) and left extremely full. The portions are quite generous and the service is warm, but the food was simply not what I expected. Firstly, the Hainanese chicken was served warm (most other places serve it cold) and the meat was overcooked and tough. Hainanese chicken needs to be poached gently so that the meat is silky and soft, which the chicken I had was neither. The Singaporean curry laksa broth was thinner than I would have liked, and while it had a lovely mellow coconut milk flavor, lacked spice. I liked the silver pin needles that were served with the laksa-- they were chewy and thick and had an excellent texture to pair alongside the crunchy bean sprouts. The sizzling bean curd platter was my favorite dish of the evening, with big fat blocks of egg tofu, fried to a golden brown, surrounding a lake of minced meat gravy. I thought it was a bit too overseasoned but it makes an excellent accompaniment to rice. Overall, I thought my dining experience was a little lackluster, but I loved the sense of community within the restaurant. There were so many different tables, some of whom seemed like regulars, and others like me, who were first timers. I may give Taste Good a second try in the future, but hopefully, when the parking gods allow it. read more

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Their fried fish cakes and satay were our favorite! The menu was huge, so we'll definitely come back to try other dishes. Turnover was quick, so we got a table almost immediately, despite it being packed. read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Food: The food here is delicious! Some of my favorites are the sizzling tofu, Hainan chicken, crispy fish cake, satay skewers, and Singapore Kari Laksa. Everything tastes authentic and flavorful. I would skip the beef chow fun. It's not the best dish here; their other dishes are so much better. The curries are also very good! Service: Service is good and staff are always walking around to collect empty dishes. They are very welcoming and friendly as well. It seems like a small family business. Ambiance: The restaurant is small but can accommodate both small and large parties. There aren't too many tables in the restaurant so you might have to wait during busy times. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant even if you have to travel a bit to get there! read more

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The food is okay. The curry casserole is enormous, and comes with a good variety of vegetables, though I felt the vegetables were a bit under seasoned. The coconut milk based curry broth is savory but not terribly complex otherwise. I'd probably skip the popiah next time, it felt kind of bland and just a vehicle for the sauces on top. The portions are gigantic for $32 after tax and tip, I definitely over-ordered. read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Curry Vegetables Delight Casserole - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Been here a couple times, this place hittssss, on a rainy day. If you like Indian and Chinese food come here, def get the beef randang. You also get tea which went with the food well. read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Mee Siam - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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This is a hole in the wall joint. As traditional as you can get on this side of the planet. read more

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Had the Singapore Laksa, beef skewers, beef noodles, tofu and seafood, roti canal. All were good and spicy with lots of flavor. Service was quick and the restaurant is an old style mom and pop which almost feels like you are in someone kitchen. read more

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Best Malaysian food bar none. It's my husband and my favorite spot for Malaysian cuisine. We've tried many other Malaysian restaurants in Queens, and they do not hold a candle to Taste Good. We like their soups, sizzling fish with black beans, string beans, roti, beef rendang and coconut rice, all delicious. Note: I will not go, however, if their health score goes lower than a "B" read more

Roti canai: Echoing another review that says that this wasn't as flaky as expected. The curry that came with it was good. Chicken satay: I would skip this, the sauce that it came with was too sweet in my opinion. Without the sauce, it's pretty bland. Hainan chicken: It was really bland and the sauce that it came with didn't help with this either. Hainan chicken is on the blander side, but this one was extra bland. The chicken was cooked nicely though, still juicy and tender. Chicken rice: If I didn't know that I ordered chicken rice I would've thought this was plain rice. There was a very slight hint of chicken flavoring, but not enough to justify paying more for it. Pepper steak: The meat was the same quality you would get at a take out only Chinese restaurant. The pepper taste was faint. Nasi lemak: One of the better dishes of the night. I think you can find better, more memorable nasi lemak elsewhere. Beef rendang: The best dish of the night! If you're going to order something, I think you should order this. The beef cubes were tender and nicely coated with the sauce. Bakuteh: incredibly bitter so if this is what you're looking for, then this is for you! Very strong herbal flavor. For a cash only place, I feel like it's very expensive for what it is. I felt the portions could've been a bit bigger. I really wanted to like this place since I've heard good things from friends, but I wouldn't revisit. read more

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine - Malaysian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I found my favorite home style cooking Asian restaurant in New York! Can't recommend enough!! At first I was a bit concerned on the extensive menu but was surprised that each dish we got tasted so delicious and authentic. This place is also very vegetarian friendly as there are many vegetable/tofu options. The four of us shared: 1. Buddha yam seafood basket 2. Fantastic Four 3. Roti Canai 4. Fried egg tofu with minced shrimp 5. Fried fish cake - must get! 6. Sizzling Bean Curd 7. Singaporean Laksa 8. Lychee juice - came with 4 pieces of actual lychee fruit!? yum There wasn't a single dish that I didn't like. Needless to say, we came very hungry and left stuffed and satisfied. The food is so comforting. I actually wasn't a fan of laksa until I've tried the laksa here! I highly recommend all the dishes we got. If you like tofu this place is paradise. Generous portion sizes as well - I highly recommend coming in groups and eat family style to try different dishes. The staffs are friendly and attentive and the indoor seatings are spacious and clean. They can easily combine tables to accommodate larger groups. **This place is cash only** read more

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Best Malaysian food around. Love this hole in the wall. Satay, curry chicken, fried noodles are our must have at this place.