Great for US standard…read more Pempek 2/5 Lacked fish smell and the sauce .. not tart.. only tasted sweet which was not supposed to taste like that. Lontong Sayur 5/5 Exploded with flavors.., on point Rendang with rice 5/5 the rice was a little hard.. rendang was on point. Sate ayam 4/5 Not bad at all Mie komplet 3/5 They gave generous toppings .. but the noodles were not special... not fragrant enough Total $73 cash price plus tips

We stopped by for a quick meal. The place was full in the late afternoon, that was already a good…read moresign. We ordered lamb and chicken satays as appetizers. Then had a few mains. The marinated short rib was nice and tender but a little too sweet for my taste. Still very good. I'm not big on fish, but this was pretty good. The beef rendang was by far the best dish we had. It had nice coconut flavors. The main issue was the service was extremely slow. We were served appetizers about 45 minutes after sitting down. I understand they were busy but this was a bit much.

I have some great friends, and this outing proved just that. I planned a Sunday field trip,…read moresomething I'd like to implement monthly, to the African American Museum for the Ruth E. Carter Afro futurism in Costume Design exhibition (Sinners, Wakanda Forever, etc.). And what do you need on a field trip? Lunch! We looked at the options around us, considered dietary restrictions, and decided Penang was the place for us. And they did not disappoint! Service was great... We were immediately seated. The weather was a bit chilly, and when we requested a new space away from the door, we were accommodated without incident. When I tell you the roti with curry changed my life?? I could eat that everyday and not get tired of it?! It's sooo perfect! Sheesh! We ordered a lot of different dishes, so we kind of shared around the table, leaving nothing to be desired. The green curry seafood in clay pot was delicious! I mean, every variation of curry I tasted was somehow the best curry. Haha The mango fish was sooo good! The fried vegetable dumplings were amazing. I will surely be back. I don't even care if I have to get it delivered, I will be enjoying this food again!

I've been here multiple times since moving to Philly, and Penang has always been my go-to spot for…read moreMalaysian food... but honestly, that might be changing. The food quality has noticeably gone downhill over the past few months. To start, my party of four asked for a pot of hot tea. The server told us it would be $5, which is fine--especially since it was freezing outside and the restaurant itself was cold (the heat didn't seem to be on). But near the middle of the meal, I asked for a refill (literally just more hot water), and the server came back with the owner/manager and said it would be another $5. That's ridiculous. The tea is already made--charging another $5 for hot water is wild. The service didn't help either. The server was pretty stoic, and the whole interaction felt awkward, especially while I was trying to order off a QR code menu that had zero descriptions of the dishes. That lack of explanation definitely caused issues. For example, we ordered the Singapore rice noodles expecting something curry-based, but it tasted like a sweet-and-sour ketchup sauce instead. Not good--and totally avoidable if the menu actually explained what the dish was. As for the food, the roti canai was disappointing. The curry was watered down and lacked flavor compared to previous visits, though I'll give credit where it's due--the roti itself was nicely toasted. I don't know what changed, but something clearly did, and it feels like a leadership issue. Overall, this visit was really underwhelming, and I won't be coming back anytime soon unless things seriously turn around here.

Amazing food. 1) The…read moreroti canai is unbelievable. Must get. 2) Try their mixed satay, also unbelievable. 3) Their Malay potato chicken curry was amazing. 4) Their Malay milk tea was fantastic! 5) Try the side of coconut rice and chicken rice, worth the 2 bucks each.

My husband and I love Malaysian food and take frequent trips to NYC just to visit our favorite…read moreMalaysian spots. We were very excited to discover Malay nearby in Morristown, and we had to check it out. We ordered the Malay Prawn Mee, Chicken Sambal, and the Roti Canai. Roti Canai is one of my favorite Malaysian dishes, but this didn't quite hit the spot. The roti wasn't soft and dip-able. It was kind of flaky and kept falling apart every time I tried to use it to scoop up some curry. The curry was a little watery and not all that flavorful, and I defintiely would've appreciated more than just one or two chunks of potato and chicken. The chicken sambal and soup were additionally a bit disappointing. The chicken sambal was just okay for me, and the flavor didn't really blow me out of the water. It almost felt like something I could make at home. The soup similarly did not have a particularly rich or flavorful broth, and left me a little dissapointed. Another thing that really influences my review is how cold it was inside. It got even colder when people opened and closed the door. It was so cold that our food didn't seem hot. I think the cold air cooled it off instantly and we were left eating room temperature chicken and soup.

This place is very small but it felt like a happy place. The…read morefood was so good. The portion was a lot. I have not had such foods for quite some time. Very tasty like the real food in Surabaya people are very nice Service was prima

Food here is always good! Sometimes it can be smaller portions depending on who is scooping it but…read moreit worth the money! They have jackfruit on the weekends. Service is quick and you can sit in or takeout. Small but enough room in the restaurant where you won't feel overwhelmed.

#Ilovethaifood Cily chicken rice has Grandma putting her…read morefoot in it !! Exactly cook !! !!

Cily Chicken is my personal favorite in Chinatown! Came by to-go here today after a good climb…read moresession nearby. As with any place in Chinatown, parking is sparse, so be expected to circle the block. Cash only, but they have an ATM on site. Not a lot of seating in person, but things usually move pretty fast for you to be able to get a seat without too long of a wait. We called in an order today though since we didn't have the time to sit in. Our food was ready insanely fast. And it was still amazingly good! I always get the set 2 combo here and split with a friend or my wife. I'd recommend paying $2 extra for the mixed to get both the well breaded fried chicken, but then also get the moist juicy boiled chicken too. This is also one place where I will finish all of my rice because it's so good. As for the interior, things are a bit crowded because of the narrowness of their lot. However, given their limitations, they make a surprising amount of seating work pretty well-- just expect not to have the most privacy in this spot.

As a Singaporean living in the states, a good kopitiam is hard to find so when I saw this closeby…read morethe hotel we were staying at, I knew I had to visit! The food did not disappoint! We got a Nasi Lemak and a few Kaya Toasts, along with a Kopi Tarik. Everything was really good! The Kaya toast was bigger than what you'd get in Asia, with more Kaya in it too, but just as delicious with a comforting flavor. Nasi Lemak is my favorite all time dish, and this one hit the spot as well. It came with a generous amount of anchovies/peanuts and the sambal it came with was great. If I had to nitpick, I do wish the rice had a bit more flavor, but not a big deal. The kopi was really good, though I wish it came earlier with the toast instead of after we got all our food. Not a big deal, and service was good other than that. The restaurant had a good amount of tables and barstool seating, although it filled up completely by 1pm! If you want some Malaysian/Singaporean in NYC, this place is a must!

3/5 The Malaysian flavors come through, especially in dishes…read morelike nasi lemak and the kaya toast. That said, the experience can be a bit hit or miss depending on what you order. Some items really shine, while others feel a bit flat. The Hainanese chicken was disappointing to say the least, it was very dry. The kaya toast on the other hand was a big win, subtle coconut flavor and floral pandan comes through with the cream filling between buttery toast. The calamansi drink was very artificial and overly sweet.

85 out of 100 Banana…read moreLeaf is a long-time Chinatown favorite. I was WOWED by the shrimp with lady fingers (okra), seamless service (reminiscent of a well-oiled machine), and an unexpectedly large interior. --- I dined as a party of two for lunch on Sunday. When we first entered, we were shocked at just how large the interior of Banana Leaf was as compared to the exterior. It is also decorated very fun inside. We ordered the mama's chicken, shrimp with lady fingers, and homemade roti canai. Just a note that the most updated menu is online instead of the photos here. (Also rice is not included with the entrées, but needs to be ordered separately.) (1) Shrimp with Lady Fingers- I would come back for just this again and again. It was not too salty, and it was very flavorful (just the right amount of fishy), and the okra was cooked just perfectly. I am a little bias as an okra fan, but I LOVED this dish. My only issue is that the shrimp wasn't deveined. (2) Homemade Roti Canai- The roti was very flaky and had an excellent texture. I guess it's no surprise that it's the biggest thing advertised on the menu. The curry was pretty standard that came with it. It was just a little strange to me that the roti canai was completely cold when it came out. (3) Mama's Chicken- The chicken was dry for us, probably as a result of the smaller pieces being fried. Overall, it was pretty OK, but we wouldn't order this again. The service was excellent- food was quick to come out & anytime we finished a dish, needed water, or needed the check, the servers were at the table before we had to say anything. Totally streamlined!

A friend recommended it as a restaurant to try in the area and we came over for dinner as a party…read moreof two. We got seated immediately and they had a variety of Malaysian items on the menu that had a little of everything and ones similar to other Asian cuisine dishes. Roti Canai - The piece of roti was huge, a big portion for 2 people which we enjoyed. The curry was light and a little sweet paired with the thin and chewy roti. Pad Thai - A very classic dish. It was mildly spicy which gave a good kick and it had the classic flavors being sour, sweet, savory and nutty at the same time. The noodles were a nice texture with the crunchier bean sprouts, the tender shrimp and chewy tofu. We also tried the Hainanese Chicken which was a bit different than what we were used to but it was still tender and soft. A solid place for dinner in the Chinatown area if you're wanting to get some different dishes.

Loved this spot! I ended up coming here twice during my trip to NYC. The location is super…read moreconvenient in Midtown, just steps from Rockefeller Center, and I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to get a table for three both times without much wait. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable for Midtown Manhattan. Over the two visits, I tried both versions of the Hainanese chicken rice, and both were delicious. The food came out incredibly fast, and I especially appreciated that the meals included Chinese broccoli. I also tried the stir-fried noodles from Hainan Jones and the beef rendang from Padi D'NYC -- both were excellent. Overall, everything we ordered was flavorful, satisfying, and served quickly. Definitely a great spot for a casual and tasty meal in Midtown!

Boyfriend and I stopped by Urban Hawker for lunch before our Broadway show, which was only located…read moresome minutes walking distance away. Urban Hawker isn't a restaurant, but a food hall with lots of Singaporean and Malaysian food vendors. This means lots of different options to choose from. :) We split a Hainanese chicken rice plate and an order of chicken and lamb skewers, both of which tasted very yummy. While we also wanted to try a dessert, the dessert stall we were interested in was unmanned. We were also feeling pretty full from our main lunch items.

Great bar with unique drinks, loved that there seemed to be a story behind the naming of each of…read morethe drinks! Tried a variety and couldn't go wrong with any of them! The fries were also a perfect snack. Just a note that the bartender was pretty chatty and would jump into our conversation, so just be prepared if you end up sitting at the bar.

It's often surprisingly challenging to find the right bar or restaurant near Union Square. For…read moredrinks and light snacks, Singlish is one of my go-tos. The vast menu of SEA-inspired cocktails usually impresses guests, although I find that inventiveness tends to surpass flavor with many of the offerings. I ordered the Black and White, which was my preferred drink of the evening thanks to heavy pandan notes. The Falooda was a bit of a disappointment - they could have used a bit of Roohafza at a minimum, but it tasted a bit more like a generic rose flavored spritz.