I really love Penang, and I honestly think that people who don't like it just haven't ordered the…read moreright dishes. Their tofu curry is, hands down, the best homie vegetarian meal in Philly. It's incredibly flavorful, comforting, and feels like true home cooking. It's such a simple dish, yet very packed with flavors. I've even dined here with meat-eaters who said they preferred it over the restaurant's meat dishes and thought it was the best item on the menu. I also highly recommend the roti canai. It's another simple dish that's full of flavor, and the curry dipping sauce is absolutely delicious. This time we also ordered the fish with the sweet and sour sauce, and it was very good. The sauce had a great balance of tangy and sweet without overpowering the fish. Penang isn't a trendy or particularly a "cute" restaurant, and the service isn't exceptional. But if you're going for the food, it's absolutely worth a visit- especially if you're vegetarian.

We always come back and eat the roti canai, Kang klung veggies, and Penang chicken with white rice,…read morewhich is very flavorful. Highly recommended. Couple of downsides are that they charge for hot tea and eliminated a few dishes.

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.

Small family run business with very friendly staff, delicious food and cozy restaurant setting. We…read moreorder 2 mixed plates and sides that we've never had before. The flavors were each individually unique but all were mainly savory and umami without it being overwhelming. This is the place is a must try if youre looking for authenticity.

Eating here feels like you're eating in a family member's Indonesian kitchen. the spot is small and…read morecozy, but we didn't have difficulty finding a table to grab. You can ask for an overview of all the dishes. The plates come with rice and you get as many of the dishes on top as you want. We grabbed 2-3 per plate. The beef rendang was great, something we are familiar with. We were less familiar with some of the tofu/tempeh options, but these were also delicious. The vegetable fritter we probably didn't need and lumpia weren't available when we went. The goat was also a hit. Very reasonably priced for the amount of food. We even got dishes to go (which come in containers and not with rice, maybe my biggest difficulty with the place). Maybe more difficult than that, however, was that the rice was a bit mushy and not our favorite. Super nice service. If you live in the area, I could easily see this being a go-to takeout spot.

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.

Cash only, but worth it for the flavors. Went on a Sunday around 1:30PM and it was packed, popular…read moreeven off hours. Specializes in Thai-style chicken rice. I got the mixed chicken, friend got the fried rice. The chicken was tender and juicy with a ginger-forward marinade that really shines through. Sauces were bold and aromatic, complementing the meat perfectly. The rice was slightly dry and very gingery, but still flavorful and well-cooked. The fried rice had a savory, umami taste with hints of soy and egg, though also a bit dry. Soup was light, clear, and refreshing, with subtle herbal notes that balanced the richness of the main dishes. The space is cute, with charming wall paintings of whimsical chickens. Service is a bit slow since they're understaffed, only two servers with one who seems to be the owner. They sometimes forget extras like water or the check, but it's clear they're doing their best. Overall, a small wait and cash-only hassle aside, it's worth coming back to try more dishes. They do have an ATM inside if you forget cash.

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!

After 10 years later, I got to try Kopitiam again. I had to wait another 10 minutes after the…read moreestimated time. I ordered the Char Kway Teow, nasi lemak, kaya toast and Kuih Talam. Char kway teow was freshly made but a little soggy. However it was tasty. The nasi lemak was great. I really like the stir fried anchovies. The rice had a hard bite to it. Kaya toast was good. Kuih talam is a hard pass. They over salted the coconut layer to the point it was hard to eat. The pandan layer has also a lingering bitter taste. With this combo it was not good.

Banana Leaf is a dependable Malaysian spot in Chinatown. (Wish we had more Malaysian choices, but I…read moredigress!) The dining room is spacious, with +20 tables, and an open kitchen so you can watch the staff at work. Usually I call in takeout orders for pickup, but I have stayed for a meal (usually with friends). Friendly service. My favorites: - Roti Canai - this flaky appetizer is a crowd pleaser. And that savory curry sauce! - Kangkung Belacan - stir-fried greens with chili paste. I'm obsessed with them. They're seasonal, so you might not always be able to order them. - Taiwanese Chicken - tasty, with the right amount of soy sauce. - Thai Basil Noodles - drunken noodles! Perfect when I want starch in my life. They take credit cards now (including paying with a smartphone). But pay cash and your bill will be slightly less.

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!

I love visiting food halls, and Urban Hawker is no exception. There were plenty of seats, and you…read moreare expected to clean up after you're done with your food - Kueh Lapis, (4/5): such a fun dessert! I liked peeling the layers (though some didn't peel perfectly). It is mildly sweet and reminds of Filipino Biko - Stingray Fried Rice, (3.75/5): this was my first time having stingray and it's actually sooo tasty. the meat reminds of a sweet crab and flaky fish. though I was a fan of the stingray, the fried rice was just ok. Considering this came from a stall specializing in fried rice I subtracted some points - Ayam Gulai, (4.25/5): I didn't know quite what I was ordering, but I'm so glad I did! This stall makes their own chili sambal and it's sooo shrimpy, punchy and complex. It added a lot to the dish, with the curry chicken + slight hint of coconut flavors and the meaty paste on top of the rice. everything works pretty well together here - just the egg was a bit overcooked and the chicken was also just slight overdone. I would go to this stall again! Nice find- I like it a lot!

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!