Kelang

Malaysian restaurant · Greenpoint ·

Kelang

Malaysian restaurant · Greenpoint ·

Malaysian flavors with creative riffs, classic dishes, and shareable plates

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715 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA Get directions

$30–50

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Inside the New Brooklyn Restaurant Mixing Malaysian, Caribbean, and Italian Flavors | Eater NY

"Propelled by the momentum of Hainan Chicken House, this Greenpoint follow-up opened in early December and channels Chris Low's Malaysian roots and Brooklyn upbringing into a Malaysian menu threaded with Caribbean and Italian American touches; as he puts it, "all those cuisines bleed into the menu," sometimes overtly and sometimes subtly. Dishes include a Caesar kerabu with sambal, crispy anchovies, kerisik, and chicories like Castelfranco or radicchio; a large-plate redang made with oxtail and a mix of Haitian djon djon rice and Malaysian nasi ulam; small plates of curry puffs and paratha with dal; noodles such as abacus seeds made with gnocchi-shaped taro; and the family's Hainanese chicken, with habaneros and scotch bonnets appearing elsewhere. Low notes that his family's hometown of Klang has its own food culture, from the liberal use of dark soy in bak kut teh to a char kway teow that differs from Penang's, and the restaurant's name is the "antiquated spelling" of the city. The space, designed with a filmmaker's eye, leans into Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love and an "amalgam of memories," with a hand-tiled floor resembling a topographical map of Klang, gingko motifs, hand-painted mirrors, and family photos from the '50s and '60s. Open for dinner and weekend brunch, it is awaiting a liquor license; when it comes, expect cocktails and natural wines." - Nadia Chaudhury

https://ny.eater.com/news/407755/kelang-nyc-malaysian-brooklyn-restaurant-open-greenpoint-hainan-chicken-house

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Kelang - Review - Greenpoint - New York - The Infatuation

"The team behind Sunset Park’sHainan Chicken Househas a new spot in Greenpoint called Kelang, named for their home city. The Malaysian spot has some riffs, such as ravioli in brodo with lime leaf ricotta, alongside classic food, like rendang, Hainanese chicken, and parathas stuffed with red lentil dahl. Their Instagram bio says “dark soy is our spirit animal.” We can get behind that." - Will Hartman

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/kelang

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Alexander Y.

Google

Fantastic restaurant — fun, modern take on Malaysian food. Went with a group of 5 and got the paratha, curry puffs, lei cha rice, abacus seeds, rendang, and Hainanese chicken. Dishes were all fantastic, but especially recommend the paratha, abacus seeds, and the rendang. Also really recommend the KoKo-M drink, did not expect chocolate and lemongrass to go so well together. The atmosphere was really cozy with plenty of space and personality, and the staff and owners were all enthusiastic and super nice!

Raina K.

Google

5 stars throughout. Incredible food, everything on the menu was a hit. The owner and staff were super nice and very accommodating. Ambiance was amazing too. Honestly 10/10 experience - highly highly recommend!!

Ashley F.

Google

Had a great experience here! Ordered a bunch of foods to try and I was not disappointed by a single dish (I even went out of my comfort here). Service was good and atmosphere was a cool vibe. Would recommend and will be back!

Isobel K.

Google

Absolutely delicious new neighbourhood restaurant. There are lots of seating options, it’s a pretty big space. The food was absolutely delectable. The paratha and the rendang were my favourites. Will be going back again and again!

Sarah R.

Google

So so impressed with this meal! Everything was so tasty, the fruit salad appetizer was my fav. Also get the milo ice cream, it’s like a thick chocolate & cold mousse

Jacob W.

Google

The space is beautiful with a vintage but modern feel, impeccable food and a perfect menu for sharing. Our favorites were the Charred Cabbage, the Paratha, and Hainanese Chicken. A welcomed addition to the neighborhood!

Marc Xavier L.

Google

We came for an early dinner and ordered the Paratha, Moonlight Kway Teow, Bak Kut Teh and Rendang. Paratha was light, fluffy and the daal base had just the right amount of spice. Delicious! The Kway Teow was great too, with great char. The littleneck clams added brine to the dish. Bak Kut Teh was herbal, dark and the portion was huge. The Rendang was extremely rich. All in all, not "traditional" Malaysian food but an excellent modern take on classic dishes.

Jane G.

Google

Great addition to the neighborhood. Grateful to have the Hainanese chicken nearby...I could eat it once a week easy. The rendang is so yummy. Will be back for brunch!

@eater

391,688 Postcards · 10,991 Cities

Inside the New Brooklyn Restaurant Mixing Malaysian, Caribbean, and Italian Flavors | Eater NY

https://ny.eater.com/news/407755/kelang-nyc-malaysian-brooklyn-restaurant-open-greenpoint-hainan-chicken-house

Kelang

@infatuation

132,814 Postcards · 3,234 Cities

Kelang - Review - Greenpoint - New York - The Infatuation

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/kelang

Kelang

Alexander Y.

Google

Raina K.

Google

Ashley F.

Google

Isobel K.

Google

Sarah R.

Google

So so impressed with this meal! Everything was so tasty, the fruit salad appetizer was my fav. Also get the milo ice cream, it’s like a thick chocolate & cold mousse

Jacob W.

Google

Marc Xavier L.

Google

Jane G.

Google

Great addition to the neighborhood. Grateful to have the Hainanese chicken nearby...I could eat it once a week easy. The rendang is so yummy. Will be back for brunch!

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