Malay Restaurant

Coming here is a trip down memory lane as my family regularly ate here in the 90s when we would trek out to Flushing for a full day of errands. It was our reward before the long drive home. Of course over time the chefs and preparation of the dishes have changed. I can’t fault them for things not tasting like they used to, I’m nostalgic for something that can’t be replicated. It is still hits the spot though and satisfies that tasty rice craving. I hope this place continues to thrive as we certainly don’t need more fast food chains erasing our food memories.

Had the Hainanese chicken and Roti Canai here—both were delicious! The chicken was tender with fragrant rice, and the bun came warm and fluffy with a rich curry filling. Cozy, casual spot that feels like a true taste of Malaysia in Flushing. Great comfort food and friendly service!

Stumbled upon this hole in the wall last weekend. We ordered the Roti Canai, Beef and Chicken Satay, Beef Rendang, Barbecue Skate, Kangkung Belacan, Shrimp with Cream, Tomyum noodles. What a feast! Everything was delicious and it brought me back home Malaysia. A must try!!!

This hole in the wall place is the Best Malaysian Restaurant ever!!!! I've been going to them for over 20++ years & their food has never disappointed!!! Their Curry Chicken, Snake Fish, Satay, Hainanese Chicken w Chili sauce with Oily rice, Shrimp with cream & Lobak are all delicious!!! Must try!!

Customers, beware! These tip beggars demand large tips despite providing terrible service and maintaining an unhygienic environment. There were food scraps from previous diners all over the place, and we even found a rock in our food. Despite the awful experience, we still left a $2 tip out of courtesy, yet instead of appreciation, they yelled at us. Perhaps their boss is exploiting illegal workers, or they simply don’t understand that tipping is optional. Either way, we’ll be taking our business elsewhere.

Having lived in Malaysia for two years, and being convinced that Malaysian food is the best in the world, Malay Restaurant in Flushing did NOT disappoint! Especially tasty was the Chow Kway Teow. Sedap sekali!

Malay Restaurant has been a special place for my family since the 1990s, offering authentic Malaysian cuisine that brings us back time and time again. Their dishes are consistently flavorful, comforting, and full of tradition. Must-Try Dishes: * Roti Canai - Perfectly crispy and flaky, paired with a rich curry sauce. * Satay - Juicy, tender skewers served with the most addictive peanut sauce. * Hainanese Chicken over Rice - A classic done right with fragrant rice and perfectly poached chicken. * Char Kway Teow - Smoky and savory stir-fried noodles packed with shrimp, bean sprouts, and chives. * BBQ Fish Fin - Fresh, bold, and grilled to perfection. Beyond the incredible food, the hospitality here is unmatched. One of the staff members, Lilian, has been taking care of me since 2009. Over the years, her warm service has made every visit feel like coming home. Today, both of us still look just as great and young - a testament to good food, good company, and good vibes! For anyone seeking a true taste of Malaysia in New York, Malay Restaurant is a timeless gem that continues to deliver amazing food and memories.

Chow kueh teow $10.50 Curry beef flank noodles $13 Combi satay $11.50 Asam laksa $11.50 Malay shrimp noodles $11.50 Cash only Good food. Been coming for 10+ years. Prices are super affordable. Dishes would be $14+ in chinatown manahattan and $16 in more high end spots. There is high 18% tip as others have noted but the Curries and noodle soups are great value.

Malay Restaurant has been a special place for my family since the 1990s, offering authentic Malaysian cuisine that brings us back time and time again. Their dishes are consistently flavorful, comforting, and full of tradition. Must-Try Dishes: * Roti Canai - Perfectly crispy and flaky, paired with a rich curry sauce. * Satay - Juicy, tender skewers served with the most addictive peanut sauce. * Hainanese Chicken over Rice - A classic done right with fragrant rice and perfectly poached chicken. * Char Kway Teow - Smoky and savory stir-fried noodles packed with shrimp, bean sprouts, and chives. * BBQ Fish Fin - Fresh, bold, and grilled to perfection. Beyond the incredible food, the hospitality here is unmatched. One of the staff members, Lilian, has been taking care of me since 2009. Over the years, her warm service has made every visit feel like coming home. Today, both of us still look just as great and young - a testament to good food, good company, and good vibes! For anyone seeking a true taste of Malaysia in New York, Malay Restaurant is a timeless gem that continues to deliver amazing food and memories.

A Taste of Timeless Authenticity at Malay Restaurant Malay Restaurant, one of Flushing's oldest culinary gems, continues to stand the test of time. This humble, hole-in-the-wall spot serves up truly authentic Malaysian flavors that transport you straight to the streets of Southeast Asia. The food here is old-fashioned in the best way possible--no frills, just pure, delicious, and hearty meals at great prices. The portions are generous, and every bite is packed with flavor. It's the kind of food that warms your soul and keeps you coming back for more. The service? It's lively and loud, exactly what you'd expect from an authentic spot in the heart of the Asian community. It's a scene straight out of a movie where vibrant conversations and bustling energy add to the charm. I hadn't been to Malay Restaurant in a while, but when I went back two days ago, I was delighted to find that nothing had changed. The flavors remain as authentic and satisfying as ever, and dining in was an enjoyable experience. If you're in Flushing and looking for real Malaysian food with no gimmicks, this is the place to go.

I recently dined at this hidden gem of a Malay restaurant located in the back of a building, and it was a fantastic experience! Although the space is a bit small and cramped, the quality of the food absolutely shines. I highly recommend coming here for lunch. We ordered the Hainanese chicken, roti canai, and barbeque skate fish, and let me tell you, the Hainanese chicken was the star of the show! It was juicy, well-seasoned, and downright delicious. The roti canai was nice and flaky, making it perfect for dipping. And the curry that came with it, added just the right spice to the meal.

Happy Ending on 40th Road, Flushing This delicious spread of Malaysian food is from a totally random restaurant pick one weekday evening. My favorite was the bbq-style skate wing (in picture) and the transporting batik decor and Malaysian regional maps on one wall are worth mentioning at the only Malaysian-Chinese spot in this block of Chinese restaurants. #curious_eater #flushingqueens #40thstreet #rooseveltavenue #doublehappiness #happyending

It's small, it's cramped but the food is amazing!! Got 3 orders of chicken curry to go and it tastes even better out of the fridge days later! Curry when it's 20 degrees out is sooooo good! Highly recommended

I was there back in the 80's when i lived in Astoria,Queens and the food was excellent,i remember ordering the Manila clams in a sweet and spicy chilli sauce and a few dishes,i would go there about once a month until i moved to Florida in 1998 and has not been back...I am going to Malaysia this year and will compare the food..

Was craving Malaysian food and this place looked very authentic. The inside is actually quite worn down compared to adjacent restaurants which are newer or have undergone major renovations. Definitely feels like a mom and pop shop. Ordered the roti canai and curry chicken, both of which seem to be popular dishes. The curry chicken was kinda salty. Other than that, the texture was good. The roti canai had a weird sweet taste. The dough was too thick and greasy in my opinion. Service was very good. They are attentive and the food came out fast.

Everybody I know told me this is their to go to spot for Malaysian food, so I decided to give it a try and this is the best Malaysian restaurant I've ever had! It has an old charm to it. Everything I've ate was delicious and seasoned perfectly! Highly recommend the roti canai, chicken/beef combo skewers, cream shrimp, and water spinach with shrimp paste! The service was quick and the workers are humble and nice!

I first found the hole-in-the-wall/hidden gem spot years ago and finally doing a review on it now. Since then, I've come here several times introducing various friends to this underrated Malaysian spot to which they all love as well. The main reason I find myself coming back is: 1) the price is super fair. Even with inflation and rising cost in foods all around NYC, they manage to keep their prices low. You can spend around $20 with a fairly cheap entree and appetizers and get really full. 2) My favorite: Curry Chicken Noodles. The first time I had this dish, I loved it! The flavors of this warm curry with the good portion of noodles hit the spot for me! That first memory makes me come back each time. This is my order almost everytime along with appetizers to share with friends. 3) You don't have so many Malaysian spots around Flushing as it's filled with so many other asian cuisines. The only other one I can name is Pappa Rich, but this store is more low-key, but still tasty.

This is a place you go to for the food. The people are very nice but it's not the setting or the service that is the draw. The food is the star. That said, you can get some very tasty, very authentic Malaysian food for a very reasonable price. We will return soon!

My go-to Malaysian restaurant when I need a savory fix!! We got 1/2 hainanese chicken and chicken broth rice to go along with it which was super juicy and delicious. The roti canai was delicious, both flaky and soft, and the curry was very good (a small kick but manageable). Chicken satay mixed with the peanut sauce is always great. Got the Malaysian cheong fun w curry sauce was SPICYY, but lots of flavor. I cannot handle my spice well so it was not fun haha. I would skip on this dish next time though unless you're a big curry fan. This was a LOT of food for $60, so worth!

Next stop, we switched gears to Malaysian food, and Malay did not disappoint! The place was small and a bit old, but you could tell right away that the food was authentic. We ordered the roti, Hainanese chicken, and BBQ fish fin. The roti was a bit salty for my taste, but the Hainanese chicken was the star of the meal--so juicy, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth good. I could easily eat half a chicken by myself! Just thinking about it still has me drooling. If you're craving Hainanese chicken and want a quick, satisfying bite, I highly recommend this place.

Food is usually a 20 minute minimum wait for takeout. C rating. There's indoor seating. The furniture is relatively old. Roti canai - 4/5 - roti was too thick. It wasn't flaky. The curry had a really fresh coconut smell. Seafood Tom yum rice noodle - 2/5 - soup was good, but the fish balls were very fishy. I think they went bad. Shrimp was over cooked. Hainanese chicken rice - 5/5 - delicious! The hot sauce has a slight kick. Chicken was good. Oil rice with soy sauce was good. Perfect combination!

A no frills, hole-in-the-wall Malaysian restaurant made for family style eating. The restaurant is pretty small and the service is pretty quick. We had the Malaysian Lobak and the Malaysia cheong fun w curry sauce, which was enough for my parents and I, but if you have a larger appetite, you may want to order one more dish. The cheong fun is my favorite and I keep coming back to this restaurant just for it. Huge plate of cheong fun noodles with a stuffed pepper, eggplant, and tofu, with some dried tofu skin in curry sauce/soup. The Malaysian lobak was decent, but not revolutionary. The shrimp cake was pretty good. Not pictured, but get the combo satay skewers. So bomb especially with the peanut sauce.

My family and I frequent this place a lot now that it's the only Malay restaurant on the block since Curry Leaves left. We usually have a good experience but our most recent visit wasn't up to par. Popped in around 3pm on a Friday night so there wasn't a lot of wait and immediately got seated. Our server came across and served the hot tea per usual but when it came time to taking orders, they forgot a couple of items we had ordered...which is fine because by the end of the meal, we were already full and decided to cancel the items. I ordered the Assam Laksa, Char Kueh Teow, Satay, Taro Bowl and some other items to go. I loved my Assam Laska - it's what you would expect. Bit sour but has bits of fish at the bottom and pineapple. I forgot how much I missed this and can't seem to get the flavour right myself so this is the place to go! Taro basket is always a favorite.. so crispy with every bite and has the perfect amount of ingredients to complement it. Satay was also great - no complaints there. No frill kind of place.. service is alright. The chef in the back did come out and check on us to see how the food was. This is not the place you want to visit for a 5* experience but it's the place to go for authentic Malay food.

One of the BEST hole in the wall restaurants in Flushing. Me and my friend went during the afternoon and it was empty. The nice staff told us we can sit anywhere and a waitress came to take our orders very quickly. My friend ordered the shrimp noodle soup and the broth and noodles were very tasty. I ordered the chicken satay and chicken rice which were delicious. We also had the roti which was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and hot in the middle. Overall great experience and I will definitely be here again.

Our go to place for authentic Malaysian food. As good as the hawkers in JB. Been coming here for over 25 years. If you're looking for a fancy dining experience this is not the place. Service is excellent, prices are higher than they used to be (but expected and still worth it) Our favorites include Char quetow, chicken rendang, Buddhist yam, satay, curry laksah, nasi lemak, chicken curry... Go and enjoy.

Delicious food, large portions for a great price!! We walked in around 12pm on a Sunday and there was no wait for 2 people. Ordered roti canai which was sooo good, as well as hainanese chicken rice and Malaysia Cheong Fun with Curry Sauce. Hainan chicken itself was good although not the best I've had, but the rice and soup were excellent. I'd come here again!

One of my favorite and probably most authentic Malaysian go to spots in the flushing neighborhood. Although the inside of the restaurant may be dingy, their food sure isn't! There is a a wide selection of authentic dishes however I would recommend their Asam laksa which is packed with flavor and their chow kueh teow that is stir fried to perfection!

The one star is only for the wait time for a take out order. 30 mins and counting. I haven't had their food in a while but there is definitely not a lot of orders and the wait is still forever. I suggest giving them an hour for take out orders. You might still be waiting even then. I was told there is only 1 chef making all the food, so they couldn't even rush the chef. The food itself was ok, nothing special. Their food used to be better that I could deal with the wait. Looks like a completely different owner/group managing the restaurant now.

Malay is fantastic and I definitely plan on ordering from here through UberEats again (they deliver to Jamaica- woohoo)! I ordered the Hainese Chicken and the tom yum seafood noodle soup- and yes they were both for lunch but I was hungry! The Hainese Chicken was great and a Malaysian classic but I liked this dish better at other places such as PappaRich. The tom yum seafood noodle soup, however, was absolutely delicious. As I ordered takeout, they had separated the broth + seafood & the noodles. After mixing it (okay, dumping) the broth into the noodles, it was quite frankly the perfect meal on a chilly day. They gave an ample amount of broth + seafood (with a wide variety as well) and the tom yum flavoring was strong but not overpowering. I will definitely try more things from Malay.

nothing fancy, old store been around for decades. cook to order curry (different from indian curry). you can see the skewer station as you walk inside. the pad thai was so so, so stick with curry and naam bread

The beef rendang is flavorful, although I'm not sure it's worth $30. Its a fairly small portion for the price. After accounting for value I'd rate this at a 2, but the items on the menu look more reasonable so I'll bump it up to 3. I always get takeout, but have noticed that the restaurant is on the smaller side.

Who goes to a Malaysian restaurant and orders Singapore noodles? I do And it was DELICIOUS!!! I want to go back and try something else. Seems to be a popular group of guy plade but I felt comfortable. Service was fast and fresh.

Great food and patient waitress. Their hainanese chicken is super popular. Didn't like the pork in the soup as much but the soup and ribs are good

My go to spot in Flushing for Malaysian food. We've been coming here for years either dining in or taking out. They also take credit card here (though tip is calculated post tax). My usuals to get here are: chicken satay, hokkien mee and chow kueh teow. This time we dined in and added the beef rendang. Food here is tasty and flavorful.

It's a very small restaurant, but the food is very good and authentic. The chicken satay was honestly the best Malaysian chicken satay I've had in NJ and NY. So much flavor and cooked to perfection! The squid with water spinach was out of this world, and it came with so much extra sauce that I was just dipping the achat pickles into it The Hokkien Mee could have been a bit better but it was still good. It's one of those dishes that is a bit more difficult to get right. However, I didn't like the addition of what tasted like liver in it. The Achat was refreshing, and the Chow Kueh Teow was cooked with enough wok hei but I do prefer it with a bit more flavor. The sambal chili they gave added a nice touch the chow kueh teow was missing. We would have tried more but wanted to food hop in Flushing.

Only real Malay restaurants offer asam laksa & this is one of them, this review is for take out experience only. The laksa broth was nice & sour with good fish flavor & there are still bits of anchovies swimming around. Keng kung belachan was solid with strong shrimp paste thats salty & mildly spicy, regret not getting any white rice.

I was introduced to the Malaysian cuisine not long ago and was brought to this restaurant for the first time by a former friend. When I first walked in I was immediately hit by a sense of comfort. A somewhat small space with families gathered around, enjoying their time together with a bunch of delicious looking dishes that made my empty stomach growl louder than ever. Long story short, the rest of my experience was amazing and it got me HOOKED. So get ready yelpers because this is going to be a long one! A few weeks ago my boyfriend and I decided to come here for our anniversary dinner because he likes to stick to his Korean roots most of the time but I like to have variety, so I try to push him onto new stuff and he simply HAD to come here with me. We entered the space and were directed to our seats. Having had barely anything for the day, we ordered a feast of a half Hainanese chicken, shrimp with cream, beef satay, oil rice, and baby bok choy with garlic sauce. The prices are alright not too expensive but some dishes are priced as "S.P." which if I'm not wrong means seasonal price. The food came after about 15 mins and my boyfriend immediately went for the satay... I had to stop him from eating my share :,) The beef was well seasoned and tender and the satay sauce was the perfect nutty condiment. I love to munch on the cucumbers on the side immediately after I take a bite of the skewer, the freshness of the cucumber pairs well with it all. Moving on to the shrimp with cream, my favorite part. One thing I love in this world is seafood and this place does not disappoint. The shrimps are properly deveined but still have their shell on which gets nice and crispy when fried, like I don't even bother to take it off since it carries so much flavor. The caramelized coconut cream gives it the slightest hint of nuttiness so good that you won't even be mad if it stained your clothes! Next on the list is the hainanese chicken which is pretty good. I'm not a huge fan because it tastes a bit too "chickeny" so I don't have it often but it is incredibly soft and juicy. It goes well with the sweet chili sauce on the side. I haven't had regular white rice in this restaurant because I always get the oil rice. For those who don't know, it's just rice mixed with the oil that the hainanese chicken is cooked in. Sounds simple right? You'll be surprised. The rice is so flavorful that I could have it by itself for a meal (a not so nutritious one) no joke!! The bok choy was pretty tasty, it was soft and the garlic sauce was rightfully garlicky. We were so full we couldn't walk by the time we finished but did not regret it one bit. Gotta note not to go there too late because after we were seated, the restaurant got full pretty quickly and I'm sure they remained full until closing time. If you love Malaysian food and are strolling around Main Street, definitely consider giving this place a try. Whatever you order, guaranteed it will be mouth watering! Until next time :)

Came here with my best friend because we were craving Malaysian food and we were in the area. The roti was good, we were expecting it to be a bit bigger or at least come with another small piece. It was good but smaller than we expected. The Hainese chicken was delicious! We love it and it definitely satisfied our cravings. The shrimp with ladyfingers was a bit spicier than normal but still pretty good. The service was good, we can't complain. It's a mom and pop authentic Malaysian spot and we would definitely come back.

Big fan of Malay! Every time I'm in NY I try to make it a point to go and get their curry chicken. The restaurant is a little easy to miss and rather small; you seat yourself and the server brings out some tea and menus. The food is great-- my only qualm is that rice costs an extra $1 per bowl if you dine in, and $2.50 if you order to go. Without the rice, the curry chicken is $15 pre-tax. Will definitely be back!

This place used to be good but now seems the price gone up and the quality went down. The roti is just like the frozen one you get from the market. The curry chicken had way too much coconut milk which watered down the curry. The green beans was good but we asked for it with no shrimp but think they did not discount it at all. The beef satay came with some hair on the cucumbers...ewww. Think I will need to find a new place to have Malaysian in Flushing.

I had the opportunity to come here with my sister as she was craving Malaysian food. This hole in the wall restaurant was relatively easy to find. We were seated right away and were provided hot tea. Can you say that you've gone to a Malaysian restaurant if you don't order Roti Canai? My sister and I decided to order 2 so that we can each have one and not share. It was super delicious and I was surprised by how fluffy the roti was. For the satay, we were able to mix the meats and get 3 chicken satay and 3 beef satay. I did find that the beef was more on the salter side than I was used to. My sister ordered the Haianese Chicken with Rice and finished the whole thing. With all the food we ordered, we were pretty full at the end of the meal. We had quite a few leftover as well. The price was very affordable.

Decent malaysian food. The appetizer platter is okay. I like the deep fried tofu skin roll. The shrimp cake is okay for me but my friend likes it. Fried tofu is lame. The roti canai is good, especially the bread. The noodles is okay, a little overcooked tho. The place is pretty small.

Good food, cheap prices, fast service. No real complaints aside from its kinda dirty? I ordered for delivery and it came out to $47 after tip, tax. We got 3 entrees and 2 apps so it was really cheap. The food was great no complaints. 4.3/5.0 star experience. Tip: make sure to bring cash they don't take card

This place deserves zero star. Half way through our meal, a roach flew onto our food. Even though the food tasted fine, we lost all of our appetite after that.

Chased after my party claiming we didn't leave enough tips. The waitress said we were short $2. Our bill was $124. We paid $150. That's over 20% in tips. Your false claims have lost long-time repeat customers. I don't know what kind of service you think you're providing, but this is completely wrong.

So in addition to craving soup dumplings while in NY, I also had to have Hainanese chicken. One of my childhood favorites. I do not get proper Hainan Chicken in Orlando. Had dinner at Malay Restaurant in Flushing with the parents. We did everything family style of course. Started with the roti canai, squid with water spinach in spicy sauce, Chow Keuh Teow (noodles), Hainan chicken with the coconut rice and the chicken rice. I loved the chicken the most. It's a comfort food that I can't get right back at home. The chicken was not dry and had the soy sauce over it. Enough meat. Was really good over both the coconut rice and the chicken rice. I will be missing this place a lot.

My family and I have been coming here for years for authentic Malaysian food. It's a hole in the wall that you can easily walk past, so look for the green awning that says "Malay" on it. We've been here for countless family meals and we love the delicious food!! Waitresses have always been quick if you flag them down, just don't expect to be checked on frequently. They're nice enough! Best to come for a group so you can try a handful of dishes family style. My favorites are the hainan chicken with oil rice, curry soup noodles with stuffed vegetables, and hokkein noodles. But honestly anything is good here! If you come for dinner it'll be pretty packed. I came here for Wednesday lunch and almost every small table had people eating after grocery shopping.

This place is terrible with timing, I've come here soooo many times. I've missed countless trains waiting for them to serve me. 30-45 minutes for a chicken over rice. Watching people come later than me get their food before me. Don't get me wrong for is good here, service is whack, waiting around for 40 minutes on average for one f'ing item, I would tell you calling ahead would make a difference but it does not. I've finally got fed up enough to write a review. Call 2 hours ahead to get your food order on time is my advice.

I don't usually write reviews but this place deserves zero star if it's an option. Food is decent, but the service is poor and the audacity to demand a minimum 20% tip during lunch.

This is my go to Malaysian spot every since Curry Leaves shut down. I been here on numerous occasions and have tried several dishes such as the Chow Kueh Teow, Curry Noodles with Yong Tofu, Malay Curry Cheong Fun, and Roti Canai. The food is amazing every time and always satisfies my curry craving. Don't let the Chinese speaking waitresses and outdated decor intimidate you. Also remember to bring cash if you decide to give it a try!

Was craving curry and tried this spot since i don't know any good curry spots since Sentosa closed down many years ago. Rainy day so did not visit, instead ordered via UberEats. It was packed nice and tight, no leaks and still piping hot. Roti - was good, so good it was stolen by my child from me. It had one big piece of chicken in it and was a little creamier or thicker maybe, than I'm used to, but no complaints here as it had great flavor and easier for my little man to scoop it with the roti. Chicken curry with rice - had potatoes as well and was spicier than the curry with the roti which i was happy about. There were barely any bones and had the perfect amount of sauce. It tasted sooo good and satisfied my curry craving. Once again, little man was eyeballing the curry so we shared it. This is my, err our, new go-to curry spot! Now that i know their curry is top notch, i can try other menu items.

No frills, authentic Malayasian restaruant that serves the classics at a reasonable price. My family likes to order takeout from here mainly Malayasia lobak and the beef ho fun. Hainese Chicken and various laksas are also great. The standout dish is the Shrimp with Cream. Order it in-store while hot. My family will be dropping by for takeout whenever we are in Flushing.

I don't want people knowing about this spot and then it getting crazy busy and I'm forced to wait 25+ minutes for a table. This place is EVERYTHING we all love about Flushing. Delicious food, huge portions, dirt cheap prices, staff that practically ignore your existence. Perfect example of an experience in Flushing. 1. Food: AMAZING. Chicken curry noodles was JUST $7. With tons of huge pieces of chicken. Fried tofu with sweet and chili sauce was phenomenal. It's a great palate cleanser. It comes served on top of a really refreshing salad. Lastly gotta do the roti canai. Literally just $4.5 and it's a great starter. 2. Staff: Hard to flag down. Limited English so they aren't offering any recommendations nor great at explaining dishes. But food came out really fast so I'm not complaining. 3. Seating: Very strict about keeping the restaurant half full. Me and my friend weren't even allowed in and told to sit outdoors. The weather was nice so we didn't complain. Nice to see outdoor and indoor seating offered. 1 card per table and only Visa or Mastercard. Aside from that, it's a great restaurant with delicious food options. I'll stop by again when I'm in Flushing.

look, malay cuisine is da bomb to me and this place is quite good for sure but... went with my aunt. we had leftovers packed to go. they did not pack all the leftovers. on one seafood dish (with squid) they took out the squid. only half our remaining curry was packed. pack your own leftovers. do not let them do that. i"d bet if you compare eat in to takeout they ripoff takeout customers! 4-5 stars on food; 1 star for dodgy behavior.

This restaurant is basically a real-life example of the trope where a dog is named Dog. The restaurant does Malay cuisine, where most of the items are derived from Fuzhou and Hakka Chinese dishes. When I entered, there were several people doing takeout. There was a party of three Spanish people enjoying their meal. The place wasn't buzy as it was around 4:00 pm. Ordered the lobak, which was served with pickles on the side. Even though there is the Papparich that is its rival, this place is smaller and old school. While waiting for the food, the servers were idling by as it was pass the lunch peak. They were chatting in Cantonese.

Very authentic Malaysian food, ordered the Hainan chicken plate, with some Bahkut tea soup, all was great!

TL;DR - solid choice in Flushing for Malaysian, great Roti (chewier than flaky), could have fried the pearl noodles more, solid beef rendang. Great price wise Def love the no-frills vibe to the place. Had the beef rendang (seasonal price, $27 in March '22) , roti canai, fried pearl noodles, coconut rice, beef chow fun. BEEF RENDANG: good, tender, a little sweet from what I'm used to; I think it was a bit heavy on the coconut but fragrant and def hit the spot. Solid beef rendang, make sure to order the "with rice" version if you don't wanna pay the full price I did. The rice combo is like ~$15 FRIED PEARL NOODLES : Wanted to love this and while I enjoyed it I've def had better; could have been more crispy/stir-fried for longer, and it comes with pork + shrimp which some pieces were a bit dry. But the sauce/flavoring was solid. ROTI CANAI: Warm and fresh! They make a roti that seems to be stretchier/chewier and less flaky/crispy than I've seen elsewhere, which I actually really enjoyed because you get this satisfying chew, subtle sweetness to the dough and the curry was a solid accompaniment. BEEF CHOW FUN: def can get better beef chow fun elsewhere; they do well with the sauce but the meat had a strange texture and the beef flavor didn't really come through. COCONUT RICE: fragrant; what you want from a coconut rice, fluffy and subtly sweet.