Delicious! Among the best. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Manager visited us and ensured our order was modified to meet dietary restrictions. The chicken satay and chicken lettuce wraps were perhaps the best of their kind we have ever had - which is many. The drunken noodles were fresh and balanced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Avalos
The food was excellent along with the service. We've been trying to find an Authentic Malaysian restaurant and I think we found it here! We had the Tom Yum soup, Basil and Beef, and one of their specials of Beef in a black bean sauce. Everything was delicious and the portions are plenty enough for leftovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enoch C
one tiny piece of chicken (the other is a potato) for 20 bucks? No way. Very disappointing.
jillybeans
A+ all around. Happy considerate owner. Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phoebe Fung
The flavors in the dishes we ordered were perfectly balanced, and the ingredients tasted fresh. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and offered good recommendations. We felt well taken care of and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kira Borman
Simon and his food are such gifts to our community!
Try the laksa, tom yum and mie goreng if you haven’t already! Just as good in person as it is at home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Tom Yum Soup, Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Nakia Keita
This was one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Chapel Hill. I’ve brought family and friends many times and sung its praises. Tonight (party of 3 adults and 2 toddlers) was the first time I left feeling disappointed—and VERY humiliated.
We waited about 10 minutes before anyone brought water. Our server walked by a few times saying “I’ll be right there,” but didn’t take drink orders; when she finally came, she dropped off 3 icy waters and just left, no beverage order offered. We had to flag her down to place appetizers, then again to order tea, then again to place our meal orders and each one took a long time despite the dining room not being busy. Another guest actually had to go inside to locate her for their martinis, visibly frustrated.
The food was excellent—my mom loved it, which is why I kept reassuring her we should be patient. But the end of the meal crossed a line: the server asked for my card without presenting a check first, swiped it, and only afterward returned with the folio. The service was absolutely terrible. I left a cash tip, and she opened the folio in front of us and told me “that’s not enough, it has to be 20%.” I asked why, and she said “that’s just how it is.” I was shocked and embarrassed; my mom was visibly upset. It was clearly stated on the menu that parties of 6 would be automatically charged 20% tip, which is completely fine. But not only were we a party of 5 but the kids were not even served, so technically she serviced 3 people.
I want this place to succeed, but this experience ruined a family night out. Constructive feedback: please ensure servers (1) greet and offer drinks promptly, (2) check in on pacing, (3) present an itemized bill before charging a card, and (4) never pressure guests about tip amounts, it really defeats the purpose of tipping. The food remains great, but I won’t be back for a while, if ever unless service culture improves.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Anna Lee
The nasi lemak tasted like plastic had leeched into the food, either during storage or preparation. The char kuay teow tasted way too burnt, and not the good charred kind.
Can’t believe the prices here considering the food is just reheated. Would not recommend.
B E
Great Malaysian cuisine in big portions! Definitely try the lemon fish if you're a seafood fan. My partner and I tried to split it, but the waitress talked us into ordering some delicious noodles, too.
We’ve been here many times over the years, and it really seems to have gone downhill. We ordered the chicken satay for an appetizer, which was over cooked and kind of flavorless. My husband got the char-kway-teow, which was just okay. I got what was called “hainanese chicken.” I’ve had this dish many times (including in Singapore). It should be luscious and incredibly juicy. This dish resembled that not at all. In fact, it may have been the toughest, rubberiest chicken I’ve ever had in a restaurant. I think we’re done going here.
Keith Savino
One of our favorites!
Mary Yeo
Had chicken rice. Nothing like what i grew up with in Singapore. Also had satay. Again disappointing
David Downey
Outstanding customer service and amazing food. I highly recommend!
Larry Childress
Sunday early evening with 6 friends. everyone enjoyed their meals. Service was excellent and we added the sparking sake to our next wine list...
The food and services are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious! Among the best. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Manager visited us and ensured our order was modified to meet dietary restrictions. The chicken satay and chicken lettuce wraps were perhaps the best of their kind we have ever had - which is many. The drunken noodles were fresh and balanced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent along with the service. We've been trying to find an Authentic Malaysian restaurant and I think we found it here! We had the Tom Yum soup, Basil and Beef, and one of their specials of Beef in a black bean sauce. Everything was delicious and the portions are plenty enough for leftovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
one tiny piece of chicken (the other is a potato) for 20 bucks? No way. Very disappointing.
A+ all around. Happy considerate owner. Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The flavors in the dishes we ordered were perfectly balanced, and the ingredients tasted fresh. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and offered good recommendations. We felt well taken care of and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simon and his food are such gifts to our community!
Try the laksa, tom yum and mie goreng if you haven’t already! Just as good in person as it is at home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Tom Yum Soup, Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This was one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Chapel Hill. I’ve brought family and friends many times and sung its praises. Tonight (party of 3 adults and 2 toddlers) was the first time I left feeling disappointed—and VERY humiliated.
We waited about 10 minutes before anyone brought water. Our server walked by a few times saying “I’ll be right there,” but didn’t take drink orders; when she finally came, she dropped off 3 icy waters and just left, no beverage order offered. We had to flag her down to place appetizers, then again to order tea, then again to place our meal orders and each one took a long time despite the dining room not being busy. Another guest actually had to go inside to locate her for their martinis, visibly frustrated.
The food was excellent—my mom loved it, which is why I kept reassuring her we should be patient. But the end of the meal crossed a line: the server asked for my card without presenting a check first, swiped it, and only afterward returned with the folio. The service was absolutely terrible. I left a cash tip, and she opened the folio in front of us and told me “that’s not enough, it has to be 20%.” I asked why, and she said “that’s just how it is.” I was shocked and embarrassed; my mom was visibly upset. It was clearly stated on the menu that parties of 6 would be automatically charged 20% tip, which is completely fine. But not only were we a party of 5 but the kids were not even served, so technically she serviced 3 people.
I want this place to succeed, but this experience ruined a family night out. Constructive feedback: please ensure servers (1) greet and offer drinks promptly, (2) check in on pacing, (3) present an itemized bill before charging a card, and (4) never pressure guests about tip amounts, it really defeats the purpose of tipping. The food remains great, but I won’t be back for a while, if ever unless service culture improves.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
The nasi lemak tasted like plastic had leeched into the food, either during storage or preparation. The char kuay teow tasted way too burnt, and not the good charred kind.
Can’t believe the prices here considering the food is just reheated. Would not recommend.
Great Malaysian cuisine in big portions! Definitely try the lemon fish if you're a seafood fan. My partner and I tried to split it, but the waitress talked us into ordering some delicious noodles, too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We’ve been here many times over the years, and it really seems to have gone downhill. We ordered the chicken satay for an appetizer, which was over cooked and kind of flavorless. My husband got the char-kway-teow, which was just okay. I got what was called “hainanese chicken.” I’ve had this dish many times (including in Singapore). It should be luscious and incredibly juicy. This dish resembled that not at all. In fact, it may have been the toughest, rubberiest chicken I’ve ever had in a restaurant. I think we’re done going here.
One of our favorites!
Had chicken rice. Nothing like what i grew up with in Singapore. Also had satay. Again disappointing
Outstanding customer service and amazing food. I highly recommend!
Sunday early evening with 6 friends. everyone enjoyed their meals. Service was excellent and we added the sparking sake to our next wine list...
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