Rasa
25 W 8th St, New York
(212) 253-9888
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We ordered pad see ew, but the scrambled egg in it contained several large pieces of eggshell—not just one. This suggests a lack of care in food preparation by the chef. Will never come back again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
I really like this restaurant. On my first visit, I had the Malay wings, and they were phenomenal—I ended up ordering about three rounds! My second visit, I tried the curry chicken, but I wasn’t a fan. However, their drinks are top-notch. One Mojito, and you're set for the night. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but if you're a fan of Malaysian food, I would definitely recommend it. I might go back just for the wings and drinks!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Malaysian Curry
Went to this place because of a suggestion. Service was normal and food was good. Nothing extraordinary with service. Things went south when it was time to pay. We asked for the bill but it was taking too long to be given to us so instead my husband went up to the counter to pay for it. Lady who was at the counter asked him which suggested percent to tip and she was about to check it off herself. My husband said that he would do it himself. He tipped $20 for a $128 bill for 4 people which was fair. Apparently that wasn’t good enough for the lady at the counter because she said that the minimum percent to tip was 18% so my husband became upset and said that’s not how tipping works, we tip according to our satisfaction. He decided to cross off his tip because he got upset at the lady’s request for the minimum of 18%. Lady then started to say “oh no no that’s fine” but my husband was already upset at her request for a higher tip. We then walk out of the restaurant and the manager follows my husband asking for what happened. My husband then explained to him that the lady was asking for a higher tip and that it doesn’t work that way, he knows because he worked as a kitchen manager. The man then said they aren’t after the tip that they don’t want our tip but decides to ask him where he’s from and my husband said California so then he has the audacity to laugh sarcastically and says oh ok that’s why. We decided to walk away but this rude manager tries to comment one more time and says “you’re from the Philippines right” then he laughs again then says “ok ok you go you don’t tip anyways” which left us stunned but we decided to keep walking away anyways. This has never happened to us that a small casual restaurant like this would force us to give a specific tip. It wasn’t even a fancy type of restaurant. Will never go back or suggest this place due to that lady in the counter and especially the rude manager who not only offended us but was racist towards us.
Satay was good and Chicken rice was not the great. Hokkien noodles was tasty, however when we made a second order, it was not as good. Sarawak noodle not to my liking at all. Prices were steep.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Delicious hard to find Sarawak
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
1) This restaurant adds on %18 tip and they expect you to tip on top of that which is RIDICULOUS. I would not even tip %18 at all.
2) The food here is terrible. $24 ramen that tasted so bad. They said it has rewards. I highly highly doubt this statement.
The food here is so expensive and so bad. Do not eat here trust me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Reminds me of home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pretty good curry laksa. $21 isn't terrible but definitely not a super good deal either for a bowl of noodles. Good portion size though and generous with the fishballs.
Chicken satay was 4 skewers for $16. Wish there could be a little more food for the price. Taste was fine, but nothing crazy.
Food was decent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Would I go for a special meal? No.
Would I go for casual decent Malay meal?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Roti Canai & Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
I went early for dinner, 5:30pm. It was quiet and only a few customers were there. Nice dim lights and romantic ambience. The food was not extraordinary. It was average. I felt the chicken I ate was not fully cooked. The service was great though. Very nice host and servers.
Dietary restrictions: Halal meat here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
I recently dined at Rasa with my family, while the service was excellent—friendly and attentive—the food itself was just okay. The flavors were average and didn’t quite capture the boldness I was expecting from Malaysian cuisine.
Another thing to note is that the prices are on the higher end, which didn’t quite match the quality of the dishes. For what you pay, I expected a more flavorful experience.
Overall, great service, but the food and pricing could be better aligned.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I recently dined at Rasa with my family, while the service was excellent—friendly and attentive—the food itself was just okay. The flavors were average and didn’t quite capture the boldness I was expecting from Malaysian cuisine.
Another thing to note is that the prices are on the higher end, which didn’t quite match the quality of the dishes. For what you pay, I expected a more flavorful experience.
Overall, great service, but the food and pricing could be better aligned.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Our whole family had an amazing experience at this Malaysian restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor, and the selection of alcohol was fantastic. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the evening even more enjoyable. We highly recommend everyone to give this place a try – you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food at Rasa! The dishes were super tasting with a large menu selection to choose from. The service was excellent, waiters were friendly and checked on you. They made us feel welcome in their restaurant. Honestly I felt that other customers service professionals should learn from them. Looking forward to eating there again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roti Canai
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