Despite the raving reviews about the Hainanese chicken our chicken was pretty dry and rubbery as if it was microwaved for a very very long time. We asked if it's supposed to be this dry and they replied that it is because it's a special chicken and that we don't know anything because we are ABCs. Can't argue with that, never ate here before so it probably is supposed to be dry and rubbery and I couldn't help where I was born sooo there's that. I lose.Anyways, the rest of the food was really good! Hopefully you get a better chicken.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Roy Lambert
Ate all my food before I could take a picture it was too good. Highly recommend the hainanese chicken rice. It was very authentic and juicy. Probably one of the best I've had outside of Asia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
chris varghese
the beef rendang was remarkable. great texture with its creaminess, nice kick, good blend of spices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JiHae L.
This place is an actual hole in the wall. But it is rated A, which is what I look for when eating somewhere. It doesn't look like much from the inside or outside, but they have a bathroom thats usable. They prefer cash over credit cards, especially for tip. It looks like a store and a restaurant when you walk inside. There are tables and chairs to sit inside and dine, but not for large groups. There is no need to make reservations. I didn't know what to order, so I decided to go by pictures and signs. I got the Tomyum noodle soup and the Haiensese chicken with rice. Both are large portions, and the price for both was so cheap. I enjoyed the noodle soup, but not so much the chicken, which was quite bland. Overall, if you're looking for something super lowkey and inexpensive, go here.
Nando F.
I'd rate this place 3.75 stars I went to the place a many, many moons ago. If I am not mistaken, it used to take up the whole corner (there's a bar on the corner now). It is now on the small side. I believe there were 5-6 tables that could sit 4 guests. In spite of its humble size, they had enough sense to reserve space for a foyer (so, points for that! This is NYC! It gets cold!). They sell jade jewelry too! Staff is nice, friendly and very attentive. The food. Many items had a hint of sweetness to it... like their bread (I wasn't expecting that). Speaking of, (bread) was a bit on the crispy side (it usually would be on the softer side). To sum it all up, everything tasted a bit different than most other Malaysian restaurants I have been to (but not in a bad way). Would some day go back to try their other dishes.
DivineDrago
Good beef ribs, pork chop, milkshake
FN Yosh
I ordered the spicy fried rice & singapore laksa, they all tasted just ok. BUT, here comes the worst of all… the WORST MANGO STICKY RICE i’ve ever had in my life. I mean, come on, if the mangoes are not ripe yet just don’t serve it, saying it’s not available is so much better than serving the far from ripe sour mango cubes, you can even know what i’m talking about when you watch the video?♀️ and it’s not just about the mangoes, EVERYTHING in that dish is awful. i won’t bother coming back here.
Food: 2
Service: 3
Flouriza Nabila Yosh
I ordered the spicy fried rice & singapore laksa, they all tasted just ok. BUT, here comes the worst of all… the WORST MANGO STICKY RICE i’ve ever had in my life. I mean, come on, if the mangoes are not ripe yet just don’t serve it, saying it’s not available is so much better than serving the far from ripe sour mango cubes, you can even know what i’m talking about when you watch the video?♀️ and it’s not just about the mangoes, EVERYTHING in that dish is awful. i won’t bother coming back here.
Food: 2
Service: 3
shijie kwok (lloyd602)
I go here for the stingray mainly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: home made roti canai 印度麵包
Victoria V.
I absolutely love this restaurant and have been a loyal customer for years. Every time I dine here, I am filled with excitement and anticipation, and I must say that I have never been disappointed. The food is always top-notch, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. During my recent visit, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the restaurant had undergone a remodel. Although the change was unexpected, I was thrilled to see that it had not affected the outstanding quality of the food. And let me tell you, the dishes I had were absolutely sensational! I highly recommend trying the pork belly fried rice, as well as the braised pork belly with chicken rice. They were both incredibly flavorful and left me craving for more. Usually, I opt for the duck when I visit, but this time, I had a serious pork belly craving and decided to indulge myself. It was a fantastic decision, and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. However, I am already looking forward to my next visit, where I will definitely be ordering my beloved duck again, and perhaps even venture into trying something new from their enticing menu.Apologies for not providing any photos of the mouthwatering dishes. I was just so hungry and completely forgot to snap a picture before diving in. But trust me, the presentation is as delightful as the taste!
Small little Malaysian restaurant in Elmhurst that been on my list for a while. Stopped by for lunch with my daughter. We had the Curry laska, stir fry Pearl noodles and okra with garlic. The curry laska was ok. The rice noodles was way over cook and the broth felt lacking in flavor. I would not order again. The 2 stir fry dishes was excellent. The Pearl noodles was cooked perfectly and love the chewiness of the noodles. The okra was crunchy and the garlic was almost sweet. Waitress was very nice and gave us great service. Would come back again but need to bring others to try more food.
carsten krause
Everything was perfect here :)Soup, satay skewers with peanut sauce and the Pad Thai with beef were very good, the portions were pleasantly large and the price was reasonable.When I'm back in Queens in 2024, I'll definitely eat there again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lawrence Crespo
The whole crew was so amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: home made roti canai 印度麵包, Nasi Goreng, thai style pineapple fried rice 泰式菠蘿炒飯, Laksa, Pork Chops and Eggs and Yellow Rice, Squid, Fried Chicken Wings with BBQ Souce, Hainanese Chicken with Yellow Rice, Pineapple Fried Rice, Seafood
Despite the raving reviews about the Hainanese chicken our chicken was pretty dry and rubbery as if it was microwaved for a very very long time. We asked if it's supposed to be this dry and they replied that it is because it's a special chicken and that we don't know anything because we are ABCs. Can't argue with that, never ate here before so it probably is supposed to be dry and rubbery and I couldn't help where I was born sooo there's that. I lose.Anyways, the rest of the food was really good! Hopefully you get a better chicken.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ate all my food before I could take a picture it was too good. Highly recommend the hainanese chicken rice. It was very authentic and juicy. Probably one of the best I've had outside of Asia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the beef rendang was remarkable. great texture with its creaminess, nice kick, good blend of spices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is an actual hole in the wall. But it is rated A, which is what I look for when eating somewhere. It doesn't look like much from the inside or outside, but they have a bathroom thats usable. They prefer cash over credit cards, especially for tip. It looks like a store and a restaurant when you walk inside. There are tables and chairs to sit inside and dine, but not for large groups. There is no need to make reservations. I didn't know what to order, so I decided to go by pictures and signs. I got the Tomyum noodle soup and the Haiensese chicken with rice. Both are large portions, and the price for both was so cheap. I enjoyed the noodle soup, but not so much the chicken, which was quite bland. Overall, if you're looking for something super lowkey and inexpensive, go here.
I'd rate this place 3.75 stars I went to the place a many, many moons ago. If I am not mistaken, it used to take up the whole corner (there's a bar on the corner now). It is now on the small side. I believe there were 5-6 tables that could sit 4 guests. In spite of its humble size, they had enough sense to reserve space for a foyer (so, points for that! This is NYC! It gets cold!). They sell jade jewelry too! Staff is nice, friendly and very attentive. The food. Many items had a hint of sweetness to it... like their bread (I wasn't expecting that). Speaking of, (bread) was a bit on the crispy side (it usually would be on the softer side). To sum it all up, everything tasted a bit different than most other Malaysian restaurants I have been to (but not in a bad way). Would some day go back to try their other dishes.
Good beef ribs, pork chop, milkshake
I ordered the spicy fried rice & singapore laksa, they all tasted just ok. BUT, here comes the worst of all… the WORST MANGO STICKY RICE i’ve ever had in my life. I mean, come on, if the mangoes are not ripe yet just don’t serve it, saying it’s not available is so much better than serving the far from ripe sour mango cubes, you can even know what i’m talking about when you watch the video?♀️ and it’s not just about the mangoes, EVERYTHING in that dish is awful. i won’t bother coming back here.
Food: 2
Service: 3
I ordered the spicy fried rice & singapore laksa, they all tasted just ok. BUT, here comes the worst of all… the WORST MANGO STICKY RICE i’ve ever had in my life. I mean, come on, if the mangoes are not ripe yet just don’t serve it, saying it’s not available is so much better than serving the far from ripe sour mango cubes, you can even know what i’m talking about when you watch the video?♀️ and it’s not just about the mangoes, EVERYTHING in that dish is awful. i won’t bother coming back here.
Food: 2
Service: 3
I go here for the stingray mainly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: home made roti canai 印度麵包
I absolutely love this restaurant and have been a loyal customer for years. Every time I dine here, I am filled with excitement and anticipation, and I must say that I have never been disappointed. The food is always top-notch, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. During my recent visit, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the restaurant had undergone a remodel. Although the change was unexpected, I was thrilled to see that it had not affected the outstanding quality of the food. And let me tell you, the dishes I had were absolutely sensational! I highly recommend trying the pork belly fried rice, as well as the braised pork belly with chicken rice. They were both incredibly flavorful and left me craving for more. Usually, I opt for the duck when I visit, but this time, I had a serious pork belly craving and decided to indulge myself. It was a fantastic decision, and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. However, I am already looking forward to my next visit, where I will definitely be ordering my beloved duck again, and perhaps even venture into trying something new from their enticing menu.Apologies for not providing any photos of the mouthwatering dishes. I was just so hungry and completely forgot to snap a picture before diving in. But trust me, the presentation is as delightful as the taste!
Restaurantji Recommends
Small little Malaysian restaurant in Elmhurst that been on my list for a while. Stopped by for lunch with my daughter. We had the Curry laska, stir fry Pearl noodles and okra with garlic. The curry laska was ok. The rice noodles was way over cook and the broth felt lacking in flavor. I would not order again. The 2 stir fry dishes was excellent. The Pearl noodles was cooked perfectly and love the chewiness of the noodles. The okra was crunchy and the garlic was almost sweet. Waitress was very nice and gave us great service. Would come back again but need to bring others to try more food.
Everything was perfect here :)Soup, satay skewers with peanut sauce and the Pad Thai with beef were very good, the portions were pleasantly large and the price was reasonable.When I'm back in Queens in 2024, I'll definitely eat there again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The whole crew was so amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: home made roti canai 印度麵包, Nasi Goreng, thai style pineapple fried rice 泰式菠蘿炒飯, Laksa, Pork Chops and Eggs and Yellow Rice, Squid, Fried Chicken Wings with BBQ Souce, Hainanese Chicken with Yellow Rice, Pineapple Fried Rice, Seafood
V rude bad and not
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Still as good as before.