New York City is chock full of restaurants with cuisine from around the world and finding Malaysian food in New York is no exception. Malaysian food features noodle and rice dishes mixed with various meats such as pork, chicken or fish. The food is spiced with basil and curry and can be hot or seasoned to taste. The Malaysian restaurants in New York are located both uptown and downtown, from the Bowery to Chinatown and the Upper Westside.
Nyonya is a small Malaysian restaurant located in lower Manhattan. Nyona offers an alternative to the other Asian cuisine in its Chinatown neighborhood. Malaysian specialty noodle dishes are favorites here, along with fried rice, and fish dishes, which include squid, prawns and shrimp. The restaurant only accepts cash.
Nyonya
199 Grand Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 343-6701
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Malaysia Grill is located on the upper west side of Manhattan, not far from Columbia University. They are known for their fried noodle dishes and satays (meat on a stick). The restaurant also serves Thai dishes, such as Pad Thai. Customers can order online to arrange deliveries.
Malaysia Grill
224 W. 104th St.
New York, New York 10025
(212) 579-1333
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New Malaysia Restaurant is located in a tunnel in Bowery in lower Manhattan. The restaurant has a large menu selection, and serves large portions. They are open for lunch and dinner, but do not take reservations. Customers can have their flavorful curries or satays delivered or prepared for take-out. Try their lychee ice for dessert. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
New Malaysia Restaurant
48 Bowery
(between Bayard St. & Canal St.)
New York, NY 10013
(212) 964-0284
Jaya Malaysian Restaurant is located in Chinatown, and is frequented by locals. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner. The prices are reasonable and the cuisine combines the flavors and spices of both Singapore and Malaysia.
Jaya Malaysian Restaurant
90 Baxter Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-3331