The dishes were not bad, just need more kicks and oomph (re:salt & MSG). Even the sambal chilli need more heat. However, friendly service and nice decor, helped a lot.
Toddy Prawiraharjo
We Google searched, was between madam woo vs this place. We actually drove to madam woo. When we walked up the stairs to the restaurant, and looked at the menu which had wine, we turned away. As Malaysians, We wanted the Malaysian version of Malaysian food, not fancy Malaysian food.
Came to Penang street food instead. Free parking at the front. It’s at the corner of a street. Nice setting on the inside.
The manager - Owen was really personable. He is from Melaka.
The food- char Kuey teow has “wok hei” and was perfectly done.
Rendang was delicious !
Fried porn cracker was great !
The teh tarik was so thick and spot on like Malaysia taste.
Kids also enjoyed the soya jelly bean drink which was very Malaysian.
Other dishes we tried - honey marmite chicken. This was just ok, thought the chicken was a little overfried.
But it isn’t quite the normal Malaysian food, we should have gone for other standard Malaysian food like the fish collar rice noodle soup or laksa. We didn’t as we just ate those 2 days prior at another Malaysian restaurant.
We also ordered the golden sand squid - the salted egg portion was great, but we were a little full by then.
And then we just chatted with Owen for a very long time. He is great, he definitely know the food business and how Malaysian food should taste - as he used to also work at restaurants.
I’m a Malaysian foodie and I Would highly recommend this place if u are in town. You won’t regret it !
Hui Sen Chong
Everything about our experience here was amazing. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was quite a tough decision to make with regards to which mean to get but finally made a decision and decided to get the pad Thai. Was absolutely delicious and would definitely make sure to come back again. The portion size is massive and ended up taking the rest home!
Sharon Simon
The best Malaysian we’ve found in Hamilton so far after moving up from Wellington a few years ago. My parents are Malaysian and they also agree. The portions are fairly large, flavours are great. Favorites are the seafood laksa, fish fillet rice noodle soup and roti. Kid friendly too, large bench seats, high chairs available if needed and plastic cups and plates.
Yang Gan