Authentic Malaysian & Indonesian flavors with dishes like Nasi Kerabu, a local favorite, served by kind owners.
This Greenwich Village gem offers an authentic taste of Malaysia and Indonesia. Multiple locals rave about its delicious offerings, with many Malaysian friends considering it the best in NYC. The friendly owners and attentive staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, making it a great spot for both casual dining and accommodating larger groups.
Specializing in Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine, this restaurant is particularly celebrated for its Nasi Kerabu, with some noting it as a unique offering in the city. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, one user found the laksa to be just okay and other dishes not to their liking.
"The Nasi Kerabu is highly recommended and noted as a unique offering. Other dishes are generally praised for their taste."
Customers highly praise the authentic Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine, often calling it the best in NYC. The service is consistently described as friendly and attentive, contributing to a very positive dining experience.
Important Note
One user found the laksa to be just okay and other dishes not to their liking, though this appears to be an outlier opinion.
"Gives a positive review for most items at Rasa, also mentioning specific dishes like bak chor mee and carrot cake at Urban Hawker."
Positive"Rasa, located near Washington Square Park, was recommended for its authentic Indonesian food."
Positive"A brief mention recommending Rasa as a good Malaysian food option in NYC."
Positive"Rasa is recommended for its tasty dishes and friendly staff, along with Curry House."
Positive"This user recommends Rasa specifically for its Nasi Kerabu, mentioning it as one of the Malaysian restaurants in NYC."
Positive"This user rates Rasa fourth or fifth, finding the laksa okay but deeming other dishes not good."
Neutral"Rasa is highlighted as the only place in town that serves Nasi Kerabu, indicating a unique and positive offering."
Positive"This restaurant was mentioned as a Malay restaurant."
Neutral"Rasa is described as tasty, with attentive and friendly staff."
Positive"This comment is a strong endorsement of Rasa."
Positive"Rasa is recommended as a great place, easy to accommodate large groups. Multiple Malaysian friends consider it the best in NYC, and the owners are very kind."
Positive"Rasa is recommended for Manhattan for its good lunch deals, and the owners are described as lovely with excellent food."
Positive"The user found Rasa, a Malaysian/Indonesian restaurant, to be appealing and planned to research it further."
Positive"The original poster hasn't tried other Malay places in Manhattan yet but has heard that Rasa is good and plans to try it soon."
Neutral"The commenter informs the original poster about a Malay restaurant named Rasa, without providing further details on their personal experience."
Neutral"Is adding Rasa to their list to try."
Positive"Recommends Rasa."
Positive"Recommends Rasa."
Positive"Recommends Rasa."
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