Authentic Malaysian & Indonesian eats w/ rave reviews for Nasi Kerabu. Great for groups & friendly vibes.
This Malaysian restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey with a focus on authentic flavors. Patrons rave about the unique Nasi Kerabu, with some even calling it the best in NYC. The friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere make it a great spot for both intimate meals and group gatherings.
This restaurant specializes in Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine, with particular acclaim for its Nasi Kerabu, which is considered by some to be the best in NYC. While generally highly recommended for its authentic taste and quality, one reviewer found the food to be too salty compared to other establishments.
"The Nasi Kerabu is frequently highlighted as a must-try dish and is considered by some to be the best in NYC."
Customers consistently praise the authentic flavors and friendly service, with many highlighting the Nasi Kerabu as a must-try dish. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, one user noted the food can be too salty.
Important Note
One reviewer found the food to be too salty compared to other Malaysian restaurants.
"This user finds Rasa's food to be too salty compared to other options like Nyonya, Taste Good, Urban Hawker, Satay, and Pulau Pinang."
Negative"This user expressed interest in Rasa after it was recommended."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Rasa as a good option for Malaysian food if one does not want to travel to Flushing. They noted that the Malaysian community often orders from Rasa."
Positive"The original poster reported that Rasa was 'pretty mid' and beat their low expectations, but was not as good as other options outside of Singapore."
Negative"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."
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