If you are impressed with the squadrons of seafood swimming or snoozing in tanks facing the Bowery, wait until you enter the arcade, find #28, and sit down in New Malaysia. One of New York’s original Malaysian restaurants, New Malaysia entertains patrons with full-color pictures of its signature dishes projected on a TV monitor in the dining room. These rather mod surroundings attract a sprinkling of westerners who are delighted to enjoy a meal here. On TV as well as the plate, deepfried whole red snapper is a hit. Options are spicy shrimp-based belacan sauce or milder soysourced jawa sauce. Both work beautifully.
by: Wendy L.
I came here twice during lunch.
It's not crowded at all even on a weekend.
I had their curry chicken mai fun and the curry taste is not rich enough but the...

by: Robin T.
The food here is delicious. Another Chinatown find that I am willing to actually drive to. It can get pretty busy during dinner hours so just be aware what...

by: A K.
Hidden in the arcade. Worth the walk into the arcade. It can get busy,
which is a good sign.
Large menu. Can be intimidating. Good food. Service is...

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