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West New Malaysia
48 Bowery,
New York, NY 10013
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Hours
Daily, 11am-10:30pm
Nearby Subway Stops
B, D at Grand St.; 6, J, N, Q, R, Z to Canal St.; F at East Broadway
Prices
$7.50-$26.50
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Special Features
- Delivery
- Good for Groups
- Lunch
- Take-Out
- Online Ordering
- Reservations Not Required
Alcohol
- No Alcohol
Reservations
Accepted/Not Necessary
Delivery Area
Chinatown, Lower East Side
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Tucked away in a small Chinatown shopping center, West New Malaysia’s allure doesn’t quite kick in until its alleyway doors swing open to reveal an aromatic, fast-paced dining room packed with people. The space is clean, colorful, and no nonsense. There’s even an enormous flatscreen TV for those who aren’t impressed by the crowds. The menu is giant—think a Malaysian-diner concept—and composed almost entirely of real-deal Malay dishes, interspersed with Chinese, Thai, and various pan-Asian offerings. A good half of the menu items are marked with that exhilarating red-pepper symbol, although the chef will gladly make accommodations for those with lower spice tolerances. You could spend countless visits just exploring the Noodle Soup section of the menu, where the price for a heaping bowl of asam laksa or seafood ton yum is set at $7.50. But the Malay spare ribs—the meat from which will likely fall off the bone as soon as they’re picked up—are also essential and perfect for sharing. Ices flavored with red bean, lychee, and black jello can be ordered as post-meal refreshments, but it’s imperative to request a pot of house tea for the table, which fragrantly mingles with any entrée.
Recommended DishesBelacan fried anchovies, $6.75; roti canai, $4.25; Malaysian spare ribs, $13.50; seafood ton yum mee hoon, $7.75
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