Christine Kim

i'm not usually an appetizers person but do not skip the roti canai here. the dipping sauce is legitimately addictive and the roti itself is flaky and chewy. the curry mee was exactly what i needed after a long cold day, and they do not skimp on the portions here. the egg noodles are a thicker, chewier square type that i'm not personally the biggest fan of as they feel texturally heavy to me. not gonna ding them on a personal preference though! the fish cake stuffed eggplant was very good. prices are great for the quantity and quality of food you get. they are cash only and they make it *known* - but they have an atm at the front of the store just in case.

Michael Gofman

Amazing food. Even better then I remember from 15 years ago when I used to live nearby. Must have the Roti Kanai and the Shrimp puffs.

fumi

Super delicious and budget friendly food. Staff was attentive and kind, portions were more than generous, every dish was flavorful. Will be coming again.

John Gonsalves

I stumbled across Nyonya during a wander through Little Italy and I’m so glad I did. First off: cash only make sure you have bills on hand before you settle in. Walking in, it feels lively, a mix of locals and tourists drawn by the Malaysian cuisine in a neighborhood that doesn’t always specialize in it. I started with the roti dish (a thin pancake-style bread) served with a rich curry dipping sauce. The roti was crisp-edged, soft in the middle, and that curry deeply fragrant, just the right kickset the tone for the meal. For mains I sampled a few shared plates and enjoyed the interplay of spice, coconut milk, and herbs classic Malaysian flavours well executed. And then the desserts, wow one dessert featured beans (red or black beans? Something like that) in a sweet preparation, maybe with coconut or pandan it sounded unusual but turned out very interesting and pleasantly very tasty. Quite unlike the typical dessert menu in Manhattan, and a fun surprise. The service was friendly though a little busy (the place gets packed) and the atmosphere is casual-energetic. If you’re in the mood to try something different authentic Malaysian in NYC, away from the usual Thai/Chinese spots Nyonya is absolutely worth a stop. Just remember: bring cash.

+28

Paul Brothe

One thing on the menu is worth going to this restaurant - roti Canai. It is delicious. The sauce served with it is outstanding! They will serve it either with meat or without meat. The meatless version is incredible. I had Pad Thai and it was also good. Service was good.

Elizabeth Mak

I wish I had more photos, but my friends and I ate everything SO QUICKLY! I love Nyonya. I’ve been here a handful of times with friends, family, out of towners, and even solo. I never have to wait for a table, and the food comes to the table quickly. The food is super authentic, fresh, and delicious. It’s the perfect place to go when you want to have family dinner style (or get your own dish) and chat over a meal. Some chinatown spots are *really* no frills, but this one is perfectly balanced, where it’s a good volume, and everything is affordable and delicious. I always get the roti and clay pot pearl noodle soup, but you can’t go wrong with any selection.

Jan Ezer Dominguez

Literally still drooling over this Malaysian food! Best noodles I've had in decades! The crunchy dry noodle dish had the most amazing texture. The chow mein was the perfectly chewy and bouncy. The satay grilled prawns were the highlight of my meal for sure. And of course we had to try some of the ginger duck!

As a Malaysian, this hits the spot! I wasn't expecting much but each dish was flavorful. The curry was decadent, sambal had a great crunch from the onions and surprisingly the archar was delightful. …

As a Malaysian, this hits the spot! I wasn't expecting much but each dish was flavorful. The curry was decadent, sambal had a great crunch from the onions and surprisingly the archar was delightful…

been craving malaysian food lately and nyonya seriously hit the spot. everything was sooo flavorful and such a good value. the satay was cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was extra creamy and sav…

been craving malaysian food lately and nyonya seriously hit the spot. everything was sooo flavorful and such a good value. the satay was cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was extra creamy a…

been craving malaysian food lately and nyonya seriously hit the spot. everything was sooo flavorful and such a good value. the satay was cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was extra creamy and s…

Affordable, authentic malaysian food in Chinatown--literally not a single dish I didn't like! \n\nMy family and friends raved about Nyonya. Compared to other Malaysian restaurants I've been to in N…

Walked in on a Saturday night and was seated immediately. Tons of seating for an amazing Michelin guide malaysian restaurant! Able to easily accommodate parties of all sizes and fast service. Cash …

Very unassuming from the outside but this restaurant is a gem! Starting from the roti canai (super flaky and delicious) served with a side of curry, to the seafood crispy noodles (my fave!) and fin…

Came here on a Thursday night and just had to wait 5-10 minutes. The restaurant was super packed so we were excited to look at the awards on the wall and menu as we waited. We sat and ordered the…

Wow. Can you eat in NYC without taking out a second mortgage? The answer is yes—if you head to Nyonya, a fantastic Malaysian gem in Little Italy. A quick heads-up: it’s cash only, so come prepared o…

What a find! We couldn't order enough because everything was so delicious. We had to visit again the next night for take home. The Kiwi Fruit and Green Apple slushy drink was the best drink we've eve…

What a find! We couldn't order enough because everything was so delicious. We had to visit again the next night for take home. The Kiwi fruit and Green Apple slushy drink was the best drink we've e…

What a find! We couldn't order enough because everything was so delicious. We had to visit again the next night for take home. The Kiwi and Green Apple slushy drink was the best drink we've ever had.…

We ordered Crispy Pork Intestines , a bit smelly, but crispy and yum ! Shrimp Puff was so good, Roti Canai and Nyonya Satay were yummy as well. For entree we ordered a lot such as Penang Asam Laksa was yummy. This on was recommended. Steamed fish has a slightly fishy smell but sauce was good. And my favorite was Hainanese Chicken with Rice Chicken rice subtly flavored with steamed chicken with bone come with delicious sauce, We all love this menu so much. Fried Bun with condensed milk, were so good ! Love it. This restaurant so wide , staff friendly and helpful. Specifically, my friend have shrimp allergy , He try to explain and ask for awareness the dish that contains with shrimp in ingredients. Nice!!

Lucky to get reservation for a fairly big group for a Sunday lunch. This is a Michelin Guide Malaysian restaurant. Great food and good service. I love that they gave me condensed milk for my roti! Must try the coconut rice. Note it’s cash only!

Paula

Authentic food. We liked the smoky-flavored fried noodles. Not the best service in the city. Affordable prices although we did not like that they only accept cash !! Very loud and busy.

Hang

One of my favorite spots for Malaysian food in the city! Everything tastes amazing — especially the Indian bread and the tom yum clam soup. The Hainanese chicken is so tender it just melts in your mouth. Only thing is, they’re cash only, so bring some bills.

Yelena Conaway

The restaurant is large, the service is quick and attentive. The menu is extensive and very interesting, seems and tastes authentic. Nasi Lemak was the favorite, so much flavor! The sting ray was tender and the sauce was powerful and a little spicy. Would definitely return to try other dishes.

Frugal Cyclist

Nice cozy shop on a busy Grand St next to Mulberry St. Cool ambiance & nice crowd. Try to get seated at the front. The food is good and service is okay. We enjoyed the meal but the Hiananese chicken fell short of our expectations. Loved the roti canai & oyster pancakes. The curry mee was delicious as well 👍👍. They don’t offer Malaysian beer but did carry 2 other brands (Singha & Beerlao, the former is Thai, not sure about the latter). Only $6.50 a bottle, no drafts. Place is organized but the staff is a bit overwhelmed. We had 3 different people assigned to our table. Service is subpar. No one checked on us or asked if we wanted an extra beer. Menu prices are very reasonable for this area. CASH ONLY!

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K VC

Looked like a small restaurant from the entrance but has a large area inside. Cash only. Seated only when the whole group is complete. We had very light and crispy roti (the best so far, for me); cuttersquid with peanuty sauce over green veggies - an appetizer but went well with the seafood fried rice. Hainanese chicken was ok (was unfamiliar with this chicken so tried from a few places. For me, I still prefer the first one I tasted from a now-closed restaurant). Realized it's across the usual banh mi place we go to. Near Canal St and Bowery so a few train lines/stations in the area. Kind of difficult to find street parking unless willing to drive around.

+3

food was delicious! malaysian is a cuisine i dont often get the pleasure of trying and this place was amazing. service and vibes are alright but honestly who cares when the food is good. honestly wit…

food was delicious! malaysian is a cuisine i dont often get the pleasure of trying and this place was amazing. service and vibes are alright but honestly who cares when the food is good. honestly…

food was delicious! malaysian is a cuisine i dont often get the pleasure of trying and this place was amazing. service and vibes are alright but honestly who cares when the food is good. honestly w…

Been coming here since a child, absolutely love it. My personal repeated order is the roti canal and the pad thai or the curry noodle soup with chicken. They only take cash so keep that in mind.

Been coming here since a child, absolutely love it. My personal repeated order is the roti canal and the pad thai or the curry noodle soup with chicken. They only take cash so keep that in mind.

Solid malaysian. Family's go-to spot in chinatown. Good service, decent food, can't go wrong.

Such a staple in NYC Chinatown! My go-to dishes are the fried pearl noodles and the Hainan chicken. The fried pearl noodles are these teardrop-shaped noodles tossed over high heat for that smoky wo…

This place is cash only but they have an ATM nearby. Our group got the roti, chicken satay, green beans, hainan chicken and rice and the sizzling tofu platter. The roti was nice and flaky. The sa…

Loved the pearl noodles, they were so flavorful and contained a good amount of seafood, I would've passed on the hainan chicken but definitely get the roti again. We also had the salted fish eggpla…

Food was mediocre, really small portion for the price and quite pricey \nI got their squid with house special sauce and my boyfriend got their Hainanese chicken \nOne pricey dish will not be enough…

Finally checked this spot off my list and I can't wait to return to try more Malaysian cuisine! Like everyone has already said, their roti canai is superb and a must have! I loved the crispiness of…

This is my go-to spot for Malaysian food whenever I'm in Little Italy or Chinatown. There's plenty of seating, and I didn't have to wait during my Saturday lunch visit. The prices are reasonable, a…

we were in Chinatown looking for a good lunch place and online places suggested this place so we decided to check it out. as the description says, they are a chinese malaysian restaurant so the fl…

This is a cash only restaurant, perhaps because they don’t want credit card charge backs after a bad meal. The service was unfriendly and uninterested in answering simple questions about the menu. …

I tried Nyonya and ordered the char kuey teow, mee curry, mee goreng, and roti canai. Overall, it was okay. The service was slow and coming from a Malaysian, I wouldn't say it's super authentic, bu…

I tried Nyonya and ordered the char kuey teow, mee curry, mee goreng, and roti canai. Overall, it was okay. The service was slow and coming from a Malaysian, I wouldn't say it's super authentic, bu…

Our dishes were good and simple. Nothing to dream about. Service very efficient. The place is midway between a restaurant and a big fast-food. Prices ok.

Our dishes were good and simple. Nothing to dream about. service very efficient. The place is midway between a restaurant and a big fast-food. Prices ok.

Our dishes were good and simple. Nothing to dream about. Service very efficient. The place is midway between a restaurant and a big fast-food. prices ok.