Frugal Cyclist

Good local spot offering many curry options. Arrived at 8:20 pm on Tuesday and place was bustling. The Curry Mee with Yong Tofu was rich & creamy with just the perfect blend of Curry. 👍👍 The mixed Satay & Hainanese rice was average. The decor & plate ware can use some upgrades. The Rooster 🐔 ceramic cup was a nice touch. They should get matching plates, spoons, & teapot. Not recommended for date night, but okay to chill with buddies… 3/16/25 Good curry beef stew noodles 🍜

+17

Daniel Lee

Satay is a decent restaurant that I frequently visit, particularly for its authentic Malaysian cuisine. The restaurant's ambiance sets a comfortable and inviting tone, albeit quite standard and nothing out of the ordinary. The service, much like the ambiance, is typical and straightforward, without any particular aspects standing out or being exceptional. However, where Satay truly shines is in its food offerings. The menu boasts a selection of dishes that are undeniably delightful and satisfying. One of my favorite dishes is the Chicken Curry mee. This dish is a culinary delight with its robust coconut curry flavor that encapsulates the true essence of Malaysian cuisine. The potatoes in the dish are cooked to perfection, tender yet firm, complementing the flavorful chicken. This dish is a real treat and a must-try for anyone visiting. Next is the Seafood egg scramble chow fun. This dish is an interesting concoction that beautifully blends the characteristics of soup and sauce. The result is a smooth, easy-to-eat dish that is both comforting and mouth-watering. The seafood component adds an extra layer of flavor and texture, making the dish even more appealing. The Chili chicken, another dish on their menu, is a bold and spicy choice. While it tends to get soggy quickly, the chicken features the fiery kick of birds eye chili and a generous serving of stir-fried shallots. The combination of flavors in this dish is simply delightful, offering a true taste of Malaysian cuisine. While Satay may not be classified as a top-tier restaurant, it's an excellent place to visit if you're in the mood for some authentic Malaysian dishes. Its charm lies in its simplicity and focus on delivering excellent food, making it a reliable choice for a casual dining experience.

john d Lin

Pros: not so expensive considering it's 2024. Roti tastes good, but sauce can have more kick to it. Hainese chicken is smooth but def plain tasting itself, rice is great texture. Should have more chicken to go with rice. Soy sauce noodles was underwhelming, short and hard to eat, lacked flavor despite made in sauce ironically. Shrimps were great. Eggplant tofu tastes healthy despite being fried. Ice kachong tastes best as a drink but make sure to mix it. Overall hard to get parking in the area and if you're nearby great stop by, but hard to justify a 30 plus round trip drive. May order other foods next time since it's hard to find good Malay.

+2

Howard H

I ate at different places in Flushings while visiting NY last winter. I have tried traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. And on the night of my trip, my family took me to Malaysian. My family did the ordering since I've not been here before. I can't name all the dishes I took that pictures of, but they all tasted great. We had fried tofu, some satay dishes, fried pig intestines, fried rice, and vegetables. My favorite dish has to be the Han Nan Chicken Rice. The secret of this dish is not about the chicken. It is all about the rice. The rice has to cook in a certain way. It needs to be cooked with chicken fats with chicken broth. Without the correct balance, it will not taste right. Many of the places I visited failed to prepare the rice properly. Overall, we love the dishes. The service is pretty good. You can almost expect excellent service in small family-style restaurants. I can't wait to go back and try that chicken dish again.

+4

Nicholas Cheng

I'm a big fan of Malaysian food in general, the flavors, the colors, the presentation and of course the prices. The first thing I think you'll notice when you walk in is the smell of incense not food. There isn't anything particularly exceptional about this place. You can be as nit picky as you want, but nothing should stray you away from the food you are getting. Their roti is on the thinner and flakier side. I have been to a few where it's thicker and softer; at this point it's just personal preference. Their Hainanese rice is awesome, and their satay is also very good. Their Hainanese chicken is also flavorful and so is the string beans with shrimp paste (it does have a small kick!)

+1

Hal Ginny

I originally wanted to give this place a high rating because my first visit was impressive. However, the second and third times left me slightly disappointed each time. Especially during my last visit, I ordered their chicken, and the meat wasn’t tender, smooth, or juicy anymore—it just didn’t compare to the amazing experience I had the first time. My friend and I shared a plate of chicken, and it honestly made us feel pretty sad. I think we won’t be coming back to this restaurant anytime soon because their quality seems so inconsistent.

+5

Jimmy Chu

I was there yesterday and the same negative experience happened to me while ordering takeout. The cashier/Manager in the front with the glasses, who is a lady, she has the worst attitude you can have in a service industry. She looks at you in an unfriendly manner, not to mention we are the customers. And tends to give you back talk when you ask her for extra sauces. If she hates her job so much, she should just leave and let somebody more friendly stand at the front counter. There are more than one Malaysian restaurant in Flushing, I would choose to spend my money elsewhere.

Yuri Dekiba

This was the worst Asian food experience in Flushing! From the start, Hainan chicken we ordered was nothing like what it should be; the famous Malaysian rib soup was more like Chinese herbal soup (not even cheer broth like it’s supposed to be!); ong choi tasted strange and old, braised tofu was the worst with bad sauce and used egg tofu… and the only thing that was decent was their jumbo sizzling shrimp. When we didn’t take home any of the food left over, the server was very confused as we had so much left over! Do NOT Recommend coming here

cait s

the cantonese chow fun (fried rice noodle) is suppose to be crispy and easy to break. even when mixing with the sauce later, it will not break and soften. it is not edible. it’s as hard as a rock. when we called and complained, they gave an excuse and claimed that the noodle is supposed to be like that. how can a noodle be like and cost $13.95??? expensive and not edible. i do NOT recommend.

Phenchan Natsui

I normally go to a different restaurant for Malaysian food in Flushing area but wanted to try something new. After been searching for Malay food in the same area I saw this restaurant has plenty of good reviews so decided to try. Restaurant entrance is a bit confusing because there is some food tent right next to it and kinda blocks it if coming from the side of the building. The food is ready pretty quickly and they ONLY take CASH. I got Roti Canai and Mee Goreng. I was looking forward to eating them but the food was very disappointing. I was shocked that there is no meat in Mee Goreng but potato, tofu and few pieces of shrimp which most of those were overcooked and burnt I couldn't even eat them. I am actually a tofu lover but they were so bad that I had to put them aside to throw away. And I hate wasting food! It was such a waste of food and money. What I learned from this is that I can't trust the reviews until I really try it myself. I won't be back here again and I will not recommend other people to try. *Note: Roti Canai was ok. It's not worth the hype. I've had better.