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4 malaysian places in Abu Dhabi we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Abu Dhabi | Malaysian across every city.

Kopitiam by Chandy's ★ 4.1

$MalaysianAl Zahiyah

Kopitiam by Chandy's is a Michelin Selected Malaysian restaurant on Al Falah Street in Abu Dhabi, run by owner Chandy, with roti jala and daily specials.

OrderRoti jala, which the Michelin Guide says is always worth ordering, plus the blackboard specials.

TipA blackboard of daily specials supplements the short menu, and Michelin notes the kitchen is visible from the dining room and spotless.

Kopitiam by Chandy's ★ 4.1

$MalaysianAl Zahiyah

Kopitiam by Chandy's is a Michelin Selected Malaysian restaurant on Al Falah Street in Abu Dhabi, run by owner Chandy, with roti jala and daily specials.

OrderRoti jala, which the Michelin Guide says is always worth ordering, plus the blackboard specials.

TipA blackboard of daily specials supplements the short menu, and Michelin notes the kitchen is visible from the dining room and spotless.

Oriental Kopitiam ★ 4.0

$MalaysianKhalifa City

Oriental Kopitiam serves nasi lemak, laksa, toast sets and Hainanese chicken rice from a stall in the Flavours Hub food hall at Masdar Park, Abu Dhabi.

OrderNasi lemak, laksa and Hainanese chicken rice

TipThe National lists dishes at AED 25 to 55, with crab from AED 60, so the noodle and rice plates are the sub-AED 50 order.

Kopitiam by Chandy's ★ 4.3

$MalaysianAl Zahiyah

Kopitiam by Chandy's serves Malaysian dishes under AED 40 on Al Falah Street in Abu Dhabi, in a small, clean room run by Malaysian-born Chef Chandy.

OrderMalaysian dishes under AED 40

TipBest Bites puts a meal for two under AED 100 and says everything on the menu costs under AED 40 apart from the odd special.

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