Malaysian
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3 malaysian restaurants worth the trip across United States, editor-ranked. All cuisines in United States.

Phat Eatery ★ 4.6

$$MalaysianSpring BranchHouston

Phat Eatery in Katy (west of Houston) is the Malaysian street food kitchen in Katy Asian Town from the late Alex Au-Yeung, with beef rendang.

OrderBeef rendang, roti canai with curry chicken dip, char kway teow.

TipKaty is 30 miles west of Houston. Combine with H Mart and Asian Town. The Woodlands second location is the other option.

Kedai Makan ★ 4.4

$$MalaysianCapitol HillSeattle

Kedai Makan in Seattle's Capitol Hill is the Malaysian street-food kitchen rebooted at 15th and Pine: nasi lemak, char kway teow and roti canai with kaya.

OrderNasi lemak with the rendang, plus an order of char kway teow for the table.

TipThe Belltown second location at 2234 1st Avenue opened May 2025 and is calmer at lunch.

Phat Eatery ★ 4.3

$$MalaysianSpring BranchHouston

Phat Eatery in Katy (west of Houston) is the late Alex Au-Yeung's Malaysian street food room in Katy Asian Town, with beef rendang, roti canai.

OrderBeef rendang, roti canai with curry chicken dip, char kway teow.

TipKaty is 30 miles west of downtown Houston; combine the trip with H Mart and Asian Town. Lunch is quieter.

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