AYAM — Restaurant in New York

I was excited to try this new place and it did not disappoint - my Pad Kra Pow was excellent! The menu is all about chicken; my dish was very flavorful and fresh (hot sauce comes on the side if you're nervous about the spice level). I tried the Thai Sala Soda which is a fabulous shade of hot pink with a taste to match: I was not familiar with this fruit but it's an intriguing mix of flavors which reminded me of melon and berries combined. The restaurant itself is not large, but the high ceiling and lighting and decor all make it feel airier and more spacious. Love the graphics on the menu, and the folks who own and run the place were really lovely and welcoming. I'm planning on coming back regularly and looking forward to working my way through the rest of the menu. If you're shopping at H Mart or BJ's on Northern Boulevard, this place is in super easy walking distance so check it out. Aside from decor and location - it's clear the food here is made with love and care...

I visited their place today all the way from Forest Hills. The food was an absolute delight! I’m neither Bruneian nor Malay, but spent part of my childhood in Brunei and the Nasi Lemak evoked many cherished memories. One can tell the food here is cooked with love, reasonably priced and they taste better than plenty of Michelin starred / high-end restaurant items. I’m not the one to review places often but my request to the Chef, pls don’t change your recipes.

I also got the grilled chicken but the portion wasn’t what I expected (rather small) based on some of the photos shared by other reviewers - but...

Some of the best Thai Malay food I’ve ever had- and I’m coming from SE Asia Pacific region. The real deal, made from scratch with care and love. Obsessed with their khao soi as well as all their rice dishes- nasi lemak is great, as is chicken with rice, with its delicious ginger sauce. Honestly, I’ve come here many times in the short time it’s been open because the food is as fresh, tasty and healthy as takeout ever gets- especially in America where I’m used to stuff being too heavy/salty/oily/sugary/processed. These guys are legit, and also lovely people, totally recommend visiting Malaysia/Thailand...