Curry Leaves Bistro — Restaurant in Pleasanton

A Penang style Malaysian restaurant. They provide standard menu and daily specials. I have only been here once so I cannot give complete judgement. I did order three items hok kein mee, mee goreng and nasi lemak with chicken randang. The mee goreng was the best dish out of all them .the hok kein mee was ok. I would give it 3/5. The mee goreng 3.5/5. The chicken randang with the rice and sambal would give a 3.5/5. I feel the chicken randang the gravy could have been reduced more give it a thicker base. Flavor wise it was on the milder side when it comes to aromatics. Put more dishes and aromatics in the base. The owners are very sweet and kind. I did feel like I was in a street side restaurant in Malaysia when I walked in. I think this place needs to be a bit more bold in terms of flavor. The recipes are authentic but they can amplify the same flavors more with a bit more aromatics and herbs. For example the mee goreng use garlic chives instead of spring onions. Garlic chives are more traditional. Satay was not on the menu. I think that should be standard in any Malaysian restaurant as a starter. I think as a weekly special introduce some malaysian fish beef curry or ikkan bakar or crab pepper. I know the owners are Malaysian and they can definitely be a bit more adventurous and bring their soul into their food and set a unique brand for themselves. There was nothing on the menu that stood out to me from other Malaysian restaurants in the bay area. That is why I ask you to use local California sea food and introduce Malaysian style sea food dishes. This place has potential to do much better and I think they can with a...

The Food I always thought there was only one type of laksa, but recently I got introduced to Penang asam laksa. There are very few places that have this dish, and Curry Leaves Bistro is one of them. It is quite interesting because the restaurant doesn't quite have a set menu. They have a normal menu that's fixed, but they also have a "Today's Menu" which is different from time to time (check Facebook for update). I've only been a few times. The first time I got their Nasi Kandar with Mamak Fried Chicken, and the second time I got the Asam Laksa. I also got different small dishes such as... Karipap (Curry Puff) Pulut Nangka (Jackfruit and Sticky Rice) Nyonya Kuih Combo (Dessert) The Nasi Kandar was flavorful, and the Asam Laksa was quite unique compared to other laksa I've tried. The Karipap, Pulut Nangka, and Nyonya Kuih were also interesting. I want to come back another time to try their other dishes as well.

The Miscellaneous The restaurant resides in a typical plaza. At first glance, you might not know they specialize in "Penang" Malaysian dishes. The interior is also kept simple, but with a decent amount of seating. They do not have a fixed menu, but they do have a variety from rice to noodle, to bread, to special dishes. They also have a variety of drinks that I didn't get a chance to try much. They usually announce their special on their Facebook page, so keep an eye out. Would recommend this place if you are looking for some unique Penang...

Customer services: excellent. The owner took my orders after the store was closed and allowed me to enter the premise before its open time. My orders were ready when I arrived. Food: very very good. Nasi kandar retains its authentic flavor, the spices were not over powering. I tasted the smoky flavor on the kway teow. The chicken rendang could use a bit more coconut milk and kerisik. The rojak sambal took me back to my early teen; the smell of the sambal was just wonderful. It taste the same as the one we girls shared outside school gate while waiting for a bus to go home. I finished the rojak sambal and the senkuang first. Portion: Large - one order can feed two people. I ordered two nasi kandar and one char kway teow for 3 adults, and we have left over for lunch tomorrow. Price: very reasonable. I will go back for second, third and more

I have been back for second, third and more. Tried the Penang Laksa (asam laksa), love the broth it was savory. Yesterday, I had Bubur lambuk (savory rice porridge) and lamb dalcha (lamb, veg & lentil mild curry), and I was a very happy customer. Tasty, yet the spices are not overpowering. Took both left over home, and both are better the next day with roti chanai. Thank you Jai. You save me roundtrip fare...