Taste Good
New York, United States
Taste good malaysian cuisine menu overview.
Located in Elmhurst, Queens, Taste Good offers an authentic Malaysian dining experience that brings the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia right to New York. This small, long-running restaurant specializes in handmade noodles, rich casseroles, and traditional Malaysian dishes crafted from fresh ingredients. Whether you’re craving a comforting bowl of laksa or an adventurous stir-fried noodle dish, Taste Good serves up genuine recipes that capture Malaysia’s diverse culinary heritage.
Starters
Begin your meal with a selection of traditional Malaysian appetizers that showcase bold flavors and unique textures. Delight in the crispy Indian pancake of Roti Canai paired with a fragrant curry chicken sauce, or savor the Tahu Goreng featuring deep-fried bean curd with crunchy bean sprouts, refreshing cucumber julienne, and a rich peanut sauce. The golden fried black bean curd stuffed with minced shrimp, Tahu Emas, offers a tangy kick complemented by its crispy coating. For a fresh, crunchy bite, the Achar Salad balances sweetness and spice perfectly, while the Malaysian Satay Panggang brings marinated beef, pork, and chicken charcoal-grilled to perfection and served with creamy peanut sauce. Other starters include Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls filled with garden vegetables, the vibrant Rojak with assorted fruits and homemade shrimp paste, and comforting soups such as Seafood Tom Yum Soup with lemongrass and a spicy, sour broth.
Mains
Taste Good excels in delivering hearty mains that celebrate Malaysia’s rich culinary traditions. Experience the tender Beef Rendang simmered in coconut milk and spices or opt for the Lamb Rendang, a fragrant blend of tender lamb and bold seasonings. Seafood lovers can indulge in Butter Jumbo Shrimps, deep-fried and cooked with egg, butter, and curry leaf, or try the Sambal Shrimps sautéed in homemade spicy shrimp paste. The house specialties also feature sizzling dishes such as Sizzling Bean Curd, Sizzling Clams in Golden Aromatic Sauce, and Sizzling Aromatic Belacan Sting Ray. Noodle enthusiasts will appreciate the Char Kway Teow, a stir-fried flat rice noodle dish with fresh shrimp, fish cake, and chives, as well as the Hokkien Char Mee, packed with thick yellow noodles, shrimp, pork, and squid. For rice dishes, options include Nasi Lemak Goreng, a wok-fried coconut rice with egg, shrimp, and chicken, and Nasi Sambal Daging with a choice of chicken or pork infused with exotic spices.
Desserts and Drinks
Complete your meal with traditional Malaysian desserts like Bubur Cha Cha, a sweet coconut milk pudding featuring sweet potatoes, taro, and sago pearls, or Pulut Hitam, a comforting black glutinous rice dish served with coconut milk. The beverage selection offers refreshing non-alcoholic drinks such as grass jelly ice, rambutan ice, lychee ice, and longan ice, along with homemade herbal drinks and classic Malaysian soya bean milk, perfect for cooling down after a spicy feast.
Specialties and Highlights
- Handmade noodles crafted daily to ensure fresh and authentic flavor.
- Signature beef rendang with tender cubes simmered in rich coconut milk and spices.
- Traditional sambal dishes featuring spicy homemade shrimp paste sauces.
- Cozy atmosphere that transports diners to Malaysian hawker centers with authentic tastes.
Closed - Opens 10:30 AM
Monday
10:30–22:00
Tuesday
10:30–21:30
Wednesday
10:30–22:00
Thursday
10:30–21:30
Friday
10:30–22:00
Saturday
10:30–22:00
Sunday
10:30–22:00
Aggregated Ratings 4.0
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