Pasar Malam

635 Nassau Park Blvd, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

Pasar Malam
About Us

Welcome to Pasar Malam, Princeton's newest destination for authentic Malaysian cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich and diverse flavors of Malaysia right here in the heart of Princeton. Our culinary team is dedicated to bringing you the vibrant and tantalizing dishes traditionally found in Malaysian night markets.

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Diner Review №1

Delicious! Flavors remind me of being in Malaysia. Portions are huge and interior is very cutesy. Will be my new go-to for Southeast Asian food!

Diner Review №2

Excellent food and service as always.❤️

Diner Review №3

If you are looking for an authentic taste of Malaysian & Thai Cuisine with warm hospitality, Pasar Malam is a must visit. The food is absolutely delicious. Perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. I can confidently say it's the best Malaysian restaurant in NJ!

Diner Review №4

Renovated old place , look much better than used to be . The food is delicious. This our fav place to eat if we craving Asian cuisine. Highly recommended .

Diner Review №5

Ordered the dunked noodles and everything was spot on! Flavors and the taste were excellent! Highly recommend coming in and order any of their dishes!!

Diner Review №6

The food here is so authentic and delicious! The staff are so kind and every dish was so good! I would highly recommend the plain roti prata with curry and the char kuay teow!

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The environment and colors of surroundings are uplifting and gives good vibes. The food we had tasted fresh and healthy. It’s not common to see colors such orange, yellow, and brown so when we entered we felt welcomed and it was eye opening. The roti canai, egg noodles and dessert had strong flavors and were not spicy 🌶️.

Thank you for a good time!

Diner Review №10

Great appetizers, horrible main course. Felt like throwing up

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Very efficient waiter.

Diner Review №12

Better food and service than old one

Diner Review №13

We've been to Pasar Malam a few times now and always enjoy the food and the service! The Roti Canai is a favorite, along with several other items on the appetizers list. The Roti Canai is a must for us every visit, but we also explore new menu items as well. We have never been disappointed! Looking forward to our next visit!

Diner Review №14

Very authentic Malay/chinese restaurant. The wait was relatively long(30ish min) but it was a busy night. Overall very good food and definitely worth the price

Diner Review №15

Chicken was pretty dry in the curry, porkchops had a strange texture. Food was generally more like the stuff I made at home in grad school. Fine, but not nearly worth what it costs here.

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Just ordered the Malaysian chicken with chicken rice, it used to be good in the past.
Now the chicken is too dry and the chicken rice is too light of chicken fat.
Probably they just change the chef.
The beef curry is good.
Please improve the steam chicken menu.

Diner Review №18

Came in 20 minutes before closing, but they still gladly let us in. We quickly ordered a whole table full of dishes, and we were duly satisfied. Great authentic tastes. Wonderful meal late at night after a long day of driving. Really appreciated the comfort food.

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Takeout was quick and tasty. I got the pad Thai and the portion was good and packed with lots of chicken.

Diner Review №21

Renewal restaurant, fancy food.

Diner Review №22

Pad Thai noodles, Roti canai and curry are the best I've had in NJ.

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Best southern Asian cuisine

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A tasty, spicy, variety food ,I enjoyed

Diner Review №25

My girlfriend is Malaysian and was looking for a taste of her hometown. Pasar Malam did not disappoint. The food was delicious. I had fried wontons and Mee Siam. She had one of the soups. The service was warm and friendly. The atmosphere is playful and inviting. Highly recommend giving this place a try if you’re in the area.

Diner Review №26

A nice and spacious place, perfect for gathering with family and enjoying delicious food.
The interior is beautiful and cute.
Our server was amazing, friendly, and helpful, and the food came out quickly.
All the food was amazing, and I can say my favorites are the Golden Pork Chop, Black Pepper Beef, Kangkung Balacan, and Mango Shaved Ice

Diner Review №27

This place was fka Penang. They still serve Malaysian cuisine but also Thai as well. Food was good. Not the best Malaysian food but still good. Staff was professional. Mens restroom was clean.

Diner Review №28

They renovated the old Penang and renamed it to Pasar Malam. The new owner did a good job with the renovation. The interior atmosphere and decor is way better than the old Penang. The food and service is also much better! We had delicious Roti Telur for appetizer, Thai Basil Noodle (Pad Kee Mai) and Kari Mee with Redang Chicken for dinner. Every meal was very delicious! Will definitely come back for more!

Diner Review №29

it was a fairly nice place. a lot of drink options among boba and sparkling juices and they tasted good. I liked my food but my parents got chicken dishes and mentioned it having a weird after taste.

Diner Review №30

Great food, wonderful service, reasonable prices. Enjoyed especially the Thai Basil dishes but still need to try many others.

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**Rating:** ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

I was very disappointed with my experience at Pasar. I had to wait almost an hour for my food to be served, which is unacceptable. People came in 20 minutes after us and were being served before us. This long wait overshadowed the rest of my dining experience, and I left feeling very frustrated. I hope they improve their service speed in the future.

Diner Review №33

Amazing satay chicken, great customer service , great food ! Love ya!

Diner Review №34

We were on an East Coast trip and happened to pass by Princeton on our way to DC. Found Pasar Malam (meaning: "night market" in Malay) while visiting Princeton. Ordered prawn noodle, roti canai, satay (beef and chicken), shrimp ho fun (wat dan hor in Cantonese), and chendol. Great food all around. As a Malaysian who have lived in US for 30 years, I have to say this is one of the more authentic Malaysian restaurants I have tried in the US. I was especially impressed by the prawn noodle, satay, roti canai, and above all, the chendol. Keep up the good work and the great flavor!

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My family and I had dinner today and we loved it. The food was tasty and portions are bigger than many local restaurants. Prices are reasonable. The couple who took over the restaurant from Penang have improved it substantially. This restaurant is a great add to the local food scene. Strongly recommended.

Diner Review №37

Disappointed with the recent visit. First we found the steal wool in the pork chop, we requested to change it. Second, I asked for no spicy for noodle and it turns out to be very spicy and my kid couldn’t take it. They also use Pad Thai noodle to cook Malaysian Chao Kuei Teow. The foods are very different from our previous visits.

Diner Review №38

Malaysian eatery located in suburbs. Recent change in name/ownership. Used to be called Penang Malaysian earlier. Huge indoor sitting area and good mix of tables size. We got our usual list for take out - Roti Canai, Buddhas Delight, Singapore noodles, Fried Rice, and sesame chicken. Overall, a good experience. However, could feel a slight difference in the quality (on the lower side) compared to the previous owner.

Diner Review №39

I’m not one to write reviews, but I spent $80 for takeout and the food was so disgusting, we threw it out. So disappointed!! Staff was nice, but we couldn’t believe how horrible the food was.

Diner Review №40

I love this spot!

I went for the first time around the time they had opened as Pasar Malam and immediately went back the next week...

The space is decorated really cute and funky and has a great vibe. We had gone around the Lunar New Year and they even had an extensive, special menu to celebrate!

My family ordered some appetizers and entrees, both veg and non-veg, and I tried a bit of each one. Every dish was delicious!

The next week, I suggested that we go with a group of friends for a bday celebration. Same thing - we ate family style (you don't have to, that's just what we do) and, again, everything was delicious.

I order the same entree every time because I just can't resist it - the sarang burung. I ordered it to-go today and they had the dry and wet ingredients separated so my meal wouldn't be soggy! I was impressed by that which is what pushed me to leave this review.

The desserts are always tasty too. We've tried a few different ones but my favorite is the peanut pancakes.

Diner Review №41

Good food and good service .Will go back again

Diner Review №42

Delicious food, great service

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The reason for a 3 stars is that when you buy an entree they charge you extra for the rice selection. How can one eat the curry with out rice? Especially, a vegetarian entree?
I ordered a vegetation food and it was delicious.

Diner Review №46

This replaced the Penang restaurant but it is equally bad.

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Service is little poor always

Diner Review №49

Food was excellent. The curry dishes were very spicy, the way I like.

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Delicious food!

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Very friendly and helpful staff.

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great food great service
Definitely a go to place to grab a lunch!

Diner Review №54

Came in around 6pm for dinner on Tuesday and was seated immediately. Wasn't busy at all. I've been here numerous times when it was Penang and was here for the first time after it changed over.

Was nice to see the menu is relatively the same. The staff is way more attentive and I like how there's normal wooden chopsticks now instead of those huge plastic orange ones which was a pain to use.

The food came out really quick. My favorite app is the Roti Canai. The bread has a wonderful texture and the curry sauce is very flavorful.

For entrées we got the beef pad thai and the mee siam. The beef pad thai is great, noodles had nice texture and the dish isn't too sweet. I did find the beef to be a bit chewy but overall the pad thai had nice flavor. The mee siam also had nice flavor and crispy veggies. I did appreciate how clean and fresh the shrimp were.

For dessert we ordered the fried ice cream. I have to say it was not good. The crust wasn't as crispy and had a very grainy mouth feel. If you're expecting a tempura styled fried ice cream, this is not it. The ice cream itself also wasnt good, hardly any vanilla flavor. Will try something else for dessert next time.

Diner Review №55

Amazing. Best restaurant in Princeton.

Diner Review №56

They are probably the best Asian food in the Nassau Park Mall. The stir fried noodles are a standout and go perfectly with the bubble tea.

Diner Review №57

We recently went to Pasar Malam for dinner and were pleasantly surprised by how well they recreated the ambiance. We had the chance to speak with the owner, who was extremely nice. She even recommended a fantastic vegetarian dish, Kari Sayur. We thoroughly enjoyed our delicious meal, which was more than enough for the two of us. I highly recommend this place for its excellent menu, food, ambiance, and staff!

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Recently newly developed Malaysian restaurant. Friendly service, fresh and good- quality ingredients, and reasonable prices. We tried their special Malaysian dishes such as bak gut teh soup paired with youtiao (crispy dough bread), Hometown Coconut fried rice, ice cendol dessert, homemade banana pancake & kuya toast (special).There are many items on the menu.

Our server followed up promptly and makes sure the food arrive fresh and hot. It was easy to get off of Route 1 and a lot of parking available. After eating, you can shop around too. Great location to try Asian food. Enjoyed eating here and excited to go back again!

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Unbelievable. Punishing customers and charging for a convenient fee for using a credit card, regardless of the transaction size, unacceptable!!!

This should be illegal, especially when the fee remains regardless of the purchase amount, it shouldn't come at the expense of your customer.

Will not recommend this place to any of my friends or family. Adapt to standard practice or lose more customers.

Diner Review №63

This place used to be Penang Malaysian restaurant, now Pasar Malam.

I can't believe how greedy this new establishment is, they now charge your a convenience fee for paying with a credit card, regardless of how much your order is, how ridiculous! They should be shouldering that fee for using a credit card machine and it should be part of their operational cost. This convenience is not just for customers, but also for your business!

Will not be back here.

Diner Review №64

Delicious food! Friendly and very hospitable folks. A definite must go!

Diner Review №65

This was an awesome experience! Don’t be fooled by the name change, this resteraunt still serves most of the same dishes that Penang used to except, in my opinion, does it even better! The service is even better than before (everyone there is super nice and efficient) and the food is so flavorful.

We ordered the roti kanai (a family favorite), another roti dish with egg and onion in it, a vegetable oyster garlic sauce dish, drunken noodles (otherwise called the thai basil chicken noodles), and tofu w seafood soup! The soup had such a beautiful ginger flavor and did wonders in this cold weather- not to meantion the tofu and seafood included were cooked to supreme tenderness and all worked together in harmony. Every other dish was great as well, the roti kanai was crispy and soft at the same time while the curry it was served alongside had the right amount of spice and umami. Additionally, the vegetable dish and drunken noodles were delicious (ask for some chili oil on the side if you like extra spice).

To finish it off we got the thai ice tea and pineapple upside down cake! They were both perfect (not overly sweet and served at the right temperatures)! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Diner Review №66

So happy I ate here! The restaurant is on the other side of the parking lot (next to the planet fitness) from where google maps says it is. I got Kari Mee with Rendang Chicken and it was soo good! Perfect amount of spice, the chicken and broth were so flavourful. My friends got the Pad Thai and chow fun and loved it. Then because we spent over $60 (holiday deal) we got a free mango shaved ice for dessert which was so large and good, fresh mango. The staff was so nice too. Def coming back

Diner Review №67

Some reviews mentioned about the poor service at the old Penang in the months prior to the change to Pasar Malam.

I suspect although I can't prove it that the previous owner was not paying his staff properly especially passing along the service gratuity on payments by credit cards. Asian restaurant owners can be problematic in issues like this.

Anyway, the name has changed but the dishes we like and ordered has remained the same in quality though higher in price by about 20%. LOL.

The 2.8% credit card usage "convenience fee" is something that should be made more public.

While I understand that this fee is to cover the credit card processing fee, I don't like it and unfairly targets people who don't want to carry around a lot of cash. This is an electronic world and yet we are going back to cash? HUH?

Diner Review №68

I hate that their rating is so low—this place is consistently reliably good. The service is friendly and prompt. The coconuts are fresh and delicious. This is the go to for my friends and fam.

Diner Review №69

Can't go wrong with pad thai at this place. Plentiful options on the menu from apps to entrees. I personally get the roti canai as my app followed by a noodle dish. I have frequented this location multiple times and have not been lead on. 9.6/10

Diner Review №70

Good food

Diner Review №71

Good people good food, im glad im back again

Diner Review №72

The food is alot better now and excellet service! You need to pay cash to avoid credit card fee thou. But thats okay. 4% means only 4 bucks for every hundred purchase. Fair enough. We love to support local business and we know it is not the restaurant fault. Keep up the good work! We will be back again 👍👍

Diner Review №73

They changed their name! Penang is gone, now Pasar Malam. Penang used to had great food but their awkward service was what stopped us from going there. This new one has much better service and having more variety of appetizer dessert and drinks too. Had their Roti Canai, Drunken Noodle, Sarang Burong, all taste great. Please try their chendol shave ice, it is breathtaking!

Diner Review №74

Last time we were there was honestly about 4 or more years ago and at the end I must say the food at Penang wasn't as good as it once was. We were there tonight and it was awesome!! Nice job people!!!

Diner Review №75

Pass by and saw Grand Opening when pick up something at dollar tree today. We decided to give it a try. Got their Roti Canai, Green Curry Chicken and Pineapple fried rice. surprisingly not bad! The spice are on point and fair price. Will be back to try their dessert too. The shaved ice looked interesting at the table next to me and I saw their face, it must be good.

Diner Review №76

Was craving malaysian food and was shocked this place changed!!! They even changed their name to Pasar Malam (before it was Penang). They got more variety in their menu. The service is a lot better now too! Much more friendly and attentive. I think they changed the management and everything. The food is not disappointing either, my "wok dan ho" still so good. They offer great selection of bubble tea and dessert now, can resist to try. So refreshing and pretty too!

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BEWARE - they will rip you off with extra 4% of bill if you pay through credit card. So do check receipt before you sign on it.

Diner Review №83

So stingy, $19 for the dinner portion curry which comes with a smaller portion of rice than lunch portion rice. See pictures, left side is lunch express rice portion, on the right is the dinner portion rice. You have to pay another $1.5 for additional rice. They charge 4% for all credit card payments. They never give you chopsticks unless you ask for it. Their over priced food and stinginess are not attractive for returning customers. Won’t be going back again.

Diner Review №84

This was our first visit; I'm glad a friend recommended this place.
Cozy little restaurant. Excellent food with great service. Convenient parking right in front of the restaurant.

Diner Review №85

Wrong order.

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Food is so bad compared to the original chef time. Lacking basic sanitation, plates are so old you can see the deep scratches. Changed it three times same issues.

Diner Review №88

Nice atmosphere and great service. Food comes out in a very timely manner. The food is really good and they're great for both big groups and date night!

Diner Review №89

Got the potato chicken curry was very good my issue though is that when I called to place the order they said it was 14.95 and when I went in they up charged me 17$ for it. Terrible lying service but great food. Maybe would go again.

Diner Review №90

I'm sorry but this place is a disgrace as a restaurant.
If you're lucky you will get a new plate, and/or new utensils, otherwise you'll get a plate that's probably 10 years old scratched and turned color. Mine happened to have slight green on the inner rim of the plate. The forks and spoons are very scratched up and dull looking. The bowl that was given for soup and dried up rice stuck on the inside.
I was seated at a big round table as a party of 8. The table was waxy/sticky/oily. I couldn't even put my hands on it. The plate would literally stick to the table unable to slide.
They didn't even provide a lazy susan (center spinner). We had to stand up to grab/pass something to the otherside, it was unbelievable.
The food was ok and not something ecstatic.
The prices are not listed and says "prices are not up to date" on the cover of the menu. So they can basically list any price they want.
The service was non existent. It wasn't even busy, they never came by to refill water once. We ordered soup, they never served it, I had to stand up to fill up the bowls myself. At the end of the meals they asked "was everything ok". Seriously? After we finished, you decide to come ask? They were hoping for us to order desserts or fruits that's when they kept coming to us.
When we got the bill, gratuity was added into the bill already. Besides cooking of the food, placing it on the table what else did they do? Nothing.

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Food is very good and a wide variety of menu options. Food came out quickly and very hot but the servers aren't very attentive, would be my only complaint.

Diner Review №95

This place used to be great..we have been here multiple times for almost 4 years now. The quality of the restaurant is no longer the same. They have terrible service, the ambience hasn't been maintained at all, it looks like a warehouse with things lying around everywhere. We still like the food here, but honestly they used to be much better off before.

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Let me start off by saying that I've been going to Penang since I was 17 and now I am 27 years old so for the past 10 years I've been coming here. I did move out of the area and I was craving it so bad today, so I went. First off I stood at the counter waiting for my order as they straight up looked at me for 17 mins . Second it was so humid i just wanted to pay and leave . The people there were legit asking for ice and had fans . These parents took their baby out from how hot it was . Then the lady demanded i get cash since their credit machine was "down all day" why wasnt i told that over the phone . She then shooed me to an atm. I legit left and she harassed my phone to come back with cash! I cannnot believe myself man

Diner Review №99

My request- do not waste your money! We went due to the glossy online menu picz, a thumbs up review from a friend. Entered at 0830pm and was taken aback with the musty odor. The ambience too looked off reminding me of a Hanoi bar from a Jason Bourne chapter( from the books not the movies). We ordered chicken satay, green tea, house chicken fried rice, drunken basil noodles and chilli chicken. Sadly for us, the only item that consoled us was the green tea. Chicken satay- the spices didn't gel.
The noodles was way too Jellyfish like with overpowering sauces.
Chilly chicken was just extra chilly powder thrown in oil fried chicken cubes.

For me it was a complete let down and I had to apologize to my whole family for a messy dinner experience.

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This place is not the same as it used to be! Staffs were way too slow and rude, especially when there were not many customers around during early lunch hours during the week! I get it that the food prices increased, but their menu was not reflected on the new prices, which is AGAINST the law and will be reporting to the Business Bureau. Food does not taste the same as it used to be.

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Great tasting food and servers were very welcoming and friendly. Drunken noodles and the Roti Canai were delicious. I highly recommend!

Diner Review №107

The food is so fresh and delicious. I cannot recommend this place enough. You won't regret going!

Diner Review №108

To all muslims/ halal eaters
Do not eat at this restaurant please. These guys severe and prepare pork in the kitchen where they claim to prepare their so called halal chicken n beef.
I spoke to the owner and warned to remove their halal sign from their kitchen, and website.
The reason I give them a star is because I couldn’t write a review under their restaurant.
Please note I did not eat there!

Diner Review №109

This resturant claims it is halal, but it serves pork. When we called, the person who spoke with us confirmed it was halal, and when we asked if they served pork, they also confirmed. When asked how they were halal if they served pork, the man became flustered and could not give a proper answer. He began to apologize, and when asked to remove the halal sign, as it is deceitful, he did not give a proper answer.

Diner Review №110

This place is an absolute dump and should be closed down. Food is either over or undercooked and tasteless. Service is terrible and the entire place smells like garbage. Avoid at all costs!

Diner Review №111

The food was really mediocre. We ordered Tom yum soup, which tasted like tomato soup and veggies and chicken were overcooked and rubbery. Same thing with jumbo shrimp special dish, the shrimp was overcooked to the point it was hard to bite into. The veggies tasted like they were previously frozen. Overall it was a very poor experience and felt overpriced.

Diner Review №112

Food was delicious. Nice staff. Good prices.

Diner Review №113

I love their food. I love the nasi lemak, Cantonese style flat noodle with egg, curry, rendang, honey squid, roti canai!!!

Diner Review №114

Roti Canai + Pineapple Fried Rice! That is all you need. They are consistent EVERY TIME! Granted, you read reviews about other things such as the smell, their tip system, or other foods, but as long as you are polite to them, they give you the best service (as I would expect any place to provide when you're polite).

I am about to head over there today for lunch!

Diner Review №115

Make sure you confirm your pickup order before you leave. Also call before you visit, the chef often leaves early.

Diner Review №116

Hit or miss—this last visit was very nice, but the previous one (3-4 months ago) was less distinguished. The service is always friendly and attentive, definitely a plus.

Diner Review №117

I went to this place a very long time ago, with my mother and I really liked it. Well I decided to go back and try it again. The Malaysian fried rice I ordered is very bland and has a very bad after taste. I doubt I'll be returning, way better choices around the Princeton area that are far superior to this establishment

Diner Review №118

We loved brunch on weekend. Costly but worth it. Loved papaya salad and other food items

Diner Review №119

Our first time visiting the restaurant.
Julie took AMAZING care of us. She was very attentive to my dietary restrictions and gave suggestions on the best options. We tried the sesame chicken, chicken fried rice and pad Thai (gluten free, dairy free, no egg). The food was DELICIOUS with very good portions.

Diner Review №120

I have eaten at other Penang locations and wanted to try this one. Service was average. There was a message on cover of menu mentioning that prices are higher than shown. I understand that it may be costly to redo menus, but they could have simply added a typed up list of items with updated prices to avoid surprise bills at end. The two items we ordered were listed as $9.95, but our bill was 12.95 each. The dish ordered was good, but the beef stew was cold, not room temperature, but refrigerator cold. I had to submerge it into the broth to take the chill off.

Diner Review №121

First and last time at this location. Ordered the Hainanese half chicken and the meat is not smooth like the one that people ordered from Penang in Chinatown, Philadelphia. The restaurant in Chinatown, PA has more Asians so I think that’s why the Hainanese Chicken tastes better than the one you order from here

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Had to request for water refill , no service and Asking for tips in cash is weird … why can’t the tips be taken out from the total bill as I dun normally carry cash

Diner Review №125

Best Malay food in town!

Diner Review №126

Would give it 0 if I could. Ordered honey squid that was $17 for small saucer of tiny burnt pieces. Never order!!! Beef rendang was tasteless and my friend described it watered down. Roti canai tastes like fried paper. So disappointed.

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Didn’t get good service and the staff decided on tip percentage without letting the costumer know. Never going back.

Diner Review №129

Is it fine dining? Nah, but it's fine food. The go to for rendang and roti canai/telur

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The Hainan chicken was raw. I've had tasty food here but the health risk isn't worth it!

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Taste was okay..staff seems a bit rude.
They serve entree first and then serve the appetizer 😅
The restaurant close time is 10 pm but the server started cleanup at 9:30..i got my bill before i was even halfway through my dinner.
I ordered all vegetarian food by asking server if it can be made vegetarian still it had a fishy smell😔😔

Diner Review №133

Family of 4 went for dinner and ordered Nasi Lemak, Rendang curry chicken, tofu and veggie soup.

4 big pieces of tofu had good flavour. The soup was okay.

Nasi Lemak was bad. It had the same chicken curry, no anchovies, sambal, and tasted nothing like the authentic dish. Given that it's a Malay/ Singapore creation, and the first time I had it in the USA (having stayed in SG for over 7 years) I was looking forward to trying it.

Needless to say, if you're going for authentic Malaysian food, this might not live up to your expectations .

Ambience could be improved as the place is dark.

Wait staff is friendly.

Diner Review №134

Very low price with very good food quality. Good service.

Diner Review №135

非常好吃,分量很足,性价比高,老板很nice!

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The food is so great!amazing!

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Food is okay. But the service is horrible.

Diner Review №138

This place has the best tom yum soup 🔥

Diner Review №139

Nice BYOB place. Mock Chicken is the best. Verities of vegetarian options. Drunken Noodles is yum.

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Lettuce wraps were delicious

Diner Review №147

Try the Roti Cannai.

Diner Review №148

We used to really like this place but recently they are not paying attention and gave us egg in a dish that was specifically asked to be egg free due to an allergy. It said it on the receipt but still had egg and the worker tried to blame us in different ways rather than taking responsibility for a possibly dangerous situation. Happened twice! They need to be careful

Diner Review №149

I ate veg Thai curry and Pad Thai. Both were very tasty.

Diner Review №150

One of my favorite places to get takeout lunch in the area. Consistently very tasty, flavorful food and quick, straightforward service.

Diner Review №151

The beef with black pepper sauce is very good.

Diner Review №152

This restaurant could be so much better than they are.

Diner Review №153

It used to be good and was our fav place. But of late their quality has gone wayyyyy down. Drunken noodles with chicken were dark and had very little chicken, Thai green curry was watery and had no flavor. Thai basil chicken tasted like laether. Overcooked and no flavor. I don't think I will be returning to this place again.

Diner Review №154

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Diner Review №155

I ordered the Chow Fun mixed with shrimp and chicken and it was a bit of a mess. Food was not tasty at all and a lot of onions. Service was good and fast (no one was in the restaurant eating at the time) but the food was less than mediocre. I will not return.

Diner Review №156

Authentic as it gets around here. My parents prefer the one near Edison but this one’s just fine. Only place I know in the Princeton area where you can get preserved egg congee…

Diner Review №157

This place used to be really good. Now it's a cave-like husk of what it used to be. The lighting situation is like an underground car garage and the attention is abysmal. The food used to make up for it, but it seems like the kitchen has lost the spice rack and salt shaker. Bring your own salt/soy sauce or be prepared to taste nothing but your eating utensils. Also don't be surprised if they demand the tip in cash!

Diner Review №158

It was ok not as impressed as the one in Edison for some reason maybe because I haven't been to penang for a long time but a good portion

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Diner Review №160

The food tastes not ok, and the service is bad, period.

Diner Review №161

It's been a long time since I've been to Penang and I'm glad they survived the pandemic. The food I ordered was great, service was fast, affordable and decent quantity. Unlike so many of their competitors which serve just a big plate of rice with a small amount of food, Penang's actually satisfies.
Hopefully they don't change.

Diner Review №162

Limited vegetarian choices with decent taste. Kind say great but one of best in the area.

Diner Review №163

The food was pretty good, definitely some dishes that you can't find in other Thai restaurants. The Thai basil chicken had exactly 1 basil leaf in it which was a bit disappointing but it tasted pretty good otherwise. The satay appetizer was very tasty. Service can be a bit slow when it gets crowded.

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Diner Review №166

Favorite restaurant ever. I have lots of memories since I was a kid going here and loving the food. The atmosphere is very beautiful and cozy.as well as wonderful and kind staff. I love Penang

Diner Review №167

I don’t know why there are a bunch of negative comments posted. I’ve experienced this place several times since they’ve been in existence and have never had a bad dish. The plus is I’ve been around this world and country and this place is Authentic ! Food is phenomenal !

Diner Review №168

Food quality and flavor has come down from what it used to be. Have been coming to this restaurant for more than 10 years, sadly might not come back anymore.

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Diner Review №170

It was ok, first thing when you enter the door you are greeted with an interesting smell that reminds me of a public bathroom smell that doesn't have good sewer ventilation or something. Beyond that the place had a nice ambience. I had the red curry chicken the soup broth was good but the texture of the chicken was gummy and the chicken tasted sweet, which three off the taste of the dish. I like just broccoli and chicken so that's what I got, it normally comes with a variety of veggies. My husband had one of the chicken rice noodles dishes that we can't remember the name. He said it was good, but definitely was lacking some flavor and heat. The Thai tea was pretty standard, they did have a few options for dessert, fried ice cream and coconut rice which we didn't try. They also have boba teas and vegetarian options.

Diner Review №171

love the food 😋

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Diner Review №175

Can't imagine there are bad reviews for this place! I've been eating here 2-4 times a month for OVER A DECADE. Food is insanely tasty....roti canai with amazing peanut sauce, BBQ pork fried rice, char kway teo, awesome thai basil chicken, and of course lemongrass chicken.Penang delivers like no other. I've never had a bad dish. Waiters know us by name. Highly highly recommended.

Diner Review №176

Very nice atmosphere and food taste great! Except the curry, I asked for extra spicy and it wasn't spicy at all. Very disappointed

Diner Review №177

I love their food. It always satisfies 😌 😍😍

Diner Review №178

This place is unhygienic! Please stop going there. I do not think they are even maintaining basic standards of a restaurant on food hygienic conditions. Today I have picked up my order for vegetable fried rice at 8 30pm. At home, When I’m almost done with my dinner I see an insect in my food. When I called the restaurant about the situation, they simply ignore saying their counter is closed or they even cannot refund my money. They asked me to get this food to show them the next day to get another replacement for it! Why Would I order again knowing how bad their food is and when I wanted my dinner why would I go next day to get its replacement?! The restaurant online says it closes at 10 but when I called at 9 20pm they say they are closed!
The restaurant smells very bad too. I couldn’t wait for a min when I went inside to pay for my dinner pickup.

Diner Review №179

Really nice Thai restaurant, try the curry me beef stew, hope you are hungry!!

Diner Review №180

They charge you tip over your bill , and ask you for extra tip ?! My bill was 42 but they charged me 49 !!! When I asked them why , they said I had to pay tip , also they wanted extra tip 😷

Diner Review №181

Dine In: Waitress was very rude, Made faces as we ordered, Awful customer service

Pick Up: Ordered all vegetarian dishes and received ALL the items with shrimp and chicken in them, Awful customer service

Diner Review №182

Kari Sayur and Roti Kani are the best here

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Diner Review №185

Good food. Roti canai must try.

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Great flavor and nice portions.

Diner Review №189

Very dry pad thai( almost a glob of noodles) and very bland veg fried rice

Diner Review №190

Excellent food, good quantity

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Diner Review №192

Gotta get the roti canal. Thai drunken noodles with basil are also excellent.

Diner Review №193

Our family decided to give it a try. Appetizers were good as well as all the dishes we ordered. Good prices and good service.

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Diner Review №195

What a great place for thai cuisine!!

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Diner Review №197

Nice people. Good food.

Diner Review №198

In addition to our usual choices - chicken satay, roti telur, roti canai, mee goreng veggie, this time we ordered Sarang burong and crispy fried noodles with chicken. Really loved the two new dishes. Sarang Burong has a taro pressed like a bowl that holds the flavor rich chicken, shrimp and veggies with cashews on top. Very delicious in case anyone is looking to try a new dish.

Diner Review №199

Delicious, authentic food served in generous portions.

Diner Review №200

Solid green curry vegetable lunch special.
Good flavor and variety of veggies.

Details
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  • 200 reviews
  • 3.8 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 609-897-9088
  • Website: https://www.pasarmalamprinceton.com/
  • Location: 635 Nassau Park Blvd, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States
  • Map: 40.300456499999996, -74.67909329999999
Menu Highlights
  • Malaysian restaurant
  • Asian restaurant
  • Chinese restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Southeast Asian restaurant
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
Service options
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Halal food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Transgender safe space: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available