Laut Reviews

My friends took me here while they were visiting NYC and I was surprised by how lovely the place is; not only is the interior decorating beautiful, but the atmosphere is very welcoming and of course the food is delicious. We went during the lunch rush and it was quite packed, so I suggest making reservations beforehand to secure a table. The restaurant is also conveniently located near Union Square which is a lovely area to explore as well. Will certainly be coming back here more often :)

On recommendation we tried this restaurant but were deeply dissapointed . It seemed that all the dishes we got were previously prepared , hastly micrvawed and served . Would definitely not go back or recommend this restaurant !

You can easily pass it every day and never notice this Thai/Malaysian place but it would be your loss. They serve delicious authentic (I've been to Thailand twice) food and they're very nice to you. I'm literally addicted to Laut Mee Hoon Goreng!

Passed by this place for years and never went in. Recently someone was eating Pad Thai and it smelled so good I had to ask what it was and where they got it from. Within 20 minutes I was here getting a take out order of one of the best Pad Thai I ever had. Place was busy and seemed very good. Menu selection was pretty broad and I will definitely come back to try some other things.

Well, it wouldn't have to be. Friends and I went there for dinner, because other friends had recommended it. We dined early and sat outside. We had barely taken our last bites before a member of the wait staff (not our waitress) came to the table and said we would have to leave in 5 minutes, because she had people waiting for the table. She was so rude, we just sat there, stunned. Since there's no reason to try it again (the food was fine, but the tables inside are jammed together, and the outside area has fans but no real ventilation), we'll cross this one off our list. There's just no excuse for such bad behavior.

Was missing home food ( haven’t had it in 6 months😅) so , we came here. I didn’t realise it was gonna be so packed ( maybe should make a reservation)!! I’m crazy bout the char koey teow and saw someone had posted here that it was good so came here. We ordered the cold jumbo teh tarik, spicy night market fried rice with beef and char koey teow with shrimps. Loved the fried rice ( except the beef, but my husband loved it- it was tender) and the char koey teow - taste was similar to the one back home. Food portions were big so 2-3 people could share it

I first ordered laut as a takeaway and was most impressed by the food so has to come for a sit down meal. My favourite dishes would definitely be the drunk man noodles as well as the chicken poppers. I love that I can choose the protein to go with each main, allowing for a nice variety of beef, chicken and shrimp at the table. Service was good and made the experience most enjoyable. I definitely recommend and will be returning myself for sure.

Been there since it first open. A couple years back they change owners, Food is still the same but the menu is the daily recommendation.All lunch items comes with small bowl of salty soup, and lettuce salad. They raised the price from $10.00 lunch special. Example if you order the basic, chicken rice, you don't charge extra for the chicken cos it's what was listed for chicken rice. or nasa leak. extra charges for the condiments. if you order the curry noodle soup $15 comes with (choice to choose different kind of noodle)plus extra charges for $2 on each item-shrimps , beef, shrimp wonton, They increased the charge for Char Kwey Teoh noodles $12.95 the hidden charges with extra sausage $2.00, $2.00shrimps etc. I asked for char Kway teoh with extra soy beans to my noodles omitted the shrimps. but with sausage.My order of basic char key teoh noodle /chinese sausage/ instead of bean sprouts I was given broccoli Total $17.00 with tips $21.00. No drinks With that steep price, there are better choices to eat. ,

Ordered Roti Canai, Chicken Poppers, Hakka Chilli and coconut pudding. Excellent food. Service was good. Prices range from $8 to $16 and up for certain dishes. Would certainly recommend this restaurant. Close to Union Square. Place is small and is packed. May want to make reservations as it gets busy.

We were here with a group of friends. Though it's a small restaurant, we had reserved a table for 8 and it was very comfortable. The atmosphere is colorful and upbeat, evoking a Singaporean street market. We tried everything from appetizers to noodles to curry. Everything we ate was tasty, but the highlights for me were the stuffed roti appetizer and the fish steamed in banana leaf. The fish was light but really flavorful. I also enjoyed the (perhaps not entirely authentic) mango mojito. The service was attentive but unobtrusive. Overall, I would say that while it was not necessarily exceptional, everything was good, and I would go back.

I recently dined at this Malaysian restaurant, and while the food was certainly delicious, there is much to be desired in terms of customer service. The experience left me feeling a bit frustrated and bewildered. The lack of modern payment options like contactless Apple Pay was truly disappointing. In 2023, after having gone through the COVID-19 pandemic, customers have come to expect seamless payment processes that prioritize safety and minimize contact. Ignoring such trends, this restaurant encourages cash transactions for reasons that don't feel right. Antoher major inconvenience was the restaurant's refusal to accept split payments. They offered an assortment of weird excuses, none of them realistic, leaving us puzzled. Despite the amazing cuisine, the substandard service and outdated payment methods left a sour taste in my mouth. I hope the restaurant reassesses these aspects in order to cater to their patrons better in the future.

The service is fast, the food is good. We started with the satay tandoori chicken appetizer which was really good. For the entree, I had the pad thai chicken wok fry which was not so bad. My friend ordered the Pad see ew noodles with chicken which were good. Overall its decent value for money.

The roti is delicious. It arrives slightly puffed waiting to be deflated with a tear. A basket of roti with sauce to sop up should definitely be a menu item, it was soooo good. My main dish was Fragrant Pineapple fried rice, but made vegan. It's flavored with lemongrass, Galangal, turmeric, torch ginger, coriander, onion, bell pepper, tamarind, cashew nut and you can smell the fragrance with ever bite. We went the first week of December and it was packed. We made a reservation, and soon realized we were lucky. Two person tables without a reservation were give an hour and a half wait time. The surprising part was that people actually waited. It had just snowed in NYC and roads and sidewalks weren't yet shoveled, and people STILL waited. Now that's a testament to their food. If you don't like tight spaces, this may not be the place to visit during dinner, but if good food can remedy that issue, then you must.

Food serve not up to the standard of 1 michelin star, authenticity zero, service very bad, waiting for 1/2 hour for our drinks to reach to the table after meals?? Service busy with their mobiles and chit chat. Not Recomended 👎👎👎👎👎

I miss my roti canai and my laksa soup every day. Hands down, best servers in NYC and food to die for. Such an impact had these dishes and the kind staff on me that it made me realize that Singapore and Malaysia are definitely the places to be for me. Now I know why Anthony Bourdain is the food expert. 100% recommended, whether you go with friends, family, S.O. or solo. Beautiful place too.

Having lived in Singapore and traveled extensively in Asia, I found the food to be "spot-on" authentic. We ordered the mixed platter with satay chicken, tandoori chicken, and tofu which was really good. Our all-time favorites are Mee Goreng and Nasi Goreng. The vegetarian version of Laksa was tasty. Can't go wrong with food here. Unfortunately, it was a hot and humid day and the air conditioning was broken inside. Laut gave me a flashback for the tropical weather in Singapore/ Malaysia. Drinking Tiger beer after several years couldn't have been more appealing. I would definitely go back when the AC is fixed.

Crowded, noisy - worth dealing with if we had a top notch meal. But, food just average, service spotty, so not worth spending good dollars for a mediocre experience.

My wife and I came here with high expectations after hearing my friends and individuals online race about this place. Food is pretty decent. We got thai iced tea to drink. For appetizer we got the Calamari which was nothing special. For main course we got the Malaysian curry with chicken, masman curry with chicken and curry fried rice with chicken. The chicken was not cooked with any of the dishes. The dishes were all pre cooked and the half cooked chicken was just dumped in to it. We had visited the restaurant on a Thursday night for dinner around 6:00pm, the restaurant was not packed. I don't think I will ever go back to this restaurant after this experience.

My husband had the Laksa and I had the Malaysian noodles. They were both very authentic and good. After visiting Malaysia, this was the most authentic Malaysian food I have found. Our waiter was very friendly, food served in a timely manner, and no one complained that my son wanted to eat his subway because he doesn't like Malaysian food. The waiter just laughed and asked him if he would share. Overall, delicious, great staff, and definitely worth eating here! The location is near Union Square where there is lots of shopping!

I am a big fan of Malaysian food and was keen to sample at least one restaurant on our recent trip and really enjoyed the experience at Laut. We did try to get in on a Friday night without a reservation and couldn't get in, but did book a table for the Saturday and are really glad we did. It's not a super stylish place, but if you actually enjoy eating this cuisine, you are in for a treat. The murtabak was outstanding and I thought the roti was done just like it should be. We had some rendang which wasn't crazily spicy and everything was brought out in good time with a sufficient gap to be ready for the next item. The menu was varied and certainly if i went there again it would be easy to find some equally interesting things to order. Strongly recommended!

This is a Malaysian, south East Asian restaurant. The menu is not big line the restaurant but the service is quite good and the food is superb. Worth going there and trying the curries.

We were searching the Union Square neighborhood for a nice restaurant but, not being used to current NYC prices, we couldn't find a nice Italian or American restaurant where two could eat for less than $100. We've been to Last a few times before and always enjoyed our meals so we gave up on the delicious pasta idea and decided to return here. I'm very glad we did. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. The table are a bit close but everyone was very friendly. Beautiful paintings on the brick walls and hanging signs espousing various dishes give the room and outdoorsy feel that goes well with the exotic nature of the food. But the food is the real star here. The elements are properly (not overly) cooked and excellently seasoned. This visit, web started with the fried squid appetizer. Perfectly prepared and just a little spicy. Then I had the beef roti and Louise had the massaman curry. Both were delicious. On previous visits, I've had the drunken noodles and the Tom Yum soup and several other dishes. All were excellent. And, the check for two was $40!! A real bargain in an otherwise pricey neighborhood.

While being on holiday there, I had to try this 1 star michelin restaurant of malaysian cuisine. Having tried a few others already, I had to say that they do have the better char kuey teow compared to Nyonya and others. The roti canai was not bad, but it was not properly cooked, so there were lots of uncooked dough on my roti, which was very disappointing. The tofu satay was not too bad too. Would come back to try other stuff but price is a bit too high for some rather mediocre food. The the Tarik wasn't that good either. But maybe that's just because I'm malaysian so I have pretty high standards. I'm sure those who have never tried would find them good enough!

Well worth the visit for those missing south east Asian food such as char kway teow, Hainanese chicken rice, murtabak and much more. Speedy, efficient service.

I crave their roti canai! Once you have it here, nothing else compares. Other dishes are delicious as well. I have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed.

Long wait on a weeknight. Worth the wait though. Street food/market decor. Food was very flavorful and the coconut base curry was not heavy. Market noodles were good but the base of two noodles took some getting used to. Have to go back...

Starting with the appetizers/small plates we ordered (crunchy okra, veggie dumplings, crunchy calamari, roti) and on to the main (Rendang Curry tofu/veggie and Asam Pedas) we were disappointed. Parts of each dish were fine, but so dependent on sauces and the "crunch", nothing seemed otherwise interconnected. Then to add to this, everything was SO SO rushed, we should probably have been actually eating at a food stall. Our main dish came before the apps were even half-way eaten. Tables are so close and tight, it's difficult not to hear parts of the adjacent diners' conversation. We went very early, to attempt to avoid this, but to no avail. I'd recommend eating outside instead of inside, because it seemed much quieter there. Our wine was poured out way too fast. Lots of hovering from the waitstaff seemed attentive at first and then overbearing. Had the distinct impression they were just wanting to turn tables, but had to ask for ours to be wiped down after plates were whisked away, while we finished out wine. Felt as if we were being "oversold" when we asked for recommendations (i.e. "just tell them to order the most expensive items"). We were not anticipating "fine dining" but geez. Won't return.

Being Malaysian, I had high hopes for this place especially after hearing about it's Michelin star of sort. The decor and atmosphere were dim & depressing with little class, akin to some downtown Chinese cafe. Had nasi lemak which was far from authentic. Admittedly, I didn't try every single dish but judging from what I had, think I'd save my money for better Malaysian restaurants, Satay House in London to name one.

Mediocre Nasi Lemak and over-seasoned Char Kwey Teow. If you’re looking for a good Malaysian restaurant, there’s a couple of good ones in Chinatown and Flushing. I know a good Malaysian food, this is not one of them. Not sure how they got a Michelin star.

Noisy and crowded, seems like they are resting on there laurels. Food was tasty, but nothing extraordinary. Dorian fruit dessert was a bit over-spiced, can't recommend it.

small,very busy restaurant...but good food. need reservations. family owned......good food choices and options

Located by Union square, this is a small restaurant. went for dinner on Friday. We were 4, and were seated after just a short wait though we did not have reservations. The waitstaff were quick and efficient. The food was really delicious. Appetizers can be shared easily. Cant find fault with anything that we tried from the menu. Would surely go back.

Myself and friends went for dinner. It was such an authentic restaurant and worth the 45min wait. I ordered the massaman beef which was divine. The rendang was equally as amazing. So fresh and friendly staff. Top quality!

Great tasting food, great ambiance . A little expensive. The place closes between Lunch and Dinner time. Mee goreng - stir fried noodle and satay were quite good The Nasi lemak and hainan chicken rice were ok

If you have been to KL then you surely miss Teh Tarik, Roti Canai and Sateh. Here you can get them cooked just like the original. we loved it.

It is a popular eatery near Union Square serving Malaysian food. The food as good as those I had in Malaysia and the portion was generous. But the service could have been better as the hostess and the waiter who took my order were both not friendly at all.

Tables are a bit close together during lunch, they do a swift business of getting people in, and out. The food itself was very good, and a pretty good price point. The bowls are large, and come with soup or salad (somehow I got both). Would definitely recommend.

I am a regular, the last time we went was with a group of Asian friends, food cooked more authentically Asian than most others. Keep-up the authenticity please.

Was missing Asian food and decided to try Laut. We order the satay tau foo, beef rendang, mamak mee goreng and mango sticky rice for dessert. The peanut sauce for the satay tau foo was good but the portion is pathetic. 4 pieces of small tau foo (actually it is more like tau pok) on satay skewers with the sauce. Think it costs $6 - $8 for the appetizer, definitely over priced in my opinion. The beef rendang was very good. The beef was soft and the rendang taste good but would have been better if it was a tad more spicy. The mamak mee goreng was too sweet and the shrimps were not fresh. The mango sticky rice was also a disappointment. The entire meal costs about $60, including taxes and tips. Definitely not value for money. Service was quick though, guess they want to increase the table turnover as the place was crowded. Place was also noisy, so not ideal if you want a leisurely dinner with decent conversation. My friend who is staying in NYC said she will never come back even if she craves Asian food. We feel that the items were over priced for the small portion of average tasting food. There are definitely better Asian restaurants in NYC like Nonya.

My wife and I visited on a recent stop in NYC prior to taking a cruise. The place is small, loud, but smells fantastic. Since we didn't have a reservation, we did have a short wait, but we were seated within about 20 minutes. I had a cup of tom yum soup, which was nice and tart, followed by some heat. Most tasty. We shared a soft shell crap appetizer, which came with a sweet sauce and chopped chilies. I loved the heat and the crab was delicious. My entree was the night market noodles, which were advertised as very spicy. Not so much from my standpoint, so if one likes it spicy, make sure to ask for extra heat. Service was attentive without being hovering. I'd give the place a five star rate if it wasn't so damn loud. Price was nice as well.

I love Laut! I have been going here for years, so often that the waiters know me. My personal favorites are the pad see ew, roti canai, and pineapple fried rice. The drinks are delicious as well. Will always be loyal to Laut.

This is a wonderful Malaysian restaurant on 17th St. The food is delicious and inventive. Sometimes it can take a wild to receive your food or drinks because the service is a bit slow but that can all be forgiven because the food is delicious. Normally I start with the roti and then move on to a curry dish or a dish such as drunken noodles which is excellent. On my last visit I ordered calamari appetizer and it came with jalapeño and garlic stir fry. I thought it was absolutely phenomenal and I eat a lot of calamari. A lot of what they have is either if you want fish it's red snapper they have a lot of soft shell crab or you can have tofu beef chicken or shrimp in any of their dishes. I also tried the chili crab and I got to tell you although there was not that much crab it was superlative. Highly recommend trying laut- they used to have a Michelin star but I don't think they do anymore but they probably still deserve it.

Excellent food though portions a little on the smaller side. The Malaysian curry, the Mee goreng and Nasi goreng were all made very well. Really enjoyed the food. The service was good too.

First visit to Laut during a recent trip to NYC. Arrived near closing time so no problem getting a table. Warmly greeted and given plenty of time to look over the large menu. We had the green papaya salad (really good), Roti Jala (omg it was super good!), veggie and tofu Massaman (very much like a panang curry I get at home), and pad thai (good but not special). Girls next to us were regular diners. They recommended Drunk Man noodles and one was trying a soft shell crab dish she said was good. Loved the place and will definitely revisit. It's about 3 min walk from the NW corner of Union Square. Glad we tried Laut!

Visited as a group of 6 friends, all of us having lived in Singapore. Very good, authentic food that captures the atmosphere and ambience of Southeast Asia. Char Kway Teow was excellent, good curry puffs, great laksa. Beef rendang was good - not up with the best I I’ve ever had, but I certainly had worse in Singapore. Pricing is not bad for New York and service was perfect. Highly recommended if you are missing some good Asian food.

Incredible Malaysian food. We started off with Roti telar which is like an egg pancake with coconut oil and curry - I thought this was exceptional. Curry puffs were a must and the pastry dough was so flaky. Papaya salad was refreshing and vinegary just how I like it! The highlight was the Singaporean crispy soft shell chilli crab - so spicy sweet and tender. The Spicy night market noodles with mixed seafood had an incredible depth to the dish that I couldn’t get enough of. Come here for the food. Wednesday night it was crazy busy. Book a reservation ahead of time and don't be late!

Came here with a friend to have dinner. I ordered the Sambal Belacan and this dish has so much flavor layered in it. It's a dish that is highly recommended and I will have this dish again. I also took home an order of spicy night market fried rice. This is an okay dish but still not bad.

We headed here based on a recommendation from friends who were just here previously, and because of the michelin star attached to the place that we found so intriguing. We didn't have reservations so it was about a 30 minute wait to get a table, and we didn't have anything else to do and it was late so we just hung out at the starbucks down the street. It's a smaller restaurant, super unassuming, but oh my, the food was SO delicious. From the roti to the curry, we were in love. We ate way too much but it was so worth it. Yes, there are lots of great restaurants in NYC but I would definitely return here again.

The wait was long (45 min), but in the end well worth it. We ordered a lot of food more than enough for 4 people. Everything ordered is amazing. The spiciness of the food is just right - spicy enough to burn, but not painful. What an awesome balance of spice and flavor. The service is quick and friendly. The area is clean and the ambience is very natural, small but very traditional. Folks at every table appeared relaxed and having an awesome time. Definitely a great place to take family and friends for great food and relaxation.

After walking into Laut, I noticed the ambience and decor was lacking, but that was quickly overlooked by the energy of their staff who were welcoming and very attentive! I have been here many times before and have yet to have a bad experience. On my Last visit to Laut, I had the roti canai and squid for appetizers followed by the shrimp rendang curry for the entree; my bf had the massaman curry. WOW!!!! After my recent trip to Indonesia, I was looking for a place with similar tastes and flavors of Malaysian And Indonesian flavors and this place reminded me of that. The roti was paired with a curry sauce that was lick-the-bowl good... Not a drop left. The squid was also perfectly spiced and packed with flavor.. Just the right consistency of texture too. Now onto the entrees, which is making me come back for more. The rendang curry is something to be tried. It's a fusion of curry and spices reduced down and lathered over the shrimp; the spice is just right!!! Perfectly spiced and packed with flavor! Reminded me of my trip. My bf always orders his massaman curry with vegetables and insists it's the best he has had. The curry is cooked to perfection. The only reason why Laut is lacking a star for my rating is the dessert. I've never been a fan of Asian desserts and have yet to find a place that offers mouth watering Asian desserts. This place was no different.

Touring the city and looking for something different. Stumbled upon this hidden gem. It was busy but was quick. They knew how to work the crowd. I was sat at the bar,no lack of service. I was served in a timely manner. Roti and curry was flavorful. Soup was good.

I really like Laut. It's dishes are very interesting and well prepared. This was a second visit but with one exception. Our party size shrunk from Six to Two. Two people can't order enough dishes. This cuts down on variety. So when you go to Laut, and you should try Laut, bring a bunch of friends. The quality is good, the flavors are wonderful and the service is excellent.

Having lived in Malaysia, I often crave real Malaysian food, and am often dissatisfied. Not this place, very authentic.

Can a Sunday lunch get any more delicious? Stopped in for meal with my son who lives nearby. This very, very friendly and unpretentious restaurant accommodated our party of three in a quiet corner round table. The place quickly filled up with happy clients of different nationalities, including Asian, adding credibility to this Malaysian/Singaporean/Thai fine dining establishment. Excellent draft beer and wine selection. For starters, we really enjoyed the Family Satay Plate. My main course was totally delicious: Massaman Delite - sweet and at my request extra spicy! Other entrées excellent. Left overs. Under $100 for three. Will definitely return!

Another recommendation from our YouTube loving daughter that appeared on the "Is it worth it?" video series. We met our nephew and his partner here for supper. The food was super fresh and decision. Spice levels could be adjusted for various preferences which was nice. We ordered chicken poppers and Satong Gorang for some small bites. They were very good. For main courses we ordered Nasi Lemak, some curries, Emperor’s Herbal Chicken and Spicy Night Market Fried Rice. All were great. Service was very indifferent and in the end we were verbally rushed out of the restaurant.

Tried the nasi lemak, which is described as a general Malaysian dish to try for a "taste of everything". Fairly decent portion size-comes with a couple pieces of shrimp, some chicken and sides along with a big scoop of rice. Also had the drunk man noodles which were good. The sweet tea was delicious, and the dude in chaps glass was a cute touch. Tables are tiny house living close to each other. Staff were friendly and quick.

Went on a Saturday night with family. Place was busy. You need to make reservations 3 days in advance. Since we didn't, we arrived at the restaurant and had a 40 minute wait time. That was not an issue as the aroma from the restaurant was overpowering. And frankly speaking, any other good restaurant in NYC would have witnessed the same wait time. There were 4 of us. We had the Tom Yum soup, Roti Canai, Curry Laksa, Chicken Rendang curry with steamed rice and Singapore Chilli Crab. None of the dishes disappointed us! Though i have had better Rendang curry before. The crab was really good and so was the Laksa. It is not a big restaurant as i read on another review. It is a small space (or maybe big relative to NYC). Must go to and highly recommend making reservations!

One of the best places outside of Southeast Asia for Southeast Asian food. Nasi Goreng and Char Kway Teoh are my favorites. Really well done. Other dishes are also good although the hawker stands in Singapore still have the best Nasi Lemak. Laut is my favorite place in the US for authentic Malaysian and Singaporean food. And they even have Tiger beer. Nice.

First let me preface that I'm from San Francisco (which is a great Asian food city), and have travelled quite a bit in South East Asia. We were in the Union Square area last Saturday night and randomly found Laut on a search of restaurants nearby. I LOVED the food, loved the atmosphere and the price was reasonable. We shared 5 dishes and every one of them was awesome! It's definitely going on my list of restaurants to return to the next time I'm in NY.

Came for dinner after looking around online in the neighborhood for recommended thai places. This place has a lot of good reviews from other guides, but I think it is overrated. It was not especially cheap, the food was just OK and the place itself is just ordinary. It was just OK. My chicken chili with rice was not very tasteful and was very dry. I am sure there are other places in the area I would rather visit next time.

The waitress was incapable of explaining the menu to someone who's not from around here. Also, you get a choice of chicken soup or salad with every course. Even with soup. Why can't I have a small Tom yum and a regular fried rice? Their drinks selection could use some herbal teas. The fried rice was tasty enough

We celebrated a birthday here earlier tonight. Per all the reviews, we had a recommendation and contrary to some of the comments here, were seated earlier than our reserved time, even though our entire party was not initially present. Laut is a moderately-sized restaurant in busy Union Square area, about 1 block north of US. Easy to find on 17th Street it's nestled between a pilates studio and a breakfast place. The waiters were very friendly, immediately brought us water and menus and a waitress was back quite fast to take our drink order. We had 3 different martinis - all good, although very strong. At $12.50 it was a good deal for New York City. Our group decided on 2 appetizers - Roti Canai was a bit disappointing, as this is an appetizer we regularly order in our favorite Malaysian restaurant in NJ which is a quite larger dish and the calamari was very tasty, although also quite small. I feel if I'm paying over $10 for an appetizer, it better be a nice size. It didn't quite satisfy the 4 of us, although perhaps their appetizers run on the small side. The entrees did not disappoint and we even took some of the leftovers home. Pad See Yew, Pad Thai - both with squid were yummy. Green Curry and Nasu were also good - both came with rice, one with jasmine and the other with coconut. Some of the comments mentioned that the restaurant is loud - we didn't think so. Our table was in the back near the restroom - perhaps it was noisier in the front - I don't know. We were able to have a conversation. Recommend - and a place I'd return to.

To do Laut justice, come with a party. That way you can launch a cascade of appetizers starting with the Roti and proceeding through the curries. And you don't have to bother trying to hear each other, since you won't be able to. It won't matter. The Malay cuisine, which is a fusion owing to the underlying geography of the country, sings with cocoanut, peppers, lemongrass and curry--India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. Thank god they leave out the Aussies. Fun dinner, small room, noisy as all get out, savory to the last. Dessert elsewhere.

Found this little place on line and liked the reviews. I wasn't disappointed... my friend and I had the Thai green curry and it was great. I would definitely recommend this little gem to anyone visiting Manhattan.

I placed an order for delivery Sunday lunch via Yelp's EAT24 app, and the restaurant decides they didn't want to deliver on Sundays. When I called them to ask about my order - instead of apologizing, the staff member on the phone was ridiculously rude, said they didn't know anything about the order and that they are not responsible and don't know anything about the mistake. I've never encountered such bad attitude and customer service when its clearly the restaurant's mistake. Save yourself the bad vibes and go somewhere else.

The drunk man noodles and the chili crab sauce were too sweet for our party (my Thai friends tell me that in traditional Thai cooking, dishes are rarely sweet like that--it's to appeal to Western tastes).

I love this place. It’s a great Thai restaurant that’s reasonably priced. The restaurant is big so it’s great for groups. The ambience is very unique and cool and the service is good. We got the drunken noodles, pineapple rice and stir fry and all the dishes were tasty.

We were craving to try a Malaysian restaurant during our holidays in NYC after a longtime of not having a chance to do so. We selected Laut based on good reviews and the fact that they accepted reservations. Laut offers a combination of Thai and Malay dishes. We stuck to Malay dishes. I must say all dishes were well cooked. My only disappointment was the Assam Laksa which, although was good, tasted rather more like Thai Tom Yum soup. Not real flavour of Assam Laksa we remembered from our meals in Malaysia. Beef Rendang was very good. Downside was that portion was on the small side. Service was excellent. Music and deco both great. Overall this was a very pleasant experience which I would most definitely repeat. The restaurant is very close to Union Square.

Nice spot close to Union SQ. Small tables and crowded during weekends. Tasty and fresh Indonesian food. Not the average Asian menu with lots of choices. Staff was friendly but always in a hurry. Prefer to go during weekdays.

Very nice Malaysian food, closed to authentic. I ordered the fried rice noodle for lunch, will recommend that. Decoration should be refurbished.

We went to Laut for noddle soup. The soup was very good and we will return. Service was with a smile and the prices are very reasonable. Clean and comfortable place for lunch.

We are around 10 member team and all of us got something different and everyone liked it. Price was very nominal and the delivery was fast too.

Taste: 5/5 Laut serves up classics from the hawker stalls of Singapore like satay and chilli crab to Indian-inspired Malay and Indonesian dishes like Roti Canai and Nasi Lemak. Don’t let its small size fool you - this place is always buzzing with customers. Be ready to taste the most delicious twists on traditional “Asian” food that has become far too associated with sesame chicken and sushi. Quality: 4.5/5 Great quality all around Presentation: 4/5 One of the most unique things about this place is the set up of the restaurant - it’s designed to make you feel as if you were walking the streets of Singapore’s hawker centers, with old poster and newspaper clippings in several Asian languages printed on the walls. Even the food is served in very traditional steel bowls and plates that remind you of eating at someone’s home as opposed to a Michelin-rated restaurant. Service: 4/5 Prompt service, with not too long a wait for the food. Value: 5/5 This place, at least for the food they offer, is not too expensive - with most dishes coming within the $15-$20 bracket. Even better is that these dishes are shareable - perhaps the best place to go for Asian food that is a bang for your buck. Overall: 4.5/5 Re-visit value: 4/5

If you are an aficionado of Malaysian, Singaporean or Thai food you may be in for an unforgettable disappointment.This well-reviewed and hyped-up restaurant specializing in South East Asian cuisine with recommendation from respectable press such as the New York Times, the Michelin Guide, Eater New York, New York Restaurants etc..serve passable dishes from the above three countries and do not give credit to their exquisite and delicate cuisine. We were a group of expats from South East Asia who ordered the following items on the menu: Nasi Lemak (National Dish of Malaysia), the Mango and Papaya salads,the Masak Asam Pedas Fish, a couple of Wok Noodles.None of them pass muster except for the salads and the fried calamaris. Not happy encounter.

Overall I was disappointed in our meal at Laut, although the ingredients were of the highest, freshest quality. We shared a fruit salad, a vegetable dish and a chicken dish. The vegetables were perfectly seasoned, however the chicken was bland. The fruit salad, heavy with a fish sauce based dressing, was stingy in the amount of fruit. There were a few tiny dices of mango, some tiny dices of pineapple, and mostly cucumber. Perhaps we just mis-ordered. Overall I would rate the food as just average. Some of my disappointed may be because I was on vacation and looking forward to some different dining experiences. The staff was pleasant, and the restaurant was full.

Stoped for a early dinner before a jazz concert. Great place, delicious food, very pleasant atmosphere. As a starter we had family satay. Hakka Crispy Chili and Massaman Delite was absolutely yummy.

This has been a Michelin awarded restaurant in the past. Worth a visit if you like Malaysian/Thai flavours/food. Table water given shortly after being seated. Food served in a timely matter once ordered. Had a nice vibe walking in. Painting on wall ties in with New York’s murals/graffiti art. Not too in your face. Tables are a little small, especially if ordering a few things to put in the middle and share amongst your group but food doesn’t stay on the table for long as ours was devoured quite quickly. So not really a problem. All dishes presented well and tasted lovely. Reasonable in price, expect to pay $18-20 for your main. Would definitely dine here again.

Came here after being told it was a two hour wait at Thai Villa, and I’m glad we stumbled upon this spot. As a party of two, we got seated immediately at around 7:15, although when we finished dinner there was a crowd of people waiting to get seated. Had the laksa with chicken (you can pick the meat) and the egg noodles (you also customize the noodles) (~$18). The soup was featured on Buzzfeed’s worth it, which was cool to see. I wish the broth was a bit creamier but it was still hearty and filling. It’s not spicy at all; there is another option of laksa that Anthony Bourdain likes and was described by the waitress as medium spicy. It doesn’t have meat and incorporates fish sauce. They do take card. It’s a small restaurant that’s homey, so I wouldn’t come in a big group. Overall it’s a good spot and there’s a good array of options of Southeastern cuisine to choose from.

It is a restaurant that has been awarded a Michelin award, something that itself tells you to go there an try the food, and as i like Malaysian food it was more of a reason to visit this place. I ordered for veg fried rice, spring rolls & famous Teh-Tarik (Tea) and i can say they deserve that award. What i liked: As i am allergic to some sauces the staff was kind enough to make them to my choice of ingredients and also spiciness, spring rolls were crisp and Teh-tarik was something was a highlight for me so much that i carried one back for myself. Tips: I would highly recommend this place if you want to have Malaysia, Singaporean or a Thai meal

Lacking in flavour, quite tasteless. We tried three entrees and an appetizer. The only thing that was flavourful was the sauce / curry of the appetizer. Service was substandard even though the restaurant was quite empty. Won't be going back.

Agree that it is cramped and a bit loud- nevertheless we had an interesting meal. Both the satay chicken and calamari were tasty and i was sweating as i downed a bowl of Char Kwey Teow. Drink prices seem high for the category this place fits into. All in all , a pleasant meal with slightly different menu choices.

Tasty Malaysian food served hot and tasty. The staff is nice, efficient and very accommodating. If you make a reservation, be sure to arrive on time. Otherwise, you may loose your seat. [That is how we got our seats!]

Quick dinner local to my hotel in Union Sq. Food was quick; simple & tasty. Had seafood Laksa. Excellent.

Authentic Malaysian food is tough to find in the USA, but Laut for sure has it. Chicken Satay was delicious, rending I would say was very good, laksa excellent. Its a small restaurant but for sure recommend! Prices were very good, service was very fast. Order taken promptly and food arrived very quickly.

This restaurant would probably be great for a group of friends, however as someone out for dinner alone this wasn't a great experience. I was refused a table and had to sit at a very small bar with my back to the rest of the restaurant and facing the kitchen. The food was excellent, however. I had Pad Si Ew and Satay Chicken, both were very nice.

Delicious entrees and small plates that gives a culinary tour of Malaysia! A popular place with fast and efficient service, and great food that is reasonably priced.

Laut restaurant is near Union Square. It has all the flavors from Thai, Singapore and Malasia’s food. It means Indian, Chinese and Malaysian influences. It is great. We started with 2 veggie Dumplings (5 dumplings each) and chicken satay. Our main dishes were Pad Thai Beef and Hainanese Roast Chicken Rice. We shared a dessert: Mango Sticky Rice (!). Singaporean Tiger Beer and tap water for drinks. In April 2019 we paid less than $100 the three of us . Not so easy to find a table, try an early arrival. Reservations must be made one day before. Service is correct. Restroom is clean. I recommend this restaurant.

They have a lunch menu that is a great value. The service was also friendly and efficient. The food is tasty.

What a huge disappointment when last week we ordered our usual Malaysian food. No taste, the Singapore noodles tasted like a cheap Italian spaghetti from a local Deli! No flavor, nothing! What a shame, all the flavors of Malaysian cuisine seems to have left with the former owner. The new owner needs to smell the spices and hire a real Malay Chef, Until then, just pass by

Downtown New York City… just West of Union Square and its famous farmer’s market, and right next door to where Union Square Café used to be. Not a pretty location, at most times, with the traffic and NYCity’s garbage lying around ~ but once you are in, you’re in. Parking is a mess ~ as typically New York, but I was able to catch a break because of a film crew working on the block (who had closed off a section of the street for their trucks and equipment) by moving some of their barricade to make a space for my car !! (Just figured if I get into the restaurant before someone stops me, I’m OK.) The décor is informal and pleasant, with beautiful traditional designs hand-painted on the brick and paneled walls, and bare stone tabletops. Slightly crowded, and they usually run full capacity, so the service though friendly, gets to be a bit slow at peak times. And with the peaky crowd it can get a bit noisy as well ~ I guess the bare brick doesn’t do much for the diners’ din. But the menu is extensive, and they do offer some really great food ~ go hungry. Dinner …. with a friend visiting from India. Since we were a fairly large group, we ordered ‘family’ style to share, with the help of our server. His suggestions were very good and sized just right for our group: no waste and nothing left to doggy-bag. We sat around a lot, drank a lot, ate a lot, drank a lot, ate a lot, talked a lot ~ and a good time was had by all ! The traditional starter “roti kanai” was excellent… though I often wish these folks would do just a little bit more: perhaps just another tiny sliver of meat in the gravy? Somehow, they always seem to have just that one shred of meat clinging tenuously to a bone, and considering how little this dish costs, I feel bad about complaining (especially when you’re in a place that had a Michelin Star to their name ~ perhaps earned the star before that portion became so small..?) We followed this up with a retinue of the usual popular dishes: Som Tam Salad, Pad Thai, Massaman Curry, Beef Rendang, Five Spice Pork Roll, Nasi Goreng, Drunk Man Noodle, etc. and each was just simply great.. The coconut rice was amazingly flavored and sticky but not dry. The meats are tender and very well prepared with amazing herbal flavors, and spiced according to taste… Only the brave should try the higher end of the spice-chain here, so be careful and seek the server’s advice. I don’t remember having any dessert, though, and don’t know if anyone else in the group did. Well worth another visit… but then again, there are just so many great restaurants in NYC.

Born and raised in San Francisco, I've had my fair exposure to quality cuisine from other cultures. On a visit to New York in January, 2023, LAUT was recommended as a nearby eatery with good food. It's located at 15 E 17th Street, just off Union Square. Two of us shared an appetizer of Satay Chicken ($11) chicken spiced on skewers (4 pieces) with peanut sauce and Nasi Lemak (the national dish of Malasia) lunch special ($16) coconut rice, schar, peanut & anchovy, broiled egg, rendang curry chicken, shrimp in sambal sauce. Out the door for under $50. We travel as much as we can, and find that lunch specials are usually where the value is, even for the finer restaurants. Service was prompt, cordial and attentive. It's a shame LAUT doesn't have a branch in San Francisco. If I was a New York native, I'd be a regular at LAUT. Summary: Good food, good value as a lunch spot.

I think this may become one of my staple restaurants in NYC. Very casual, fun atmosphere, really delicious Malaysian cuisine, incredibly flavorful curries and many other yummy dishes. Can't wait to,go back!

It's cheap and only slightly cheerful. But for a Union Square, low profile joint, it's passable. Don't except high quality stuff but something good enough to fill your belly and not break the wallet.

It’s not a very large restaurant but it is busy. Food was mainly Malaysian. I asked for a Burmese dish kau sway and they had never heard of it. So we settled for the beef rengdang and some pork fried in batter. Both were good. The tandoori satay was unusual and not particularly tandoori in taste or flavor. We also ordered a noodle dish which was not bad. Dinner for 3 cost USD 100.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC for Thai food! Food is always fresh and delicious. I love the curries and the pad Thai!

It's a good place to try Malaysian cuisine. One of the few Malaysian restaurants in NYC. Green papaya salad, Okra with Shrimp paste and calamari are good! It could get busy so It's better to make a reservation for dinner. We liked everything (all Malaysian) we ordered. The place is good overall. I wish, though, that the music is not too loud.

Have a Malaysian (native) friend who swears by this place. Took a 5 person group there recently, pre rush hour and can only say this: skip all appetizers (roti c, etc are below average). Head straight for main dishes (fish in banana leaf, curries etc). Waiters were clue and thoughtless. Kept going to desk to negotiate some/any kind of service. Place became unbelievably noisy and trendy by 730 mid week. Try Williamsburg (new branch) much better service and food.Or cook your own Anthony B recipe

After finding 1-2 hour wait times at several favorite dinner spots at 7pm, we took a chance on Laut w/o reservations- they had one nice table for 4 with a reservation coming in at 8, so our service was quick-- but not rushed, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the food average to above. Fairly priced. Enjoyed the pineapple/ginger martinis, good roti. Some dishes better than others, the best of 4 meals was perfectly cooked okra with squid in garlic sauce.

A group of ten of us had a Friday lunch this week. We all used the Lunch Special's which were $13-16. I had the Pad Tai Noodles and they were fantastic. We all had various meals from the Specials menu (as I mention) and were all very happy. The food came out very quickly and our server made sure we had water and checked in often. Loved it and highly recommend it for ASian idishes.

All I wanted was a chili crab - what I got was crab with a store-bought sauce. Just disgusting! Instead of soft rolls to accompany the crab, I got store-bought hard-like bricks bao. We also ordered the fried calamari for appetizer, but they were not crispy, just blah. The only decent thing on the menu was the roti.

Being a Malaysia, I find the taste is quite authentic. The restauranteur managed to create the dishes to taste as near to as possible to those served in Malaysia. The inner lighting could be better. It was too dark for us. The menu selection has all the favourites in it. The dessert selection could be better than the three item they had. The highlight of the evening was the Teh Tarik. This I must say is one of the better ones we have had even in Malaysia. Well done.

Good place t to go with a bunch of friends, so that you can sample a variety of delicious dishes here. They have food that would suit folks with dietary restrictions, like vegans and diabetics. The fish / seafood dishes are particularly tasty. If you are interested in the roti-canai dishes, order the ones w/o egg, as they are more authentic and crispy (vs soggy ).

I moved here from Singapore 3 months ago and have been very homesick. I go here every time I'm even a little sad and the food never fails to make me feel good again. I love it. They have so much food and they even have vegetarian Laksa which you can't even get in Singapore!! The food is so fresh and amazing and just the quality and portion size are incredible. Thank you for making me feel less homesick. The lady who was serving us last time I went was a little rude but the food compensated for that. The location is great, it's near union square and there's a lot to do around it.

The restaurant was very busy for lunch , still the service was efficient and the food arrived promptly. The taste and the quality of the food ordered was very good. Not very pricy. Overall a good dining experience.

A Malaysian friend introduced me to this place. I was glad to have Nasi Lemak and Teh Tarik. My friend had the Hainanese roasted chicken rice and Teh Tarik. It felt like we were back in Malaysia. Nice little restaurant. Very noisy though.

6 of us had a great meal. The staff was attentive. The Char Kway Teow was great. We all loved the Beef Rendang. The Nasi Lemak is another dish that we had. We did not go overboard with choices instead for 6 of us we had two of each item. I defintely would come back again.

We had reservations for 7pm and when we arrived we were told that they had overbooked hence, we could only be there for 80 minutes. The food was fine however, the waiter forgot one of our appetizers and they came to take out our dishes before we had finished our starters. When we had eaten half of the main course, the waiters asked if we were done (everything seemed too rushed). Not really a great experience in terms of service but the food was fine.

And it is indeed very loud and noisy inside Laut in the evening, but that is the only negative to be found. Service and food were outstanding on our visit. I'm surprised by some of the uncomplimentary reviews. Yes, it is noisy, so I understand that point, but on all key points it reaches very high marks. Menu is eclectic enough that I consider it less "Malay" than Singaporean. We had about 10 dishes and all hit very high marks. The satay, often simple and dry, was outstanding, with large and juicy chunks of meat. The beef rendang, while it had smaller chunks of beef than what I have usually seen in Indonesia, was very tasty and true to the spicing of Southeast Asia. Hainan chicken rice was very good, and although some purists who expect the chicken to be steamed might be disappointed that it was fried, the bottom line is that the flavour was excellent. Laksa is not too common outside of the region, so was very happy to see it on the menu and even happier as I ate it -- outstanding flavour and, importantly, the noodles were perfectly done. Someone might quibble about a limited drinks menu, but I was more than happy to have beer with the meal. Some have quibbled about the prices, but I found them reasonable for NY and, frankly, much more reasonable than in Singapore. Bottom line to me is that it is the best Singaporean restaurant I have found outside of Singapore. Is it as good as the best in Singapore? No. But it is excellent.

Charming but noisy Asian fare. Yummy options - well flavored and well presented- wait staff was excellent. Great location and very busy

the tables are a bit small and little difficult when groups want to share the food, wide selection for vegetarians, everything we ordered was very good especially the tofu satay and roti kanai. would love to have tried more dishes

We had dinner in this restaurant Portions were not big and food was not the best Malaysian we have had in Usa Frankly a medium restaurant not highlight We did not like the specialties of the house so much that the waiter suggested us to take and at the end we were still hungry Meat and soup were good

We stopped in for dinner and even though the place was really busy, the quickly accommodated our table for six. The chicken sate is terrific, and we all enjoyed our various dishes. It's a small place but you feel comfortable and not squeezed in. This was our second visit and won't be our last. Good value, too, especially in New York City.

if you love thai food, this is a must visit place..soft shall crab , noodles and tabdoori satay are the best! also try their lychee martini and ice tea cocktails ..you won't regret it 😃

Malaysian food is not something that my husband&i eat often,but with my son-in-laws experience in all kinds of asian food we made some great choices.We were promptly seated and our waitress was very attentive on a busy Sat.afternoon.We ordered several different appetizers and shared those as well as entrees.Chicken&shrimp entrees were very good and my daughter is vegetarian and found her veggies wrapped in leaves were very tasty.We would definately eat here again.

Disappointed in this one. Someone had eaten here and said it was great food. But we were not impressed. The food was OK. I've had much better Malaysian at chain restaurants. The roti was stiff, curry was not flavorful. Stir firied noodles were the only decent dish. I did like the Leeche Martini though. But all in all, I would not return to this place.

We decided to not to go out to eat and ordered in from this restaurant off of a whim and were we blown away with how good this food was. The curry I ordered was THE best I've ever had and everything else that was ordered was so delicious that we ordered from here again the next night. We didn't read too many reviews before we ordered from here, but we were pleasantly surprised with how good it was. We also had no idea that Laut had a michelin star in the past, but judging on the food, I can see why. And this was delivery! I can only imagine what the food would be like if we ate in the restaurant. Definitely try this place out!

Sweet noodles when I asked for spicy! The waitress did not return, the service was mediocre and the food was less than average. They have B rating and there are so many better places in the area. If you do come here don't order the Thai food stick to the Malaysian.

This place is uniquely decorated and has a very welcoming staff. The food is of a great variety and if you love malaysian style - you would want to taste it all. It is not an expensive restaurant, but it delivers! My favorite is the beef rendang and having tasted it in few places around the globe, I would rate it highly here. It is aromatic and spicey but not so very hot, which is just as I like. You would get a bowl full of it (had more of the sauce been added, it would have been great). Next time I will try another dish, not because the rendang is not good, but because I want to test (& taste) and enjoy something else of their interpretation to the malaysian cuisine. Cheers Laut for being there. תענוג לחובבי המטבח המלזי!

A bit loud in the daytime and dinner time. Walls bounced off noise everywhere Few dishes to order are Chow Kway tech with shrimps. & chinese sausage (optional )have to request for it. Nasi lemak has roasted peanuts,curry chicken, anchovies with onions with coconut rice. Curry laksa with fried wontons is spicy curry noodles with coconut and a squeeze of lime and mints.Steam cod is another good one to order. Pad Zee you is non spicy and Pad Thai is less spicier but too sweet.Tell them to add less sugar

My girlfriend and i have visited Laut quite a few times, we have never been disappointed. The noodle dishes that we have ordered, with either squid shrimp or chicken have always been satisfying.

Satay Chicken is to die for It is Malaysian food with a hint of Indonesian taste Hot sake is very strong Decor is a bit outdated Services is OK

No reservations and small space, but worth the wait. I suggest go the small plate route and share. It is not a busy street so you can find a spot to wait outside- not much of a bar and they seat folks there. Very friendly service. Our server let us sample all draft choices before choosing- very nice!

The food here is over the top. The noodle dishes are spectacular. The half chicken great for the less adventurous. The staff is friendly and helpful to guide you through the menu. I cannot wait to go back here.

Heard of good reviews so figured to try. It is in a decent location by union square. Their sake is a bit strong than the others. The good tasted good but the portion was too small, thus pricy. The service was ok. Overall, ok to try it once but unlikely to go back again.

I tried this place on the recommendation of a friend. It is pretty tucked away but not that hard to find. I got a seat right away and was impressed with how it looks inside, set up like an Asian street cafe. I ordered nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice), which is a favourite of mine, and a Diet Coke. The food came out very quickly and was excellent. It was served in a mini wok with a fried egg on top. Very good authentic flavour and not at all stodgy. It was quite mild so I asked for some sriracha on the side. Very impressed overall and reasonable for about $20. Recommend and early visit as it gets busy.

A funky little restaurant around Union Square. The menu is a combination of Malaysian and Singaporean food. They no longer offer the steamed chicken version of Hainanese chicken rice but the crispy version was still very good. The rice was delicious. Portions were generous. The mango sticky rice was freshly made. The coconut milk rice was exactly spot on. The only unfortunate thing was the mango was not from Thailand.

Amazing food, super authentic! Very young and loud atmosphere. Great selection of draft beers! Get the fried chicken pot stickers and spring rolls, amazing! They deliver. The food is great it just gets very loud sometimes. Very casual, very good.

This restaurant is fun and exotic. It feels like a colorful alley in Malaysia. Fun murals and colorful decor. Service was good, friendly and quick. I had Nasi Lemak the national dish of Malaysia. It was spicy, gave me a tear or two, but very delicious! We also had a roti with sauce, also very delicious! This is a fun place, new taste and good service!

Went with a group of four on a weeknight without reservations, we were seated in ~10 minutes. Restaurant has a cool and funky decor and played a mix of contemporary pop and soft rock that inspired a lip sync battle between two women at a table next to ours. The adventurous food was a treat, we ordered Pad See Ew, Sambal, Green Curry, and Massaman and ate the entrees family-style. Flavors were distinctive, aromatic, and exciting. A great place to explore Asian cuisines and expand your flavor palette.

This is a great casual restaurant-inexpensive, friendly, a little cramped, convenient to Union Square. After a weekend of expensive eating. we so loved the casual atmosphere and yummy food here. It was great to have the Singaporean/Malaysian specials that are sweet and salty at once. It is a fun place and a great change of pace.

Spicy is how i want my food and this resto has it all! Chicken beef vegies - perfect spice. Service was really good, quick and very friendly. Last time i was in this resto, it was the beginning of a magical night!

the restaurant looks popular but we feel that it doesn’t quite live up to the hype. i like the location (near union square) and decor but find the food just passable. we ordered typical malaysian food - roti canai, nasi lemak and beef rendang. amount the 3, we enjoyed roti canai the most - it is pretty fluffy with crispy edge, and the dipping sauce is fairly good. the other two dishes are just ok, not very authentic and could be stronger in taste. nasi lemak is served with rather ‘strange’ combination of side dishes which i don’t fancy at all. sambal lacks the flavour i was hoping for. service wise it is fast and good. the food comes with a high price tag. well, it is higher than what i would normally pay for these items, considering that they are just ok, without wow factors.

First time trying Malaysian food, and we were pleasantly surprised. Laut was recommended by a local shop assistant, he insisted we try the Green Curry. It was excellent! The restaurant was really busy and we had to wait 30 minutes for a table (without reservation) it's probably best to book ahead. We went next door to Lillie's for a cocktail while we waited. (see review). There are a lot of tables and they are really close together making the place a bit noisy and lively -but what else would you expect from an authentic Malaysian restaurant? We really enjoyed it and we would definitely go back.

Third time we come back, choosing different plates from a varied menu , including an excellent choice of beers. Red snapper specialities, tasty and well cooked. The only real issue is the noise, being a crowded place with lots of people every night . Worth the expense, try it!

Having heard good things went there for dinner . Had booked before so got table almost immediatly . Extensive menu of which a few things but much to our horror found that almost our dishes seemed to have been prepared before and then microwayed . Would not recommend this restaurant !!

Not the best of venues, service slow, but the dishes were interesting, tasty and affordable. Worth visiting.

Great little place for Thai and Malaysian in the heart of NY. Like all of NY, it's busy and noisy on the weekend. Nice enough place and the staff was good. We had the Laut special noodle and the Mamasan chicken. Both were good... we will go back. Bye

Went to Laut on Saturday night. Had reservations. Seated immediately. Prompt service. Had a Singha on draft. Nice and cold. My wife and I both had noodle dishes, hers with chicken mine with squid. Both were very good. I definitely would go back to investigate the rest of the menu.

After a trip to Malaysia, I was craving that wonderful cuisine again. No need to jump into an airplane. This Union Square restaurant had me covered. Lively street market vibe with small tables, but attentive service. I ordered the Chili Crab served as soft shell crab with a sweet chili sauce that was so delicious I wanted to go back a day later. Definitely recommended.

this place has great asian food- well seasoned & delicious! the pad se yew & basil chicken are favorites!

Laut is the best Malaysian restaurant in the USA that I have been to. Their Laksa has been featured in many blogs and reviews. The rice noodles are springy and slightly chewy instead of the sad limp rice noodles that is often featured. The broth was amazing! I turned up at lunchtime and they kindly found me a seat and customized my meal to my liking and were so speedy that i fit my meal into my one hour lunch slot. Fabulous! I will definitely be back

Dropped by this restaurant for early dinner while on business trip - place was crowded and soon after I was seated a line formed waiting for a table. The decor, food and service reminded me of Singapore, i.e. it was pretty authentic. I ordered the satay (tender and flavorful), nasi lemak (good but spicy) and ginger tea (not a fan). There were at least a few other dishes I would have love to try but the portions were hearty - would recommend visiting with a party and sharing family style. Nice location right by Union Square park.

They cover all the main dishes you would find in a typical Malaysian restaurant. A lot of the dishes are prepared authentically. Highly recommend the curry laksa and kew teow. The gravy for the roti canai was also worth trying. The mango sticky rice for dessert was also very tasty. We had a large party and were glad we made a lunch reservation on Open Table.

I didn't know this when I went there but the food proved it. The service wasn't great, they took forever to come to our table for our order after they sat us, but I was so happpy with the food by the end of it that I didn't care. Highly recommend the night market noodles, and the singapore chilli crab! Yum Yum!

EXCELLENT food. Started with the Veggie Rolls which are light and crispy with a delicious sauce. Then moved onto the the chicken satay which were in a peanut sauce and also very very tasty. Moved onto the Pad se Ew vegetable dish and Nasi Goreng with chicken which were both outstanding. Make a reservation as this place fills up. For this type of food - this resto is one of my favourites in the world.

The $10 lunch menu has great variety and sizable portions. I had the pork with noodles and kale and I would order that again. My husband and brother enjoyed their lunches, too, but they ate them so fast that I forgot what they ate.

We went to Laut for lunch on a cold winter afternoon and were not disappointed. We had made reservations from before so that meant there was not waiting :). We ordered the freshly squeezed sugarcane juice which was delicious. They have an extensive food menu but limited for vegetarians who do not like fish sauce in their food. The server was helpful when were ordering. The Roti Canai was a hit with our 7yr old and we ordered for it multiple times. The night market fired rice and the vegetarian dumplings are delicious.

Food is sensational, I mean, sensational! Mostly Malaysian, spices, flavorful, satays, curries, pork buns, drunken noodles…. this tiny, pretty place off Union Square has a Michelin star. Once you get your table, it's great. But the service is abysmal! We waited over an hour, with a confirmed reservation. The first time we went, we waited a long time, without a reservation. The take-out men walk in and out through the restaurant, no bar, no waiting area, a hostess who is also probably the only waitress, speaking in terrible English, with no eye contact. It's so bad, but could be so good.

We had apps and main dishes. The catai (sp?) was amazing. The dipping sauce was so good. Pad Thai yummy. Lots of choices. Def would return.

First of all this restaurant is very crowded and very loud. They say having a Michelin star which is not true. The dishes are good but not better than other fast food asian restaurants. Service stuff is generally very impolite because people coming anyway due to popularity. In my opinion the restaurant is totally overrated to what it is, one solid asian restaurant beside hundred others.

I found a Groupon for Laut and decided to check it out. I called around noon for a 6:15 reservation that day. We arrived 15 minutes early and were promptly seated. It is tastefully decorated with a relaxed vibe.Our table was a little wobbly and they immediately fixed it. The staff was friendly and cool about the groupon. We had the Tandoori Satay appetizer. It was served with lime and baby cucumber. Very tasty and tender. My BF had the Drunken Man Noodles with Shrimp. The serving size was deceiving, it looked a little small but was more than enough. I had Beef Massaman served with rice. The Beef was nice and tender and the sauce flavorful. The presentation overall looked appealing. The food was flavorful and fresh tasting. The Staff was friendly and helpful but not overbearing. I will definitely go back and try something new.

Went here for lunch with some friends. I had the laksa, which was good - nice and sour and well flavoured. My friend had the nasi goreng, which was even better and that's what I would recommend!

Lively and crowded. Excellent moderately spicy southeast Asian food. Good service and great value. I will visit regularly.

I was exploring the neighborhood and decided to stop into Laut for dinner. Wonderful restaurant with beautiful interior and authentic food. Highly recommend!

As a native NYCer, I always have a hard time finding a reasonably priced restaurant in Union Square without having to walk down to the East Village etc. This little restaurant, a blend of Malayasian and Thai, was a perfect find and reasonably priced. The staff is attentive, the food was excellent and the menu was comprehensive. My favorites are the Laut special noodles and the satay tandoori.

Went here on a Pulsd coupon. Food was excellent. We had chicken satay as an appetizer which was awesome. Dinners were also quite good. Service was excellent and very friendly.

‘Laut’ means ‘loud’ in German. Although this is a SE Asian restaurant, keep the German word in mind when going there. The place has bad acoustics which are exacerbated by very loud music, even though this is not a ’scene-y’ place. When I asked them to turn the music down a bit so that I could attempt to hear what my friend was saying, they refused. But what do I know—the place was pretty much full? The food? Good but not great. If you feel the need to test your hearing and vocal chords, go to Laut. If not, you might want to try elsewhere.

Great, creative cuisine. Small place with great staff. Don't order anything fancy from the bar but otherwise, wonderful.

My daughter and I where walking around and saw this charming restaurant. It was crowded with people so we decided to try it. The staff was so welcoming. The food especially the naan appy was amazing and very different. Our food was delicious -- maybe a little heavy on the salt for me -- but otherwise delicious

Amazing food, delicious and plentiful. Great location, lovely colourful interior. Standard never dips, consistently good!

A Malaysian friend recommended the restaurant and I'm so grateful he did. I arrived for lunch just as they opened so I was easily able to get a table as the lunch crowd soon piled in. The spring rolls were incredibly fresh and the steamed potstickers were nothing less than amazing. I was traveling solo so I was limited on how much food I could order but looking forward to a return visit to try more of the menu.

Had such high hopes for this place as it's popular but I realized it's hype I'm afraid. I hope it's an off night but our appies of soft shell crab and chicken were ok our entrées missed the mark. The nasi lemak came with cold rendang chicken and as I grew up knowing this cuisine it's not meant to be served cold. The anchovies also lost its crunch and the rice noodles called char kway teow completely lacked the taste of being wok fried and sadly the Chinese sausages were added after the noodles were cooked and not stir fried together with the noodles as it should be. The place is immensely popular but if you know this cuisine well and have a discerning palette you might be disappointed as I was. I wanted to love this place but left underwhelmed

Sharing an excerpt from my blog post on Laut below: "One of the first Malaysian restaurants in NYC to be awarded a Michelin Star, Laut was the definition of the usage “blew me away” and I could not possibly emphasize it enough. Although this list is in no particular order, I cannot help but place this restaurant, that gives off a mini Malaysian food street vibe, right at the top. Quite contrary to the popular notion on what Michelin Star restaurants should look and feel like, Laut is a welcome change. The place has a lovely, jovial ambience with people chattering away to their hearts content while digging into yummy looking plates of food, which works best for someone like me who prefers a relaxed, comfortable environment to a place that makes you feel like even the cutlery is judging you. Even the food was so heartily presented and that I feel deserves more credit that it gets, since it helps in building an appetite in me, as opposed to the fancy-schmancy, sometimes bordering on over-the-top plating which makes me rethink my life choices. But hey! That’s strictly a personal opinion. As I keep harping time and again, I feel food is supposed to bring you joy; it is something that should fill your tummy and your soul. The food at Laut ticked all these boxes for me as I could taste the love and the sheer effort that had gone behind the preparation of every bite on our plates. What we ordered: Singapore Chili Crab– Crispy fried, soft shelled crabs dunked in a lovely, sweet and sour chili sauce with a dropped egg adding wonders to the velvety texture of the sauce. Served with fried and steamed Manatau. It would be a crime if you were to walk out of Laut without giving this dish a go. Period. Nasi Goreng: Nasi Goreng translates to ‘fried rice’ is Indonesian and Malay and is a popular main dish in those areas. The Nasi Goreng served at Laut, with sumptuous amounts of shrimp was by far the best I have had in a long time. The explosion of flavor in my mouth after the first bite will not be forgotten that easily. Huge hit. Nasi Lemak: Considered to be the national dish of Malaysia, the Nasi Lemak yet again was nothing short of amazing. This was a plateful of food comprising rice, some pineapple sambal, dried anchovies fried, some pickled prawns and succulent pieces of chicken coated in a thick gravy, somewhat resembling a ‘roast’ as the term would mean in south India. Young Coconut Pudding– The soufflé which was filled into an actual green coconut got my thumbs up even before I tasted it for the sheer beauty in presentation. And when I did taste it, boy oh boy, the silky texture of the soufflé with the right amount of sweetness made it so refreshing and light on the tummy that it felt like the perfect way to end such an incredible meal. Having said all this, if you have an inkling at the back of your mind that this meal (along with other appetizers) would have cost us a fortune, please rest assured that you are thoroughly mistaken. The Michelin Star is solely in terms of food quality and this is yet another feather on Laut’s cap." Check out my blog (link on my profile) for more photos and more details!

We were looking for a quick dinner to have between checking out the Union Square Christmas Market and going on a Christmas Light tour. We found Laut through Trip Advisor and OpenTable. The reviews indicated mixed service. Sometime good. Sometimes not. We found the service to be very attentive. Almost deferential. We were pretty unimaginative and ordered the Pad Thai. It arrived almost instantly and was very good. Nicely spiced. I think we were in and out in less than 45 minutes. Not sure we would go back given the alternatives around.

Not all dishes are spicy, but some were quite spicy, but so good I couldn't stop eating even when my mouth was burning... The green papaya salad was great. Some of the dishes were intrestingly new, others - well excuted asian restaurabts classics.