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Layang Layang Malaysian Cuisine in Cupertino is a three star Asian restaurant. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. This restaurant features lunch.
1.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. Since we hosted a party on Saturday night, I was not in the mood to cook Sunday dinner for the fams, so I Yelped, came here, and ate. Now back to Yelp.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good Malaysian/Singaporean restaurant that can compete with Banana Leaf. We're glad that we don't have to drive to Milpitas for good Malaysian food anymore, however, Banana Leaf's food/flavor…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first Malaysian/ Singaporean restaurant that came close to my mother's super awesome home cooking skills, so I'm definitely a fan! The curry for their roti was a little thicker than usual,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, but not so good service. Always seem to feel like I am rushed to finish my food so that they can seat other people. This place is too small for its popularity. I am giving this place a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife loves this place. She's usually the one that orders since I have no idea what's good. But the ones that she does order is always good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here several times since they opened and had a mediocre experience each time...either was offered a table near the restroom...or the A/C wasn't turned on during a hot summer day... Due to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We're regulars here. I'm a fan of the Mango Chicken, Roti, Kang Kung and Sizling Beef. It really deserves 4.5 stars. For some reason they rushed us out on our last visit by giving us the check and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Malaysian cuisine. It's just seems to be the perfect blend of SE Asian. It's like Indian, Thai, Chinese, and even a little Vietnamese fused into one. Having said that, the hubby found this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After spending a long day out on the beach, a friend and I had decided to go out to dinner. Her brother had come to visit her so we all had decided to go out and eat. Well, she had recommended this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered take out for lunch since I was at work. I got the Roti Canai and the Mee Siam. I thought the Mee Siam was going to be similar to Pad Thai cause the description of it, but it wasn't. It was a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
L.L. overall is a good place to eat. I give it 3 1/2 stars but rounded up to be nice. -Family friendly and very diverse. Not too attractive when looking from the outside. It's located awkwardly across…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Malaysian restaurant - my first good foray into the food. If I was to describe it, it's a cross between Thai food, Indian, and Chinese. Makes sense since those countries are all right next…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here during the weekend, and it was pretty crowded. I didn't like the ambience, everyone was shouting things in cantonese (reminds me of eating dinner at home when I was a kid). = ( We ordered…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is good (4 stars), and reasonably priced, but the service is pretty atrocious (1 star) I got the seafood in a fried taro nest, which was pretty good, but they definitely skimped on the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's great here! I love their Chicken Satay. So so tender! Roti Canai is ok. Ikan Bakan is AWESOME. Princess Tofu is good too, but the sauce tastes like one of the typical Chinese sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lunch specials are reasonably priced - most if not all are under $10 and seem to include a starter of a small bowl of spicy broth (chicken?) My choice was the nasi lemak. You get a hefty scoop of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're lookin' for some finger-lickin' good Malaysian food (you need to use your hands to eat the roti, which is kinda like naan) this is probably the best restaurant in San Jo for that. Malaysian…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In San Jose/Cupertino Area? Feeling some Asian Food? Layang Layang is THE PLACE to go! My boyfriend and I were hungry and found this place on yelp, ,which was super helpful. This place reminds me of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of people will compare this Malaysian restaurant to Banana Leaf in Milpitas...Let me tell you, this one is much better! Though the service does get kind of slow when the restaurant is crowded,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always find it strange when I see Singaporean restaurants. Having been to Singapore, I don't know what that means since everything was from somewhere else, China and Malaysia mostly but also India,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really yummy hole in the wall place. Everything was really good. Some of the things we ordered were: Kangkung Belacan, Sarang kung Pao Chicken, Sarang Burung. And the Kari Mee tasted curry from home.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Usually we do takeouts, but the ambience at the restaurant looks pretty nice. Sizzling belacan prawns is a great dish. In general, Great food - and having lived in SIngapura for 2 …
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place multiple times. The Malaysian and Singporean food are pretty decent. I must say if your friend are coming in from other states, you gotta bring them there. The ambiance is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prior to eating at Layang Layang, the thought of "Banana Leaf" had two meanings to me. 1) A Malaysian place to eat in Milpitas
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited about the queue piled outside the place thinking that this place must have it down, busy and pumping on a sat evening. The crowd certainly looked like they knew what they were doing.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived at 5:30. Got seated promptly. Took awhile to get my order taken. 2 out of the 3 waiters made eye contact that they knew i was ready to order but they just went ahead and continued their green…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic Malaysian food. Reasonably priced. I like it. I recommend the beef rendang and the kangkong belachan.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times because it's such a unique and delicious cuisine! Malaysian food is kind of like Thai food because they use a lot of curry and coconut flavors.. There is usually a super…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came back a second time. And it was not as good as the first time. It was scorchering hot outside and they did not turn the AC on. I could see many other patrons trying to enjoy their meal while…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a Malaysian I tend to be pretty critical of all Malaysian restaurants and after hearing good things from friends and family came here to try it again for the first time since it opened a couple of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NET: Good Malaysian food. Almost as good as Banana Leaf, but without the 1-hour wait.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are not many authentic M'sian cuisine in the bay area. However, this place is the closest to serving "real" Malaysian food. Petai(stinky beans) is scarce, and I'm glad they serve it. Most…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty. If the taste was a little cleaner (lighter and not so salty), I'd give it a 5.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Augh. I love Layang Layang! I've been coming here for years now and even though I'm away at school most of the time, whenever I come home, I HAVE to eat here at least once! My family always has to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't really figure out what the big deal it was with this restaurant. My friends love it so maybe my taste is a little different from few.. but I just thought it was fusion Chinese food.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went there after driving by for 4 years...They need to open up the windows or something to show the drive bys that people actually eat there...I can never see anybody through the grids of the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't figure out if I was in a Malaysian restaurant or a Thai restaurant. It had very similar dishes. The sizzling beef was the best. I couldn't eat enough of it. Their appetizer Roti was also…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Checked this place out for the first time since I had a coupon from my lovely Entertainment Book. We ate an early dinner around 4:30ish on Sunday. When we first walked in I thought I was in a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been curious about this place since I drive past it all the time when I'm up in the Bay. It always amused me that they had their Grand Opening sign up for so long. After reading some…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious meals. My favorites are roti canai with the dipping sauce. I'm really sensitive to spicy food but I will ignore the spice factor for this dish. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First thing I noticed when I walked into this restaurant was a combination of smells and wall colors. You walk in and it looks like a nice, down to earth restaurant, reminiscent of something I'd find…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch. Had an Indian red curry. Pretty good. It's pretty cheap, will probably come back some time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright already! Yes! I'm addicted to the food here like a perverted Japanese salaryman is to previously worn panties! I want to surround myself with heaping plates of Roti Murtabak, Sarang Burung,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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The solitary little building across from Minton's on South De Anza Boulevard in San Jose has housed many restaurants over the years. It was once a Mexican place. More recently it was a kebab restaurant. For...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite restaurant. everything i've tried is absolutely fabulous. i love the roti canai, all of the fried noodle dishes, egg chow fun, the belachan sauce, fried banana/ice cream and MY…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Layang Layang many times since its grand opening but has not been there for the past several years. Why? Because the food is good but not memorable. No specialties and the taste are sub par…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm giving this place four stars mainly because there is a lack of places with malay/singaporean cuisine that aren't trying to be "trendy" (STRAITS COUGHCOUGH) and this place serves some pretty decent…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, affordable Malaysian fusion. My friends love this place so we've come here at least a dozen or two times. Dishes here I especially enjoy: - ROTI CANAI - Great flat bread appetizer. Perfect…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fortunately I live and work close to Layang Layang so I go there at least twice a month for dinner. We always have the Roti Canai and the Princess Tofu - they are excellent dishes. Their menu is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here tonight. Food was very tasty. The Roti and sauce were really good. The lamb stew was good and Tum Yam Chicken was perfect, spicy and saucy. Deserts were very good as well, Peanut…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I've never had Malaysian food until I went to this place and after going here, I'm very disappointed that I never tried before, but I suppose it may be because I haven't seen any…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a good value, overpriced, and portions are so small, we ordered 1 dish per person, and left feeling hungry. The portion is half or less than a Chinese restaurant. Malaysian food is a fun…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Next to Kelly Moore Paint. Even if you have tried Malaysian food before, you should try Layang Layang because their food has a unique twist to Malaysian food. I went with a group and it was loud…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistent good food! Been here numerous times, and every time the food has been great! The place to go when I have craving for Malaysian food. Here are some of my favorites - -Roti Canai - crispy,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a fantastic lunch! Went here with my co-workers last week for lunch, and I was blown away by the delicious awesomeness that awaited me. The dishes are reasonably priced, and there are so…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not bad, food taste good, too. but i don't know, my husband and i don't likely want to come back again.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not bad, food taste good, too. but i don't know, my husband and i don't feel wanted coming back again.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A must try. I had no idea what Malaysian food was. The flavors are incredible and you have to try the coconut milk served in a coconut. We try to go once a month. I am so happy I heard about…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! This isa great place, very easy to get to from 85 :) I went with my hubby and my father in law last weekend and it was delish.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food's pretty good here. Before coming by, I looked for recommendations from previous postings and the dishes my fellow yelpers recommended did not disappoint. Service is fast - incredibly fast! It…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to try Malaysian / Asian fusion food, then this is the place to try. I think it is better than Banana Leaf in Milpitas. Really good hand made roti with a curry dipping sauce, wonderful…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is possibly the best Malaysian food I've ever had! And I've been to Malaysia to taste their best! Try the Roti Canai as an appetizer, and maybe some spring rolls too. The vegetarian beef and taro…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
boyfriend & i came here because of the rave reviews and we were sorely disappointed. i have no idea what the big fuss is about?? for appetizer, we tried the roti and chicken satay. both were ok. i…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch spot with tasty food I frequent regularly from time to time. It's Malaysian which I find to be not as spicy as Thai, not as pungent as Indian, and more complex than Chinese. Highlights:
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for 3 reasons: 1- cozy atmosphere, nice decoration, and may I caution you with this:... --- watch out... their menus are filled with well-designed colorful pics of tantalizing…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a 5 star restraunt that my friend took me to. I mean This is really good and I usually dont like food with a lot of sour taste. But this is some good ass maylay food homie. Anyways if…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two weeks ago I was first introduced to this place- it was the end of the quarter, so our mgmt bribes us to stay at work and close business by bringing lunch in every day. Fair enough...they aren't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Service, service, service. After a fifteen minute wait this evening, we were guided to our table (by the kitchen portal). I had the privilege of being bumped from behind several times by the wait…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How the heck did I not know this restaurant was here? OK OK, first off, I am no expert on Malaysian food. Last time I was there we mostly ate Indian and Chinese - dang chicken coworkers wouldn't eat…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lived in Singapore for a while and Layang Layang is pretty good. The Kway Teow was lightly burned (which is a good thing) but it was missing oysters... the Kang Kong was very good, the Rendang was…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
105 pounds ( v.g but imaginary), calories 2100, calories that don't really count because of layang layang and it's deliciously light food and small portions 1000, so total calories 1100 (exemplary).…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a bunch of people so we ordered a lot of dishes. I wasn't impressed. The service was surly in the beginning, and got even worse as we took our time eating and chatting. I didn't feel…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised I did not find this place earlier! The food is amazing. This was my first time having Malaysian food so I was a little bit relecutant, however, this has become one of my favorite…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a good find. I've driven on Deanza Blvd so many times and I never would have even noticed or stopped into Layang^2 if I didn't read the mostly stellar reviews on yelp. We ordered two appetizers:…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I did not enjoy the dinner there at all. The wait was incredibly long and the service was not very friendly. I was not happy with the Fish head Clay pot dish I ordered because it was expensive and all…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty good, I came with a group and we all got something and shared it. I liked the flavors they used in all of the dishes and they were well prepared. It was also served really,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing!!! Try the Mee Goreng...you'll fall in love. Oh and the staff is super friendly =) P.s. To the guy who said "Seemed to me like an average Chinese restaurant dressed up to be exotic." ummmm it's…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I may come bacl later and update this. Sadly it didn't taste anything like I was expecting. I was hopinbg for one of those rich everything in it kinds of stews (like I would get in Souled Out in Kuala…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is amazing! The way the restaurant is decorated, the intimacy of the size and even the colorfully dressed waiters really adds to the dining experience and you feel like you have stepped…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here last night (party of 6) and it was great! Lots of variety. We had a toddler in our party and they were very accommodating. We pretty much ordered an item from each category and I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have a wide variety of food and everything was very good. There is a whole page of vegetarian options, always a plus. I probably wouldn't have ordered the sizzling princess tofu had I realized it…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It was the top rating between 8 - 9.5 out of total 10 point for this Malaysian Cuisine. But after we had the dinner there I would rate it as 5 for the most. It wasn't our first time there though and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm Malaysian. Me: I want something different. Something new. Something tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great good. Tastes wonderful, however slightly pricey for the serving size. 3 of us went there to eat and it cost us almost $45. Rice is also extra. Princess tofu is extremely good. The tofu is deep…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it!!!!!!!!! It is the best Malaysian food in the Bay Area. Much better then Banana Leaf in Milpitas. Princess Tofu is the best. Then the taro nest dish is my favor. Highly recommended for the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We visited Layang Layang a few hours back for lunch, and were a bit disappointed with the slightly cool reception we received upon entering the restaurant. The hostess, dressed in a traditional…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A group of us ate here. None found the food to be anything special, and the prices seemed high for uninteresting fare.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I drove up to this restaurant one late evening and I said... ummm... you had better park where there is some lighting (the neighborhood is not so great). The place was packed though!…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food. Long wait. Not so friendly service.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Between having been to Malaysia several times and having a Malay wife that can cook everything on the menu, I tend to be very picky about Malaysian restaurants that we try in other parts of the world.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving some Malaysian food, so upon the advice of the reviews here on Yelp, my boyfriend and I went on a Wednesday evening. Pros: I've taken a look at their menu online, so I had an idea what…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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We had the most horrible experience ever at a restaurant . We were 4 adults...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is one of my personal favorites. The parking is a little crappy, but the food definitely makes up for it. For newcomers, I would recommend looking at the Top Dishes list they have at…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering the not so modern decor of the restaurant, I wasn't expecting much from this place. But to my surprise I was very impressed. (Not that looks matter, but it plays a big part on your…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only wished I lived closer so I could go more often. The food is excellent. It's quite authentic according to three Malaysians I know and they love it. This is probably the best place for Malaysian…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is decent but the service is really really bad and I don't think I will come back again. We were rushed (literally) to get out the restaurant as soon as possible; we finished the whole meal within…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
