Kaya Malay Bistro (new) - Broadway @ Oak

[LotusRapper]

Where Wimaan Thai used to be, is now a place called Kaya Malay Bistro. I drove by on the opposite side of the road so wasn't able to get a good look. But this stretch of Broadway is gaining in Malay/Singaporean options what with Banana Leaf and Red Ginger a mere blocks away. Then there's Tropika up on Cambie/14th, and the new City One at the plaza at Oak & King Edward.

Anyone been to Kaya ? There's no reviews of them around yet.

[reiney]

Went there Friday night. Didn't love the laksa (out of balance - too strong on fish flavour, not enough sweet/hot) but the fried green beans were great. Rendang had good flavour but the beef needed a bit longer on the braise. The roti + sauce - superb. Stuffed chicken wing was under seasoned.

So, it was OK.

Usual opening week delays but the staff were extremely eager to please. They had Dead Frog on tap and on special for maybe $4.5-5 (after happy hour ended).

[flowbee]

I suspect that the owner is also the owner of Tamarind Hill in New West.

[LotusRapper]

That's not a bad thing, innit ? My friends who live in NW rave about Tamarind Hill.

[grayelf]

I've heard the one on Lonsdale isn't bad either, though I don't know if they are related.

[flowbee]

Yeah, I remember getting takeout from there ages ago and enjoyed the beef rendang. Apparently they have whole wheat roti at Kaya? Must try...

[queueueuq]

Seems they're now open. Doors were open and they had a sign saying "happy hour 'til 6."

[LotusRapper]

Their site: http://www.kayamalay.com/

Looks like they're not ready to open just yet: http://www.facebook.com/KayaMalay

[grayelf]

I saw that a few days ago and sent a text to another board denizen whose pithy comment was "The word 'bistro' is worrisome." I am interested in the lunch boxes.