Eating Out: Mamak | Flushing, NY

Eating Out: Mamak | Flushing, NY

Just because it’s Mother’s Day, my husband wanted to take me out for lunch. I knew where I wanted to go – Mamak in Flushing, NY – but it takes us more than an hour to get there, so I hesitated (oh yeah, the hesitation is more along the lines of, “I’ll be too hungry by the time we get there!”). He was only too willing, so we ended up going.

This wasn’t our first time to go to Mamak. We went here last year. You see, I went to Malaysia on my own last summer and fell in love with Malaysian food. After coming back here, I’ve been on the look-out for Malaysian restaurants. Sadly, nothing here where I live so we really have to drive far just to satisfy my craving. It was great finding Mamak. We even met Nani Hughie Yusof (the owner) the first time we went there and told her that I’ve been to KL. She recommended that I visit Penang next time (which I hope to).

Now here’s we had for lunch.

Roti Canai. "A delightful buttery & flaky traditional flatbread, served with chicken or dal curry sauce to tear & dip in"
Roti Canai. “A delightful buttery & flaky traditional flatbread, served with chicken or dal curry sauce to tear & dip in”
Udang Nasi Kandar (Shrimp Nasi Kandar) with rice, steamed okra and fried cabbage
Udang Nasi Kandar (Shrimp Nasi Kandar) with rice, steamed okra and fried cabbage
Kari Ayam (Chicken Curry)
Kari Ayam (Chicken Curry)
Kang Kung Belacan
Kang Kung Belacan
Mee Goreng Mamak "A sweet, spicy and savoury dish of yellow noodles stir-fried in a thick mix of black soy sauce with eggs, tomatoes, chilli, potatoes, tofu and vegetable fritters"
Mee Goreng Mamak “A sweet, spicy and savoury dish of yellow noodles stir-fried in a thick mix of black soy sauce with eggs, tomatoes, chilli, potatoes, tofu and vegetable fritters”
Ais Kacang. "Concoction of sweet and colourful ingredients such as sweet red beans, cincau (grass jelly), cream corn, kacang (ground peanuts), and other ingredients"
Ais Kacang. “Concoction of sweet and colourful ingredients such as sweet red beans, cincau (grass jelly), cream corn, kacang (ground peanuts), and other ingredients”

I didn’t order Milo Dinosaur this time, so I could try Teh Ais (Malaysian Iced Tea). We also didn’t order Cendol (my favorite!) because I wanted to try Ais Kacang.

Once again, the food didn’t disappoint so we’ll definitely head back there the next time my craving for Malaysian food strikes. Terima kasih, Mamak, for such yummy Malaysian food!

Address:
Mamak
35-20 Farrington Street Flushing, NY 11354

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