Only one word is needed to describe this restaurant...exquisite! Chahaya Malaysia is one of my favorite restaurants in Ottawa. Serving incredible authentic Malaysian food, the owners have done an amazing job of bringing a taste of this uniquely beautiful culture right to the customer. In every bite, you can taste the quality and care that was put into the dish.
I definitely recommend this hidden Ottawa gem, you won't be disappointed!
Chahaya Malaysia is our absolute favourite place in the Ottawa area for take out. Even though we live in Stittsville, we drive out there a few times a year to get our favourite dishes (#57, #V12 and #V9). Anyone we have ever introduced your food to has also loved it. We love the variety, the freshness, the flavour and all the vegetarian options. Our young children have also developed a love of your food too.
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then you should go to Chahaya Malaysia. Very responsible, considerate and kind staff will make you feel home and provide delicious food which made with love and care.
We are very lucky to have this restaurant in ottawa.
Ottawa is so lucky to have this extraordinarily great restaurant. People who go there, go there a lot. There are so many wonderful dishes to choose from and the lunch buffet is absolutely fantastic. My favourite is the chicken curry #14 and everyone I have shared this dish with is nothing less than astounding by its flavour, and this includes a friend who lives in Vancouver where there are so many great Asian restaurants, and has travelled all over every country in Asia. A great dining experience without question. The owners take great pride in their establishment and are the nicest down to earth people.
Really special little place, family run. Fòod is excellent, made with quality ingredients and care. It shows. The service is great. They make sure you are satisfied. I absolutely recommend this place. Very clean and spacious and tastefully decorated. Do yourself a favor and try it. Nice lunch buffet as well.
My sister and I love this place. Discovered it a few years ago and we go back again and again. I love the Vietnamese Vermicelli and my sister always get the HOT fish dish (Chilli Fish). We've tried several dishes and love them all. The owners are friendly and helpful.
Only place in Ottawa that serves Indonesian/Malaysian food. The food is more akin to Indonesian than Malaysian. The beef rendang was spicy and authentic and tasty, the gado gado left much to be desired however (too little sauce), and the fish curry lacked some kick. The satay was nice, but once again, they skimped on the peanut sauce. The meal was nice, but I think they need to kick it up a notch!
If its Malaysian food its Chahaya Malaysia, nice tasty food, friendly service, worth it. Recommend dishes to try are hearty chicken soup and chefs special chicken.
Oh my. Far too long since my last visit but pleasantly surprised to discover that the food and portion size remains superb. Can't wait to go back with the whole family! Tasted just like we were back in Malaysia. Thank you so much to our Host Subut and Hostess Margaret - you made the evening quite special.
One of our favourite places! Great selection for veggies and omnis alike, with wonderful service at this family owned restaurant. LOVE the tofu dishes here, and the spring rolls are made in house and are delightfully fresh and flaky. Spice level is whatever you want it to be, ask for not spicy and ye shall receive. Great service and also fairly quick for takeout orders.
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I've been wanting to try this place out for a few years now, just never happened to be anywhere near this part of town. As luck would have it, I was in the East End earlier this week and decided to stop in.I presume it was the owner (very nice and very knowledgeable woman) greeted us. Having not eaten Malaysian/Indonesian food in a restaurant before, she explained all the heat levels and the best choice for a good. The heat level was explained very thoroughly, and I really wanted to try the 3-star. My dining companion, despite also being from the subcontinent, can’t handle a lot of heat. Sadly, wasn’t able to have anything spicy. We ordered the Gado Gado, coconut milk fish curry, and beef rendang (the 1-star version).I ask a lot of questions about food, and wasn’t disappointed to have the cooking techniques, product, process, and everything else explained to me when I asked. Awesome. When I try new cuisines I try and absorb as much knowledge as possible, but this requires a lot of questions. She was more than happy to answer. For two hungry adults, we had enough leftovers for another full meal. With juice and an iced coffee the bill came to $60. Portions could have been a bit larger for the price, but still very reasonable. If I’m in the hood again, I’ll be back for more! Bring friends though, I feel that having a lot of different options to share would be far more fun, and frankly, I’m just not fat enough to order more.
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I have been a client there for over one decade, and I am still a regular.
The decor is simple but the service and the food there rapidly makes you realize that it is all about the food. The best ethnic food in the Ottawa area.
The lunch buffet is always amazing, with consistently excellent food. The level of spice is toned down a bit for lunch, but it is all good. The vegetable spring rolls are probably famous beyond all frontiers, and the spicy Thai-style soup is also memorable. Asian noodles, shrimp chips, beef and lentil curry, chicken curry, beef in sweet soy sauce, make it difficult not to go for a second portion.
If you have never had Malaysian or Indonesian food before, the staff will be more than helpful in helping you choose the best combination of dishes to create harmony on your table and in your mouth. Don't be too concerned if you are not sure what you want to order, everything there is excellent. I have loved foods I usually don't even care for like tofu and fish.
Not all dishes there are spicy, but if you decide you want spicy food, be prepared for a new experience in spiciness. Just enough to make you sweat a bit in the back of the neck, but it is all good.
If you are a foodie, this is a must go to. I posted a recipe for Beef Rendang on my blog and the owner was kind enough to specify the differences between my recipe and theirs. (monfoodblog.com)
No matter what state of mind you are in when you walk in there, you will always leave that place with a smile on your face, because happiness can be so simple sometimes.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! We went and Margaret was so incredibly kind to us. The customer service is great. The food is also very delicious, and if you like spiciness, you will LOVE this place. They are also quite flexible with their spiciness (you can change the amount of spiciness freely). Also, the food came quickly which is a nice bonus. (As a tip): If you pay with debit or cash, you could win a free dinner for 4 people (it is a draw). Great restaurant!
Amazing food, all dishes were well seasoned and full of flavour. We tried the Jumbo Shrimps in Coconut Milk (#33), Bali Beef (#43), Traditional Rice (#55), and Malaysian Fried Noodles (#57). These dishes were all perfect for my lower spice tolerance, and they also offered to bring some of their spicy sauce to the table so others could individually adjust the heat level on their plate. Great customer service and experience overall. I would recommend a visit 😊
Nice little place for good Malaysian/Indonesian dishes. We had the sweet & sour fish, Malaysian fried noodles, Bali chicken, ice kacang, fried plantain, and free shrimp crackers! The servers are very nice, the portions are good, the quality of food is fantastic, and the price is reasonable. I would definitely come back here and I recommend this restaurant.
Perfect comfort Malaysian food. Delightful home cooked recipes. Served fresh and hot and excellent recommendation. A must visit in Ottawa.
Nothing beats their Spicy Thai soup, Chefs Special Chicken, and Pepper lamb. I've been an occasional customer over the last 20 years and the quality has been consistently excellent. Ambience is cozy and inviting, service is generally good.
The lunch buffet quality is a little less consistent, but a good option if you work in the area.
First of all, the owner of the restaurant is the sweetest! She came to see us often to ensure that nothing is missing and that everything is to our liking! We appreciated very much.
Secondly, the FOOD! the FOOD! The FOOD was really good. It was delicious! We loved it. We also tried the desert and it was also very good. Definitely a must try restaurant !
Cozy, friendly and lovely
Thank you Chef for the amazing food you prepared, and thank you to the lady who welcomed us. Everything was great
Wonderful staff , acommodated us even though we came in late. The customer service was superb. I was not a fan of the Malaysian style Tom Yum soup however the chicken curry and the noodles were delicious. Great portions they were generous with us.I will definitely come back for the curry and the excellent customer service!
Some of the best food you’ll find in Ottawa. No question. If you want something different to the typical mass-produced takeout/restaurant food then check this place out. Service is great. Food is great. Unpretentious vibe is great. This place is just great all round.
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