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Chahaya Malaysia
82/100 (1194 ratings)
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"Only one word is needed to describe this restaurant...exquisite! Chahaya Malaysia is one of my favorite restaurants in Ottawa. Serving incredible..."
Jeneviève Reynolds
"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..."
Tamara Hopkins Yeadon
"My beautiful wife decided she wanted Malaysian food tonight. So we went to Chahaya Malaysia which is my favorite restaurant. We first tried this..."
Craig Salmon
"This place rocks! The most authentic Malaysian food I had outside of Malaysia. Everyone who loves food should try this place. You'll be on the losing..."
Abdus Sabahat Chowdhury
"Awesome Awesome Awesome. It has been far too long since my last visit but I was so pleasantly surprised to find that the quality of the food,..."
Donna Aki
"This restaurant is a cosy place. The business is run by a couple who remember every customer. They are so pleasant and helpful. The food is..."
Aisha Sherazi
"We have been going to Chahaya Malaysia for 25 years. We have never had a bad meal. I'm really excited to find them on facebook with the pictures of..."
Andrea Morin-Mailhot
"My favourite restaurant in Ottawa. The family that owns it is a little eccentric which adds to the charm! It's like they invite you into their home...."
Claude Normandin-Banks
"Especially loved the: 1. chicken sate 2. springs rolls 3. traditional rice 4. lamb curry 5. fried chicken wings 6. roti canai..."
Zeti Harris
"If I could, I would eat there every day! Love the food and love the family! Amazing people! I chose to celebrate my birthday there and I even got a..."
Ang Yaz
"Love this place - it's always a treat to come here...we always try something new every time and never leave disappointed. we always order the chilli..."
Nadia Azizullah
"Margaret suggested that we try #48, a chicken dish. Ooooo so..."
Pat Cole
"Probably my favorite restaurant in Ottawa. Impressive amount of vegan..."
Michael Cumming
"Now this is one place I will review because I love it. They have steam tables. Don't knock it till you've tried..."
Scott Mellon
"Amazing food! The Bali Beef is by far my favourite dish but all their dishes are pretty..."
Mike Banks
"Want a safe and trustworthy place to enjoy dine-in during COVID pandemic? then you should go to Chahaya Malaysia. Very responsible, considerate..."
Aashique Ahamed
"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..."
Peter G
"Really special little place, family run. Fòod is excellent, made with quality ingredients and care. It shows. The service is great. They make sure..."
Pairodise
"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..."
Simone Halle
"Only place in Ottawa that serves Indonesian/Malaysian food. The food is more akin to Indonesian than Malaysian. The beef rendang was spicy and..."
Gail Monroe
"If its Malaysian food its Chahaya Malaysia, nice tasty food, friendly service, worth it. Recommend dishes to try are hearty chicken soup and chefs..."
Faruq
"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..."
Donna Aki
"One of our favourite places! Great selection for veggies and omnis alike, with wonderful service at this family owned restaurant.  LOVE the tofu..."
Sarah Stevenson
"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..."
Mr. Fugu
"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..."
Daniel Boivin
"This place was a great place to eat at. We went there on sunday dinner. So it was just my gf and I, then some family of four. I felt there was an..."
RoyAngelo&Tamami
"What a great place to spend time with friends. The service is excellent. The waitress knows the menu very well, is funny and is able to make great..."
Yazzy
"This place is a new dimension in Asian fusion. They make Tofu into a truly wonderful thing. I am a total carnivore and feel in love with their V9..."
David Martin
"This is easily one of the best meals I've had in Ottawa, in both eating and the dining experience. We were served by the restaurant owner who was the..."
Faris Rashidi
"Great food and service. Staff know their food and provide additional info that is useful for ordering and/or to better understand how it is prepared...."
Supert
"Excellent meal for my first time here, and first time eating Malaysian cuisine! We started with spring rolls and the Gado Gado salad. Then had the..."
Lucy Yetts
"Chahaya Malaysia  is the best restaurant I've been to in Ottawa - and quite possibly anywhere else. Though it's located on a dreary stretch at the..."
Geoffrey Dow
"Decided to try this place out randomly. The food is excellent and the service we received during our meal was phenomenal. The server answered all..."
Moni Le
"Amazing food and service!. 5..."
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"My favorite restaurant in Ottawa. Delicious, authentic food. Menu is very friendly to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike (I'm a vegan). Best spring..."
Ali
"Excellent food - like homemade!. The food is excellent. I can't do spicy and I still have enough food to choose from. Many of my friends from all..."
Barbora.dej
"Delicious!. I've been coming here for years and it's always amazing!My favourites are the spring rolls, the sweet and sour fish, and the chef..."
Martina
"I keep craving it. The food here is really yummy and the staff are very attentive. The menu gives good descriptions of the dishes and the staff are..."
Linz Sinclar
"Love this place. Have been going to Chahaya for more than a decade now, and I love the place. The food is really good and the chef clearly puts a..."
ARFoodie
"Good food. Went to the restaurant once. Satay is great with the peanut sauce. Service is great. A little on the pricey side but overall, good food...."
NasTheSpaz
"Amazing! I've travelled thr.... Amazing!I've travelled through Malaysia, as well as a good part of se Asia - this restaurant got it perfect!..."
Chris Fabian
"Buffet and take out. I've tried the lunch buffet a couple times and found it to be a good alternative to the usual chinese buffets. I've also tried a..."
Ottawafoodie
"Everyone needs to try this place. The quality is consistently fantastic! The owners hide nothing about how their food is made and ingredients used..."
Daisy
"Whenever I go the woman who owns the place is waiting tables, and is usually quite busy but takes time to chat and smile if you do the same. A hidden..."
Mathieu
"The Bali beef was so delicious! We also ordered the chicken kurma - not amazing or special, but still good. Sprig rolls and satay combo are also..."
N
"Awesome. One of my favorite restaurants. My favorite is the Bali Beef. Margaret, one of the owners, really knows her stuff. Every time I ask for a..."
Ottawa Foodguy
"Went with a group of 10. Service.was.friendly and.timely. Very tasty food,.we had a diverse selection of food. Ordered at least 2 of each meat dish..."
Critic
"Ottawa's best kept secret - Awesome food!. I've been a loyal customer here for years. I've eaten everywhere in this city, and can honestly say this..."
Matt
"Hidden gem!!! Food was great service was friendly, very..."
Jonathan
"Best spring rolls in the city and much more. I've been going to this restaurant for years and always have a fantastic meal. The spring rolls are out..."
StonewalkLass
"This is one of my favourite restaurants in the city. It may not look like anything from the outside and the parking lock is treacherous, but the food..."
BasilChili
"Love it here!. I'm a chef who grew up eating Chahaya Malaysia, way back when it was in the Glebe. I don't live in Ottawa anymore, but always come..."
JLP
"Love it. I was in the city for the better half of a year and have been to this restaurant AT LEAST once a month. The owners are very kind and..."
S12ottawa
"Love/hate relationship. The goods:- The spring rolls- the Peanut sauce- the Bali beef- The mixed noodleThe bads:-..."
Food Enthusiast
"Family owned and operated. Great savory dishes of all kinds! If you like spices/hot in your food you'll love this place. Generous portions at a..."
Paul Beaudry
"Always Good. I've been visiting Chahaya for over 13 years regularly, but have never posted a review. In short, it's economical, good, and friendly...."
Stephen K. Anthony
"This has been my favourite restaurant since 1987. It has the best tasting and hottest food I have ever had. You don't have to like hot food to enjoy..."
Andrew Hudson
"Pleasantly Surprised. This was a nice find. All in all a great place to eat. Great food, friendly staff and a very relaxed atmosphere made for a..."
Mr. Bear
"Great Value - Visit!. Delicious food at great prices. The setting is tasteful. It took no time to get the food that we had ordered, and the server..."
Manwithplan
"The food is very delicious and flavorful. I had the shrimp tamarind. It had lemon grass and a variety of different spices which i really enjoyed. I..."
Meryem
"This restaurant is great, if you like hot food. Then try thier shrimp chile wow but not all thier food is hot and you can ask them to make a hot dish..."
Al
"Worth a visit.. I have eaten at this restaurant on and off for several years but it never disappoints. Food is excellent and the service is always..."
Charles Saikaley
"Great Place. Friendly staff, work atmosphere ... really good..."
Guy Eating
"Awesome Food. The food and service is absolutely phenomenal. Be sure to try the Ice Kachang. It's so unusual and delicious. My only complaint is that..."
Nerium
"April 5, 2010 at 4:03 pm 2 comments Since this friday was Good Friday, Dorothy and I decided that rather than completely foregoing our weekly dining..."
Roy Wallace
"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..."
Jackson Billau
"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..."
Itzel L.C.
"Nice little place for good Malaysian/Indonesian dishes. We had the sweet & sour fish, Malaysian fried noodles, Bali chicken, ice kacang, fried..."
Christian Liu
"Perfect comfort Malaysian food. Delightful home cooked recipes. Served fresh and hot and excellent recommendation. A must visit in..."
Ali F
"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..."
Faraz Abbasi
"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..."
Ola Alroubaie
"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..."
Naz Kassm
"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..."
Andrew T
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