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25 W 8th St
New York, NY 10011
+1 (212) 254-1888
http://www.rasanyc.com

Rasa is a Malaysian Thai Indonesian Halal restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village, New York. Owned by siblings Chef Tommy Lai and Camie Lai, who grew up in a small village called Rasa just north of Kuala Lumpur, Rasa offers a variety of flavors from Malaysian cuisine, including traditional dishes like Assam Curry Fish and Kampung Fried Rice.

With Chef Tommy Lai's experience in renowned Malaysian restaurants and Camie Lai's expertise in managing Malaysian restaurants in New York, Rasa aims to raise the profile of Malaysian cuisine by introducing dishes rarely seen or offered in the city. The 52-seater restaurant showcases their love for Malaysian street food and comfort food cooking techniques, providing a true taste of Malaysia in the bustling city of New York.

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Jillian B.
12/10/2025

My friend and I enjoyed a cozy dinner here on a chilly weeknight recently. We walked in at about 7:15 and most tables were full, but we got a seat by the door (not ideal on a cold day since people...

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Deb B.
10/28/2025

Came here after a show for a quick dinner. We were seated right away and had our order taken minutes later. Friendly staff, and a varied menu. I ordered the shrimp which came with rice and...

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ElBachir C.
6/12/2025

If you never tried Malaysian food, I would say coming here is recommended if you want to try something new when around Washington Square Park. Environment: Came in around 2pm, and there were...

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Pitcha S.
9/15/2025

I got their nasi lemak and was looking forward to trying it since I heard it's the national dish of Malaysia. However, I thought it was too sweet and didn't have much going on in terms of the...

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Reema S.
12/22/2024

If you know me in any capacity, you know that Malaysian food is my absolute favorite cuisine in the entire world. When I saw the spot as a potential fountain of flavor, I couldn't wait to come...

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