I used to live by Overseas and it was very good (MUCH better than Nyona), but as the poster above said, that was over a year ago and the chef could have moved on! (8 replies, last updated by Ray January 29, 2006)

://www.chowhound.com/topics/397540 In addition, I went to Udom’s Thai and Indonesia Grocery, on Bayard St., where you can also buy some Malaysian food ingredients and condiments: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/397167... (17 replies, last updated by designerboy01 May 28, 2007)

as the Thai Place. There are a handful of Malaysian places: Santosa is newest and nicest but I am partial to the original hole-in-the-wall, Ristorant Malaysia on 41st Ave. All these cuisines are heavily influenced by the overseas... (1 reply, last updated by GeoJack October 7, 2005)

Has anyone been to the Oversea Asian Restaurant on 49 Canal? Any thoughts? (1 reply, last updated by karlo March 29, 2004)

I like New Malaysia (Entrance through the passage way next to HSF on Bowery) and Overseas Asian rest. on Canal & Orchard. (4 replies, last updated by cackboy April 12, 2005)

Hi. Has Taste Good Malaysian in Chinatown closed? I tried their number and it seems disconnected.. If so, where else can I satify a Malaysian craving in Chinatown? Has anyone tried that Overseas Asian Restaurant that Robert... (4 replies, last updated by Peter Cuce August 30, 2004)

I like Skyway, but I had an equally enjoyable meal at Overseas Asian a few months back. Delicious lobak roll. (6 replies, last updated by Lau May 20, 2008)

Try Overseas Asian restaurant on Canal & Orchard; there is always New Malaysia on Elizabeth – Malaysian & Indonesian Restaurant on Doyers. (3 replies, last updated by anil October 30, 2005)

Never tried eat right in dc. try eating at a malaysian establishment for south eastern asian noodles. like overseas asian, penang, nyonya etc.. . A claypot dish is probably known as a casserole in most chinese establishments,... (1 reply, last updated by anony March 21, 2005)

hands down overseas asian for malaysian. Penang on elizabeth is pretty good too. my indonesian acquintances swear by borodudur cafe for indonesian in village though. the one on doyers was just alright in my opinion. I tend to get... (11 replies, last updated by Dave March 25, 2005)

-moderate, but food is pretty good (italian/pizza) and worth the price, in my opinion. eldridge btwn stanton/rivington sts. -overseas asian restaurant cheap malaysian on canal btwn orchard/ludlow sts. one of the best malaysians in... (7 replies, last updated by skigirl June 9, 2006)

Some restaurants in Chinatown absolutely deliver: http://www.menupages.com/restaurants.asp?neighborhoodid=24&mt=0&ft=30 and I can tell you from personal experience that English is spoken at Congee, Goodies, Penang, Overseas Asian... (6 replies, last updated by DarthEater March 16, 2008)

...generally as a whole, i think that place is pretty bad - Skyway – probably worth trying as that place is generally the best malay in ctown. - Overseas Asian Restaurant might be worth trying... (6 replies, last updated by Pan January 22, 2008)

Nonya’s rotis are hand-made, big and sort of wispy ... Skyway, New Malaysia, Oversea Asian, etc. serve the frozen ones. Still delicious, but not as light, fluffy and interesting as Nyonya’s. (3 replies, last updated by foodmonk September 2, 2007)

I personally can recommend the Malay/chinese joint in my neighborhood, Overseas Asian I think it is called (Canal st.). Good and cheap. (1 reply, last updated by Dave June 2, 2004)