Laut

“We had another great meal at Laut tonight! We have come 4 or 5 times before and always find the food to be tasty and made with fresh, good quality ingredients. And this busy restaurant has a really nice atmosphere as well. Our server tonight was Steven and he was great—attentive, helpful with recommendations and very pleasant. Each time we come we introduce this place to another friend who appreciates good food and no one is ever disappointed. Thanks, Laut!”

“We sat at the bar at Luat on a Friday evening, and the atmosphere was absolutely amazing. There were two of us, and we ordered quite a few dishes to share. We started with the Murtabak, which was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and had just the right amount of spice. Next was the Nyonya fries—super crispy and incredibly delicious. We finished with the soft shell crab curry, which was rich, flavorful, and had a well-balanced level of spiciness. We also ordered two drinks, which paired nicely with the food. Highly recommend coming with a group so you can order multiple dishes and share. Definitely a great spot for a fun night out. Ben, the bartender was so amazing :)”

“Laut’s menu spans southeast asian cuisines. My friend has been there a few times, so we went with her top recommended dishes. The place was packed even on a weekday evening. Just a heads-up it’s pretty loud inside, and the tables are pretty close together. The prices are definitely on the higher side so come prepared for an elevated malaysian meal. ＊Satay Chicken $16/4pcs ** This isn’t your regular satay chicken skewer because the peanut sauce is next level! So rich, nutty, and savory, with even more crunch from crushed peanuts on top. ＊Roti Canai $11 Flaky yet pillowy, served with a vegan curry sauce. The curry was a bit watery, but still paired nicely with the roti. ＊Ultimate Curry Laksa with Mixed Seafood $28** The broth was SO GOOD we couldn’t stop sipping it! We went with the recommended egg noodles. Chewy, bouncy, and perfect for soaking up the broth. You can choose different proteins, and we picked mixed seafood which came with shrimp and squid. ＊Nasi Lemak $30 Of course I had to try the malaysian national dish here. The coconut rice is lowkey addictive, especially with the rendang curry chicken. Though the portion felt a bit small for the price. We only got 3-4 small pieces of chicken. Worth noting it’s cheaper ($25) during lunch. ＊Coconut Pudding $16 A light dessert after a rich meal. I was surprised it comes in a whole coconut! The silky, jiggly coconut jelly was fun to scoop straight from the shell, but nothing impressive flavor-wise. ＊Teh Tarik (Pulled Tea) $8 ＊Sweet Thai Iced Tea $8 Both were very sweet and pretty strong on caffeine. I definitely felt it later and it kept me up all night…I preferred the malaysian pulled tea over the thai iced tea.”

“The food felt really light and not too heavy (which is good)! My favorites were definitely the skewers and the naan. The Assam laksa had a nice noodle texture, but the broth tasted a bit too tomato forward and reminded me of tom yum, which wasn’t really my favorite personally. The nasi lemak was also quite goodz I liked how all the different ingredients came together. But the standout dish for me was by far the skewers! The peanut sauce combination was so flavorful and delicious.”

“The venue itself is genuinely lovely. Walking in, you get the feeling of a traditional Malaysian shophouse, almost as if you have been transported to the streets of Kuala Lumpur, Penang, or Melaka. That said, some of the signage feels slightly out of place, creating more of a hawker-centre vibe even though the restaurant itself does not really resemble one. Service was a little slow, and the food was solid overall. The menu leans heavily into Malaysian comfort food and hawker-style classics: familiar, satisfying, and deeply nostalgic. It is enjoyable, though not particularly inventive or memorable. Simply put, it is very good comfort food. My biggest issue with the place is the pricing. This is comfort food, and while I enjoyed it, the cost feels surprisingly high for what is being served. It does not quite justify the overall experience. At this price point, I would expect either more refined or creative Malaysian cuisine, or, if the goal is an authentic street-food-style experience, prices that better reflect that down-to-earth spirit.”