Cafe Mai Chek Mai

Had a quickie lunch here cost rm16 with rose water ice , fish was Keli , self service , ambience al fresco village house . Food was on spot the flavor . Just where I seated , I can smell all sort of smell like strong detergent smell suddenly .

Food was ok, multiple choices of local dishes and its self service. Clean with sufficient hand washing sinks available, quite like the shop location with the trees all around. It is a little hidden and frequented by those living in the area, enjoyed the experience and worth a visit if in the area. Come appropritely dressed for alfresco dining.

It’s an open cafe/restaurant serving traditional Malaysian cuisine. I couldn’t wait to try some of the dishes I used to eat while growing up in Malaysia. I still remember the taste. I wish I could pack some to take home to NY but it’s impossible. Even any frozen product made in Malaysia doesn’t taste the same as freshly made. It’s a self-serving place, so I picked what I craved the most, and brought it to the cashier so she could take note of the final bill later. Lunch wasn’t busy, so our dining experience went smoothly. I had grilled fish, prawns, pickles, salted egg, sambal and some raw herbs. I ate them with tomato rice. They prepared four types of rice. There were too many selections but I picked the simplest and the traditional Malay style cooking that I could enjoy and what Malaysian cooking is known for: grilled fish and seafood dishes! Chicken dishes were awesome, but I know how to make some. The flavor and taste of fresh fish and seafood are unbeatable. That “sambal” was the secret of all. I can’t get them at Malaysian restaurants in NY, so I hunted them down while I was in Malaysia lol! The family who runs the business is lovely. Malaysians are known for their hospitality. They make you feel at home. Also, what was important was that my Dad loved the prawns here. We enjoyed our meals and were very thankful for the food. I’m glad that my younger brother recommended this place. It was worth it.