Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main, a vibrant financial hub in Germany, is known for its skyline, historic sites, and local delicacies like Apfelwein (apple cider) and Grüne Soße (green sauce).

Selera Malaysian Restaurant

Selera Malaysian Restaurant

Muenchener Str. 52, 60329 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, Frankfurt am Main

Asiatisch • Chinesisch • Malaysisch • Vegetarisch


"I'm a Malaysian, and travelled more than two hours to this place after searching on the web for a Malaysian restaurant. I live in Germany and have lived in the UK in the past and have spent time in other countries so have a fair good idea of how well or poorly Malaysian food can get abroad. I really wanted this place to be good. So I went there not once but twice on a same day. The location is far from posh, as you'd expect being just a short walk from the central by terminal. But look beyond that as the interior is quite Malaysian, with wau (Malaysian kites) adorning its walls, clean premises and rather friendly service. I called beforehand and got some really helpful tips on where to park. When I arrived, I was warmly welcomed and given a seat. The only annoyance is that on my second trip, the waitress seemed to be rushing me to order. I thought that wasn't very polite. I also asked her some things about ingredients and she, not being Malaysian, had no idea what I was saying. Prices are pretty much what you'd expect - some 10-13€ per dish with quite generous portions by European standards. Drink was a bit pricey, easily more than 4€ per drink, about a Starbucks price tag. I was expecting less as I know how much these cost to prepare but it's ok. First visit, I ordered a salted/mustard leaf with century egg soup as a starter (pics attached). It was a decent bow of soup, although in Malaysia it would typically be more salty. But it was a starter so I didn't really mind. For mains, I decided on the nasi lemak - that's almost our Malaysian national dish, loved by every ethnic community in the country. And what a letdown it was. The rice used was not cooked with the right balance of ingredients, tasting almost like glutinous rice. That made the rice feel really heavy on the palate, which is a shame because it's supposed to be light yet aromatic. The curry was ok, although I felt was too peanut-y. Peanuts were not roasted beforehand, and as you can see from the photo attached, there were no eggs and anchovies (ikan billis specifically). In short, it was an incomplete nasi lemak. I asked the waitress why wasn't there anchovies - she didn't know what they were and said what I got was what was served, in effect. Dish was hugely disappointing and I couldn't bring myself to finish it. My second visit, I went for the char koay teow. It was a decent plate of noodles. I've had poor ones in other countries so I really can't complain. I told the waitress how disappointing the nasi lemak was and she sheepishly replied that different people had different tastes. So in conclusion, I can only say my experience was a disappointment. It's just a sampling of three dishes so I guess the others might be better, reading the reviews. But I wanted to give other Malaysian or those looking for genuine Malaysian food a data point. And for goodness sake, employ Malaysians to wait on tables or educate the existing ones to know what's ikan billis. I'm not sure if I ever will return, but just might considering the friendly reception from the other staff (owners I think?)And if you're driving, you could possibly find a parking space along Gutleutstr and make a five minute walk to the restaurant (tip courtesy of the woman who answered by call)."

Indian Curry House

Indian Curry House

Launhardtstrasse 2 - 4, 60314 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, 60528, Frankfurt am Main

Bier • Fisch • Indisch • Hühnchen


"Inmitten einer Laubenkolonie (Kleingartenverein Waldfried) fühlt sich das Restaurant mit Biergarten bei schönem Wetterwie eine grüne Oase am Rande der Bürostadt an.Glaubt man dem Schild an der Kreuzung Lyoner Strasse /Goldsteinstraße, daß es nur 20m entfernt sei, findet man es nicht. Es sind ein paar Meter mehr.Passender ist die Entfernung von 200m, dann gelangt man zu dem nächsten Hinweis und der ausgehängten Speisekarte. So um 20:00 ist das Restaurant sehr gut besucht.Wegen der Suche bin ich beim ersten Mal gegen 22:00 eingetroffen.Obwohl das Restaurant um 22:30 schließt hatte ich noch volle Auswahl und freundliche Beratung.Die Präsentation der Gerichte ist teilweise eher schlicht und pragmatisch.Die Bezeichnung „scharf“ ist an europäische Gaumen angepaßt, derart klassifizierte Gerichte sind nach meinem Empfinden „mäßig pikant“ gewürzt.Aber man kann den netten jungen Ober ja höflich auf die vermisste Schärfe hinweisen und dann gibt es im Handumdrehen eine kleine Platte mit schönen, scharfen, indischen Sächelchen.Was habe ich probiert und kann ich empfehlen:• Samosa (vegetarische Teigtaschen)• Chicken Vindaloo (Hühnchen und Lamm mit Reis)• Garlic Naan• Masala Papadam• Curry House Grillplatte • NaanEs war sehr lecker, entspannt und der Service freundlich und flott.Beide Abende waren sehr schön – Vielen Dank an das Team"