Selera Malaysian Restaurant

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

🛍 Asiatisch, Europäisch, Chinesisch, Malaysisch

4.4 💬 3993 Reviews
Selera Malaysian Restaurant

Phone: +496924009601

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

City: Frankfurt am Main

Dishes: 31

Reviews: 3993

Website: http://www.seleramalaysianrestaurant.de/

"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)."

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Fantastic food, I actually prefer Malaysian food to Chinease food and here is one of the reasons why

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Generous portions, good food, friendly, efficient service of a variety of chinese dishes ... Malaysian style


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I ordered dumpling soup, and sweet sour pork, two days I ate in this restaurant, very good food, and reasonably priced, will always remember this restaurant if returning to frankfurt


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Didn't expect to get such an authentic chicken rice in Frankfurt. It tasted just like what we have in Ipoh, Malaysia and Singapore. My husband loves it so much after a few days of German and Mediterranean food.


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service and atmosphere are great! definitely, the best service I've got in Germany so far :) in the restaurant is offered 2 menus: malasyan and chinese. chinese one is greater, but tried malasyan one. food, however, almost didnt have a taste, chicken was quite rubber


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We were there for the past two days during our short trip to Frankfurt. As a Malaysian, the food served in this restaurant made me feel like home. The owner is very friendly. The food portion are very generous with reasonable price. I recommend this restaurant to whoever who want to taste Malaysian food.


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Atmo as in an abandonned grocery store, primitive meal with peanuts (just open can thats it, more you do not need as cook). Rice low quality, meat without taste. Expensive in comparison what they serve. Service very interested - but only in your money. Ice-cold cashier decides her own tip: Takes cash without giving back change. Incredible impudence.Never again.


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We were hoping to get some traditional Malaysian food, but this restaurant's menu offers mostly chinese flavoured dishes, with Roti Cannai being one of the only truly Malaysian dishes on offer. The setting is fine, but nothing special. prices in the mid-range, service was fast and friendly, but it was necessary to hold on to your dishes as they tended to rush them away before one was done with it. Didn't make for a pleasant meal and we wouldn't go back.


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I am also from Malaysian roots and having been in Europe for some weeks, was keen to get some local makan. I arrived late on Friday night and was greeted with delight when I said 'makan ada' (have you got food). The Hainan chicken rice was great - with a nice chili sauce and greens. Red bean dessert was served with some fruit as well - very traditional The restaurant had a nice family/homely atmosphere but is also quite modern in decor. Maybe the nasi lemak wasn't great for others, but the Hainan chicken rice was heaven. Highly recommended. Price reasonable for a large serve.


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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....

Categories

  • Asiatisch Experience a culinary journey through Asia with our diverse menu. From the spicy flavors of Thai curry to the savory umami of Japanese sushi, we offer a wide variety of dishes that celebrate authentic Asian cuisine.
  • Europäisch Delight in a culinary journey across Europe with our exquisitely crafted menu, featuring authentic dishes from France, Italy, Spain, and beyond, using the freshest ingredients to bring traditional flavors to life.
  • Chinesisch Savor the rich, authentic flavors of China with our selection of iconic dishes. From savory stir-fries to mouthwatering dim sum, each creation captures the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine, delighting your taste buds with every bite.
  • Malaysisch Delight in the vibrant flavors of Malaysia with a variety of dishes that showcase the rich culinary heritage, from aromatic curries to savory noodles and sweet, sticky desserts.

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  • Kinder
  • Kellner
  • Gruppen
  • Mitnahme

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