Rasa - Halal Restaurant in Manhattan, NYC

What kind of food does Rasa have?

Rasa is a Malaysian restaurant in Greenwich Village, founded by siblings Chef Tommy Lai and Camie Lai. Both grew up in a small village called "Rasa" near Kuala Lumpur, where they learned traditional Malaysian cooking from their mother, focusing on street food and "choo char," a style of comfort cooking unique to Malaysia. Chef Tommy moved to New York in the 1990s, gaining experience at various restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Laut, before opening Rasa with Camie in 2013. The menu highlights authentic Malaysian dishes like Kampung Fried Rice, Hainanese Chicken Rice, and Penang Assam Laksa, reflecting their culinary heritage.