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11/13/2025
It’s been a little quiet on the social media end here and it’s because we’ve been busy toiling away on another project. Kelang.
Opening in December!
Kelang (these days, Klang) is the city our family hails from in Malaysia. 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur - it’s lesser known than Ipoh and Penang. It isn’t as big or as pretty. But the eating is good. Tremendously so. And surprisingly distinct from other parts of Malaysia, which is why we wanted to make it our namesake. One of the things we would run into at chicken house would be folks thinking our take on one dish or another wasn’t “right” - turns out they just never encountered the version from our hometown before.
Our menu is inspired by a youth that involved copious amounts of Carribean, Italian-American, Chinese, and Malaysian food. Dark soy is our spirit animal. It’s the spirit animal of the city, along with minced chili padi, and obscene amounts of garlic.
Honestly there isn’t that much to do in our hometown except eat, which is why we think the food there is so good.
We look forward to serving folks at Kelang soon.
-Chris
09/01/2025
Had a blast doing our kerabu bee hoon class last week for at ! It’s a little chaos with me shouting over the hood exhaust but we all had a great time. Thanks again to everyone and see folks on the next class on the 9th - sign up or get on the waiting list for their CSA programs, it’s totally worth it!
07/11/2025
Running this weekend:
Kerabu beehoon - Cold vermicelli salad with lime leaf, calamansi lime juice, lemongrass, red onion, sambal, mint, peanuts, and poached shrimp.
The way the heat’s been this summer this dish is long overdue. Super refreshing and really punchy aromatics. Weeeoo! 😎🌴
06/04/2025
Hey folks, forget about running off to the country/beach/country-beach house this weekend. Come visit us at our brunch pop up instead this Saturday!
We’re featuring our Kaya, which is a loose spread made largely of pandan, eggs, and coconut milk that many folks grow up eating for breakfast in Malaysia. Toast, butter, Kaya, dipped into a half boiled egg…We’re really into how it pairs with Little Honey’s French toast and biscuits.
And if you don’t have a country/beach house to run off to don’t worry - We’ll be here for you!
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05/30/2025
Ulam nasi lemak and Little Honey’s French toast with kaya spread - the best of friends!
Available on June 7th - make reservations here:
https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/little-honey
Folks - the French toast…raking a fork across its moonlike surface you could hear it crackling from a mile away. It tastes even better than it sounds.
05/29/2025
It’s happening! Durian Taglio pizza is here!
We’re doing a pop up in South Slope and rolling out something we’ve been fixated on for a minute - Durian pizza!
Fiore di latte and caramelized durian atop Little Honey’s taglio dough (with flour from ). 🤤
If you’ve never had it we promise it’s a great way to get initiated into the durian lover’s club.
We’re popping up on June 7th, resy link coming later this week.
Also featured that day:
Ulam nasi lemak - chili and herbed coconut rice, grandma’s anchovy sambal, fried chicken thigh with laksa ketchup, crushed cucumber.
Little Honey’s French toast with Harry’s berries strawberry jam and kaya (pandan-coconut spread).
Stone milled flour biscuit with pandan clotted cream and Harry’s berries strawberry jam.
05/09/2025
Thanks to the for having us participate at their annual fundraiser. It was the first time for us and it was such a great group of students and restaurants! And what a location - some premium window light baby.
Our sous chef for the evening, Laura, was hilarious - we hope she had a great time helping us stir up some nasi ulam. We hope we can do it again next year.
05/07/2025
Had a blast catering the book launch for Daniel Kehlmann’s latest novel - The Director (historical fiction, German director fleeing n**i germany for Hollywood) Seaport.
Filmmakers, Pulitzer Prize winners, magicians, the wonderful McNally Jackson team - and us! What a crowd!
Next time you have a little shindig and need a little curry puff tower in your life, we’re here for you. 🤓
We are also present for any and all after parties.😎
02/21/2025
Egg prices be damned! We’re running a silly mash up dish this weekend.
Moonlight hokkien mee - guanciale, thick soy, egg yolk, grana padano, fishball, fish cake and pork (pictured).
Hokkien mee is traditionally stir fried with pork oil and lardons - so we thought why not marry it with another pork fat laden classic?
Also:
Fried whole Red snapper with vegetable curry.
That’s it folks! Hope everyone’s enjoyed the cold, but we’re ready for a reprieve.
01/30/2025
Happy Lunar New Year folks!
We’re running these traditional new year dishes through the rest of the week.
Prosperity Toss Salad - carrot, radish, pomelo, pickled ginger, jicama, fried taro, wonton skin, lotus root, salmon ceviche and jellyfish. Plum hoisin dressing.
Longevity Yee Mee - Extra long noodles for long life! Mushrooms, brown tofu, yellow chives (classic, I love this all year round).
Steamed whole Western Cao - ginger, scallion, soy. Goes great with a glass of sake.
Steamed Shrimp with glass noodles - garlic, black pepper.
Cheers!
12/31/2024
Hey folks quick heads up if you’re thinking of stopping by for NYE - our last dine in seating will be at 6:45PM. We’ll continue to be open for take out, but we have a private event occupying the space. Thanks and cheers!
12/21/2024
We’re doing a little spin on our of our favorites here for the holiday!
Chicken chili crisp liver mousse - chicken fat chili crisp laced with gribenes (crispy chicken skin bits), blend of alliums, Hainanese chicken liver mousse.
One of the nice parts about us going through tons of chicken is lots of extra bits to turn into fun things. Weeee! Not sure if this will be a permanent change or not yet. Let us know what you think!
Happy holidays folks - and a reminder we’ll be open for Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Yes, we’re gonna leave the Christmas decorations up till after the new year but take them down before 2026. We promise.
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4807 8th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11220
To get to Hainan Chicken House NYC on 8th Avenue in New York via public transport, take the subway to 34th Street-Penn Station and walk south on 8th Avenue for about 6 blocks. To get there by car, from Midtown Manhattan, head south on 8th Avenue and look for parking garages or street parking options nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 7:30pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 7:30pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 7:30pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 7:30pm |
| Friday |
11am - 7:30pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 7:30pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 7:30pm |
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What people say
Malaysian restaurants are known for their unique and flavorful dishes, and Hainan Chicken House NYC on 8th Avenue is no exception. Specializing in Hainan Chicken and other popular Malaysian dishes, this restaurant has gained a reputation for its authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients.
One of the standout dishes at Hainan Chicken House NYC is the Assam Laksa. This sour, spicy, and piquant fish broth noodle soup is a must-try for anyone looking to experience the full range of Malaysian flavors. The interplay between acidity, sweetness, and the refreshing cucumber and mint make this dish beautifully complex.
Another classic Malaysian dish that Hainan Chicken House NYC does exceptionally well is Nasi Lemak. This breakfast dish features bitterly blue pea flower coconut rice, chili sambal, fried anchovies, roasted peanuts, hard-boiled egg, curry chicken, and cucumber. The combination of savory and spicy flavors with the fragrant coconut rice makes for a truly satisfying meal.
For dessert lovers, Hainan Chicken House NYC offers Mom's Kuih - stacked layers of chewy coconut milk, palm sugar, and sweet red bean. These little treats are like a Southeast Asian cousin to mochi - chewy, starchy, sweet - all in one delicious bite.
If you're craving authentic Malaysian cuisine but can't make it to the restaurant in person, don't worry! Hainan Chicken House NYC now delivers within a 4-mile radius through Grubhub. With their commitment to quality ingredients and traditional recipes passed down through generations of grandmothers, Hainan Chicken House NYC is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the best of Malaysian cuisine in New York City.
