Nanyang Malaysian Cuisine

Nanyang Malaysian Cuisine

Unit 1, 3–5 Lister Square, South Pavilion, Quartermile, Edinburgh, EH3 9GL

Telephone 0131 629 1797
Food served Mon–Sat noon–2.30pm, 5–11pm; Sun 5–11pm.
Average price £9.45 (set lunch); £16 (evening meal)
Email
Website www.nanyangrestaurant.com

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Nanyang Malaysian Cuisine

Eating & Drinking Guide

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Nanyang is run by May Lin and Chee Wei Pang, an upbeat couple with the express intention of bringing Malaysia’s diverse cuisine to an international market. An intention which, coupled with a white-box premises among the great glass towers of the Quartermile, might conjure the alarming impression of an airport-lobby restaurant, serving food that’s inoffensive at best. It’s a relief then to find that May Lin’s cooking is assured and delicious, and Chee Wei’s service is homely and relaxed. The menu shows off all the Malaysian favourites: sambal, rendang, laksa and a good selection of hawker street-market food. From this, the famous Char Kway Teow is a smoky jumble of wok-charred noodles, beansprouts and juicy prawns, while a more genteel Nyonya dish of Capitan chicken is a sophisticated balancing act; sweet with coconut, sour with tamarind. A new menu is planned, shifting emphasis away from the Pangs’ Chinese roots to include a broader scope of the myriad influences of the Malaysian kitchen. If it’s executed to the same standard, it will only give the place more appeal.

High point: Delicious Malaysian food in sleek, contemporary surroundings
Low point: It currently feels a little lost in the Quartermile development

Number of wines sold by the glass: 0
Delivery: £1-£1.50/EH1-4; EH9-10
Private dining: Up to 40 covers
Provides: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables, Live music, Free wi-fi
Music on stereo: Eastern pop music
Capacity: 70 on ground floor, with an additional 40 on first floor
Largest group: 40
Open since: 2012
House wine: £14.95 per bottle

Comments & ratings

5. Anonymous Diner – 13 Oct 2012, 9:32pm Nanyang Malaysian Cuisine Report: Good food, great service and good value. Very imressed and well worth visiting again to try some of the other interesting offers on the menu.

4. “Very good food and friendly staff” Recommended – 15 Jul 2012, 1:48am Report: We didn't know what to expect, but were completely blown away. We had drinks and a three course meal with two bottles of House red wine. The kampung fried bean curd and pandan chicken for starters were amazing. The rendang beef and special dessert were absolutely beautiful. All of the service was excellent, absolutely top notch, Go there now.

3. I would definitely come back again! – 20 Jun 2012, 10:50pm Nanyang Malaysian Cuisine Report: Excellent! Attentive service and food was very accomplished. The decor is clean and modern, staffs were polite and friendly. We had the special platter was outstanding and the grilled sea bass and sambal chicken for mains were very good. Excellent portion size and everything was beautifully done. I was very impressed! . I would definitely come back here again. thanks Nanyang, Recommended!

2. At last a good Malaysian restaurant in Edinburgh – 20 Jun 2012, 1:22pm Report: I found out about Nanyang restaurant from a friend of mine and as Malaysian, I had to try it and judge it myself. I was shock to see the restaurant and its surrounding. It was situated in a lovely location and the restaurant was not your average Malaysian restaurant you see around the uk, it had class and a fine touch to it. I felt it was a good place to bring my friend that are so eager to try Malaysian food. But for me, it doesnt really matter how the restaurant looked, the food and the services was what I was looking forward to. It is run by a lovely and friendly couple and they are so welcoming. They really made me feel like home. I order the satay skewers as a started and my favourite CHAR KWAY TEOW as the main meal and I emphasise for it to be spicy! The satay was amazing, Love the sauce(I asked for more as I couldnt get enough of it) and the chicken was tender and tasty but I was looking forward for the main meal. I was blowned away on how the Char kway teow turned out. It was just as I expected, if not more. It was as spicy as I asked, and they were very generous with their propotion, especially with their prawns. I was totally satisfied with the meal and I wish I had some room for the dessert. I look forward in trying the dessert in my next visit and definitely their other meals on the menu. Highly recommend this place and thumbs up in promoting Malaysia and its food.

1. RatherDisappointedMalaysian – 5 Jun 2012, 4:44pm Nanyang Malaysian Cuisine Report: Given the very limited amount of Malaysian restaurants in Edinburgh, I was really looking forward to Nanyang opening. I tried it out shortly after it opened and was sadly quite disappointed. The menu/slogans etc indicated that it focused on being authentic but I found that wasn't quite the case. Although the food was reasonably tasty, it was definitely quite Europeanised. The pai ti starter was nothing like the picture (which is what it is supposed to be like) and the main course dishes lacked any spicy 'kick' to them. The coconut rice was more like just boiled rice and their special dessert's pastry was a bit hard. I did try it a second time to make sure that I wasn't wrong - tried a hawker dish, Penang Assam Laksa - and once again, it wasn't quite authentic. The food is still tasty but I think if it's authenticity you want, probably not the best place :(.

Average rating 3.5/5 from 3 reviews of Nanyang Malaysian Cuisine.

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