Curry Leaves Bistro in Pleasanton

Ordered a few dishes here including Mee Goreng, Char Koay Teow, Nasi Lemak, and Roti Canoi. The Roti was fresh and fluffy - best one Ive had in the Bay Area. The same goes for Nasi Lemak served with crispy fried chicken. The other two stir fry noodle dishes were spicy and relatively flavorful.If youre ever in Pleasanton looking to try Malaysian cuisine, you should include this dining establishment on your list.

We love CLB!!! We come here almost at least a couple times a month, driving the 40+ mins each way to satisfy our char kuey teow (CKT) cravings!Chef Jai and Vicky have brought a piece of home with their very authentic and Penang-focused Malaysian dishes especially the must-haves CKT, roti canai, nasi lemak, mee goreng etc. The CKT is the very best, arguably better than most back in Penang too! Jai really brings the “wok hei” (pan heat) to it!But aside from the amazing dishes, the atmosphere at CLB is so homey. We meet old friends and make new ones every time we go! A real small town “kopitiam” (coffee shop) feel to it.Everything is halal and parking is easy in the big mall lot. Love it!

Authentic Malaysian food in a casual setting. We tried the chicken rice, char kway teow, chendol, and iced teh tarik - and everything tasted great!- chicken rice - chicken was tender and flavorful. Both ginger sauce and chili were authentic.- char kway teow - good wok hey and right amount of chili heat.- Ice teh tarik - was sweet but not too sweet and tasted like tea.Will definitely visit again to try more items on the menu!

This is the most authentic Malaysian restaurant you can find in the Bay Area. The Char Kuay Teow is filled with wok hei. I recommend their Mamak Fried Chicken, Mee Goreng, and Assam Laksa (follow their FB page for heads up on weekend specials). You can also get good Teh Tarik here although sweetness is not adjustable.Tip: The spice level here is like in Asia so “spicy” is actually really spicy. I usually go with “mild” for a slight spice and it is possible to request “non-spicy”.On special occasions, you could pre-order Ngoh Hiang or Hokkien Bak Zhang. The owner being a Penang native, never disappoints with these dishes.

A Penang style Malaysian restaurant. They provide standard menu and daily specials. I have only been here once so I cannot give complete judgement. I did order three items hok kein mee, mee goreng and nasi lemak with chicken randang. The mee goreng was the best dish out of all them .the hok kein mee was ok. I would give it 3/5. The mee goreng 3.5/5. The chicken randang with the rice and sambal would give a 3.5/5. I feel the chicken randang the gravy could have been reduced more give it a thicker base. Flavor wise it was on the milder side when it comes to aromatics. Put more dishes and aromatics in the base. The owners are very sweet and kind. I did feel like I was in a street side restaurant in Malaysia when I walked in. I think this place needs to be a bit more bold in terms of flavor. The recipes are authentic but they can amplify the same flavors more with a bit more aromatics and herbs. For example the mee goreng use garlic chives instead of spring onions. Garlic chives are more traditional. Satay was not on the menu. I think that should be standard in any Malaysian restaurant as a starter. I think as a weekly special introduce some malaysian fish beef curry or ikkan bakar or crab pepper. I know the owners are Malaysian and they can definitely be a bit more adventurous and bring their soul into their food and set a unique brand for themselves. There was nothing on the menu that stood out to me from other Malaysian restaurants in the bay area. That is why I ask you to use local California sea food and introduce Malaysian style sea food dishes. This place has potential to do much better and I think they can with a bit of risk.

The FoodI always thought there was only one type of laksa, but recently I got introduced to Penang asam laksa. There are very few places that have this dish, and Curry Leaves Bistro is one of them. It is quite interesting because the restaurant doesnt quite have a set menu. They have a normal menu thats fixed, but they also have a Todays Menu which is different from time to time (check Facebook for update). Ive only been a few times. The first time I got their Nasi Kandar with Mamak Fried Chicken, and the second time I got the Asam Laksa. I also got different small dishes such as...- Karipap (Curry Puff)- Pulut Nangka (Jackfruit and Sticky Rice)- Nyonya Kuih Combo (Dessert)The Nasi Kandar was flavorful, and the Asam Laksa was quite unique compared to other laksa Ive tried. The Karipap, Pulut Nangka, and Nyonya Kuih were also interesting. I want to come back another time to try their other dishes as well.The MiscellaneousThe restaurant resides in a typical plaza. At first glance, you might not know they specialize in Penang Malaysian dishes. The interior is also kept simple, but with a decent amount of seating. They do not have a fixed menu, but they do have a variety from rice to noodle, to bread, to special dishes. They also have a variety of drinks that I didnt get a chance to try much. They usually announce their special on their Facebook page, so keep an eye out. Would recommend this place if you are looking for some unique Penang Malaysian food.

I mean just take a look at the Teh Tarik we got. ON.POINT.We really enjoyed the Char Kuey Teow, Drinks and Kuih!Although the CKT was missing that really charred flavor, having it at its spiciest still hit the spot.For drinks - other than the Teh Tarik (which I have to reiterate was ON.POINT.), we got Asam Boi and Iced Coffee (Kopi Ais), the former was amazing and brought me back to when I was a kid sipping the same drink out of a plastic bag on the side of the street, very nice; the latter was good but the one we got was lacking in ice but could be a one time thing.Unfortunately, both the Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang & Nasi Kandar with Mamak Fried Chicken were lacking in flavor and overall spice. But I do have to say that the Mamak Fried Chicken was PERFECTLY fried, just lacking in seasoning and flavor.Overall a great Malaysian dining experience, ambience was top notch! Definitely coming back here to try the specials next time!

Enjoyed the generous portion of nasi kandar which is hard to find in many Malaysian restaurants. Char kway teow has a good amount to greasiness and char that makes them one of the closest to food in Malaysia I can find! Family run business, and enjoyed the familiarity of hometown food making the trip from SF worthwhile.

If you want a taste of authentic Malaysian food, then this is the must visit. Awesome flavor, great food, chef/owner Jai was so nice. Explained the dishes to us in detail. Unique experience. Their grass jelly dessert is a must to taste. And the drinks are delicious!

Finally a restaurant that serves delicious authentic Malaysian food (including desserts) in the SF and Bay Area!! The prices are very reasonable and affordable for everyone. The roti, made in-house from scratch, is the best I have had in the US and Malaysia. Also, it is the only place to try the Malaysian nasi kandar (bismati rice with curry sauces and meat). Highly recommend this place if you want a taste of Malaysia.