Located inside the Malaysia Hotel on Rama IV, Malai Restaurant is one of those places you stumble upon and immediately appreciate for what it is – an easy stop when you’re in the mood for a no-hassle meal. This restaurant offers comfort food with a touch of nostalgia as the vibe inside is unmistakably ‘90s, and not in the trendy, retro-cool way but more like the kind of place your parents might have taken you to when you were younger, with that simple, homey feel.
What’s impressive about Malai is the attention to the little things done well. Take soft-boiled rice, for example. It’s perfectly cooked and you can choose from different options: classic white rice infused with pandan, blue-hued rice from butterfly pea flowers, or a brown rice version. Stir-fried Chinese black olives with minced pork is the kind of simple comfort food that hits just right. Malai’s not trying to reinvent the wheel, but it’s a reminder of how comforting and satisfying familiar, well-executed dishes can be. No matter if you’re here for a quick bite or a relaxed meal, Malai offers the kind of place that feels like home.
54 Ngam Duphli Alley, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon. 02-679-7127. Open 24 hours.