Reviews for Coco in Queens, NY
Restaurant is half the size it use to be and to my surprise, they now selling trinkets along with delicious authentic Malaysian... food. I counted just 7 tables only, which leads me to believe they’re doing a lot more takeout than dining in sinceCovid. Bit pricey imo but sure taste good with ample free street parking after 7pm. Read more
Generous portions. Try the roti canai and grilled pork. They were both delicious. The noodles were ok, but it could use more... umami flavor. Read more
My first NYC food review in what feels like four hundred eons! Today I went to Elmhurst, seeking something spicy and filling. I... originally planned on going to local-favorite Vietnamese joint, Thai Son. But some hi-jinx led me to Elmhurst Avenue, whereCoco, another place on my list, was mere meters away. I was the first customer of the day, having arrived right at openingtime. The hole-in-the-wall had top forty radio blaring, with the quick banter of two young waitresses providing a rare escapefrom middling autotune. I ordered a red curry with chicken, because despite the restaurant’s proclamation of being both Thaiand Malaysian, one of my friends had recommended the Thai section of the menu. Besides, who doesn’t love a nice, spicy redcurry on a crisp spring day? Well, many people, surely, but I am not many people. After a week in California, I had missed spicyfood. Finally, something with real warming flavors. I heard steaming and sizzling from the kitchen. An ever comforting smell. Isat at my dark-oak table, my hands pressed slightly on the thin layer of glass, listening carefully to the sound of searingmeat. I sipped on my water, eating the ice-cubes as they came, a strange taste underlay the water, but I couldn’t place it. Inretrospect, perhaps it was a faint infusion of rice. I’ve had rice water before, not for many years, but I have a vaguerecollection of it tasting similar to Coco’s water. Most of the interim time was consumed looking out the window. I lookedpast the posters obscuring the bottom half of Coco’s four front window, and cautiously observed the heads of passing people,constraining my curiosity as to avoid notice. Another man came in soon after me, I watched him watch the waiter who was watchinghim enter. Then, my curry arrived. I noticed four things in the curry: first, the warm but not overwhelming temperature, secondthe light but appreciated spice, apparent, but not overwhelming the chicken. I would’ve liked a little more punch Read more
We were craving Curry Laksa and it brought us here. Very delicious indeed! We ordered other dishes too like the Chicken Satay,... Shrimp roll and Oyster pancake. I had the coconut shake too. Everything came out good and definitely coming back! Read more
I would have given Coco 1 star but I want to give this place a shot again just to be fair. However, it would take a lot of... convincing to bring me back to this place. Been to Coco couple of times for their lunch special since it opened which was 10-15years ago, maybe? I know they have changed the management or ownership couple of times. And the quality of food is just goingdownhill. Was in there couple of weeks ago. Ordered a bowl of curry, okra with chicken and two bowl of Hainan chicken rice.Place was empty. So we were seated right away and food came out in decent amount of time. First of all, bowl of curry was lukewarm. I don’t think it’s that hard to heat up a bowl of curry. Secondly, our okra with chicken had 3 pieces of chicken. LOLOk. I said to myself. Not the end of the world. Thirdly, the Hainan chicken rice was half cooked! How can one open a restaurantand not make sure the rice is not properly cooked? That was just beyond my mind. Nonetheless, not trying to be expert in ricecooking or something. I survived through that experience, but dear Coco management, kindly take note please. Read more
A phenomenally delicious dinner! I only wish we could try everything here. Service was great too! Family run restaurant with... authentic pan Asian dishes including excellent Malaysian cuisine. Read more
Was craving some authentic Shrimp Curry Laksa from an authentic Malaysian restaurant and this spot did not disappoint! On a... cold, wintery day, the staff was so welcoming, and the food came out fairly quickly. The noodles and broth seriously hit thespot for me, the flavors were bursting in my mouth, and overall, I couldn't stop smiling while eating. It was very fairly pricedas well for what you got ($14). I left the establishment full. My friend ordered the Dry Curry Beef, and that was also verydelicious. Also, the bathroom is absolutely beautiful. It was spacious and clean. Very pleased with my experience. Read more
Malaysian restaurant in Elmhurst that was nice and cozy. It has a small shop at the front near the cash register which was an... interesting set up. The flavor of the food was very subtle overall with the 2 entrees that I tried: the Chow Kueh Teow and theSingapore Curry Laksa. Not bad, and it tasted more homey. I also liked the Roti Canai and the accompanying curry dipping saucewith chunks of chicken. The restaurant is a bit small, but they have spaced out the tables and have one large table that canfit 10 people. Overall, I would give it 3.5 stars if I could, but I bumped them up to 4 stars because of their great serviceand cleanliness. Food came out really quickly despite serving our group of 8. Read more