Laut
Laut is a restaurant in New York City near Union Square that serves Malaysian, Singaporean, and Thai dishes. The menu features street foods, rich curries, spicy soups, satay skewers, noodles, flatbreads, and rice dishes made with traditional recipes and fresh ingredients from their regions of origin.
The restaurant was founded to preserve and serve authentic flavors from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand using spices and ingredients from their regions of origin. It became one of the first Malaysian restaurants in New York to receive a Michelin Star, demonstrating its commitment to quality and culinary integrity.
Laut means 'sea' in the Malay language, referencing the historic role of coastal trading cities where ships connected different regions and carried flavors across waters. The name reflects how maritime routes shaped the culinary traditions you taste in every dish served here.
The restaurant has distinct lunch and dinner hours, with lunch serving nearby workers and evening times accommodating longer meals and gatherings. Service includes dine-in, takeout, catering, and drink pairings with beer and wine, giving you flexible options for how you want to enjoy your meal.
The kitchen carefully selects spices like turmeric, coriander, and lemongrass that give each dish its distinctive character and aroma. Every plate is crafted with attention to recreate the flavors you would encounter on the streets of Malaysia, Singapore, or Thailand.
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