CAFE MALAY ANNOUNCES OPENING

August 18, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Lifestyle News
Cafe Malay is pleased to announce its recent opening, providing Houstonians with the chance to experience South East Asian cuisine in the area’s only authentic Malaysian restaurant.

Owners Michael and Peggy Tan, use authentic ingredients to create dishes that embody the flavors and culture of their native Malaysia. Cafe Malay is the second Malaysian restaurant owned and operated by the Tans who moved from Kuala Lumpur more than 20 years ago. The Tans love meeting other fellow Malaysians and are proud of introducing/serving Malaysian Cuisine to those who have never had the pleasure of trying it. Their previous restaurant garnered a Houston best of award and was a favorite among the spicy, saucy set.

Malaysian cuisine is world renowned for its complex flavors and diverse influences from Southern China, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore; Cafe Malay’s menu is very diverse, specializing in traditional recipes from Malaysia and Singapore. Favorites and specialties include beef/chicken satay, nasi lemak, beef redang, Hainan chicken and a perfected belacan crab. Vegetarian options also available, and most dishes can be ordered “sans meat”. Cafe Malay offers a departure from standard Asian fare and gives Houstonians a chance to experience the unique tastes of South East Asia.

In celebration of the opening Cafe Malay is offering a Taste of Malaysia Tasting Menu in addition to the regular menu. The 5-course/11 item-tasting menu will showcase a variety of traditional favorites along with daily chef’s selects. The cost of the extensive 5-course meal is $15.00 per person with a 2-person minimum, other items on the regular menu range from $7.00 to $13.00.

Cafe Malay is located at 10234 Westheimer between Beltway 8 & Seagler. Lunch and dinner served nightly, free delivery for the surrounding areas and nightly dinner specials. For more information please call: 713.785.7915. Menu online at www.cafemalay.com Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday- Saturday 11am-11pm. For press inquiries, please ask for Lulu Tan. END

Contact:
Lulu Tan
713.398.9394
lulu@lulustyle.com
www.cafemalay.com