Saturday Street Food Menu     12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Sunday Dim Sum                           12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Kitchen closes 30 minutes prior to closing

Takeout orders are available all day

for pick-up only.


Last seating is 45 minutes prior to closing

ANNUAL VACATION WEEK JULY 3-10, 2023

Street Food Lunch Special

Saturday     12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

As of January 1st, 2023, We discontinue offer delivery service, just pickup orders.

New Additional Takeout Hours (Dining Room Closed at these times)

Tuesday - Sunday     2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Please be advised that starting July 1st, 2023, we will be assessing a 3% credit card surcharge fee on all credit card transactions.


Thank you for understanding.

A Taste of Asia

245 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928

973-701-8821

90 Seconds About Our

Malaysian Food

A Taste of Asia is a friendly, family-owned  restaurant in Chatham, New Jersey. We use only the finest and freshest ingredients for our delicious meals. Every dish is made to order. From Pad Thai to Dim Sum, no one in Chatham has better Malaysian food than us. Come on by and we’ll show you!

Our Story

A Taste of Asia , New Jersey's first Malaysian restaurant, bringing the eclectic cuisines of Malay, China, India, Thailand and Eurasia to the grateful populace of Montclair. Newcomers to this fragrant culinary technique will find it to be an awakening for the taste buds, yielding complex flavors through the combination of rhizomes (galangal, fresh turmeric) and fresh seasonings (Kaffir lime leaf, tamarind, garlic, lemon grass, chilies, shallots and onions).

We established A Taste of Asia in Montclair, NJ when we started the cuisine in the State of New Jersey. The year was 1995 which we were written up in several major publications such as The New York Times, The Star Ledger, Zagat Survey and many more. We branched out to Chatham in the year 2000 and running both the restaurants was quite exhausting. By the end of 2003, we closed the Montclair store when the lease expired and kept the larger location in Chatham. We cater to dietary preference customers which we support them by having several different category in menus, such as Vegetarian Menu, Gluten & Wheat Free Menu & Real Authentic Spicy Menu.

We offer "Exotic Specials Menu" to each season to introduce newer dishes when we serve the seasonal vegetables available. We are known to serve Soft Shell Crab with 5 different choice of preparation, during the season and our Summer Menu featuring Summer Rolls which everybody craves. No doubt, our Specials is limited to the season, customers hate to see it end but cannot wait to see what is in our new Specials feature. We like to keep things interesting throughout the year. As the festivity goes, we serve a 5 courses, 9 items, a complete Dinner Menu during the Chinese New Year festive season. We have been serving our customers from Montclair to Chatham for 18 years and we would like to continue for many more years to come.

Come enjoy our Seasonal Exotic Specials till
New Year's Eve, December 31st, 2024.

What People Are Saying About A Taste of Asia
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    "Best Malaysian food outside of NYC! The flavors are complex, authentic and mouthwatering! Steve and his team make you feel welcome and at home. Service is top notch. And the menu has distinguished itself as one of the most creative in the area. This is a standard treat for my family."


    - Irene B.


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    "I simply loved their dishes. I always get awesome customer service here. The place is well organised and the workers are always welcoming. Will visit here again."


    - Gerald V.

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    "Malaysian food, mmm, so great. cool place to meet and catch up with coworkers. the service was very friendly and kind. bring your appetite because portions are large."


    - Phyllis H.

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    "Vegans, please visit this gem in Chatham. We tried the food last night and were thoroughly impressed with the flavor profiles and the work put in to creating their delicious dishes. Don't think twice."


    - Linked V.

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See Our Full Reviews
The Plaque for Best Southeast Asia/Thai Cuisine in Northern New Jersey

Some of Our Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should I visit A Taste of Asia?

    Here at our locally-owned restaurant, we serve the most delicious Malaysian food in the area and beyond! Whether it be a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary, a date, or if you simply want a delicious meal at the end of a long day, we offer the very best Malaysian cuisine in the Chatham area. Really, we were voted the best Southeast Asian / Malaysian restaurant for the 37th Annual Jersey Choice Awards!


    At A Taste of Asia, we’ve got a large menu full of your favorite Malaysian dishes blended with modern flair, creating a truly unique menu! You’ll receive generous portions of our authentic dishes, providing you a wonderful, tasty experience for a reasonable price. From mild to hot, vegetarian or not, our chefs create delicious dishes that you won’t forget! Using the freshest meats and ingredients and authentic spices, we prepare our traditional recipes to the very highest  standards, so you always know that when you visit us, you’re going to walk away happy and full!


    A Taste of Asia features unique and tasty cuisines of Malay, China, India, Thailand and eurasia. We also offer distinct specials using local, fresh ingredients that customers love. Our Malaysian food is nothing like you’ve tasted before. Whether you’re wanting to enjoy a special birthday dinner, bring the family to enjoy something unique, or even order take out, we’ve got something for everyone. Come by today the best Southeast Asian and Malaysian cuisines in Chatham, New Jersey!

  • How long has A Taste in Asia been serving the Chatham community?

    We are the first Malaysian restaurant of New Jersey. A Taste in Asia first began in 1995 in Montclair, New Jersey. We expanded to Chatham in 2000 and continued serving in Chatham after our Montclair lease expired. 

  • Does A Taste of Asia do pickup orders?

    A Taste of Asia pickup orders provide an opportunity to experience the unique flavors and tastes of Asian cuisine without ever having to step foot inside a restaurant. Our pickup orders include all your favorite dishes. co call now!

  • Are there restrictions on indoor dining due to Covid now?

    Our restaurant has been seating in full capacity for more than a year and we no longer offer outdoor seating when the weather is warmer. Only indoor seating.

  • Do you have meals for vegetarians and vegan customers?

    Yes we do! We are proud of our large menu selection that includes a Vegetarian Menu, Gluten & Wheat Free Menu, and Real Authentic Spicy Menu. We strive to be a restaurant everyone can come to, regardless of dietary restrictions. We also have wheelchair accessible tables. If you are worried about dietary restrictions, please call us and our friendly staff will help you however they can.

Our Hours

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tue - Thu
- -
Fri - Sat
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Sunday
- -

New Additional Takeout Hours (Dining Room Closed at these times)

Tuesday - Sunday     2:30 pm - 5:00 pm


Street Food Lunch Special

Saturday     12:00 pm - 2:30 pm


Last seating is 45 minutes prior to closing

&

kitchen closes 30 minutes prior to closing

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