New in Greenpoint, NYC: Kelang Brings Malaysian Cooking to Manhattan Ave

Kelang, a Malaysian restaurant at 715 Manhattan Ave in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, opened in December 2025 It comes from the family behind Hainan Chicken House in Sunset Park, who now bring their cooking to a second Brooklyn neighborhood with a broader Malaysian menu. The restaurant's branding is built around a cream-colored logo, and the website features an illustration of a durian tree, a playful nod to one of Southeast Asia's most polarizing fruits. Two dishes have drawn the most attention The first is a towering paratha served over dal: flaky, layered flatbread meant to be torn apart and dragged through a rich lentil sauce The second is a rendang served with Haitian djon djon rice, a pairing that puts Malaysian slow-braised beef alongside the black mushroom rice of the Caribbean. Guests running late can email reservations@kelangnyc.com Tables are held for up to 15 minutes, after which late arrivals join the waitlist. For anyone in Brooklyn looking for Malaysian food, or fans of Hainan Chicken House curious about the family's next move, Kelang is a worthwhile addition to a Greenpoint dining list.