Malaysian restaurant in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Kedai Makan is aMalaysian restaurant on Seattle'sCapitol Hill , in theUS state ofWashington .[ 1] [ 2]
It was originally owned by Kevin Burzell and Alysson Wilson,[ 3] [ 4] who opened the first brick-and-mortar location in 2013 after starting as apop-up . Kedai Makan closed in October 2022, but has since reopened under new ownership. In May 2024, the restaurant expanded to a second location inBelltown .[ 5] [ 6]
TheMalaysian restaurant Kedai Makan operates on Seattle'sCapitol Hill . Its menu has includedayam goreng masala, chili pan mee, duck noodles,nasi goreng belacan,nasi lemak ,[ 7] pho ,[ 8] and sarawak laksa.[ 9] [ 10] [ 11] The restaurant has also served a burger,[ 12] friedfrog legs ,[ 13] Malaccan-style Hainanese chicken,[ 14] pickled veggies,roti with lentilcurry , "sweet-spicy"tofu ,[ 15] andtripe .[ 16] The Ngow Lam Fan has noodles with stewed beef,five spice , beef ball, peanuts, andmustard greens .[ 17]
Initially apop-up restaurant ,[ 18] [ 19] the original brick-and-mortar location opened in 2013.[ 20] [ 21] [ 22] It took over the space previously occupied by Taco Gringos on Olive Way[ 22] in January,[ 23] [ 24] with next door "sibling"dive bar Montana Bar (or simply Montana).[ 25] It continued to offermurtabak (stuffed pancake) and a line of bottled sauces at the Capitol Hill Farmers Market, as of 2014.[ 26]
Kedai Makan expanded from atake-out operation to a full service establishment during 2015.[ 27] [ 28] [ 29] The restaurant closed in October 2022,[ 30] [ 31] but has since reopened under new ownership.[ 32] [ 33]
Kedai Makan has also hosted pop-ups, such as the German business Dackel in 2013–2014.[ 34]
In May 2025, Kedai Makan opened a second location at 2234 1st Avenue in Seattle'sBelltown neighborhood.[ 5]
Eater Seattle included Kedai Makan in 2014 lists of the city's 38 "essential" restaurants.[ 24] [ 35] In 2016, Providence Cicero ofThe Seattle Times gave the restaurant a three-star rating,[ 36] [ 37] [ 38] andThe Stranger 's Angela Garbes complimented the owners, saying their "affection for and study of Malaysian food is evident in the restaurant's complex, boldly flavored dishes".[ 3]
^ Williams, Allison (April 18, 2017).Moon Seattle . Avalon Publishing.ISBN 978-1-63121-328-1 . ^ "Kedai Makan Review - Capitol Hill - Seattle" .The Infatuation . January 21, 2022.Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^a b Garbes, Angela."Kedai Makan Brings the Flavors of Malaysia to Capitol Hill" .The Stranger .Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Uitti, Jake (September 15, 2018).Unique Eats and Eateries of Seattle . Reedy Press LLC.ISBN 978-1-68106-181-8 . ^a b Carder, Justin (March 12, 2024)."Reborn and revived on Capitol Hill, Kedai Makan readying Belltown expansion" . Capitol Hill Seattle Blog. RetrievedMarch 13, 2024 . ^ Bell, Julianne (May 3, 2024)."This Week in Seattle Food News: Kedai Makan Expands to Belltown, Hey Bagel Is Coming, and Renee Erickson Announces Three Restaurants" . EverOut Seattle. RetrievedSeptember 26, 2025 . ^ "Kedai Makan" .Seattle Metropolitan .Archived from the original on June 24, 2020. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^ Dall'Asen, Nicola (October 5, 2017)."Kedai Makan" .Thrillist .Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ "What to eat in and around Seattle today: Kedai Makan | Dished" .dailyhive.com .Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^ "Kedai Makan" .Food Network .Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^ "Kedai Makan's Nasi Goreng Makes Prime Late-Night Grub" .Seattle Magazine . July 8, 2022.Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^ Perry, Julien (December 30, 2013)."Food Writers & Experts Name Their Best Meal of 2013" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Varriano, Jackie (September 17, 2018)."How to Eat and Drink Through Seattle in One Day" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ "If Kedai Makan makes good on its hints, Seattle's longstanding Hainanese chicken" .Seattle Weekly . March 28, 2013.Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^ "Where to Eat in Seattle, Washington" .Bon Appétit . July 22, 2013.Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^ "Lamb Testicles, Gizzards, and Guts: A Guide to Seattle's Extreme Meat" .Eater Seattle . July 11, 2014.Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^ Perry, Julien (February 28, 2013)."Readers Vote: 16 of Seattle's Best Cheap Eats" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Gujavarty, Shalini (June 13, 2012)."Tan Vinh Finds Beer Geek Nirvana at Pine Box; Malaysian Pop-Up at Crush" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ "Watch: Tasting Spicy Frog Legs and Lamb Curry at Kedai Makan" .Eater . December 13, 2016.Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^ Perry, Julien (December 26, 2012)."Taco Gringos Out, Kedai Makan In" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Perry, Julien (January 24, 2013)."Kedai Makan Opens in Time for Weekend Drunk Dining" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^a b Billups, Sara (February 26, 2014)."One Year In, the Kedai Makan Crew Hightailed it to Malaysia for Some Inspiration" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Perry, Julien (January 10, 2013)."Kedai Makan Transformation Almost Complete" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^a b Perry, Julien (January 7, 2014)."The Essential 38 Seattle Restaurants, January 2014" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Montana Bar: ^ Billups, Sara (May 13, 2014)."Vital Update" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Hill, Megan (July 6, 2015)."Kedai Makan Moving to Former La Bete Space" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Hill, Megan (September 21, 2015)."New Kedai Makan Space Opened This Weekend" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Hill, Megan (September 23, 2015)."Take a Gander at the Just-Opened Kedai Makan" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Callaghan, Adam H. (December 28, 2022)."These 2022 Restaurant Closures Hurt Seattleites the Most" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Ferguson, Emma."Kedai Makan Co-Owner Reflects on Closing After 10 Years" .The Spectator .Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Macadangdang, Daniel (March 24, 2023)."Beloved Kedai Makan returns at a new location in Capitol Hill" .Seattle Refined .Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ "Capitol Hill's Kedai Makan Reopens with New Owners" .Seattle Metropolitan .Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^ Dackel:Perry, Julien (May 6, 2013)."Unicorn Chef Planning German Pop-Up at Kedai Makan" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . Perry, Julien (May 28, 2013)."Dackel Pop-Up Starts Today; $4 Cupcake Royale Sundaes" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . Perry, Julien (January 8, 2014)."Popups" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Billups, Sara (April 8, 2014)."The Essential 38 Seattle Restaurants, April 2014" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ "Capitol Hill's popular Malaysian spot Kedai Makan thrives in its new home" .The Seattle Times . March 3, 2016.Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .^ Hill, Megan (January 5, 2016)."Three Stars for Lionhead; Kedai Makan's New Spot an Upgrade" .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 . ^ Callaghan, Adam H. (March 8, 2016)."How to Appreciate 'Seattle's Greatest Chef' " .Eater Seattle .Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. RetrievedDecember 16, 2023 .
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