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Rasarumah

★ 4.5 · 142 reviews Los Angeles Opened 24 November 2024

Johnny Lee's Malaysian restaurant took over an old bra factory on Beverly

Johnny Lee closed Pearl River Deli, the Chinatown Hainan chicken shop that made his name, and opened Rasarumah on Beverly Boulevard on 24 November 2024. The building made bras before it made dinner, and the room leans retro tiki rather than anything sleek or modern.

The cooking is Chinese-Malaysian. Meals open with a spread of sambals. Beef rendang gets the full main-course treatment here, not tucked into a mixed plate like elsewhere. Michelin listed it within its first year.

What guests say

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  • City Mom In The Burbs 70 reviews · Local Guide 11 July 2026

    This was my first time dining at Rasarumah, and I was genuinely impressed. From the moment I walked in, I felt warmly welcomed. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Before visiting, I noticed some negative reviews about the service, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. After my own experience, I can honestly say those reviews did not reflect what I encountered. Everyone I interacted with was courteous, attentive, and made me feel like a valued guest. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every bite reflected the care and authenticity that went into the meal. The cozy atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. First impressions matter, and Rasarumah exceeded my expectations. I’m already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. If you’ve been hesitant because of some of the service reviews, I’d encourage you to experience it for yourself.

  • Rachel Joynes 26 reviews · Local Guide 10 July 2026

    Met two friends (we are 43-60) here for dinner tonight and we had a lovely time. We came early at 5:15, we had one of each of the skewers, the salmon curry and the sprouted cauliflower. We thoroughly enjoyed it all. Certain songs felt a little loud but mostly the music was fine for chatting. Service was excellent. Look forward to returning!

  • Elaine Wang 495 reviews · Local Guide 4 July 2026

    Out of body experience eating the wagyu beef rendang here... the beef was so soft, flavorful, and tender. It paired perfectly with the roti. Would definitely come back just to eat this dish again. We also got the stir fried noodle and pupu platter. The stir fried noodle was not bad but I definitely recommend ordering the platter to try a bunch of different appetizers. Everything was amazing. The crab rangoon actually tasted like crab. Finally for dessert we got the coconut ice cream sunday which was yummy as well, love how it paired with the red bean. Overall I really could just come here and eat 3 orders of the beef rendang I'll think about her forever.

  • Cupcake Queen 437 reviews · Local Guide 11 April 2026

    Decorations and food were worth coming here for but make reservations. Neighborhood is a bit dicey so be aware. Cocktails were unique with one drink being served in a lovely peacock glass.

  • Carl Wong 572 reviews · Local Guide 7 April 2026

    Recommended by Resy, we decided to check out this restaurant to celebrate a birthday. It's tough to find street parking so plan accordingly. The menu is Indonesian influenced, but make no mistake if you're here for authentic Indonesian dish then you'll be disappointed. The food is good, above average, it's catered for non Asian clientele. The sambal trio lacks depth, the chips are not actual shrimp crackers. The gado gado is missing spices so it's more of a salad with peanut dressing. The pork jowl and chicken skewers are mid, nothing special. The Char Kway Teow is missing the "wok fired" taste. The Hainan chicken rice has crispy fried chicken instead of braised. The mushroom curry clay pot is quite good and creamy. So is the pandan colada. Although I entered we were celebrating birthday, there was no acknowledgement by our server to make it special.

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