Even Houston’s suburbs have their own Asiatown enclave. Set in an Asiatown 2.0 strip mall in the mega-suburb of Katy, Phat Eatery has emerged as a beacon of Malaysian cuisine, converting Texans to Malay flavors since 2018. It’s the brainchild of late founder and chef Alex Au-Yeung, a James Beard Award Semi-Finalist. The menu here highlights the diversity and complexity of traditional Malaysian cooking. Highlights include the roti canai, an irresistible flatbread paired with curry dipping sauce, the beef rendang, known for its rich blend of spices and coconut curry,…
