Malay style of serving is very informal - you simply help yourself to how much (or how little - even a mere mouthful) you desire. The cashier will look at your selection and price it accordingly. Most side-dishes range from RM5 (US1.25) to RM10 (US$2.50), so any meal will be pretty affordable. I tend to “over-order” as I wanted to try quite a few dishes, and in most of these restaurants, a full meal for two persons will cost around RM60 (US$15) in all, including soft drinks. As Malay restaurants are halal, no alcohol is available.
