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  1. Nyonya

    Malaysian

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    Nasi lemak, the Malaysian classic of coconut rice with pickled veg, crispy anchovies, and curried chicken, is what the regulars reorder without looking up. Nyonya is a no-frills Malaysian restaurant in Chinatown, brick walls and wooden tables, where the menu runs long and the servers are opinionated enough to steer you past the obvious choices. The Michelin Guide gives it a Bib Gourmand, which tracks for a room this unpretentious feeding people this well.

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    • Prawn mee

      “perhaps even away from such delicacies as prawn mee, an exceptionally spiced and sour shrimp broth with noodles, pork, vegetables and bean sprouts floating in its goodness”

      Michelin Guide
    • Nasi lemak

      “Some know to stick to such faithful and deeply satisfying dishes as nasi lemak, which is a delightful combo of coconut rice, pickled veggies, crispy anchovies, curried chicken and hard-boiled egg”

      Michelin Guide
    • Chow kueh teow

      “The chow kueh teow, with stir-fried noodles, tiger prawns and squid, is a go-to dish”

      Michelin Guide
    • Coconut batter-fried jumbo prawns

      “while coconut batter-fried jumbo prawns are another winner”

      Michelin Guide

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