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13/20

Malaysian$$

There's comfort to be found in the satisfying portions and real-deal spices of this Brunswick Street old hand. The charmingly worn interior is a relaxed mix of contemporary (dark wood, low lighting, slate-grey banquettes) and neat Asian grocery store style. Sharing is best, and entree specials such as fragrant pomelo and nashi salad with tangy belachan-lime dressing will ferry you straight to a sunny Langkawi beach bar. Others, like otak otak - aromatic banana leaf parcels filled with a moussey scallop and fish - may sing with spice, while the popular Nonya duck curry delivers deep, earthy flavours that cry out for a flaky roti mop. No lazy dessert shortcuts here - Asian-inspired coconut creme caramel with ginger icecream is a winner. Though service can dwindle when slow, it's obliging when prompted. Sure, there will always be more exciting, younger options along this strip, but this is a solid go-to spot that continues to age gracefully.

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