Malacca Straits
Malaysian$$
Don't let those lucky uni students monopolise this addition to the burgeoning, cheap, nourishing nosheries in Ultimo. The nonya classic otak otak comes in little banana leaf-wrapped parcels of firm fish custard, perfumed with turmeric and galangal; chilli vegetables is a substantial vegetarian delight of crisp seasonal veg dappled with chilli and basil; assam udang combines prawns and okra in a tangy tamarind and tomato broth; and air batu campur is a lurid yet delicious mountainous dessert of shaved ice, red beans, glass jelly, rose syrup and palm sugar, frosted with crushed peanuts. Welcoming service, welcoming food.
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