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Aux Epices (CLOSED)

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  1. Photograph: Krista Schlueter
    Photograph: Krista Schlueter

    Seafood laksa at Aux Epices

  2. Photograph: Krista Schlueter
    Photograph: Krista Schlueter

    Spinach chicken at Aux Epices

  3. Photograph: Krista Schlueter
    Photograph: Krista Schlueter

    Udang panggang at Aux Epices

  4. Photograph: Krista Schlueter
    Photograph: Krista Schlueter

    Pear tart at Aux Epices

  5. Photograph: Krista Schlueter
    Photograph: Krista Schlueter

    The Michael Jackson at Aux Epices

  6. Photograph: Krista Schlueter
    Photograph: Krista Schlueter

    Aux Epices

  7. Photograph: Krista Schlueter
    Photograph: Krista Schlueter

    Aux Epices

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Time Out says

Talk about a melting pot—French-Chinese husband-wife team Marc Kaczmarek and Mei Chau are dishing out traditional Malaysian to Little Italy. Chau (born to Chinese parents in Port Dickson, Malaysia) and her Parisian hubby reincarnate the East-meets-West vibe of their beloved Tribeca bistro, Franklin Station Cafe (shuttered in '08), at this bright, narrow restaurant. The teensy open kitchen supplies big portions of Malay homestyle fare including laksa, a spicy Peranakan noodle soup. Settle into the cream leather banquette for a spice-laden menu of curries (squid, mussels), turmeric-scented salmon and crispy duck rolls flavored with star anise—fittingly, the restaurant's name means "with spices" in French. The 550-square-foot spot is humbly decorated with old-fashioned tin ceilings, exposed brick and black-and-white tiled floors, with a rotating selection of Kaczmarek's own colorful photography of Manhattan street art. In springtime, the accordion front door opens onto Baxter, ideal for soaking in rays while enjoying the eatery's free Wi-Fi and sipping Malaysian brews (Tiger, Anchor).

Details

Address:
121 Baxter St
New York
10013
Cross street:
between Canal and Hester Sts
Transport:
Subway: J, Z, N, Q, R, 6 to Canal St
Price:
Average entree: $15. AmEx, Disc, MC, V
Opening hours:
Daily 11am–10pm
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