Nyonya
Beef rendang at NyonyaThe perpetually packed Nyonya serves our favorite rendition of this Malay staple dish. The supremely tender beef here is simmered low and slow in a fragrant mixture of clove, cinnamon, lemongrass and coconut milk. You could cut t
Photograph: Paul Wagtouicz
Time Out says
Wed Feb 24 2010
Bright, clean Nyonya is a model of Chinese-Malay efficiency: The cheerful staff zooms customers through seating, eating and paying up—to make room for the next batch. (The Brooklyn branch is just as busy.) Take in the charm of the bamboo-hut interior while you can; dishes like roti canai, nasi lemak (coconut rice) and battered, fried whole fish drizzled in spicy-sweet sauce will be a delicious distraction. The only downside to a speedy kitchen that serves everything piping hot: burning your tongue while wolfing it all down.
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