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A TASTE OF… MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE of chefs at this restaurant, including Peranakan. This style has Chinese ingredients and Malaysian spices coming together to produce aromatic and flavoursome foods. The dishes known as ‘Heat Zone’ offer splendid cuisine for diners, being full-flavoured, with rich and hot results, plus very impressive presentations. All dishes can be adjusted to suit taste requirements. M alaysia has a rich history and is located in Southeast Asia. The official language is Malaysian, with English being recognised as the country’s second language. Malaysian cuisine has been influenced from cultures including Malay, Chinese and Thai, amongst others. Singapore is an island city-state in Southeast Asia. The languages used most are English, Malay, Mandarin, plus Tamil. The cuisine has influences from Malay, China and India, plus other countries. Rasa Sayang restaurant, opened 2008, is located in the Chinatown area of London, with casino and theatre entertainment nearby, and offers Malaysian and Singaporean food. Several cooking styles are utilised by the very talented team The Grapevine An array of nibbles, including Roti Canai with chicken curry sauce and/or dahl, commences proceedings perfectly. Other selections include Achar (pickled pineapple, carrots, cucumber, sesame seeds, peanuts) and Prawn Paste Chicken (fried chicken marinated with prawn paste). Moving on, further options include Deep Fried Sambal Fish (fried whole sea bass, okra, onion rings, dried shrimps, chilli, sambal, lemon, lettuce), which is very popular. Beef and Chicken dishes have regular ‘devotees’ too, along with superb variations of noodle cuisine. Char Kway Teow (thick flat rice noodles, eggs, prawns, squid, beansprouts, chives) is very flavoursome and a regular choice for many diners. Presented perfectly, this merits ‘Compliments to the Chef’. Desserts have Kueh Dadar (pandan pancake, desiccated coconut, palm sugar) included in a list that has something for all tastes. Sago Gula Melaka will not disappoint either. A variety of different drinks to suit all palates are on offer, and the fantastic teas, coffees and chocolate temptations are outstanding. Wines and other drinks are available, too. Rasa Sayang offers an exceptional, authentic experience of Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine. Takeaways and gift vouchers are also available – now there’s a thought! Booking is advisable, particularly during popular times. Many thanks to Edwin, for cuisine advice and impeccable service, throughout. Rasa Sayang 5 Macclesfield Street, London W1D 6AY Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.rasasayangfood.com As always, Enjoy! Trevor Langley 29