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which allows time to explore the market. Wash the meal down with a glass of
mata kucing
(meaning 'cat's eye'), a refreshing Asian fruit drink, also bought from a stall on the same
corner.
PURPLE CANE TEA RESTAURANT$$
CHINESE
( 2272 3090;
www.purplecane.com.my
; 1 Jln Maharajalela; mains RM10-20; 11am-10pm; monorail Mahara-
jalela)
Tucked behind the Chinese Assembly Hall, this laid-back place uses tea as an in-
gredient in most of its dishes. Intriguing specials include chicken soup with tea and gin-
seng, and beef simmered in lychee tea. There are also branches in Mid Valley Megamall
(
Click here
)
and the Shaw Centre in Pudu.
KHUKRI$$
NEPALESE
( 2072 0663;
http://thekhukri.blogspot.co.uk
/; 1st fl, 26 Jln Tun Tan Siew Sing; meals RM20; 9am-9pm;
Kota Raya)
A gathering point for Nepalis in KL, this simple restaurant serves authentic Ne-
palese cuisine including great
momo
(dumplings), steamed or fried, and spicy chicken and
mutton dishes.
CAFÉ CAFÉ$$$
( 2141 8141;
www.cafecafe.com.my
;
175 Jln Maharajalela; mains RM80-100; 6pm-midnight; Hang Tuah,
monorail Hang Tuah)
Flickering candles and twinkling crystal decorations conjure a romantic
atmosphere at this quirky restaurant a short walk south of Chinatown. Avoid the fancy
foie gras dishes; stick to simpler concoctions and you'll do fine.
FRENCH, ITALIAN
PRECIOUS OLD CHINA$$$
MALAY, NONYA
( 2273 7372;
www.oldchina.com.my
;
Mezzanine fl, Central Market, Jln Hang Kasturi; mains RM40-60;
11.30am-10pm; Pasar Seni)
The owners of Old China Café also run this upmarket place in
Central Market. The menu and ambience is similar but not quite as good as its sibling.
