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Cozy nook in Curry Hill. Malaysian, Hakka Chinese, and Thai make up the trifecta. Super-reasonable lunch specials: spicy prawns or steamed ginger fish with jasmine rice, and soup for less than a Hamilton. Dinner sees plenty more options; many are spicy, all are fresh. Space is small but stimulating–Chinese abacuses and flowery lanterns make for thoughtful décor. BYOB with no corkage fee evens out the pricier dinner menu.
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