Q: Why did my girlfriend and I travel across town at 10:30pm on a Friday
night?
A: To eat Mamak's fried chicken (we'd had a few drinks and dinner was
torturously delayed).
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| Teh tarik ($3.50) - warm tea sweetened with condensed milk and 'stretched', creating a frothy head. |
Q: Why is Mamak's roti canai the best in Sydney?
A: Because it's light, fluffy and served fresh with 2 delicious curry sauces and
fiery sambal.
Also, if you're waiting in line, you are conveniently entertained by the
chefs as they pound, stretch and spin the roti dough with acrobatic ease.
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| Roti canai ($5.50) |
Q: Why is Mamak's ayam goreng one of the best forms of fried chicken in
town?
A: Because it's spicy and oh-so-crispy on the outside and always juicy on the
inside. Best eaten with nasi lemak - coconut rice, slices of cooling
cucumber and aforementioned sambal for those that want the extra kick.
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| Up close and personal with Mamak's ayam goreng |
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| Nasi Lemak ($8.50) with ayam goreng (+$3.00) |
Q: What is rojak?
A: A Malaysian-style satay salad - fried tofu pieces, shaved yambean and
cucumber and hard-boiled egg halves are topped with a spicy peanut
sauce and freshly fried coconut and prawn fritters to delicious effect.
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| Rojak ($14.00) |
Q: Why are there still lines for this place at 11:30pm?
A: Because it's quick, cheap, authentic and open till 2am. You'd be hard
pressed to find better versions of these Malaysian staples anywhere
in Sydney (and according to parental reports, maybe even in Malaysia!).
Mamak
15 Goulbourn Street
Haymarket
9211 1688
http://www.mamak.com.au/
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