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The Straits of Malacca, from the northern reaches of Indonesia through to Singapore and Malaysia, comprise one of the great culinary destinations of the world. From fiery laksa to the ubiquitous satay and the elaborate cuisine of the Nonya (Chinese-Malay), this steamy Asian cooking pot has verve and spice that will tantalise the adventurous diner. Authentic cuisine from this region is a little thin on the ground in Canberra. Luckily, Malayisan-born chef Abell Ong has settled into this bright and cheery Manuka restaurant, offering modestly priced, authentic cuisine as one might find in a KL coffee shop.