Penang Malaysian Cuisine

"Whenever we’re in the mood for spicy-sweet satay, we go to Penang. This Malaysian spot is great for a casual lunch or catch-up dinner with a friend who appreciates meat on sticks. Split those (both beef and chicken), an order of stir-fried rice vermicelli with tofu, shrimp, and bean sprouts in spicy Thai chili sauce, and the crispy roti canai. The thin Indian pancake comes with a side of curry chicken and potato dipping sauce, and it’s one of our single favorite dishes in Chinatown." - candis mclean, alison kessler