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Rasa
Sayang, a restaurant in London serving authentic Malaysian and
Singaporean cuisine, is officially declared open on 14 December, by
the Malaysian Transport Minister, Dato Seri Ong Tee Keat, who is also
the President of the Malaysian Chinese Association. Over 250 people
turned out for the opening ceremony which was also attended by the
Malaysian High Commissioner Datuk Abdul Aziz Mohammed.
Rasa
Sayang, which means "the feel of love" in Malay also
expresses the sensory delights of food. The restaurant represents the
multi-faceted culinary wonders of the Southeast Asian Straits. The
cuisine of Malaysia and Singapore is an excellent example of the
ethnic diversity of the two countries, drawing inspirations from
Chinese, Malay, Indian, Indonesian, and also Western traditions since
Singapore's founding by the British in 1819.
Said
Dato' Seri Ong Tee Keat, "The opening of an establishment
such as Rasa Sayang is definitely an excellent platform for Londoners
to experience the diversity of traditions and the culinary wonders of
our region."
The
restaurant is established by a Malaysian entrepreneur and a
Singaporean food court consultant who share a real passion for food,
which is evident in the menu containing favourite dishes such as Nasi
Lemak (coconut scented rice with a variety of condiments), Beef
Rendang (slow-cooked beef in exotic spices), Hainanese Chicken Rice
(chicken cooked in superior broth and served with fragrant rice), and
Straits Curry Chicken (tenderly stewed chicken in rich coconut milk
curry). Over 250 people turned out for the opening, which included a
Liondance ceremony.
The
duo has extensive experiences in London's restaurant scene with
projects such as Inn Noodle, a restaurant specializing in authentic
Shanghainese cuisine.
"Having
been here for many years now, we understand how difficult it can be
to find a restaurant that satisfies cravings for Straits cuisine,"
said Teddy KC Chen, Managing Director, Rasa Sayang. "With
the opening of Rasa Sayang we hope to share the gastronomic wonders
of the Straits to Londoners and its visitors, and also to provide a
place for Malaysians and Singaporeans to come and feast on the food
they miss from home," added Chen.
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