Harden's says
Singapore-born Abby Lee makes her bricks-and-mortar debut in Clapton, having established a glowing reputation for her Chinese-Malaysian cooking at pop-ups and a stint in Peckham Market. Expect fiery flavours and a choice of Malasian soft drinks, cocktails and low-intervention wines.
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Summary
Singapore-born Abby Lee made this “lively” bricks-and-mortar debut in Clapton in November 2023, having established a glowing reputation for her Chinese-Malaysian cooking at pop-ups and a stint in Peckham Market. You may have to queue and “it’s a laid-back setting with service likewise”. But her food is the biz: “a riot of colours and great fiery flavours on your plate”, with many dishes seldom seen elsewhere (which channel her Peranakan heritage and Nyonya cuisine). The signature dish is Sambal served with Calamansi Kerabu (a kind of citrus-fruit salad).
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