It almost always features serunding kelapa (coconut floss), sambal goreng jawa (or sayur masak jawa, a stir-fry of green beans, tempeh, and tofu), and a generous ladle of thick, rich kuah kacang.

We also tried the Gerang Asam Ikan Jenahak (RM29.90) and Asam Pedas Daging Tetel (19.90) as standalone dishes, both cooked Nyonya style, served with white rice. The meaty fresh fish fillet cooked ...