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Madam Lu Malaysian & Chinese Restaurant

A Malaysian restaurant with many Chinese-inspired dishes. However, do be aware that the food here comes in large portions, so be careful in what you order: it could be larger than what you might be expecting.

Address: 20/42 West Row
Hours: Sun–Thu; Fri Sat
Website: madamlu.net (opens in a new tab)

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