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Cafe Sambal Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Malaysian
Hours Daily 11am-midnight
Address
Doufu Chi Hutong 43
Location Back Lakes & Dong Cheng
Transportation Metro: Gu Lou (217, exit B). Walk south along Jiu Gulou Dajie, it's near the corner of the 5th street on left, marked by a red lantern
Reservations Reservations recommended for dinner
Phone 010/6400-4875
Prices Meal for 2 ¥250-¥400 ($33-$53/£17-£27)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

Sambal embraces and surpasses all the clichés of a chic Beijing eatery. It's a cozy courtyard house decorated with antique and modern furnishings, relaxed service, and a well-balanced wine list. And then there's the food, prepared by a charming chef from Kuala Lumpur. You'll need to call a day in advance for the superb double-braised Australian lobster in nyonya sauce, or the incredibly fresh chile curry crab, served on a bed of curry leaves, dried shrimp, and chile paste. Try the fried four-sided bean with cashew nut sauce, or the yogurt-based mutton curry. Don't miss the signature dish, Kapitan chicken, a mildly spicy dish with a nutty aftertaste, said to have been invented when Chinese migrants reached Penang during the Ming dynasty. The kuih dadar, shredded coconut fried with palm sugar and wrapped in a padang leaf roll, is delectable.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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