Story: Malaysians and Singaporeans
In 2004 Mutiara restaurant in Ponsonby, Auckland, was run by Malaysian Roy Lim. His establishment offered Malaysian dishes and Nonya-style food of Singapore. These cuisines are a mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian cooking traditions. Asian cuisine has boomed in New Zealand since the 1990s, and Malaysian dishes in particular have proven very popular.
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New Zealand Herald
Reference: 26 May 2004
Photograph by Carolyn Elliott
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