Last night, hubby and a few of his friends were out at the widely recommended Malaysian restaurant Nyonya in the Lower East Side. While most of the group had a great meal, the vegetarian in the group sent me the following mobile picture which lays out his vegetarian options...
In case the photo isn't clear, here's the unfriendly "Vegetable" section:
As a newish vegetarian, I guess I won't be rushing down there anytime soon.
In case the photo isn't clear, here's the unfriendly "Vegetable" section:
VEGETABLES
- SALTED FISH WITH BEAN SPROUTS 6.95
- SALTED FISH WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI 7.95
- SPINACH WITH PRESERVED BEAN CURD Sauce 6.95
- CHINESE WATERCRESS W. PRESERVED BEAN CURD sauce 6.95
- KANG KUNG BELACAN 9.95
Sauteed convolus w. spicy Malaysian shrimp paste sauce. - SHRIMPS W. LADIES FINGERS MALAYSIAN STYLE 9.95
Sauteed okra with spicy Malaysian shrimp paste sauce. - Shrimps w. eggplant malaysian style 9.95
- SHRIMPS W. STRING BEANS MALAYSIAN STYLE 9.95
Sauteed string beans with spicy Malaysian shrimp paste sauce. - MALAYSIAN BUDDHIST 9.95Mixed vegetable w. bean curd skin & Chinese mushroom in Chef's special sauce.
- BEAN CURD IN THAI STYLE 9.95Bean curd topped w. minced pork, shrimp & Chinese mushroom in Chef's special spicy sauce.
As a newish vegetarian, I guess I won't be rushing down there anytime soon.
Comments
I love Nyonya, but I sometimes lean veggie, and indeed, it would be a difficult place to eat if you didn't like seafood...
I find this generally a challenge at Malaysian restaurants. Have you found one that's veggie-friendly? How's Malaysia Grill, uptown?
xx Sugi