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7.9/10ThaiMalay/Indonesian

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Wau did upmarket Malaysian on the Upper West Side. The beef rendang was the one people named most, and regulars called it melt in your mouth. The came very spicy unless you asked for mild. The and the rotating had fans too, though prices ran a little high.

434 Amsterdam Ave, New YorkUpper West Side, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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in:Malaysian Food Recs? 3 pts
“Wau (UWS), my pick - same owner as Laut & Singapura (which just closed). My pick for "up market" Malaysian food”
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in:Being a part of this sub since it’s inception makes me laugh how literally every food report has the exact same spots on them. Hope it becomes more common to venture off the beaten path and find the spots that aren’t on TikTok and eater mag. What’s a non hyped spot you tried lately that you enjoyed?2 pts
“Some of the food is pretty authentic and some is more fanciful, but what we had was delicious. Great, inventive cocktail menu too.”
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in:Best Singaporean restaurants in NYC?2 pts
“Peranakan laksa - excellent, though the one at their sister spot Laut Singapura (RIP) was better.”
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in:Cheap(ish) lunches near 70th and Broadway?1 pts
“they are fairly priced and pretty tasty”
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in:Where can I find the most drop-dead dangerous-level spiciest restaurants in Manhattan / Brooklyn? 🌶️1 pts
“I love the claypot curry at Wau on the UWS, but I forgot to ask for it mild once and I was crying while I was eating it. It's freaking delicious and very spicy. You will love it!”
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in:Flavored Tiramisu or Tres Leches Cafes?1 pts
“WAU on the upper west side usually has a fun tiramisu on the menu! Right now it’s coconut pandan”
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in:Laksa help1 pts
“Wau makes a pretty good laksa.”
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in:Looking for recommendations for the best, most succulent slow braised fatty meats in the city1 pts
“Wau on the Upper West Side has truly melt in your mouth Beef Rendang that has a nice rich flavor”
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in:Best Beef Rendang? 1 pts
“Had a pretty good one at Wau in uws.”
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