Penang

The menu of this funky, bamboo-and-brick-lined Malaysian joint is riddled with mysterious warnings ('Please ask server for advice before you order!!!'), which will whet the appetite of the challenge-starved - as well it should, when applied to pungent staples such as the tamarind- and chili-drenched anchovies known as assam ikan bilis. Tentative newbies may prefer to start with roti canai - a savory pancake, enriched by curried chicken dip - or the surprisingly light oyster omelette.