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"A hawker stand known for a labor‑intensive rendition of nasi ulam, a herbaceous rice that can include up to 19 chopped herbs such as laksa leaf, galangal, Thai basil, torch ginger, mint, ulam raja, lemongrass, turmeric and wild betel leaf. The owner rises before dawn to source produce from market vendors—many ingredients arrive from Malaysia—rather than foraging on-site, preserving traditional flavors through meticulous preparation." - Jackson Kao