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"Lots of Instagram-friendly corners here. The dish here might not appear in the film, but it captures its spirit: a coming together of cultures, humble and heartfelt. Nasi lemak — rice steamed in coconut milk, served with fried chicken and a jammy egg — sits comfortably beside the Filipino silog breakfast of garlicky rice, pickled atchara, and something savory on the side. Both are working-class comforts, wrapped in love and labor." - Rooksana Hossenally