David Suchet Mnsr Poirot

David Suchet having a good time at 54

which is his favourite Malaysian restaurant anywhere. He's coming to the Malaysian Feast on 19th January 2010. Limited places. Book early.

19th January 2010 Friday 7pm
Malaysian feast.
Fabulous food, music and classical Asian dance
by Madepuji.
Limited places. £35pp call 020 7336 0603 or send an email to info@54farringdon.com

Made Pujawati coming to 54

If you are interested in Asian dance and gamelan music then go to Madepuja's site which is a visual treat. In the near future she will be appearing at 54 where we'll have a Malaysian feast and spectacular show. We'll keep you advised.
www.balinesedance.org/

Lots of you have asked for a quick dressing recipe so here it is!
Coriander and lime. Suits virtually anything. Very good though with a
crunchy salad and also drizzled over fried or grilled chicken. You can download the printed recipe as PDF from our webssite www.54farringdon.com

Island of Demons
by Nigel Barley
Many men dream of running away to a tropical island and living surrounded by beauty and exotic exuberance. Walter Spies did more than dream. He actually did it.
In the 1920s and 30s, Walter Spies — ethnographer, choreographer, film maker, natural historian and painter — transformed the perception of Bali from that of a remote island to become the site for Western fantasies about Paradise and it underwent an influx of foreign visitors. The rich and famous flocked to Spies’ house in Ubud and his life and work forged a link between serious academics and the visionaries from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Charlie Chaplin, Noel Coward, Miguel Covarrubias, Vicki Baum, Barbara Hutton and many others sought to experience the vision Spies offered while Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson, the foremost anthropologists of their day, attempted to capture the secret of this tantalizing and enigmatic culture.
Island of Demons is a fascinating historical novel, mixing anthropology, the history of ideas and humour. It offers a unique insight into that complex and multi-hued world that was so soon to be swept away, exploring both its ideas and the larger than life characters that inhabited it.

Nigel Barley, writer and broadcaster, will be launching his new book at 54 as soon as it rolls off the press. If you’re looking for a read that is humorous, informative and immensely enjoyable this is the book for you. Friends of 54 will be emailed an invitation. Watch this space!

Free your mind, Enlighten your senses, Take control
Thursday 24th Sept at 7.00pm
£24.50 including dinner
Chloe Rippengale ,Hypnotherapy Practitoner
Bsc (Hons) Psych MNCH ( Lic),HPD GHQP DipH DipNLP

London-based Hypnotherapy Practitioner Chloe Rippengale invites you to an evening of relaxation and retreat from hectic City life…

Chloe will guide you through a group session of hypnotherapy relaxation techniques to discover how you can use these skills to ease the daily stress of modern life.

The group session will be followed by discussions and exchange of ideas over a specially prepared menu by 54, London’s premier Malaysian restaurant famous not only for it’s authentic food but relaxed and warm ambiance.

For the cost of £24.50 which includes an hour of tuition followed by dinner, Chloe and 54 have got together to create a memorable evening for you that will be informative, enjoyable and offers a chance to meet like-minded people.

Places are VERY limited so please book early.

Phone Chloe 07815 181 027 or 54 on 020 7336 0603
Email mail@therapeuticminds.co.uk or info@54farringdon.com
54 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3BL. Nearest tube Farringdon.

lizzie

It's taken some time to get Lizzie to come to Chinta bar but here she is. Every Tuesday evening (from 22/9 onwards) she'll be hosting our brillinat Malaysian light food menu, with delicious wines, beers and spirits all spiced up with some cool music. Fantastic.

By popular demand every Wednesday and Friday during September we're repeating our Unlimited Wine and Endless Malaysian Light Food for the fantastic price of £15 a head all in. We kick off at 6.30pm until 10.30pm. Chill music, good food, wine and excellent food. Perfect for a party. To avoid disappointment give us call and let us know you are coming if you have the opportunity. Look forward to seeing you there. John.

54’s free recipe – BEEF RENDANG – Rick Stein’s Asian Odyssey

54’s free recipe – BEEF RENDANG – Rick Stein’s Asian Odyssey
Rick Stein fell in love with Malaysia’s unique dish rendang and that’s no surprise as not only is it delicious but is also truly Malaysian.
Rendang gets its name from Malay meaning reduced. This gives you a clue as to how long it takes to cook!
Traditionally rending was a luxury dish confined to weddings and other important celebrations but luckily in today’s world we can indulge ourselves without waiting for such events.
If you’d like to try cooking it for yourself then please download the recipe from our website
go to http://www.54farringdon.com/news.php

Enjoy
John and Mazlan
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Welcome to 54 Home of the real Malaysian Taste in London

Welcome to 54.
If you're new to Malaysian food, an old hand or just a bit homesick and want the true taste of home then 54 is the place for you. Our food is truly Malaysian - Malay, Nonya Chinese, Mamak Indian, Eurasian and of course some British food too (because we go back a long way together)!
In true Malaysian style 54 is relaxed, friendly, and unhurried. Sometimes it's calm and Zen-like and other times its full of excitement and buzz.
Its the place to enjoy good food, good wines and good friends.

Malay Quick Lunch £9.95

As of 28th May we have a quick Malay lunch menu at £9.95



Delicious Malaysian curries come complete with steamed Jasmine rice and home-made condiments.

We use free-range meat, poultry and eggs. Nothing caged

Choose one of the following:-
Ikan Asam Pedas
white market fish simmered in a mild aromatic curry, tomato & okra

Rendang daging
dry beef curry slow cooked in kerisik, coconut milk, galangal & chili

Masak Lemak Udang
large prawns cooked yellow coconut curry, tamarind & daun kunyit

Ayam Masak Kicap
prime corn-fed free-range chicken breast in thick soy & ginger

Stirfried noodles V
rice or egg noodles seasonal Malaysian vegetables

Dhal & vegetable curry V
dhal with seasonal Malaysian vegetables

All dishes come with steamed Jasmine rice & condiments

You call, we cook, you eat-in or take-away
54 Farringdon Road 020 7336 0603