Nyonya, with the NYPL

There is something about the NY Public Library that floods our hearts with love and reverence, so when they recently contacted us about an upcoming exhibition, Lunch Hour NYC, we were in seventh heaven. It turned out to be a mutual love affair. They were super excited to get away from the paucity of lunch options in midtown, and we were thrilled to be talking to someone who works in the stacks daily. And, our favorite kind of people! - will eat anything and have no allergies. We ordered some Nyonya favorites, roti canai, stuffed fried tofu, mee siam noodles, the hainanese chicken and a dish I hadn't had there before, the very delicious spinach in a preserved bean curd. We left filled with smiles and happiness.
Nyonya, 199 Grand St, NY, NY 10013 (btwn Mulberry and Mott)