I would not recommend the Carrot Common meats. Good sources, but not handled or cut right. Make the trip to Cumbrae on Church. Worth it every time. You get full selection of beautiful meats, cut properly in the first place or however you request.

Kaji. Most authentic of the authentics mentioned by others! A bit out of the way, but worth it.

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I had the worst meal I have had in a long time at this Friendly Thai. Deep-fried meat before inserting in cornstarch-thickened curry. And, there is nothing Malaysian about it. Don't bother checking it out.

Depends on the interests/tastes of the people involved really. If you want to get away from the usual, the Gallery space at Steam Whistle Brewery is a good spot. Beautiful architecture (it's an old roundhouse), used to doing events, could have a brewery tour if you wanted... www.steamwhistle.com

Had a similar experience.... Kept it on the stove at a low low simmer for a good hour longer and it changed. Flavours really came out and it lost that meaty/milky character.