Spicy Chicken Wings Run the Show at This Sleek Los Angeles Malaysian Joint

"From its midcentury modern-meets-Art Deco design to a menu that bursts with punchy, sour, and peppery flavors, the restaurant delivers on all promises you might make about Los Angeles's dining scene to out-of-towners coming in for the weekend. Make a reservation and delight in attentive service, a small but mighty wine list, and snacky starters like shrimp chips and ayam berempah (Malaysian-style fried chicken wings swathed in a sweet chile sauce)."

"For fried chicken fanatics, the chile-spiked chicken wings are the star of the show: crispy, spicy, tangy, and sour from its marrying of dried chiles, tamarind, sesame, ginger, and pickled serranos. Mix and match tangy solo skewers from the selection of chicken, pork jowl, and red radish. A sampler plate featuring two of each runs for $30, which is worth it to make sharing with your dining partner less competitive."

"Midcentury cool with muted colors and orb lights looming over each table; the small bar works for pairs, while larger groups should try to get the cavelike banquettes positioned to the right when you walk in. A custom backlit sign changes its message regularly, so be sure to look up, receive the mantra for the evening, and let it guide your night well after dinner."

Rasarumah is a modern Malaysian restaurant located in Historic Filipinotown with a midcentury modern–meets–Art Deco interior featuring muted colors and orb lighting. The menu emphasizes punchy, sour, and peppery flavors with snacky starters such as shrimp chips and ayam berempah. The chile-spiked chicken wings are a standout, combining dried chiles, tamarind, sesame, ginger, and pickled serranos for a crispy, tangy bite. Diners can order tangy solo skewers or a $30 sampler plate of two of each. A small but focused wine list and attentive service complement the food. Street parking can be limited; a small lot next door opens after 5 p.m.

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