Cafe House

Mandalay


Easily missed in the gold-pounders' area, Cafe House is dimly lit with forgettable decor but strong air-con. The big draws are the dumplings and the superb fried wonton wheel with ginger sauce, a great snack for two to share. That said, the menu draws from an eclectic array of cuisines (Thai, Chinese and Western).


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