Tony knows the jungles of Malaysia better than what's outside Manhattan. So he enlists some locals to help him explore NYC's 5 boroughs.

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Hindu Temple Society of North America

Tony and Floyd Cardoz (of Tabla restaurant) visit a true treasure in Flushing, Queens. The canteen is in the basement of the Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasth'nam temple (known as the Ganesha Temple) in Flushing, Queens.

45-57 Bowne St., Flushing, Queens, NY 11355

 
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New Asha Cafe

Tony and lead singer for the New York Dolls, David Johansen, visit some local joints even Staten Islanders may not be familiar with. The bread's the thing at working-class Sri Lankan joints like Staten Island's New Asha Cafe.

322 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY

 
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Jade Island Restaurant

Tony loves a good tiki bar and tiki bloggers and aficionados rave about this place, which looks like it hasn't changed since it opened in 1972. Tony and David Johansen enjoy boat drinks and a pu pu platter while sitting in a grass hut booth.

2845 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY