The Indian-Chinese wok
Hakka noodles as served at Masala Wok & Grill in Selden. The restaurant's "Hakka" menu combines Indian and Asian cuisines. (June 18, 2011) Credit: Steve Pfost
FOOD 1 1/2 stars
1228 Middle Country Rd., Selden
631-320-3255, masalawokandgrill.com
At this Selden spot serving multiple Asian cuisines, top picks include "drums of heaven," chicken wings fried with herbs, garlic and chili sauce, as well as the "chilly" chicken, boneless chunks in a resonant chili-fired sauce.
FOOD 2 stars
16 W. Marie St., Hicksville
516-681-1947
At this comfortable Indian-Chinese restaurant, you'll want to try the chicken "lollipops" in a fiery brown sauce. Noodles with vegetables go well with just about everything on the menu.
FOOD 3 stars
106 Woodbury Rd., Hicksville
516-932-9180
The kitchen here will adjust the heat of your food to your palate while doing justice to a variety of Asian cuisines. Standing out among the choices are the incendiary chili-garlic noodles, a dish that offers comfort while making you reach for your water glass.
