When visiting a certain place, the second thought, or probably the first thing, that will come to your mind is the must-try food, right? Same thing with tourists who visit Malaysia. Tasting the country’s popular delicacy makes one’s travel more worthwhile. So, instead of wondering about Malaysia’s, kindly check out this food guide!
1. Satay
One of the well-known and favorite dishes among Malaysian. This dish, which is also called sate, is a seasoned, skewered and grilled meat dipped with special peanut butter sauce.
2. Roti Canai
Yes, this Indian-influenced flatbread is one of the food that you should give a try in Malaysia! Roti canai is also famous in countries like, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore.
3. Silver Needle Noodles
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Also known as rat noodles or mouse powder for it resembles like rat’s tail.
4. Char Kuey Teow
This popular stir-fried ricecake strip is one of the must-haves when visiting the country. In fact, char kuey teow is considered a national favorite in Malaysia and Singapore.
5. Chee Cheong Fun
Chee cheong fun is a steam rice roll resembling to pig intestine, which is later developed with stuffed tofu, fish balls, sausages and seafood.
6. Wantan Mee
If it’s your first time in the country and want to taste one of the Malaysian favorites first thing in the morning, wantan mee is perfect! This savory noodle dish is serve with green pickled and char siew.
7. Popiah
Popiah is a Fujianese-style spring roll tucked with tofu, lettuce, radish, sorghum, peanut and is coated with a layer of sweet sauce.
8. Har Mee
If you both like noodles and prawns, then don’t afford to leave Malaysia without taking advantage of prawn noodles, Har Mee, from Penang!
9. Mee Siam
Siam Mee or Siamese noodles is a thin rice vermicelli dish famous in Singapore in Malaysia. This noodle dish also often enjoyed during Ramadan.
10. Nasi Lemak
Visiting Malaysia one of these days? Don’t forget to have a taste of the popular Malay rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf—Nasi Lemak.
11. Soft-boiled egg
If you’re used in having hard-boiled egg, then the moment you go to Malaysia, change your preference for a while and try out the Malaysian soft-boiled egg dish!
12. Curry Laksa
One of the signature dishes in Malaysia which has a flavorful and spicy taste. This curried noodle dish is topped with shredded chicken, shrimp, fried tofu, bean and other delightful ingredients.
13. Pisang Goreng
Though there are so many variations of fried bananas abroad, this Indonesian banana fritters, also known as pisang goreng is a must-try here in Malaysia!
14. Keropok
Yes, this crunchy crackers made from starch and other ingredients is a perfect snack when in Malaysia!
15. Sotong
Get ready to make your hands dirty with this tempting dish made of sotong (squid), veggies and sambal sauce!
16. Otak-Otak
Anywhere you throw your sight in Johor, this delicious delicacy will greet you!
17. Bak Kut Teh
Many people think that Bak Kut Teh came from Singapore, it is actually a hoax. Bak Kut teh originated in Malaysia from its early Chinese immigrants!
18. Spicy Noodle Soup
Spicy soup on a rainy day? A must!
19. Claypot Chicken Rice
Due to its popularity, many owners no longer insist on using its traditional way of cooking. Nevertheless, it is still a delicious meal to fuel our worn-out bodies!
20. Hokkien Mee
It is one of Malaysia’s pride when it comes on unforgettable dishes! If you’re lucky enough, you might stumble on a store that still uses the old way of preparing this awesome noodle!
21. Lok Lok
Cheap but filling? Loklok it is!
22. Rojak
Rojak in Malaysia is divided into two, the Chinese and Indian Rojak. Chinese Rojak often have mix fruits, shrimp and dark sauce, while Indian Rojak is made up of tofu, boiled egg, cucumber, peanut butter and so on.
23. Asam Laksa
24. Jawa Mee
25. Hainanese Chicken Rice
Tender and juicy chicken paired with tasty rice, love it!
26. Ramly Burger
Yay! Everybody’s favorite sidewalk burger! Cheap but drool-worthy!
27. Cendol
Beat the heat with a refreshing sweet bowl of Cendol!
28. Durian
Stinky but exploding with succulent taste!
29. Yong Tau Fu
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It is commonly served as fish or pork, either with soup or fried!
30. BBQ Chicken Wings
Just like Satay, Malaysian foodies just love to munch this affordable yet superb dish!