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Booking a flight to Malaysia just to taste the trending dishes might sound a bit strange, but it's truly worth dedicating your entire trip to. The street food in this stunning country will make you want to spend your whole journey savoring each delicious bite.
What are the trending dishes in Malaysia?
Malaysia is a multicultural country, which is why its cuisine is incredibly diverse, with a rich blend of flavors from many nations. When it comes to street food, it's a whole world in itself – one could talk about it for hours. Not only is it delicious and unique, but the prices are also incredibly affordable. You’ll be amazed standing in front of the food stalls in Malaysia.
Let’s join Mytour as we check off the must-try, addictive dishes that are taking the food scene by storm here.
1 - Roti Canai
Originating from India, Roti Canai is a type of flatbread often served with chicken curry, fish, various vegetables, or simply with sweetened condensed milk and sugar, making it irresistibly tasty. Its simplicity and convenience have made it a popular breakfast choice among the people of Kuala Lumpur.
In Malaysia, Roti Canai comes in different shapes such as round, square, or even thick or thin variations. You can also find versions filled with meat, eggs, or even vegetarian options.
A perfect start to your breakfast
The outer layer of Malaysia's Roti Canai is crispy, crunchy, soft, and slightly chewy—this is the signature texture of this bread. Tourists dip the bread generously into curry, savoring the soft wheat flavor combined with the spicy, creamy notes of the curry that linger on the tongue, making it a flavor you’ll never forget.
2 - Hokkien Mee
When you think of Malaysia, you think of Hokkien Mee. If you're not in the mood for bread and want something with a little more excitement for breakfast in Kuala Lumpur, Hokkien Mee with its spicy sambal belacan sauce is the perfect choice to kickstart your day. Along with Penang, this is one of the best places to enjoy this dish in Malaysia. The golden noodles served with a rich, thick sauce, accompanied by roast pork, squid, and fresh prawns, will leave you craving for more.
What makes Penang's Hokkien Mee unique is the combination of both white noodles and golden egg noodles, served alongside fish balls, prawns, and crispy shallots to add an extra touch of flavor and distinction.
3 - Nasi Lemak
Nasi Lemak is a dish you’ll find at nearly every corner of Malaysia, from street vendors to supermarkets, and even on the menus of restaurants and hotels. It's considered the iconic specialty of this country.
Malaysia’s rice dish is truly unique
The recipe for this dish is simple yet beloved by everyone. The rice is cooked with coconut milk and served with cucumber, roasted peanuts, dried fish, dried venison, sambal, and sometimes chicken, beef, seafood, or lamb curry. The coconut milk is added just before the rice is fully cooked, giving it a rich, creamy texture.
4 - Mee Siam (Siamese Noodles)
Although it's also noodles, Mee Siam offers a completely different taste. This dish features thin rice noodles (vermicelli) in a mild sauce that balances sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. It’s also a popular single-dish meal in Singapore. A ‘dry’ version, which involves stir-frying the rice noodles with the same spices used in the ‘sauced’ version, is also common among the Malays and Chinese in Singapore.
You’ll love it – trust me
When preparing Mee Siam, the noodles must soak up the sauce, blending with the sweetness of prawns, eggs, chicken, beans, and hard-boiled eggs. A sprinkle of spring onions is added to make the dish visually appealing, giving it a unique flavor that sets it apart from any other noodle dish in Malaysia.
The first bite might feel unfamiliar and not to your liking, but rest assured, you’ll soon be captivated by this unique dish.
5 - Satay Skewers
Indeed, this is a must-try dish when you're here. It seems our Southeast Asian neighbors can't resist the irresistible allure of these sizzling, aromatic skewers. In Kuala Lumpur, the skewers come in a variety of options, with thinly sliced pork, goat, beef, or lamb, marinated with peanuts and a blend of distinctive spices, then grilled over charcoal. Strolling through Kuala Lumpur’s food streets in the evening, you’ll find yourself drawn in, unable to leave without having a few skewers as a quick snack.
6 - Apam Balik (Peanut Crepe)
A popular street food across Malaysia, Apam Balik serves as a delightful snack that’s loved by many. Made from a batter of flour, eggs, sugar, and coconut milk, it's cooked on a round griddle. The filling varies but tends to focus on sweet ingredients like corn, shredded cheese, coconut, and peanut butter, creating a truly delicious treat.
This beloved snack can be found in markets around the city or at street food stalls. Its fluffy texture and variety of fillings are sure to captivate your taste buds.
7 - Seri Muka
A truly unique sticky rice dish
Seri Muka, also known as sticky rice cake, is a delightful combination of a layer of chewy sticky rice topped with a smooth pudding. The Malaysian way of cooking the sticky rice is special – it’s steamed with coconut milk, making it rich, chewy, yet drier than usual. The pudding on top blends perfectly, adding fragrance and preventing the dish from being too heavy. What's more, you can enjoy various versions of this dish, such as pandan pudding, black sticky rice pudding, or even pumpkin pudding!
There are many other tempting dishes to discover when you visit Malaysia. In fact, just mentioning these few is enough to make you fall in love and rush to book a flight to Malaysia. From Vietnam, flights depart from two of our largest international airports: Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) and Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City). You can check the ticket prices from airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Silkair, Singapore Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Airlines, and Cathay Pacific Airways.
Don’t forget to contact Mytour.vn for the best flight prices to Malaysia for your trip.
T.Ba, 28/06/2022 13:58
