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<\/p>\nLucky us. In Malaysia we have such a rich history and mix of cultures, that our food landscape is glorious. This mix of influences has given rise to so many mouth-watering cuisines, with specialities in each region. We’re now taking a trip through Peninsular Malaysia to discover what to eat (must-try dishes\u00a0and tempat makan best. Mari, makan!<\/p>\n
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Be honest. Are you here to see the attractions with snack breaks between, or are you here to eat in Ipoh with breaks between to see some attractions?<\/p>\n Try the flaky kaya<\/em> (coconut jam) puffs at Sin Eng Heong Foodstuff Manufacturers<\/strong> (64, Jalan Mustapha Al-Bakri [Jalan Clare] 30300)<\/em> with a cup of creamy \u2018white\u2019 coffee served with condensed milk at Restoran Nam Heong <\/strong>(2, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000).<\/em><\/p>\n Those preferring a lighter taste can grab a bowl of silky tau fu fah<\/em> from Funny Mountain Soya Bean<\/strong> (49, Jalan Theatre, 30300)<\/em>. Its subtle sweet taste and silky texture is the perfect pick-me-up after a busy morning of sightseeing.<\/p>\n Chicken lovers will find Ipoh a delight. Two specialty chicken dishes are readily available on restaurant menus. The Ipoh version of Hainan chicken rice can be found at Restoran Lou Wong Tauge Ayam Kue Tiau<\/strong> (49, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, 30300)<\/em> and Ipoh Hainan Chicken Rice<\/strong> (107, Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, Kampung Jawa, 31350),<\/em> which caters for halal diners.<\/p>\n Lovers of stronger flavours may prefer to order the yim kok kai<\/em>, otherwise known as salted baked chicken \u2013 the chicken is encased in grease paper layered with salt and herbs for a unique flavour. Find this dish at Aun Kheng Lim Salted Chicken<\/strong> (24, Jalan Theatre, 30300)<\/em>.<\/p>\n Not a fan of chicken? Why not try the claypot crab from Kedai Makanan Rasa Lain<\/strong> (69, Persiaran Medan Bercham 2, Pusat Bandar Baru Bercham, 31400)<\/em>. Please note this restaurant is non-halal, but this is a dish that is sure to impress.<\/p>\n The popular chicken rice that can be found throughout Malaysia comes in a different shape in Melaka \u2013 round. Chicken rice balls are a culinary icon that can be found at Chung Wah Chicken Rice Ball<\/strong> (18 Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200)<\/em> and Hoe Kee Chicken Rice<\/strong> (468, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Melaka also offers a good selection of delicious dishes apart from chicken rice balls.<\/p>\n Duck noodles from Long Hiang Coffee Shop<\/strong> (93, Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho, 75200).<\/em><\/p>\n Teo chew hee kiaw mee<\/em>, or fish paste noodle, which is a favourite of Melaka locals and which can be found at New Wang Food Court<\/strong> (Jalan Tun Sri Lanang, 75100).<\/em><\/p>\n Tong Sheng Restaurant (155, Jalan Bendahara)<\/em> is also a wonderful option if you enjoy seafood and cze char.<\/p>\n Satay celup<\/em>, which resembles a European fondue, where an assortment of raw and semi-cooked seafood, meat (including raw meat) and vegetables on skewers are dunked into a boiling pot of satay gravy. This particular dish can be found at Capitol Satay Celup<\/strong> (41, Lorong Bukit Cina, 75100).<\/em><\/p>\n Sun May Hiong Satay House (50\/50A, Jalan Kota Laksamana<\/em>) is another one worth checking out. They’ve got pineapple in the kuah and soft pork satay that is heaven in your mouth.<\/p>\n If you like your kueh with lots of gula melaka and coconut shavings, like any normal human being, then \u00a0Baba Charlie’s Nyonya Cake<\/strong> (Jalan Tengkera)<\/em> is a must-visit. \u00a0I’m talking Ang Ku Kueh, kuih lapis, pulut inti, apam bekus, kuih portugal ubi, ondeh-ondeh, kuih ko swee, kuih bongkong, durian apom, kuih bingka ubi, lepat kacang… I could go on and on. Man, I’m hungry now.<\/p>\n Enjoy Bak Chang? Make a bee line to East & West Rendezvous<\/strong> (60 Lorong Hang Jebat)<\/em> for some delicious Nyonya Chang. Or snatch one up at Jonker88<\/strong> (No. 88 Jalan Hang Jebat).\u00a0<\/em>While there,\u00a0cool down with some delicious cendol before continuing with your shopping along Jonker Walk.<\/p>\n If you’re a big fan of Cendol though, here are some other places to cool down in bliss. Aunty Koh Cendo<\/strong>l\u00a0(No. 5113, Jalan Bintang Tiga), <\/em>Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine<\/strong> (Jalan Melaka Raya 24), <\/em>Jeta Groves<\/strong> (Jalan Merdeka).<\/em><\/p>\n For a sit-down Peranakan meal, get your serving of ayam buah keluak, nyonya chap chye, ayam pong keh and ikan asam pedas served to you at Restoran Peranakan<\/strong> (107 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lok)<\/em> or Nancy’s Kitchen<\/strong> (13, Jalan KL 3\/8, Taman Kota Laksamana).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In comparison to the rest of the Peninsula, the southern state of Johor prefers a heavier taste.<\/p>\n A specialty of Johor is mee bandung<\/em>, a traditional noodles and egg dish in a soup base made from a mixture of chilli, onion, spices, shrimp paste and dried shrimp. Modern-day versions may include slices of fish, meat and vegetables. Try it at Wah San Kopitiam<\/strong> in Muar (69A, Jalan Abdullah)<\/em>.<\/p>\n Can’t live without nasi for long? Me too. Fellow lovers of rice dishes should head to Beriani Gam Pak Mail<\/strong> (11, Jalan Peteri, Muar town, 84000)<\/em> and enjoy a serving of the nasi beriani gam<\/em>. The word \u2018gam\u2019 in this dish indicates that the raw meat is cooked with the rice, and then assembled before being finished with steam for a few minutes.<\/p>\n When it comes to snacking, pick up some otak-otak<\/em> from Otak-Otak Cheng Boi<\/strong> (87 Jalan Lama, 84000, Muar), which is fish paste or \u2018custard\u2019 seasoned with spices wrapped in delicate leaf parcels.<\/p>\n Once your hunger has been satisfied, make your way to Kluang Rail Coffee<\/strong> (20 and 21, Jalan Tasik 1, Pusat Perniagaan Tasik, 86000, Kluang) for a cup of Kluang coffee, a blend that originated from Johor that is served with charcoal bread.<\/p>\n \n The regions of Kelantan and Terengganu are well-known for smaller, tapas-style dishes. The nasi tumpang<\/em> is a small rice parcel native to Kelantan, which was traditionally a kind of takeaway food for travellers and farmers to bring to work.<\/p>\n Today, the dish can be found at Kopitiam Kita<\/strong> (4357-A Taman Desa Jaya, Jalan Pengkalan Chepa, 15400, Kota Bharu) \u2013 try it along with the other delicacies served there.<\/p>\n Another must-try snack is keropok lekor<\/em>, a traditional fish cracker of the Terengganu region. The best version is found at Keropok Lekor B.T.B 2209 (Lot 8292, Kampung Bukit Tok Beng, Seberang Takir, 21300, Kuala Terengganu). Made from fish and sago flour seasoned with salt and sugar, this is something that can be eaten any time of the day.<\/p>\n For a more substantial and rather unique meal, order the nasi kerabu<\/em>, with its signature blue rice. The colour of the rice is from the petals of the butterfly pea flower. This dish is often eaten with keropok lekor.<\/p>\n Besides trying the traditional Malaysian snacks, visitors with a sweet tooth can also treat themselves to some French toast with kaya at Kopitiam Kita<\/strong>. This odd but popular sweet item is popular for breakfast and afternoon tea.<\/p>\n \n \n Penang is famous for its hawker-style cuisine, notably char koay teow<\/em>.<\/p>\n One place to find it is Ah Leng Char Koay Teow<\/strong> (Lorong Zoo 6, 11500, Air Itam) \u2013 open in the evenings \u2013 along with hawker centres dotted around George Town, particularly New Lane Hawker Centre<\/strong> (Lorong Baru, George Town, 10450, Palau Pinang), where the pork porridge is also recommended.<\/p>\n Other than its signature dish, Penang offers a diverse range of Malaysian dishes for every taste, and there are plenty of establishments that serve them. Popular restaurants in Penang include Merlin Nasi Kandar at the Merlin Hotel<\/strong> (10200 Pulau Pinang) and Pasar Air Itam Laksa<\/strong> (Air Itam Market, Jalan Pasar), which are frequented by locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n Speaking of Air Itam Market, try the curry laksa at Lim Sisters Curry Mee<\/strong>, as well as the popular oh chien<\/em> (deep-fried oyster in egg batter) at the nearby Kedai Kopi Bee San<\/strong> (584, Jalan Air Itam).<\/p>\n Food courts can also be a good source of culinary excitement, and so it is with Padang Kota Lama Food Court<\/strong> (Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah), where you can find Hameed Pata Mee Goreng.<\/p>\n Another good restaurant is Duck Koay Chiap<\/strong>, in nearby Lebuh Kimberley. Both serve up delicious local rice and noodle dishes that\u2019ll make you want to forego the diet.<\/p>\n For a sweet end to your day\u2019s meal, slurp up some delicious teochew cendol<\/em> at Penang Road Famous Teochew Cendol<\/strong> (27 and 29, Lebuh Keng Kwee, 10100, George Town).<\/p>\n \n \n We\u2019ve left the capital to the last. Because you can get any Malaysian food specialty in this big melting pot of a city.<\/p>\n The Chinese influence brought dishes such as hokkien mee<\/em>, a flavoursome fried noodle well-known in the Mun Wah Hokkien Mee restaurant<\/strong> (155, Jalan Maharajalela, 50150, Kuala Lumpur). Chinese-style pork noodle is another favourite among non-halal communities in Kuala Lumpur, especially at the Ooi Noodle House<\/strong> (78, Jalan SS15\/4B, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor).<\/p>\n The Indian community in the city has introduced flavours of their own. One of the most popular Malaysian-Indian dishes is banana leaf rice, which can be found around Little India and Brickfields, near Sentral station. A sheet of banana leaf topped with rice and served with an array of curries and meat, it is eaten by hand and is both delicious and fun. Try it at Nirvana Banana Leaf<\/strong> (43, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur).<\/p>\n There are lots of cool cafes\u00a0in KL popping up all the time, so keep your eyes open and check them out. Good food is not exclusively\u00a0served in famous places. Plus lower-key places sometimes have a much better ambience, so don’t be afraid to explore in random cafes.<\/p>\n Fine dining in KL<\/strong> is also very much an option, with so many malls, luxury hotels and office buildings. They all have lots of food options if you fancy a family meal or a romantic meal with your sayang.<\/p>\n \n Feature image CC2.0 \/\u00a0OXLAEY.com<\/a>. 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\u00a0CC 2.0 \/\u00a0Charles Haynes<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nIpoh Snacks and Kueh-Kueh<\/h4>\n
Nasi Ayam Hainan Ipoh<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nMelaka Famous Food<\/h2>\n
Chicken Rice Balls<\/h4>\n
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\u00a0CC 2.0 \/\u00a0Biyu Lau<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nMelaka Chinese Restaurants<\/h4>\n
Satay Celup<\/h4>\n
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CC 2.0 \/\u00a0StephenHii<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nBaba Nyonya Food Melaka<\/h4>\n
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CC 2.0 \/\u00a0@ccfoodtravel<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nMore Famous Food in Melaka<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat to Eat in Johor<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u00a0CC 2.0 \/\u00a0Sham Hardy<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nCan’t Live Without Nasi<\/h4>\n
Johor Snacks and Kueh-Kueh<\/h4>\n
Johor cafes<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nWhat to Eat in Kelantan and Terengganu<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u00a0CC 2.0 \/\u00a0amrufm<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nKeropok\u00a0Terengganu<\/h4>\n
Other Food in Terengganu<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nPenang Famous Food<\/h2>\n
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\u00a0m4sh.3d<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nChar kuey teow Penang<\/h4>\n
Popular Restaurants in Penang<\/h4>\n
Penang Hawker Food Courts<\/h4>\n
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\u00a0CC 2.0 \/\u00a0\u00a0Jonathan Lin<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nMore Penang Must-Eats<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat to Eat in Kuala Lumpur<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u00a0CC 2.0 \/\u00a0Jonathan Ooi<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nIndian Food in KL<\/h4>\n