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Learn about the diversity and flavors of Malaysian cuisine, influenced by Chinese, Indian, and Southeast Asian cultures. Discover 12 traditional dishes to try, from Nasi Lemak to Rendang, with photos and descriptions.
- Richard Collett
- Nasi Kandar. Nasi kandar is one of the best Malaysian dishes, and one of the most filling too! Nasi kandar consists of rice (in Malay, the word “nasi” means rice) and an extensive selection of different curries and side dishes, all of which are served on a single plate.
- Nasi Lemak. There are many contenders for national dishes of Malaysia, but few tantalize the taste buds so thoroughly as nasi lemak. In mainland Malaysia, nasi lemak is considered the national dish, at least among ethnic Malays, and it’s the heartiest Southeast Asian style breakfast you could ask for.
- Roti Canai. One of the best breakfasts in Malaysia is roti canai, a type of flaky flatbread that’s dipped into delectable curry sauces. Seemingly simple, but marvelously filling, roti canai requires a very specific type of bread that has Indian origins.
- Rendang. Few dishes fire up the taste buds, and national sentiment, as much as rendang. This is one of the most famous foods in Malaysia (and it’s also incredibly popular in Indonesia, which claims the dish as its own!)
- Satay. Satays are similar to shish kebabs, but without the vegetables in between the meat. This dish is one of the most popular street food in Malaysia, and it is also served in many high-end restaurants of late, due to its high demand.
- Kuih Angkoo. Kuih Angkoo is a famous pastry, made of glutinous rice flour. It comes as no surprise that the literal Hokkien translation of Kuih Angkoo is ‘red tortoise cake’, once you lay eyes on this Malaysian dish.
- Kuih Gulung. This traditional pastry is also widely known as ‘Kuih Ketayap’ or ‘Kuih Dadar’, throughout Malaysia. In essence, Kuih Gulung is a delicious crepe-like dish, with a sweet coconut filling.
- Bubur Cha Cha. A truly unique appetizer, Bubur Cha Cha is a sweetened coconut-based soup that can be enjoyed as both a starter or a dessert. There are many variations to this soup, due to the number of ingredients that can be added to the recipe.
- Roti Canai. Roti canai is a version of Indian-influenced flatbread that is renowned in Southeast Asian countries, especially Malaysia. It is a traditional food in India and was brought to Malaysia by Tamil Muslim immigrants who have long since settled in the country.
- Nasi Lemak. Nasi lemak is a Malay rice dish made using coconut milk, ginger, red onion and pandan leaves. Nasi lemak tastes even more delicious when served with sauteed sambal, fried peanuts, anchovies and fried eggs.
- Rojak. Rojak is a salad dish made using sliced fruit and vegetables. It has several popular variations, such as fruit rojak, Penang rojak, Indian rojak and many more.
- Asam Laksa. Asam laksa is noodle dish served with spicy fish gravy. It is common to also add sliced onions, chilies, cucumbers and eggs. Asam Laksa originates from the descendants of Baba and Nyonya.
Malaysian cuisine consists of cooking traditions and practices found in Malaysia, and reflects the multi-ethnic makeup of its population. [1] The vast majority of Malaysia 's population can roughly be divided among three major ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese and Indians.
Jul 20, 2023 · 1. Mee goreng mamak. courtesy tourism malaysia. This Indian Muslim dish is the complete package. Yellow noodles. Beef or chicken. Shrimp. Soy sauce, veggies and eggs. A bit of chili tossed...
Malay cuisine is the traditional food of the ethnic Malays of Southeast Asia, residing in modern-day Malaysia, Indonesia (parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan), Singapore, Brunei, Southern Thailand and the Philippines (mostly southern) as well as Cocos Islands, Christmas Island, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
