Apam
Thin or fat, chewy or crispy, apam may have come from Sri Lanka, but it's a firm favorite in Malaysia. A kind of crepe, it can be had plain or with a sweet santan sauce and even filled with anything from crushed peanuts to sweet corn. Found in most pasar malams, we've got some places you can get your fill of apam!
Bak Kut Teh
Whoever thought of throwing various cuts of pork, tofu, vegetables, and often times, offal, into a savoury broth infused with aromatic herbs was an absolute genius. Throw that diet out the window! Who cares about cholesterol levels when there's something as delicious as bak kut teh on the table!
Burger Bakar
Before any hipster burger joints ever cropped up, there was the good old-fashioned burger bakar, found on almost any street corner. Have your meat grilled or fried, there are endless variants with anything from the humble Ramly burger (the special cheese is a crowd favourite) to the heftier grilled beef patties of Abang Burn's. Grab a quick one to go at any one of the most happening burger bakar stalls in town!
Cendol
We'd go for this simple shaved ice treat over any fancy dessert any day! A mound of ice so finely shaved it'd melt at the touch of your spoon, it's served with pandan worm-like jellies with a generous amount of creamy santan and rich, earthy gula Melaka. Cendol is best had on a scorching hot Malaysian day.
Char Kway Teow
Widely loved and enjoyed, char kway teow comes close to besting nasi lemak as our national dish! It's nothing short of amazing that a simple dish of flat rice noodles stir-fried with garlic, pork lard, chives, prawns, eggs, and sometimes Chinese sausage could taste so good. With a good amount of wok hei, it's a must-eat in Penang or anywhere else in Malaysia for that matter!
Chicken Rice Balls
Make a mention of Melaka, and Hainanese chicken rice balls almost always springs to mind. Rice, plump and fragrant from being steamed in chicken stock, is formed into juicy balls to accompany succulent and silky-smooth chicken pieces. Pair it with a tangy and spicy chilli dip to complete the meal.
Ikan Bakar
Ikan bakar is street-style fish and seafood grilled the Malaysian way. Your choice of seafood, often ikan pari (stingray), is marinated in a spicy, tangy concoction before wrapped in a banana leaf and grilled over charcoal until a thin layer of crackling forms over the skin that has to go with the all-important dipping sauce of chopped chillies, garlic, and lime. Found just about anywhere, it can be enjoyed all day every day!
KL Hokkien Mee
Hokkien mee consists of thick, yellow noodles fried in a dark, sticky sauce with lots of pork lard and sliced pork. The satisfaction of this dish hinges on how much wok hei (wok breath) infuses the noodle for a truly slurp-worthy meal. Hokkien mee has to be enjoyed in fuss-free environments like this hidden gem in the heart of KL.
Laksa
Malaysia-style laksa comes in many forms. From curry laksa rich from coconut milk to Johor laksa's thick fish-based gravy, our personal favorite would have to be the sour asam laksa. With crunchy shredded cucumber, pineapples, and onions, you can have it anywhere from mild to fiery hot, but most of all we love the tangy kick. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even try your hand at making it at home!
Maggie Goreng
Maggi goreng may simply be just fried instant noodle, but every Malaysian worth his or her salt will tell you it’s anything but simple. Fried with shredded vegetables, tofu, chicken pieces and plenty of heat from the wok, it's one mamak staple that would satisfy your hunger pangs any and all times of the day.
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It's no secret that Malaysians are passionate about their food. Thanks to our melting pot of cultures, we're blessed with a whole lot of good food that blends an amazing range of cuisines and flavours. Here, in alphabetical order, is HungryGoWhere's list of 50 top foods you must try in Malaysia. - See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/food/article/50-top-foods-you-must-try-in-malaysia#sthash.2x92phCN.dpuf
