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The easiest way to describe Keropok Lekor is to call it fish sausage. It is the specialty from Terengganu, a state at the east coast and omnipresent in the streets and villages and very much a part of the live of the people there. Here are some pictures from one of the most popular Keropok Lekor stalls or shall I say factory, in Kuala Terengganu. ... more
Besides the Indian and Chinese food, there is also the flavorful and diverse Malay cuisine. The best way to experience this is to have your lunch at a Nasi Campur counter. Nasi Campur means Mixed Rice in Malay and refers to a plate of white rice that you will get from the kakak, (short: Ka, means sister in Malay and waitresses often been addressed that way), before filling your plate whatever that suits your taste from the counter. ... more
Jackfruit or Nangka, as it is locally known in Malay, is the largest tree borne fruit in the world. The jackfruit trees native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Phillipines and Sri Lanka but but also common in Malaysia, probably introduced by humans some time ago.The fruits can reach 36 kg in weight and up to 90 cm long and 50 cm in diameter. ... more
Mamak stalls are restaurants in Malaysia mostly run by muslim Indians. Traditionally they started out as road side stalls but due their importance to Malaysian social life, hence their number of customer, there are big mamak restaurants and even chains now too. Mamak stalls are a true multi-racial melting pot, whether they be Malay, Indian, Chinese or others, this is place where everybody meets for a snack or a drink with friends, business clients, breakfast or just watching football at night. Many mamak stalls operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. You want your Roti Canai and Teh Tarik at 4am in the morning? No problem. Welcome to Malaysia! Found out what "mamaking" is all about. ... more
I think I mentioned it before somewhere that one of the highlights (of not the highlight) of Malaysia is the food. Besides the flavourful and sometimes spicy main dishes there is huge variety of cakes, commonly refered to as Kuih (or Kueh). Have a look at my friend's cakes: Bakelicous! ... more
Kuala Lumpur - chaos and harmony
The Science of ordering drinks in Malaysia
Breakfast in Malaysia
CNY Reunion Dinner
Festivals / Specials | Chinese
The Chinese New Year reunion dinners held on the eve of Chinese New Year (the first day of the celebration). It is the most important meal as the whole family comes together preparing and eating the meal
Soto
noodle dish, Soup | Indonesian, Malay
Soup with meat and vegetables which is originated in Indonesia but also commonly found in Malaysia
Green Curry
main dish | Thai
classical spicy thai dish with a thick soup of green curry and coconut milk
Limau Ais
beverage |
refreshing drink with fresh limes, syrup and water
Passion Fruit
fruit |
Fruit native to South America but also widely grown in Indonesia, the juicy interior has a sweet-sourish taste
Jackfruit
fruit |
native fruit, largest tree-borne fruit in the world
Mangosteen
fruit |
the queen of fruit with juice and sweet flesh
Durian
fruit |
the king of fruit, loved by locals, hated by most travellers - native to Malaysia and Indonesia
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Keropok Lekor
Nasi Campur (Malay Mixed Rice)
Jackfruit (Nangka)
I got it from my Mamak
Malaysia likes it sweet - Cakes and Kuih
Food & Drinks
Things to do & see
The Social, Kuala Lumpur
Restaurant (western and asian food) and bar with live music on Changkat Bukit Bintang
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Terengganu State Museum, Kuala Terengganu
Acclaimed as the largest museum in South East Asia, the Terengganu State Museum Complex houses century old artefacts and artworks of rich and colourful heritage
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Terengganu State Museum, Kuala Terengganu
PRESS ARTICLES
Twilight streetside action with Borneo rockers (The Cicak)
A cicak story about 2 urban chinese guys deciding to head down to Bukit Binang (Kuala Lumpur) in the middle of the night to play their guitars. Unexpectedly they make friends with a group of guys from Sabah. A fresh story about a night in downtown KL and music as a common language.