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Food of Malaysia

17 traditional dishes ยท Asia

Nasi Lemak โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.6
Rice Dishes

Nasi Lemak

Coconut rice with sambal, anchovies, egg and peanuts.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Char Kway Teow โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.5
Noodles & Pasta

Char Kway Teow

Smoky flat rice noodles fried with prawns and cockles.

๐Ÿ“ Penang

Ulam โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.2
Salads & Sides

Ulam

From Malaysia, Ulam is a well-known salad.

Laksa โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.6
Noodles & Pasta

Laksa

Spicy coconut noodle soup, rich and aromatic.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Roti Pisang โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.6
Street Food

Roti Pisang

Roti Pisang counts among the traditional food of Malaysia, a street food sweets locals hold dear.

Pie Tee โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.5
Breads & Pastries

Pie Tee

Pie Tee counts among the traditional food of Malaysia, a savoury pastry locals hold dear.

Roti Canai โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.5
Breads & Pastries

Roti Canai

Flaky stretched flatbread served with dhal and curry.

๐Ÿ“ Nationwide

Sambal Kangkong โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.5
Meat & Grills

Sambal Kangkong

Sambal Kangkong is a beloved stir-fry, traditional to Malaysia.

Bak Kut Teh โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.4
Soups & Stews

Bak Kut Teh

Pork ribs simmered in a peppery, herbal broth.

๐Ÿ“ Klang

Budu โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.4
Snacks & Appetizers

Budu

From Malaysia, Budu is a well-known sauce.

Cendol โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.4
Desserts & Sweets

Cendol

Shaved ice with green rice-flour jelly and palm sugar.

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Apam Balik โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.2
Desserts & Sweets

Apam Balik

Apam Balik counts among the traditional food of Malaysia, a pancake locals hold dear.

Heong Peng โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.2
Breads & Pastries

Heong Peng

Heong Peng is one of the classic dishes in the pastry tradition of Malaysia.

Kuih Kaswi โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.2
Desserts & Sweets

Kuih Kaswi

From Malaysia, Kuih Kaswi is a well-known cake.

Kuih Cara Manis โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.1
Desserts & Sweets

Kuih Cara Manis

Kuih Cara Manis is one of the classic dishes in the cake tradition of Malaysia.

Nasi Goreng Kambing โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.1
Meat & Grills

Nasi Goreng Kambing

Nasi Goreng Kambing counts among the traditional food of Malaysia, a stir-fry locals hold dear.

Penang Laksa โ€” traditional dish from Malaysia
Malaysia
4.0
Noodles & Pasta

Penang Laksa

Penang Laksa is a traditional noodle dish from Malaysia.