Food World
Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 145 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Nasi Lemak
Malaysia's fragrant national dish — coconut rice with fiery sambal, crispy anchovies, peanuts and egg.
Char Kway Teow
Smoky flat rice noodles fried with prawns and cockles.
Ulam
Traditional Malay raw-vegetable side dish of over 120 wild and cultivated greens, served with sambal, fish sauce and rice as part of the everyday meal.
Laksa
Spicy coconut noodle soup, rich and aromatic.
Roti Pisang
Roti Pisang counts among the traditional food of Malaysia, a street food sweets locals hold dear.
Pie Tee
Pie Tee counts among the traditional food of Malaysia, a savoury pastry locals hold dear.
Roti Canai
Flaky stretched flatbread served with dhal and curry.
Sambal Kangkong
Sambal Kangkong is a beloved stir-fry, traditional to Malaysia.
Bak Kut Teh
Pork ribs simmered in a peppery, herbal broth.
Budu
Budu is a dark Malaysian fermented anchovy sauce from Kelantan, served as a dip for raw vegetables, rice and grilled fish.
Cendol
Shaved ice with green rice-flour jelly and palm sugar.
Apam Balik
Apam Balik is a folded peanut-stuffed pancake sold at Malaysian night markets, with a crisp caramelised edge and a soft, chewy centre.
Heong Peng
Heong Peng is one of the classic dishes in the pastry tradition of Malaysia.
Kuih Kaswi
From Malaysia, Kuih Kaswi is a well-known cake.
Kuih Cara Manis
Kuih Cara Manis is one of the classic dishes in the cake tradition of Malaysia.
Nasi Goreng Kambing
Nasi Goreng Kambing counts among the traditional food of Malaysia, a stir-fry locals hold dear.
Penang Laksa
Penang Laksa is a traditional noodle dish from Malaysia.