Before this, I really didn't know much about Malaysia at all even though I am a Malaysian myself and that's why it was such a blessing for me to experience ALL these food for the first time while learn as much as I could about this beautiful country.
Cause I believe through talking to the people preparing the food, and tasting the ingredients that make up the food, you get to learn a lot about the Culture and History, I'm not kidding.
In each part of Malaysia we visited, what cuisine served or ingredients used most says a LOT about the Land there. And I was actually surprised by how distinct Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Melaka was individually even though they're all a part of Malaysia.
I mean, Australia's great in their own ways and all, but the food in Sydney, Melboure, Brisbance, etc seems almost exactly the same to me. I guess this is what makes Malaysia so unique aye.
Overall, I'm really really thankful to God for literally bringing us together from various parts of the country for this trip and my parents for their continuous support and encouragement for me to travel as much as I can during my life as a student.
Also, would just like to take this opportunity to say a million Thank You to every one who has shared a meal with me since I've been back. Not just for the time together, but for your patience to allow me to take all that time to take pictures of ALL the food before anyone could eat it (not like you had a choice yeah hehe jk).
No but in all true honesty, I really appreciate it cause I know it's a lot to ask. And I was surprised by how understanding people were to wait for me even when they were really really hungry already or even when there was a big group of people who had to wait for me to finish snapping my piks.
So, once again, thanks, EVERYBODY!!!
Hope you're all doing might fineee wherever you guys are.
Warmest Blessings,
Wince.
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THE FOOD
(i) Kota Kinabalu:
Pumpkin Cream Prawns. Don't know the name of the restaurant, it's sort of hard place to find and need a true local to bring you there, but for now I'll just call it and say it's @"Airport Highway Restaurant"
Signature Steam Fish
SUPER YUMMY Honey Plum Pork
Salted Egg Crabs
"Mun Ng Bian" aka "Stewed Fish Fins" @Tong Fung Coffee Shop, Inanam
Bowl of fish maw, fish slices, fish skin and fish fins
"Sayap Ayam & Punggung Ayam Panggang" aka "Barbequed Chicken Wing & Chicken Butt" @"Famous" Kundasang Barbeque Stall
Red Bean Ais Krim Potong
"Bak Jok Ha" aka "Steamed Prawns" @Portview Seafood Restaurant
"Dong Fong Luo". Not sure what the translation is so let's just call it the "Chinese Snails"
Soft shelled crabs
"Qing Zhen She Ban" aka "Lightly Steamed Grouper"
Exotic fruits that we got and can be found @Kundasang Local Market. Includes Wild Rambutans, Kampui, Salak, Mangosteens, Bananas.
Beaufort Mee @Beaufort Restaurant, Lido
Salad Prawns
"Tiu Fu Ng Sang" aka "Tawau Raw Fish". A MUST TRY for all local Sabahans and visitors
"Shang Nyuk Mien" aka "Pork Noodles" @Kedai Kopi Melanian, Lintas
Nasi Lemak @Air Asia In-Flight meal
(ii) Penang
Nasi Kandar @Restoran Mohd Raffe
"Sotong Bakar" aka "Roasted Cuttlefish"
Ais Kacang
Rojak
Pasembor - like deep fried stuff with special spicy sauce
Hot Apple Crepe
Traffic Light Crepe
Loh Mee
Dry Indian Mee
Wet Indian Mee
Penang Hokkien Mee
Penang Char Koay Teow
Famous "Red Hat Lady" Penang Char Koay Teow ;p @Lorong Selamat
Famous Penang Cendol @Penang Road
Penang Assam Laksa
Famous Popiah @Batu Feringgih Hawker Centre
BEST "Huo Jian" aka "Oyster Omelette" I ever had
Satay
Roasted Stingray
Chicken Capati
Murtabak
Barbequed Chikky Wings
Apom
Roti Tissue
Roti Bom
*Forgot what this is called! GAHHHH. Gotta ask my friend
Chinese Lettuce with Meat Floss
Yam Rice - to go with Bak Kut Teh
Bak Kut Teh
German Pork(?) Sausage @Northam Beach Cafe. Might've been chicken, I forgot
German Veal(?) Sausage. Actually, I forgot what this is too. TOO much food, see haha
Philippine Pork and Spaghetti
Beef Noodle Soup
Peanut and Corn Crispy Pancake. FORGOT what they called it in Chinese!! Aghhh. If anyone knows, please correct me
Mixed Mua Chee with Peanuts
Penang Cheong Fun
(iii) Melaka
Chicken with Chicken Rice Balls
Chicken Rice Balls
Red Dates and Bean Pork Soup
Assam Fish Head
Satay Celup Celup @Ban Lee Siang Restaurant
More Satay Celup Celup
Satay Celup Celup dinner
Durian Cendol
Nyonya Chicken. Actually, I really forgot what this dish is called, yikes. But just order the signature chicken dish and they'll know what you're talking about. Super YUM!!! @Ole Nyonya Restaurant
Otak-Otak
Lemak Prawns
Assam Fish Head
Hainan Satay, i.e. Pork Satays!!!!!!
(iv) Kuala Lumpur
Lou Sang @Purple Cane Restaurant
Tea Soups
Peking Duck
Pan Mee
Cheong Fun
Yong Tau Fu
Char Siew @Wong Kee Coffeeshop, Pudu
The Famous Siew Yoke there - VERY flavourful and moist. Definitely tasted garlic in there, great idea. Gotta try and figure out how they did it without burning the garlic (cause they burn easily). Garlic juice I suppose
Nasi Bojari @Madam Kwan's
Curry Ox Tail Soup
Cendol with Gula Melaka
Glazed Donuts @J. Co Donuts - WAYYYY better than Krispy Kreme! SO light, gosh
Roti KLCC! Exaggerated version of Roti Tissue
Teochew Fish Skin
"Ou Ni" aka "Teochew Yam Dessert"
Buffet Plate #1: Prawns, oysters, octopus, SASHIMIII @Lemon Garden Cafe, Shangri-La's Hotel
Buffet Plate #2: Roast Ribeye, Cheese and Ham Focaccia, Glazed Potatoes, Miso Tuna, Lamb Chop, Braised Duck with Mushrooms
Buffet Plate #3: Wet Fry Mee - SURPRISINGLY GOOOD *claps* for turning simple dishes exceptional
Buffet Plate #4: Egg noodle soup lol
Buffet Plate #5: Roasted Lamb Rack with Mint Sauce, Mushroom and Ham Pizza, Quiche, Spaghetti al Funghi, Chilli Oil Fettucini
Buffet Plate #6: Roast Duck, Sambal Prawns, Curry Fried Prawns, more Wet Fry Mee
Dessert Plate #1: Brownie, Bread Pudding, Soft Mango Cheesecake/Mousse, Creme Brulee
Mango Mousse with Cake and Choc Chip
Dessert Plate #2: Choc and Raspberry Ganache, Jam Custard Dessert, local fruits, Breadstix-sortofathing dipped in Choc and Strawberry sauce
Inside of the interesting Raspberry ganache
