Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

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Nasi Lemak Tanglin

All Malaysians rejoyed when Nasi Lemak was listed as one of the 10 most healthy international breakfasts. Nasi Lemak is an aromatic rice dish cooked in coconut milk and served with sambal (spicy chilli paste), roasted peanuts, fried anchovies and a boiled egg and traditionally wrapped in banana leaves. If there is only one dish in Malaysia you would try, this is the one!

Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

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Nasi Kandar Pelita

Nasi Kandar gets its roots from India and is most popular in Penang. It sounds simple as its just rice served with meat and/or vegetables, then topped with curry. But, you can choose from an amazing array of maybe 20-30 meats and vegetable dishes and if you eat like a local, you will drown the rice with an mixture of different curries.

Singapore, Singapore

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Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee

This smoky aromatic dish is hands down a must try if you're in Penang, Malaysia. It's flat rice noodles, briskly stir-fried with cockles, prawns, chili, chives, egg and bean sprouts in a dark soy sauce and served piping-hot on a banana leaf lined plate. Yum!

Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

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Charlie's Cafe

Curry Laksa! Amazingly delicious soupy curried noodles that uses coconut milk, chicken broth and curry as the soup base and is usually topped with either chicken or shrimp and bean sprouts.

Singapore, Singapore

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Kwong Satay Restaurant

Satay! A definite must try if you're in the region! Skewered seasoned meats, usually chicken, pork, beef or mutton, and grilled over a wood or charcoal fire. It's seasoned so well you can smell them grilling from a mile away! It's served with a thick spicy peanut sauce with sides of sticky rice cakes and cucumber.

Jogja, Indonesia

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Kedai 27 "Original Nasi Lemak Malaysia"

All Malaysians rejoiced when Nasi Lemak was listed as one of the 10 most healthy international breakfasts. Nasi Lemak is an aromatic rice dish cooked in coconut milk and served with sambal (spicy chili paste), roasted peanuts, fried anchovies and a boiled egg and traditionally wrapped in banana leaves. If there is only one dish in Malaysia you would try, this is the one!

Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

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Nasi Kandar Pelita

Nasi Kandar gets its roots from India and is most popular in Penang. It sounds simple as its just rice served with meat and/or vegetables, then topped with curry. But, you can choose from an amazing array of maybe 20-30 meats and vegetable dishes and if you eat like a local, you will drown the rice with a mixture of different curries.

Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang

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Mei Le Hwa Restaurant

Char Kway Teow -- This smoky aromatic dish is hands down a must try if you're in Penang, Malaysia. It is flat rice noodles, briskly stir-fried with cockles, prawns, chili, chives, egg and bean sprouts in a dark soy sauce and served piping-hot on a banana leaf lined plate. Yum!

Singapore, Singapore

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Janggut Laksa

Curry Laksa -- Amazingly delicious soupy curried noodles that uses coconut milk, chicken broth and curry as the soup base and is usually topped with either chicken or shrimp and bean sprouts.

Singapore, Singapore

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Ya Kun Kaya Toast

Kaya is something like a flavorful sweet eggy-coconut jam. It's often served on a steamed or toasted traditional bread made of rice flour. It's a favorite for everyone (including us!) who grew up in Southeast Asia!

Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

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Ka Ka Bak Kut Teh

Bak Kut Teh is a soupy broth that is prepared by boiling pork ribs with a bunch of Chinese herbs and spices and soy sauce. Often times, mushrooms and vegetables are also added to the broth. It’s a concoction of herbal garlicy peppery goodness!

Singapore, Singapore

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Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

Much of Asia have their own version of Chicken Rice, but the Singapore Hainanese Chicken Rice is a must try! Its tender steamed chicken served with rice cooked in chicken stock and ginger and topped with a spicy sour garlicy chili. It's a flavorful dish, even down to the rice!

Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia

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Nasi Goreng MAFIA Tebet

Literally translates to Rice Fried. There are so many different ways to cook Nasi Goreng, but the base is usually garlic, shallots, chili and concoction of meat, eggs and vegetables. Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher and Halal options are all available.

Bali, Indonesia

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Warung Babi Guling Bu Dayu Kuta

If you're into port, Babi Guling is probably one of the most well-known local dish in Bali. Seasoned with herbs and spices then roasted whole, the tender pork meat is served with rice, stewed vegetables, more pork and perfectly cooked crispy pork skin!