Food Culture

Ordering vegetables at a mixed hawker stall in KL doesn't make your meal vegetarian. Belacan, lard, oyster sauce and meat-based broths hide in plain sight. Here's where they are and how to navigate them.

Vegetarian restaurants in Malaysia don't always advertise themselves. Many are temple canteens and Buddhist community stalls known only by word of mouth. Here's how to find them in KL, Penang and Ipoh.

Welcome to the vibrant world of Malaysian herbs, where the richness of Malaysian comes alive with every bite you take. In this article, we will dive headfirst into the fascinating realm of Malaysian cuisine and explore the diverse array of herbs that elevate its dishes to a whole new level. From aro

My guests often ask me “what is the must-try Street Food when I visit Malaysia?”.

Taking a cruise to Malaysia is a fun and exciting way to arrive. You’ll get to see the many forested islands as you weave your way up the Malacca Strait and dock at Port Klang just south-west of Kuala Lumpur. And once you dock, there are a few things you can do and although I strongly suggest a day

I like to joke with tourists to bring an extra bag or suitcase when they are preparing for their trip to Malaysia. Why?

As a tour guide, it’s always fun to watch the amazed and delighted expressions on tourists’ faces when they have their first real experience interacting with the locals.

Every once in a while on a tour I get the odd question, based on what I call global rumors. One such question and rumor is: Do Malaysians eat dog meat?

When you come to Malaysia you will hear about a flavour that is as common as vanilla in the West. It’s called durian. And in my opinion — it’s delicious.

Last week I was out with guests on a tour from the West and, after my typical lengthy descriptions of the best street foods to eat, one of my friends pulls me aside and whispered:

If you’ve been to Kuala Lumpur before, you may have already seen many of the larger attractions from KLCC to the Botanical Gardens. A lot of tourists we get are return visitors and are looking for something a little more or off the beaten path. So we have decided to put together a list of attraction

There's nothing in this world like the food you will find in Malaysia during Hari Raya. From ketupat to rendang, these are the must-try dishes.