Typical food and drink of Malaysia

Nasi Lemak

Considered Malaysia's national dish, nasi lemak is a fragrant coconut rice dish served with sambal (spicy chili paste), fried crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, sliced cucumber, and a boiled or fried egg. It's often accompanied by fried chicken or rendang (spicy meat stew).

Roti Canai

A popular Malaysian Indian dish, roti canai is a type of flatbread served with various savory or sweet accompaniments such as curry, dhal (lentil curry), or condensed milk.

Char Kway Teow

A beloved Malaysian stir-fried noodle dish made with flat rice noodles, prawns, cockles, egg, bean sprouts, and Chinese chives, all stir-fried in a smoky and savory soy sauce.

Hainanese Chicken Rice

A Chinese-influenced dish consisting of poached chicken served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth, accompanied by chili sauce, ginger paste, and cucumber slices.

Laksa

A spicy and aromatic noodle soup dish with Chinese and Malay influences. There are different variations of laksa across Malaysia, but the two most popular types are asam laksa (sour fish-based broth) and curry laksa (coconut milk-based broth).

Satay

Skewered and grilled marinated meat (commonly chicken, beef, or lamb) served with a peanut sauce, rice cakes (ketupat), and sliced cucumbers.

Rendang

A flavorful and spicy meat stew made with beef or occasionally chicken, simmered in a rich coconut milk-based sauce with a blend of aromatic spices until tender and fragrant.

Cendol

A refreshing Malaysian dessert made with shaved ice, coconut milk, green rice flour jelly noodles (cendol), and palm sugar syrup.