Malaysia is famous for being a country of many cultures and multi-ethnic harmony, so indigenous cuisine (Malaysia local food) is also extremely rich and full of flavor. In the middle of a “forest” of attractive dishes throughout your trip to Malaysia, which dishes should you choose, what to eat in Malaysia and where to eat in Malaysia? Let’s check it out our suggested must eat Malaysian food (Malaysia must eat, must eat in Malaysia) and best food to eat in Malaysia which including best street food in Malaysia, famous dishes of Malaysia, Malaysia famous food, most popular food in Malaysia, must try food in Malaysia and traditional food in Malaysia and best places to try them to find out the answer!
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Must try food in Malaysia: Roti Canai

This dish originated from India, is popular not only for its taste, but also for its simplicity and convenience – very suitable for breakfast. Roti Canai is a Malaysian-style flat bread with evenly fried flour, arranged in thin layers to be served with chicken curry, fish, some vegetables or simply served with condensed milk and sugar.




Where to eat?
Mansion Tea Stall
- Address: No 2, Ground floor, Lorong Bunus Satu, Selangor Mansion, Kuala Lumpur 50100, Malaysia
- Hours: Daily, 24 hours
- Phone: +60 17-331 1476


Restoran 123 Corner
- Address: 140b, Jalan Sungai Penchala, Kampung Sungai Penchala, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Hours: 6:30AM–12:15AM
- Phone: +60 3-7733 4441
- Url: https://www.facebook.com/123corner/



Lan Roti Canai
- Address: 20, Jalan Pantai Permai, Pantai Dalam, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Hours: 7AM–11PM
- Phone: +60 19-351 9909



Best food to eat in Malaysia: Char kuay teow (Char kway teow)

Char kuay teow always has an irresistible charm, and when “introduced” into Malaysia, it also became one of the delicious dishes not to be missed of Malaysia, best food to eat in Malaysia and must try food in Malaysia (Malaysia must eat). This stir-fried noodle dish has the main ingredients of rice noodles, chives, eggs, bean sprouts and shrimp. Stir-fried char kuay teow with a rich flavor, eye-catching color, used right after preparation is truly the perfect flavor.




Where to eat?
Restoran Sai Woo
- Address: 55, Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Hours: 3:30–11PM
- Phone: +60 16-335 0703

Sisters Fried Kway Teow
Address: 183 Macalister Road, Lam Heng Cafe, Georgetown, 11400 Penang
Hours: Tue-Sun 9am to 4pm. Closed: Mondays.
Phone: +60-44223542


Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow (Restoran Lam Hing Leong)
- Address: Jalan USJ 14/1l, 47630, Subang Jaya, Selangor
- Hours: 07:00AM—02:00PM / Closed: Sundays
- Price: From RM4.50 ($1.07)


Must try food in malaysia: Rendang
This dish is for spicy food lovers! Beef Rendang is a pungent spicy dish characterized of Malaysian cuisine. The broth will usually will be prepared very spicy, then use this to cook beef and the spicy will be absorbed into the meat. If you like the pungent taste, you will definitely love the Rendang right away, because not only from the broth, but the overall spicy taste of the dish also comes from chili, lemongrass, ginger, pepper. The spicy taste will be balanced and enhanced when combined with the fat of coconut milk, the soft sweetness of beef and a little sour taste of tamarind.


Where to eat?
Opium KL
- Address: 50 Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur 50200, Malaysia
- Hours: 12–2:30PM, 5PM–1AM / Sunday: 5PM–1AM
- Phone: +60 12-526 1335
- Url: https://opiumkl.com/



Old China Cafe
- Address: 11 Jalan Balai Polis, Kuala Lumpur 50000, Malaysia
- Phone: +60 3-2072 5915
- Hours: 11AM–11PM


Madam Kwan’s (Many Branches)
- Address: Lot 420/421 Level 4 Suria | Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur 50088, Malaysia
- Phone: +60 3-2026 2297
- Hours: 11AM–10:30PM


Pia’s the Padi
Address: Jalan Ulu Melaka, Kampung Padang Gaong, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Hours: 12–3PM, 6–9PM
Phone: +60 12-493 3713


Ivy’s Nyonya Cuisine
- Address: 58, Jalan Chow Thye, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Hours: 12–3PM, 6–9PM / Tuesday: 6–9PM / Monday: Closed
- Phone: +60 13-433 7878

National dish of Malaysia: Nasi Lemak
