Eating Malaysia Part 1

Since half of our to-do list was comprised of what we wanted to eat (on a budget), I will begin my Malaysia report with a round-up of our gastronomical adventures during our visit a couple of weeks ago.

Not in not in any particular order, the following is just a list of the food that H and I truly enjoyed.

Before I continue, there’s one thing you need to know… A lifetime ago, I worked as a TV director for Astro, the biggest satelite TV network in Malaysia at the time. So this trip was really a sort of homecoming for me, too. Having said that, it didn’t diminish my excitement in any way.

If anything, I was even more excited to see, feel and eat Malaysia all over again. So here goes…

1. Traditional Malay Food

Spicy, colorful, and mostly spicy (yeah, I used it twice), traditional Malaysian food can be had anytime, anywhere. Your best bets are the buffet-style restaurants/stalls along roadsides and night markets. Curried chicken and spicy beef top our list.