Malaysian food is a varied culinary spectrum originating from Malaysia's multi-ethnic population that has melted together sampling tastes, ingredients and cooking methods from all over. Malaysians relish and celebrate their diverse food. It is not uncommon to drive for hours to eat a good bowl of noodles. As you can imagine, eatery standards are very competitive all over the country.

Each state in Malaysia has something different to offer in terms of culinary delights. Kuala Lumpur has the most diverse offering of foods from all over the world. Indulge in gourmet cuisine created by amazing chefs in designer restaurants, or sample an endless amount of treats found practically bursting out of malls, store fronts and side-street hawker stalls. Penang is a hawker stall haven, where the most delicious food requires you to wait for al fresco tables and costs as little as RM3.50 per dish.Kelantan is the cradle of Malay culture and serves exotic Malay food rich in colour and flavour. Melaka is a home to delicious Baba Nyonya food, much of which is served in quaint cafes in historical shophouses. Ipoh receives many day trippers who come only to savour local favourites. When trying to decide on what stall or restaurant to visit, the rule of thumb is that the most popular place, especially among the locals, is normally the best.

This multi-cultural array of food is known all over the world as Malaysian Food. For gastronomic adventures fit for kings, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.

Key Tips: Much of Malaysia's food is spicy by western standards, but really not overly so. If you're concerned about spicy food, make sure to ask the the waiter or cook beforehand to make it less spicy.

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Malaysia is a land of friendly people and a nation blessed with natural wonders. Bordered by Thailand to the north and Singapore to the south, Malaysia also stretches across the northern tier of Borneo to form the states of Sarawak and Sabah. Endowed with a long coastline and numerous off-shore islands, Malaysia offers much to the traveler: endless stretches of palm fringed beaches with emerald seas and golden sunlight, fresh water lagoons for quiet introspection, breathtaking underwater worlds of colorful marine life, and mist shrouded hills of primeval rainforests. Malaysia boasts some of the most beautiful islands in Asia. With the Straits of Malacca on the west, the South China Sea to the east and the Andaman Sea to the northwest, an amazing number of these natural treasures lay nestled in tranquil bays and coves.

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