Go Makan Writer
Tan Mei Ling
Chinese, Nyonya and kopitiam food
Tan Mei Ling covers Chinese, Nyonya and kopitiam food for Go Makan, from Penang char kway teow to Ipoh white coffee. Her guides trace each dish back to its community and point you to the stalls worth queueing for.
Articles by Tan Mei Ling
- Kopi: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Coffee Culture
- Roti Bakar: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Toasted Breakfast
- Lok Lok: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Communal Skewer Feast
- Perut Ikan: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Nyonya Curry
- Kek Lapis Sarawak: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Layered Treasure
- Pulut Tai Tai: The Elegant Blue-Tinted Nyonya Delicacy
- Loh Bak: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Five-Spice Meat Roll
- Wantan Mee: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Noodle Comfort
- Ang Ku Kuih: The Auspicious Red Tortoise Cake of Malaysia
- Char Kway Teow: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Stir-Fried Noodles
- Kuih Lapis: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Layered Dessert
- Nyonya Kuih: The Vibrant Soul of Malaysian Sweets
- Hainanese Chicken Rice: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Comfort Classic
- Chee Cheong Fun: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Rice Roll
- Laksa Lemak: The Creamy, Aromatic Soul of Peranakan Cuisine
- Yong Tau Foo: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Stuffed Delight
- Otak-Otak: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Spiced Fish Parcel
- Rojak Buah: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Fruit Salad
- Kaya Toast: The Essential Guide to Malaysia’s Favourite Breakfast
- Pan Mee: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Hand-Kneaded Noodle Comfort
- Lor Mee: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Starchy Noodle Comfort
- Bubur Cha Cha: The Sweet and Colorful Nyonya Delight
- Claypot Chicken Rice: The Smoky Soul of Malaysian Comfort Food
- Nyonya Laksa: The Creamy, Aromatic Soul of Peranakan Cuisine
- Popiah: The Fresh and Savory Malaysian Spring Roll
- Hokkien Char: The Savoury Noodle Staple of Malaysia
- Hokkien Mee: The Smoky Soul of Malaysian Hawker Food
- Kerabu Bee Hoon: The Vibrant Nyonya Noodle Salad
- Acar Awak: The Tangy, Crunchy Nyonya Treasure
- Prawn Mee: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Noodle Soup
- Nutmeg Juice: The Refreshing Taste of Penang
- Pulut Inti: The Sweet and Savory Nyonya Treasure
- Kacang Ma: The Herbal Comfort of Sarawak
- Kari Kapitan: The Fragrant Nyonya Chicken Curry
- Kopi Cham: The Perfect Harmony of Coffee and Tea
- Jiu Hu Char: The Essence of Nyonya Stir-Fried Cuttlefish
- Tau Fu Fah: The Silky Soul of Malaysian Desserts
- Sarawak Laksa: The Breakfast of the Gods
- Mee Hoon Kueh: The Hand-Torn Comfort of Permas Jaya
- Salted Egg Chicken: The Creamy, Golden Craze of Malaysian Dining
- Kuey Teow Soup: The Comforting Clarity of the Malaysian Hawker Stall
- Kuey Teow Basah: The Silky Comfort of Malay-Style Fried Noodles
- The Search for the Ultimate Chicken Rice in Permas Jaya
- Char Siew Rice: The Sticky, Sweet Perfection of Malaysian Hawker Stalls
- The Golden Crunch of Hainanese Pork Chop
- Kolo Mee: The Spirited Noodle Treasure of Sarawak
- Tauhu Sumbat: The Crispy, Stuffed Delight of the Streets
- Muah Chee: The Sweet, Sticky Peanut Delight
- Chwee Kueh: The Steamed Rice Cake Classic
- Ayam Pongteh: The Hearty Soul of Peranakan Cuisine
- Curry Laksa: The Creamy, Spicy Comfort of Malaysia
- Kuih Talam: The Sweet and Savory Nyonya Classic
- Where to Eat in Malaysia: A City-by-City Guide