Makan Guide
Street Food
Night markets, hawker centres and roadside stalls. The food Malaysians eat standing up, sitting on plastic stools or straight from the bag.
21 guides
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Murtabak: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Stuffed Pancake
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Lok Lok: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Communal Skewer Feast
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Ikan Pari Bakar: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Smoky Grilled Stingray
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Rojak Sotong: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Seafood Salad
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Char Kway Teow: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Stir-Fried Noodles
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Pisang Goreng: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Banana Fritter
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Pasembur: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Indian Muslim Salad
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Yong Tau Foo: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Stuffed Delight
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Otak-Otak: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Spiced Fish Parcel
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Rojak Buah: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Fruit Salad
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Mee Goreng Mamak: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Stir-Fried Noodles
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Ayam Percik: The Smoky, Coconut-Infused Treasure of the East Coast
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Ikan Bakar: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Smoky Grilled Treasure
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Cendol: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Favourite Cooling Dessert
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Rojak Mamak: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Favourite Spicy Salad
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Popiah: The Fresh and Savory Malaysian Spring Roll
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Hokkien Char: The Savoury Noodle Staple of Malaysia
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Apam Balik: The Sweet and Crispy Malaysian Turnover Pancake
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Satay: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Favourite Skewered Delight
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Jiu Hu Char: The Essence of Nyonya Stir-Fried Cuttlefish
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Maggi Goreng: The Ultimate Late-Night Mamak Comfort
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