Khao Sao Gai or Khao Sawi (Noodles)

I went to Chiangmai Thailand a few months back. It was a new experience for me, so when the local guide recommended me their local noodle, I did not decline. This is Khao Sao Gai or Khao Sawi, I did not remember which, but the noodles were cooked in coconut curry gravy with lamb stew. It was served with whole shallots and pickled chinese cabbage. I did not fancy the cabbage, but combining the noodles with the shallots is a great combination. Definitely a must try.

Cucur Udang

Cucur Udang, (Shrimp fritters) is shrimp fried in batter then eater with cucumber and fried tofu dipped in either sweet chilli sauce or savoury peanut sauce.

Cucur Udang from the northern states are usually eaten with peanut sauce.

Kelantanese Food

A diner near my house specialises in Kelantanese food. Nasi dagang (white rice with a mixture of glutinous rice), nasi kerabu (usually with blue food colouring, dont know why; but is rice with a mix of kampong greens), nasi tomato (rice mixed with tomato paste) and of course nasi lemak.

The only distinction between the nasi lemak from Kelantan and nasi lemak from other states is that it's sambal (chilli gravy) is very sweet, as with all other Kelantan cooking, sugar is a must.

Nasi Kuning Sabah

They sold this near my house. It looks similiar to nasi lemak, but is yellow in colour and with a lot of fresh tumeric taste, a slice of hard boiled egg and sambal with a small piece of fried chicken. It's called Nasi Kuning Sabah (Sabah Yellow Rice). I asked the seller and he told me in Sabah, they have this instead of the usual nasi lemak. I could not verify this. I have been to Sabah a few times but have not seen this sold anywhere.

Anyway it tastes nice.

Seremban Arab Food

Last July, I went to an Arabic restaurant located in Seremban near Taman Shukor. The restaurant's name is Restoran Damsyik. It serves a limited variety of Arab cousine, mostly briyani rice and either lamb, chicken or beef.

Then setting is simple. Tables on the outside and pillows for seats and low tables inside. Drinks are served in plastic cups, so are the gravy and soups.

As far authenticity, it certainly looks and tastes Arabic. I had tasted a few in Putrajaya, PJ and KL area, this one taste about the same.

Keropok Lekor of Losong (fish sausages), Terengganu

This is Keropok Lekor. Keropok lekor is made from sago flour and fish. Best eaten fried (as shown on the left side of the plate) or boiled (the right side). The most famous is from the state of Terengganu. This one is from Losong, one of the more famous in Terengganu.

Good Ol Teh Tarik (Pulled Tea)

This is Teh Tarik. Tea with condensed milk and is made by pouring the tea from an arm length away into a container the maker held in his other hand. Very sweet. You can find it in any diner or restaurants in Malaysia. I usually order mine, less sweet.