Nasi Air Hideng Pok Sen Food Court
Kota Bharu
The open-sided, fan-cooled, but still steamy Nasi Air Hideng Pok Sen Food Court has several small stalls serving Malay specialities and a self-serve…
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Lahad Datu
Besides a full buffet of curries and other Indian-Malay dishes, this unassuming joint makes the flakiest, melt-in-your-mouth roti canai in town.
Kuala Lumpur
This stylish Italian joint will satisfy your cravings for authentic pizza and pasta.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Shawarma, kebabs and rice dishes feature on the Arabic-slanted Halal menu at the Islamic Arts Museum's restaurant, which overlooks an internal patio.
George Town
Some claim the burgers at this casual spot are the best in town. With a short drinks list and a fun, eclectic vibe, Junk also serves as a bar.
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
This pleasant cafe serves a huge range of dishes, including noodles, rice, fresh fruit juices, seafood standards and an 'American breakfast'.
Taiping
Nasi ayam (chicken rice), laksa and fruit-festooned ice-blended drinks are served up at this bustling, great-quality food court.
Lahad Datu
A respectable spot for a substantial meal of Chinese-style seafood dishes. Around the corner from the Danum Valley Field Centre.
Kuching
What could be better than an evening constitutional along the river, followed by a fresh fruit juice and a few sticks of satay?
Pahang & Tioman Island
This traditional, family-run Chinese-Malaysian coffee shop is bursting with customers from the early hours every morning.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
A Lucky Gardens stalwart, Poomy's serves Indian vegetarian dishes including sweet appam (coconut-milk pancakes).
Kuala Terengganu
Sometimes you just need a curry, and you need it served on a banana leaf by friendly locals. MD covers all the bases.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Tables spill out on to the street from this long-running operation famous for its luscious honey chicken biryani.
George Town
This simple cafe draws the crowds with its excellent Hainanese chicken-rice, so you may have to wait for a table.
Melaka City
This bustling, modern noodle parlour serves a superb array of noodles in a light, bright and modern setting.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Sample freshly made Indian vegan delights, including the sweet appam (coconut-milk pancakes).
Pulau Langkawi
This is the largest market on Langkawi, held Wednesday and Saturday. Located opposite Masjid Al-Hana.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Cool down with fresh coconut water (RM4.50), ais cendol (shaved ice) and other desserts.
Sarawak
Delicious satay and barbecue chicken are the highlights of this riverside night market.
Jalan Makam Mahsuri Lama Night Market
Pulau Langkawi
In the centre of Pulau Langkawi, not far from MARDI Agro Technology Park. Held Monday.
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
A great Cantonese porridge place – frogs' leg porridge is their speciality.
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
Basic food stalls near the jetty where boats depart for Pulau Kapas.
Pulau Langkawi
Near the roundabout just north of the airport. Held Sunday.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
This kopitiam (coffee shop) has stood the test of time in fickle Bangsar. Customers still rock up for a cup of mean kopi-O, even when artisanal cafes…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Find this old-style coffee shop in an alleyway just off Jalan Tun HS Lee leading to the wet market.. Managed by Lee who took over his father’s business in…
Kuching
Cheap, tasty dishes to look for include laksa, Chinese-style mee sapi (beef noodle soup), red kolo mee (noodles with pork and a sweet barbecue sauce),…
George Town
Hidden behind a curtain of greenery in a weathered period building is Awesome Canteen, with an all-paleo menu (no processed food and grains) that's an…
Malaysia
On the main road across from the entrance to Bukit Malawati, this old-style kopitiam (coffee shop) founded in 1935 serves Malaysian favourites such as…
George Town
Dishes such as beef pot pie and prawn-crusted sea bass are on the main menu, but the best reason for heading to this beautifully restored 200-year-old…
George Town
It doesn't get more elegant than a candlelit table at the main restaurant of the E&O Hotel, whether you come for dinner or their excellent afternoon tea …
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
There are 360-degree views from this tower-top revolving restaurant. The lunch and dinner buffets offer an ample choice of Malay dishes, though they can…
Kota Kinabalu
Festooned with ship's rigging and lifebuoys, this place looks like the owners decided to run a few miles with a nautical theme. Maritime theme aside, the…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Come for a local breakfast of Hainanese coffee, soft-boiled eggs and kaya (coconut-cream jam) toast at this 80-year-old traditional kopitiam (coffee shop)…
George Town
There's a menu at this waterfront seafood smorgasbord, but talk to your server about what's fresh. The dining hall is invariably packed – if it's too busy…
Ipoh
This simple but choice-packed restaurant in Little India is part of a Malaysia-wide chain and is excellent value. Mop up chutney and dhal with a fluffy…
