Save these 5 must-try street food dishes when traveling to Malaysia.

"It's definitely durian ramen, chocolate roti tisu, Murang King durian, Nasi Lemak, and鸳鸯 hot pot," Nguyen Hoang Yen (22 years old, Content Creator) shared with Travellive reporters. She said that Malaysian cuisine is mainly sweet and spicy, with very little salt. The flavors are quite interesting and unique, and also blend together perfectly.

1. Durian Ramen

Everyone knows durian, and ramen is nothing new. But when these two dishes are combined, it's a culinary explosion. The ramen is served in a Musang King durian shell, containing ramen noodles with scallion broth, a boiled egg, and, most notably, durian pulp.

The chewy noodles in the pork bone broth, mixed with fresh durian pulp, are rich, creamy, and fragrant. "When you eat it, it feels like you're eating both a sweet and a savory dish. The flavors blend together, very rich and intensely durian-flavored," she shared.

Getting to eat durian ramen isn't easy either, as the restaurant only serves 20 portions a day. "It took me two whole days to finally get to eat durian ramen, so you have to hurry and queue up early in the morning to experience this dish," Hoang Yen noted.

Price: 40 - 42 RM (approximately 206,000 VND)

Address: Menya Shishido Restaurant (No. 2 Jalan 51a/225 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia)

2. Chocolate Roti Tisu

Originating from India, Roti Tisu (Roti Tissue) is a type of flatbread that resembles a sheet of paper. The bread is typically rolled out to about 70 cm in length, slightly larger than what most people can eat. This dish is grilled in a pan and has a sweet flavor profile, making it suitable for those with a sweet tooth.

"When I eat chocolate roti tisu, I think of Vietnamese rice paper or grilled rice crackers. The dough is rolled thin, placed on a pan, then spread with a little butter and sugar inside. A little chocolate is drizzled on the outside. When you eat it, it's both soft and crispy, a very unique taste. Besides that, they also sell many other dishes here, including Tea Tahrik, a signature Malaysian pulled milk tea that you should try," she said.

Average price: 7 - 8 RM (36,000 - 41,000 VND)

Address: Ali Food Corner Restaurant (open until 2-3 AM)

3. Musang King Durian

Musang King durian is Malaysia's national treasure. Interestingly, the tail of the durian resembles a five-pointed star, corresponding to its five segments. Musang King durian has a turmeric-yellow flesh, a sweet taste, and a very distinctive aroma that is not too strong or bitter.

When you eat it, you'll experience all the rich flavors of the durian flesh and the satisfying feeling of biting deep without hitting the seed because the seed is flat and small.

"Musang King has a strong aroma, a creamy, rich taste, and very soft, moist flesh, unlike other durian varieties that are dry. If you're a true durian enthusiast, you definitely have to try this one," the female content creator commented.

Address: Jalan Petalling Food Market, Malacca Food Market,...

4. Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak is a popular and long-standing rice dish in Malaysia, found on almost every street corner in the country. While Saigon is famous for its broken rice dish, whose "essence" is fish sauce, Malaysia has Nasi Lemak, characterized by its fragrant and creamy coconut milk. The rice is also cooked with pandan leaves, making it very sticky, fragrant, and soft.

Nasi Lemak rice is a must-have accompaniment to crispy salted roasted peanuts, dried fish, dried venison, chili sauce, boiled egg, and cucumber. Sometimes chicken, beef, seafood, or lamb curry are added. It may look simple, but this dish is incredibly addictive with its mild spiciness, a touch of sweetness, and a hint of salt for a harmonious flavor. The rice grains are soft, chewy, and fragrant with the rich aroma of coconut milk.

Price: average 5 - 7 RM (approximately 25,000 - 35,000 VND)

Address: Jalan Pentaling Food Street

5. Tain Siang (Mandarin Duck Hot Pot)

The鸳鸯 hot pot at Tain Siang restaurant is called a "health hot pot," with its broth simmered for 72 hours using 68 carefully selected ingredients that are good for your health.

The hot pot has two compartments: one with a cardamom-infused broth, and the other with a spicy Sichuan-style broth, allowing customers to choose between two options. This hot pot is served with a variety of toppings such as beef, pork, and various mushrooms. The broth is particularly noteworthy, with its sweet and fragrant cardamom flavor. The toppings are also very fresh and delicious, especially the noodles, which are both crispy and chewy, making for a very satisfying meal.

In addition, there are many other dishes here such as cakes, dumplings, and steamed dishes typical of Hong Kong or Taiwan that you can try.

Address: 318, Jalan Pudu, Pudu; 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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