How do I love thee? Nah. I’m not being a poet but as I get into the details of a recent experience, I tend to become a quasi-one. So, yes, Malaysia, how do I love thee?
It is almost crazy to visit Malaysia and not try out the plethora of food offerings; the colours are too irresistible to resist, let alone the aroma that comes with it.
A recent trip to Malaysia, though short, allowed me to reconnect with past favourites and explore new ones. Travelling across Malaysia with new people made it even more memorable. It was the thrill of relying on old-school drawn map and the fast, reliable response of Google with just a click. Of the two, it was the old-school map that got my vote. Why? Why not!
Malaysia speaks forth of a mixture of culture and traditions that many of its neighbouring countries also aim for. Like a modernised melting pot, Malaysia is one of the many Asian countries that you must visit. Its #MalaysiaTrulyAsia from the moment you disembark from the plane until you wave goodbye to the Malaysian sky.
Though I only spent hours roaming around its many beautiful Jalan, I did not feel out of place. Malaysia was very inviting thus making you feel right at home. I am home. And when I say home, it means the foodie me is dancing with glee. This week, I’ll take you to the streets of Jalan Alur and next week, we’ll scout the aisles of JayaGrocer for a much needed grocery shopping of food nibbles.
Like the rest of Asia, Malaysia is home to some of the most delicious dishes in the world. From rice to noodles to dessert, you will never go hungry here. Be adventurous and try their many choices. Be open and do not be afraid to mix and match flavours to suit your cravings. If there’s one thing I learned from my travels, it is to be inviting of the flavours wherever you may go. Also, it is to be where the food is. In Malaysia, never leave without visiting Jalan Alur.
Known as Malaysia’s food street capital, Jalan Alur’s mile long street is home to some of the most beautiful and delicious food finds in the whole of Malaysia. Serving hawker style, the street is lined with kiosks and carts that serve a plethora of choices you cannot find elsewhere. The abundance is overwhelmingly beautiful. The abundance will have you hungry in an instant. #realtalk
Their Nasi Lemak was pure love. The sambal on the side, crispy anchovies, slices of fresh cucumber, roasted nuts, juicy chicken and santan rich rice were perfect for each other. The Penang Seafood Noodle (apologies as I forgot the name of this dish) was the same as I remembered it to be. The flat noodles were packed with flavours and very savoury. The crunchy bean sprouts adds another depth to the dish as the seafood pieces and egg slices complemented the whole taste of the dish. TIP: I loved drizzling some peanut sauce on the noodles. Try it. You’d love it.
Pure ecstasy as we hungrily took a bite off their Chicken, Lamb and Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce. The addition of their hot-off-the-grill chicken wings made the whole experience even better. Munching on these staples on the wee hours of the morning is truly most rewarding after a day of flying.
I recommend dropping by Jalan Alur on an evening than in the wee hours of the morning. For first timers, explore and let your senses decide. Just make sure to bring some water with you.
A big thank you to my Fuji X-A3 which allowed me to take these yummy food shots.
Want to know my latest food finds? Follow me on Instagram @iamleebai and my blog theroyalchefeats.wordpress.com. Happy munching, #royalistas!
