Unique and exotic specialties in Malaysia that Vietnamese tourists shouldn't miss when visiting.

Malaysia boasts a diverse culinary scene, heavily influenced by local cuisine, Indian, Chinese, and Western influences. Below are some must-try specialties for Vietnamese tourists visiting the "country of a hundred islands."

Nasi Lemak Rice

Nasi Lemak is the national dish of Malaysia. It's a simple yet flavorful dish consisting of rice cooked in coconut milk, pandan leaves, chili peppers, cucumber, boiled egg, and a sprinkle of roasted peanuts and dried anchovies.

Nasi Lemak is inexpensive but provides a satisfying and nutritious meal for travelers. Photo: Freepik

Green rice

Speaking of rice dishes, Vietnamese tourists visiting Malaysia cannot miss Nasi Kerabu – a rice dish with an unusual blue color. The blue color of the rice comes from the juice extracted from butterfly pea flowers, creating a meal that is not only visually appealing but also very nutritious.

Rice is often served with salted eggs, crispy fried salmon, fried chicken, and sauce. Photo: Chilliwork/
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Laksa noodles

CNN Travel once ranked Laksa as one of the 10 best dishes in the world .

The main ingredients of Laksa noodles typically include basic components such as: thick rice noodles (similar to the type used in Hue-style beef noodle soup in Vietnam), tofu, fish cake, eggs, chicken, shrimp, cockles, bean sprouts... along with a generous amount of broth.

Each region has its own unique ingredients and flavors for Laksa. (Photo: Prestigeonline)

For example, Curry Laksa has a rich broth made from coconut milk combined with curry powder; Assam Laksa has a sour and spicy flavor, using a broth made from fish and tamarind, and is popular in Penang. Meanwhile, Sarawak Laksa combines coconut milk and fish broth, without using curry, and is popular in Sarawak.

This dish is not only famous in Malaysia but also quite popular in Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Roti Canai

Chicken curry served with Roti Canai is a dish that can be found in almost every eatery in Malaysia.

Roti Canai is made from wheat flour and filled with cheese, eggs, or onions. Although it's a cheap street food, many people enjoy it because of its rich, crispy, and delicious taste. The bread also comes in many flavors for tourists to choose from, such as sweet, cheese, or durian…

A simple yet delicious dish in Malaysia. Photo: Freepik/Chilliwork

Skewers

Satay skewers are a popular street food in Malaysia. The meat is marinated with a variety of spices and herbs, resulting in an enticing aroma. After grilling over charcoal, each piece of meat emits an appealing fragrance, crispy on the outside and tender and moist on the inside.

Satay is typically made with beef, chicken, etc., and served with peanut sauce, rice balls, cucumber, red onion, and is sold along the streets or in night markets.

Malaysian grilled skewers have a unique flavor. Photo: delicious

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Vietnamese spring rolls are causing a sensation in Malaysia, with vendors selling thousands a day . Malaysian vendors have created diverse variations of Vietnamese spring rolls with fillings such as imitation crab, salmon, and smoked duck, attracting a large number of local customers.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/dac-san-doc-la-o-malaysia-khach-viet-nam-khong-the-bo-qua-khi-toi-du-lich-2470823.html