
r/MalaysianFood

I made ayam bakar using premade marinade (not very good. pedas nak mampus)
Camping menu. Been making lots of ayam bakar recently. Usually I'll do my own marinade formula, but lately I've been experimenting with premades and bought bunch variety of them for tasting review.
This time is McCormick Sichuan Mala.
It's batshit crazy hot, even after I cut it with blended onions, and not exactly enjoyable even for spicy food lover. My hands burning after prepping the marinate.
You can skip this one and try something else if you are not into extreme spicy.
Don't mind the stake. I'm experimenting with various cucuk styles and this one is actually quite decent.
The day I discovered Laksa Johor
Coming from the other end of the Peninsular Malaysia, I have never had Laksa Johor growing up.
The date was 7 April 2021 when I chance upon a small stall in Penchala, recently opened on the road shoulder in between Restoran Muhibbah and Bedal Lah. Boy it was so spectacular that I would want to relive the moment I had this for the first time.
The stall was called Kecur (to salivate in Malay). Not so long after, it moved to a rather upscale location in Damansara Height, Bungalow #64 right behind Ben's by Day / The Bread Shop / the old Siti Li Dining place.
Unfortunately this might be their undoing as the place closed down barely a year after.
To this day, I am on lookout for a good Laksa Johor. If you know any, please do share in the comment (and attach photo too!).
Note: My apologies for using fork, I didnt know any better back then.
FOOD MELAYU ASLI —spots for real kampung-style Malay food in KL
Banglo289 — 4.1(2,685) · RM20-35/pax
The Roomah, Publika — 4.7(1,445) · RM50-80/pax
LADO, Pavilion Damansara Heights — 4.5(710) · RM50-80/pax
Kampunglah — 4.2(1,052) · RM40-45/pax
TINGKAP Bangsar — 4.4(849) · RM25-40/pax
HENING Restaurant — 4.2(485) · RM25-40/pax
Restoran Rebung by Chef Ismail — 4.3(4,753) · RM50/pax buffet
Bijan Bar & Restaurant — 4.5(3,021) · RM80-120/pax
Peria, TTDI — 4.6(841) · RM30-50/pax
Chinta Restaurant, Bangsar — 4.6(163) · RM50-80/pax
Aunty Aini's Garden Cafe — 4.2(2,347) · RM30-50/pax
Nasi Campur Pagi Malam — 4.5(792) · RM20-35/pax
Lubuk Bangku — 4.2(976) · RM20-25/pax
White & Black Kampong — 4.8(5,556) · RM20-35/pax
Cili Kampung, Hartamas — 4.6(2,741) · RM30-50/pax
Hayyan Huda Opah's Kitchen — 4.4(3,175) · RM25-40/pax
Siang Malam (Sheila Rusly) — 4.1(340) · RM80-120/pax
Hidang KL — 4.3(1,452) · RM40-60/pax
De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan — 4.7(10,005) · RM60-100/pax
Bonda KL — 4.9(1,552) · RM20-40/pax
Irama Dining KL — 4.6(954) · RM70-100/pax
Not Uncle Roger's Nasi Goreng
With a side of cili potong
Tamarind in Malaysian Beef Rendang?
Hi, i’m non-Malaysian and wanting to make Beef Rendang for the first time. I have all the core ingredients but i’m seeing mixed recipes online—some with tamarind paste, some without. That’s the only thing i’m having second thoughts about so wondering if anyone can help?
Do i add tamarind paste to beef rendang or no?
RM6.90 Ahmad's Nasi Ayam Gepuk
For the price I think its reasonable. And the taste quite good and comparable with harga belas belas ringgit ones.
Brunch/hi tea location in KL
Hi, I have a meeting scheduled next Tuesday with a client. My partner and I are looking to bring them to a nice restaurant to have light brunch or hi tea. Basically finger foods situation because we have a presentation and we all can’t be eating during that time😅
We have budgeted max RM500 for all 4 of us. I’m looking for places that are cozy and quiet (not crowded).
Any suggestions on that budget range?
Laksa Johor
Probably the only pasta eaten with your hands. Had this one at a cafe in Rimbayu iirc, unfortunately despite the presentation, this example lacks punch.
First wedding anniversary in Kuala Lumpur
Hi everyone!
My wife and I will be visiting Kuala Lumpur next month and will be celebrating our first wedding anniversary there.
We're looking for a restaurant with good food and atmosphere for a special evening. We're open to Malaysian cuisine as well as other Asian or international options.
We'll be staying near Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower), so somewhere nearby would be ideal, but we're happy to travel if it's worth it.
If you could recommend just one restaurant for this occasion, what would it be and why?
Thanks in advance—we can't wait to visit Kuala Lumpur!
Is overnight oats a good daily breakfast? I used to have roti canai with iced teh tarik every morning, but after my surgery last year, I changed my diet.
Ayam pad kro pat
Eh salah pulak... Ayam pad kra pao. Tak masuk mulut mat nama dia. Nasib aku bukan orang thai. Kang kena kecam orang thai.. tapi sedap yer.
Nasi Goreng Salmon
Just finished cooking tonight’s simple dinner! What’s for dinner y’all?
Look at those pots simmering and frying. The smell must have been incredible.
Ayam kam heong for dinner
My partner personally requested for kam heong chicken tonight and I said ok boss. Today's make was especially extra yummy.
Repost: Sorry I didn't know we weren't allowed to use emojis in the title. My bad.
Edit: I've only made this probably 3-4 four times so far and only started to learn to cook this dish this year as I've never learnt to cook or help around the kitchen growing up. But I've honestly wouldn't know how to cook if it weren't from watching Che Nom's youtube videos! You can search up her video but here's her recipe:
Ingredients for marinated chicken:
½ chicken
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sweet soy sauce
a pinch of salt
½ teaspoon of pepper powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons corn flour
Ingredients for gravy:
1 ½ tsp curry powder
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
½ -1 teaspoon sugar
some water
Other ingredients:
2 cups cooking oil
½ -1 tbsp dried shrimp
2-3 shallots
3 cloves of garlic
1 lemongrass
1 stalk of curry leaves
½ holland onion
6-7 bird's eye chilli
some water
Seafood Boil!
I'd call this Seafood Boil Larper Edition because the only seafood it has were prawns. Crabs were imitations. No complain for the sausages because its my favorite brand and I love it. No egg because I HATE EGG.
I made way too much I have the habit of making big portion of food and then could not finish it. The picture you're seeing is only the 40% of the portion I made. Uh...BURP.
Returning home after a year... Help me plan the ultimate KL foodie plan!
After spending a whole year away in India, I am finally back home, and I need you guys to point me toward the absolute heavy hitters in KL.
🍚 Nasi Lemak: Around KL (truly the best!)
🍗 Ayam Gepuk: Most worth it one in town!
🍞 Kaya Butter Toast: Where can I find the best? (I usually go to OO White Coffee Penang)
🥢 Chinese Food Recommendations: Hit me with your favorite spots (just keeping it to seafood and chicken options please!)