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Notes on Two ABC Bistros at KL Sentral
Twin bistros that do not sleep Leaving KL Sentral through the Nu Sentral exit, I go down the escalator and walk toward the monorail tracks. Just before the crosswalk, my steps slow. This point functions as the practical entrance to Brick... -
Notes on Nasi Lemak in London
Coconut oil as a pardon In 2016, TIME published a list of ten healthy international breakfasts.Turkey’s breakfast was there.Japanese rice porridge was there.Malaysia’s rice plate was there as well. The news reached Malaysia.Reactions loo... -
Notes on DIN by Din Tai Fung in Malaysia
A pork-free answer in xiaolongbao I walk through Nu Sentral, connected to KL Sentral.My pace is the pace of a transfer.I drift along the mall corridor. A familiar logo appears.Din Tai Fung. The white sign and the neat typeface arrive fir... -
Notes on Choosing Main Dishes at a Nasi Kandar Counter
Hesitation in front of the glass case I stand at the ordering counter.Dishes are stacked behind glass.Brown, red, black, gold. The colors alone suggest the weight of the plate. What I choose is lauk (side dishes).It looks like a simple a... -
Notes on Sambal as Table Heat
A red paste that carries appetite through humidity Sambal is often described as Malaysia’s chili sauce, sambal. The description is convenient.It also shrinks the role. If it is placed on the side like ketchup, it becomes an accessory.At ... -
Notes on Nasi Lemak in Malaysia
A Familiar Coconut Rice, Folded for the Morning In early morning Malaysia, the city has not fully woken up yet.The sky is not bright enough. There are few cars.Only the roadside tables are already in operation. On top of them, small gree... -
Notes on Roti Canai Variations in Malaysia
A Small Dough That Accepts Everything Roti canai is one of the most common items in a Malaysian morning. The plain version, roti kosong, is only the beginning. In front of the hot griddle at a mamak stall, a customer’s preferences become... -
Notes on Ayam Goreng in Malaysia
A Shared Language of Gold, and the Burn Marks of Spice Ayam goreng in Malaysia is often described as fried chicken, but the logic is different. In many places, fried chicken is understood as a dish built on batter.A thick coat becomes ar... -
Notes on Nasi Kandar Kudu on Jalan TAR in Kuala Lumpur
A pot of blackness kept going since 1969 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.People in Kuala Lumpur shorten it to Jalan TAR. New buildings rise. Old shophouses remain.Stalls leak out onto the sidewalk. Even at noon, the air feels heavy. The street... -
Notes on Roti Canai in Malaysia
A morning staple thrown into the air Mornings in Malaysia begin with a particular rhythm. Pap. Pap. It comes from a corner eatery, a mamak.A sound like a wet towel being snapped against a hard surface. A cook slaps a small piece of dough...
