Food

The cosmic array of dishes waiting to be savored in Malaysia can be credited to the country’s 27 million-and-counting, multi-ethnic population of Malay, Chinese and Indians who together have influenced the colorful cuisine. The potpourri is enriched even further from with influences from the British, Dutch and Portuguese who once colonized the country.

Malaysian food is not one particular kind of food, but instead a unique culinary spectrum of tastes and textures. Its various dishes originate from Malaysia's historical heritage and multi-ethnic population that has melted together to create an exotic cuisine unlike any other.

Every dish found in this Southeast Asian food paradise truly tells its own story: tales from foreign lands; generations of family migrations; and inter-marriages from people who have all collectively called this country home.

Eating out is undoubtedly the most popular conversational topic in this country, and upon sampling the endless number of tasty eats offered there, visitors are sure to understand why. With 13 states in Malaysia, and each state offering a host of various culinary delights, there are endless eats to try.

Given the wide array of cooking styles and traditions in this exotic Southeast Asian paradise, eating out is always a gastronomic adventure. From aromatic Malay dishes to piping hot Chinese delicacies and spicy Indian fare, Malaysia is a food lover’s paradise.

MALAYSIAN RESTAURANTS IN THE USA, BY STATE

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