The Middle Child of Southeast Asia Claims Its Spotlight: How to Eat Like a Local in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Middle Child of Southeast Asia Claims Its Spotlight: How to Eat Like a Local in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Our in-the-know culinary travel guide to the best things to eat in Malaysia's capital city—plus recipes for making many Malaysian classics you'll find in the city at home.Michelle Yip for Serious EatsWhen travelers who love food think about taking trips to Southeast Asia, they inevitably look at destinations like Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bali. Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, is often overlooked—it's the place to go for a conne…

19 Best Dishes to Eat in Malaysia

Knowing the culture, food habits and lifestyle of a place is a vital piece of information that one should be equipped with before exploring a new city. It is easy, if not always, to adapt to the culture and lifestyle of a place while on your sojourn, however, food is something that could take time to adjust if it is too diverse to suite your taste buds. Malaysian cuisine is influenced by Indian, Chinese, Indonesian, and Malay cooking style. With…