Food from Malaysia: Char Siu (barbecue honey pork)

Char Siu, or Char Siew in Malaysia, is barbecue honey pork I don’t really have a taste for sweet meat. However, char siu, if made well, can really hit a good spot. Originally from China, char siu has many names including char siew, chasao, char siew rice, and chasao. I find in West Malaysia it’s more commonly …

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Open air war museum in Penang, Malaysia: a morbid taste of the past

Penang’s open air war museum is a must for anyone with an interest in World War Two I’m not a huge fan of museums. Though I love history, and have a keen interest in world war one & two, these often bland, sterile buildings bore me. An exception, and it’s not really a museum, was my visit …

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Food from Malaysia: Roti Canai

Roti Canai, one of the best travelers breakfasts ever … I like big filling breakfasts. The type of food that will keep me going throughout a long morning, or even into the afternoon. In South East Asia this has been a big problem for me as breakfasts are usually quite light. And, the bread in South East Asia is …

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Visiting the largest Buddhist temple in South East Asia: Kek Lok Si

Guide to Kek Lok Si Temple or Temple of Supreme Bliss in Air Itam, Penang Malaysia This huge buddhist temple in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia first began construction in 1890, and construction continues today. That said, this huge hill like compound is very much worth a visit if you are visiting Penang or North West Malaysia. …

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Food from Malaysia: The best Tandoori Chicken in the world?

Tandoori Chicken was never my favorite dish, until I had it in Penang, Malaysia Tandoori Chicken always tasted a little bland, sometimes sweet, and often times burnt, to me. I’ve had it in various parts of the world, including India / Pakistan. I keep going back to ordering it as every now and then though. For every …

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For better or worse, my arrival into George Town Penang, and some old school accommodation

George Town Penang, one of those rare tourist places that grows on you Penang is an island in northwestern peninsular Malaysia. It’s capital is Georgetown, an old colonial town that’s been made a world heritage site. Unlike many other world heritage sites, George Town has taken the tourism rush well. I had my doubts about the place from reading about it. …

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Food from Malaysia: Claypot noodles (without the claypot)

What is claypot noodle soup from West Malaysia? Traditionally clay pots were soaked in water, food placed inside them and then heated to cook the food. The process uses no fat, and due to the steaming process the food retains a lot of its nutrients. This technique dates back to Roman times, and is still used throughout …

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