Nasi Lemak: The unofficial national dish is quintessentially Malaysian is rice cooked in rich, creamy coconut milk flavoured with ginger, lemongrass and other herbs and served with fried peanuts, anchovies and a dollop of spicy Sambal  onion sauce with sometimes fried chicken or cuttlefish on the side.

Laksa: From the Sanskrit word for ‘a lot’ is a rich delicious noodle soup dish with many varieties spanning the cultures of Malaysia. Essentially the dish uses mainly fish and a myriad of aromatic herbs and spices. It varies from a tangy soup to a thick creamy broth.

Satay: marinated meats, skewered on sticks, grilled over charcoal and served with a spicy peanut dip.

Rendang: A luxurious spiced dry curry using beef or chicken served with rice.

Nasi Lemak served on a banana leaf