6 Uniquely Malaysian Food And Drinks That Have Taken Over The World

Preparing the Teh Tarik has become an art form and has turned into an iconic element in the local pop-culture. Originating from Malaysia the amazing local beverage is now famous all over the world and it holds a special place in the hearts of those who enjoy it.

Malaysians are proud of their famous tea drink; Teh Tarik is now widely accepted in countries like Singapore, Indonesia and most of the Asian states and even in Europe and the Americas. Perhaps a fact that is more important than the drink itself is the underlying culture. Teh tarik is now recognized by the government as an important part of Malaysia’s food heritage and have organized several campaigns and activities to promote its practice.

Needless to say, the beloved nasi lemak has established itself as Malaysia's national dish, one that is eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. The coconut rice dish is so synonymous with Malaysian food that a Malaysian and Chinese restaurant in the United Kingdom named itself "Nasi Lemak Chinese Takeaway".

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Originating from Ipoh Old Town, white coffee was chosen as the official drink for the Malaysian Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 in China.

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The most popular and true brand of white coffee, OLDTOWN White Coffee is enjoyed in countries around the world including Phillippines, USA, UK, New Zealand, China, Thailand, Brunei, Australia and more. OLDTOWN White Coffee products are exported to over 13 countries.

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The OLDTOWN White Coffee is made from a proprietary blend of three types of coffee beans to give it a flavour that will satisfy the widest spectrum of taste buds. The superior Arabica beans, from which all fine, speciality and fancy grade coffees are brewed, give the coffee its distinctive aroma and structure; Robusta beans are what give coffee that desirable, strong and, well, robust taste; and Liberica leaves behind a lingering aftertaste.

A Malaysian restaurant overseas is not complete unless roti canai is listed on the menu. Roti canai has been so sought after from overseas markets that frozen roti canai have been exported to countries across the world!

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The humble yet delicious char kway teow has found its way to countries including USA and UK as a staple in Malaysian cuisine. The best char kway teow outside of Malaysia is said to be at C&R Cafe in London.

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Mention ‘Satay’ and those who know this special dish will begin to salivate! A quintessential contribution of the Malay Archipelago to the planet’s culinary repertoire, it has been claimed by just about everybody else as ‘their’ influence.

Each place around the world has developed a slightly different take on this delicious dish. When visiting places throughout the world such as London, Paris, Las Vegas or New York, try different variations of Satays and indulge in a wide range of flavors, textures and variations of meat and vegetables.