Dear food lovers,
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country.
Malays, Chinese and Indians and other ethnic groups live in the country.
There are as many food cultures as there are ethnic groups.
They have influenced each other over years and developed their own tastes, creating a unique Malaysian flavour.
Dishes with the same name cooked by different ethnic groups can vary in taste.
When you walk on the streets in Malaysia, you will see many kinds of local foods as well as people living there.
In this book, 25 dishes commonly eaten throughout the country are introduced with hand-drawn pictures.
Dining at top restaurants in town is good, but finding local well-known eateries is also fun.
We hope that you will find your favourite Malaysian dish.
Mari mari makan!
(Have a nice meal!)