Food & Culture Guides

From lemang to ketupat, rendang to dodol - here are the Hari Raya dishes you should try in Malaysia. Updated with 2026 festival tips.

That vegetable dish might contain shrimp paste, lard, or anchovy stock. Here is how to navigate KL's hidden meat problem as a vegetarian or vegan visitor.

In KL, vegetarian food is rooted in Buddhist and Hindu spiritual practice, not wellness trends. The rules are completely different depending on who cooked your food. Here is what you need to know before you order.

A common question from visitors answered honestly, plus a look at some of the more unusual dishes you might encounter on a Malaysian food tour.

A complete guide to eating durian in Malaysia. Learn about popular varieties like Musang King and D24, when durian season is, how to pick a good one, and where to find the best durians in KL and Penang.

A guide to finding good vegetarian food in Malaysia's top food cities. Covers Buddhist temple canteens, Indian banana leaf stalls, and modern plant-based cafes.

From Chinese New Year to Hari Raya, Deepavali to Thaipusam, here are the festivals worth planning your Malaysia trip around.

The herbs and spices that define Malaysian cooking: what they are, how they taste, and where they come from.

The dishes you should not miss on a food trip to Malaysia, from nasi lemak to char kway teow, explained by local guides who eat them every day.

What it is like to visit Malaysia during Ramadan: how it affects food, transport, and sightseeing, and why it can be one of the most-loved times to experience Malaysian culture.

Everything about bak chang (Chinese dumplings) in Malaysia. What they mean during the Dragon Boat Festival, where to find the best ones, and why every family has a different recipe.