Food & Culture Guides

The Jain Food Guide to Penang You have just arrived in George Town. The smells from the hawker stalls hit you at every corner.

Jain Food Guide to Kuala Lumpur (2026) You arrive in Kuala Lumpur and the first thing you need to figure out is what you can eat.

Penang's Heritage Food Trail George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site not because of its buildings alone.

Malaysia's Heritage Food: A Cultural Guide Malaysia's food heritage is older than the country itself.

Kuala Lumpur's Heritage Food Trail Kuala Lumpur's food history is written in the buildings where people still eat.

The Halal Food Guide to Penang You are standing on Chulia Street in George Town.

Halal Food Guide to Kuala Lumpur (2026) You are standing in front of a hawker stall in Chinatown. The steam rising from the wok smells incredible.

Kuey teow, laksa, nasi kandar and thosai: which Penang dishes are naturally gluten free, which sauces hide wheat, and where to eat safely. A local guide.

Gluten-Free Guide to Kuala Lumpur You walk past a nasi lemak stall.

Penang for Foodies: Beyond the Tourist Trail Penang's famous stalls are famous for a reason. The cendol on Armenian Street is excellent.

KL for Foodies: Beyond the Tourist Trail The food that most tourists eat in KL is competent. The char kway teow at Jalan Alor is fine.

Where to Eat in Penang: A First-Timer's Guide Penang's food reputation precedes it.