Malaysian street food is absolutely delightful. With a diverse mix of cultures, Malaysian flavors of cuisine have developed into nothing short of culinary perfection. Do you remember that 12-hour Kuala Lumpur street food binge a few weeks ago? Here’s the video: Thanks for watching!
12-Hour Kuala Lumpur Street Food Binge
by Mark Wiens on December 20, 2011
A few months ago I landed in Kuala Lumpur with a smile on my face. In fact, every time I land in Kuala Lumpur, I’m immediately in happy spirits, knowing that what I’m about to fill my belly with will be out-of-this-world delicious! With only a 12 hour layover this time, I didn’t have time [...]
The 10 Most Delicious Malaysian Foods: Have You Tried Them?
by Mark Wiens on April 9, 2011
Mark’s Note: “Eating (and loving) Malaysian food should be a prerequisite for anyone proclaiming to be a gastronome. The holy amalgamations of Malaysian flavors are strengthened, not only by fierce spices, but by a group of people that are intensely passionate about their cuisine. This is a guest post from a gourmet Malaysian herself, Mei [...]
Hameed’s Nasi Kandar Gourmet Experience
by Mark Wiens on November 20, 2010
Nasi Kandar – Kuala Lumpur Restaurant: Hameed’s Location: Just outside of Pasar Seni LRT Station, Kuala Lumpuer, Malaysia Price: a good stuffing for no more than 15 MYR ($4.66) per person [smartads] There are few things that get me more excited than large amounts of food, especially when it’s powerfully flavorful, deliciously spiced, and magnificently [...]
Luscious Malaysian Curry Laksa
by Mark Wiens on August 14, 2010
Malaysian Curry Laksa Restaurant: Kedai Kopi Yee Fung Location: Gaya Street (close to Stay In Lodge), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia Cost: 5 MYR ($1.55) With an artful composition, an ambrosial aroma, a flavor from paradise, and a satisfaction that surpasses understanding, it’s no wonder I spent my last 5 Ringgits on a delightful bowl [...]
15 Ways to Conquer Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
by Mark Wiens on August 6, 2010
Take a bite of Kuala Lumpur and experience a city where the Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures synthesize into a diverse and fascinating habitat. KL is a place where ultra modern technologies blend into a surrounding of natural tropical botany, where a love camaraderie for all things edible percolates through a world of different cultures, [...]
Sabah’s Ngiu Chap Beef Soup
by Mark Wiens on July 31, 2010
Ngiu Chap Beef Noodle Soup Restaurant: Gaya Street Restaurant Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Cost: 5 MYR (1.57 USD) Throughout my stay in Asia, I’ve enjoyed more than a few beef noodle soups. I was recommended to sample Sabah, Malaysia’s own variation known as Ngiu Chap. This Kota Kinabalu favorite can be ordered with a choice of noodles and [...]
Kota Kinabalu’s Phenomenal Market
by Mark Wiens on June 29, 2010
At about 4:30 pm, the threatening clouds would build until the heavens spilled water like a bursting dam. The rain would downpour in sheets of fury and roads would instantly turn to water canals. Like clockwork by 5:30 pm the orange ball of fire would burst through the surrendering puffy clouds, taking ultimate supremacy and [...]
About Mark Wiens
Hey! My name is Mark. After graduating from university, I decided to travel the world!

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