Japanese cuisine (nihon ryōri, 日本料理 or washoku, 和食) means traditional-style Japanese food.

Sushi (寿司, 鮨, 鮓) probably the most familiar Japanese food overseas. Sushi is even synonym of Japanese food in some people’s knowledge. Makizushi (巻き), which is served rolled with rice inside nori (dried and pressed layer sheets of seaweed); nigirizushi (にぎり), which is made with toppings laid with hand-formed clumps of rice; inarizushi, which is toppings stuffed into a small pouch of fried tofu. And more…

The common ingredient across all the different kinds of sushi is rice. Sushi rice is prepared with short-grain Japanese rice, stickiness is the properties of Japanese rice compared to long-grain strains such as Thai or India.

Again in Japanese, Breakfast is called ASA-GOHAN whereas, Lunch called HIRU-GOHAN and Dinner = BAN-GOHAN. GOHAN (御飯, meshi飯 is used interchangeably) means Rice in Japanese. It is clearly indicated that Rice is the staple food in Japanese Food.

Rice with a bowl of soup and okazu (おかず) - dishes made from fish, meat, vegetable, tofu and the like, designed to add flavor, and some tsukemono (pickles). Okazu may be raw (sashimi), grilled, simmered (sometimes called boiled), steamed, deep-fried, vinegared, or dressed. Noodles (Soba 蕎麦 or Udon - thick wheat noodles), an essential part of Japanese cuisine usually as an alternative to a rice-based meal. These are typically flavored with dashi (dried skipjack tuna flakes), Miso, and soy sauce and are usually low in fat and high in salt. Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat stock broth known as Ramen have become extremely popular over the last century.

Follow by seafood, as Japan is surrounded by sea. Meat-eating has been rare until after the second world war. Meat, especially beef was gradually introduced by America and became widely accepted ingredient in modern days. It was basicaly influenced by Buddhism. However, strictly vegetarian food is rare since even vegetable dishes are flavored with the ubiquitous dashi stock, usually made with katsuobushi (dried skipjack tuna flakes). An exception is shōjin ryōri (精進料理), vegetarian dishes developed by Buddhist monks. Again, shōjin ryōri usually available at public eating places includes some non-vegetarian elements.

Sashimi (刺身) is a Japanese delicacy primarily consisting of very fresh raw fish or seafood, sliced into thin pieces, but dimensions vary depending on the type of item and chef, and served with only a dipping sauce (soy sauce with wasabi paste and thinly-sliced ginger root or gari, and ponzu), and a simple garnish such as shiso and shredded daikon radish. Sashimi often is the first course in a formal Japanese meal, but can also be the main course, presented with rice and Miso soup in separate bowls.

Top Malaysian favorite Japanese Food

1. Sushi
2. Tempura
3. Ramen

Favourite Japanese Restaurant:
1. KL
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Malaysian Chinese food in Malaysia is derived from mainland Chinese cuisine but has been influenced by local ingredients and dishes from other cultures though it remains distinctly Chinese. Most Chinese meals have pork as their sub-ingredient, but due to the popularity and unique taste of the actual food, there are chicken options available for the local Malays (most Malays are Muslims, and Islam forbids them from eating pork). Some Chinese food restaurants nowadays can be found serving halal food i.e. food without ingredients that are forbidden by the Islamic religion. Chinese restaurants serving food in Halal can introduce a wider range of customers to it.

Top Malaysian favorite Chinese Food
1. Char Kuey Teow
2. Asam Laksa
3. Bak Kut Teh
4. Hai Nan Chicken rice
5. Yong Tou Fu
6. Lo Bak
7. Asam fish
8. Fried Oyster
9. Steamboat
10. Fou Thiu Chiong
11. Shark Fin

Favourite Chinese Restaurant:
1. KL
2. PJ
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Malay makes up 70% of Malaysia population, hence it is no wonder the Malay food has lots of varieties, further more, the ancient Malay was famous for it’s ‘rempah’ since the 16th century. Over years, the Malay food has been influenced by it’s nabouring countries including Indonesia, India and Thai.

As the Malay are Muslims, hence there are no pork or alcoholic found in their food. Chicken and beef as well as a variety of sea food become the main ingredient in Malay food.

The overall tone is spicy with a little tinge of sweetness. Herbs such as lemon grass, pandan leaves and wild ginger bus are common ingredients to accompany chilli – the main flavour for Malay dishes. No alcohol, pork and other non-halal meat (forbidden by the Muslim religion) is used. Beef and fish is used frequently. Traditionally, Malays wash and then eat with their hands from every meal while sitting across straw mats, but forks and spoons are more often used. Below are some of the more popular Malay dishes.

Top Malaysian favorite Malay Food
1. Nasi Lemak
2. Malay Satay
3. Beef Rendang
4. Sambal Udang
5. Mee Jawa
6. Roti Jala
7. Laksa

Favourite Indian Restaurant:
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Malaysian Indian food had blended with Malaysian Culture and presented a glamorous art of food to the world!

Large Indian population migrate from Indian Mainland and Sri Lanka to Malaysia in 19th to help in Malaya development, especially in British administrator field and Rubber plantation. Indian food since then evolved and stapled to Malaysian and now they are very Malaysian!

Indian Cuisine normally differentiate by North Indian cuisine and South Indian Cuisine. North Indian food are Chapatis, Parathas, Kebab, Grill lamb. South Indian Food are Idli, Tosay, Appams, Seafood Curry such as Fish Curry. Quite amount of Malaysian Indian are vegetarian.

You would see a lot of Mamak Stall in Malaysia and they normally serve Malaysian Indian food like Roti Canai and Nasi Kandar.

Curry in Malaysia is Hot and Spicy, they had adapt the Malay food specialty! Some of the Northern Indian restaurant still preserve their Spicy rich curry, but not hot.

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Top Malaysian favorite Indian Food: 1. Roti canai 2. Banana leaf rice 3. Nasi kandar 4. Cendol 5. Indian rojak

Favourite Indian Restaurant: 1. Bombay Palace 2. Taj Curry House

Many food from other South East Asia countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Philippine, can also be found in Malaysia.

Indonesia has great influence to Malay food, as you can find that Beef Rendang, Malay Sate, Mee Jawa, Cendol, etc are actually originally come from Indonesia but it has been adapted to Malay style.

Thai food is also popular and widely available especially Tom Yam Soup.

Basically most of all these food are full of flavor and rich of spices.

Korean and other International food are also available in Malaysia.

Others Good Stuff

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In layman term, Vegetarian simply means Only Vegetables. Of course, in actual term, it does not mean only vegetables, it includes also fruits, cereals, grains, nuts and etc.

Whereas, soy products such as Tofu and Tempeh are common and main protein sources.

Vegetarian food usually does not contain any meat or animal ingredients. But honey, eggs and dairy products such as milk and cheese are allowed in some vegetarianism.

In Japan, vegetarian means no meat - fish extract is included in their vegetarian meals.

A generic term for both vegetarianism and veganism, as well as for similar diets, is “plant-based diets. The reasons for choosing vegetarianism may relates to religion, culture, health or even environment.

Properly planned vegetarian diets have been found to satisfy the nutritional needs for all stages of life, and large-scale studies have shown that Vegetarian diets not only can aid in keeping body weight under control, it can significantly lower risks of cancer, ischaemic heart disease, and other diseases as well.

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With the growth of economic, Western food restaurant basically would exist in big city of Malaysia. Most of them are set up in a country theme such as French, Mexico, Italy.

A lot of Western food in Malaysia are those foods from western but cannot classified by country such as steak, burger, salad, fish n chips, etc.  Among those popular western foods, the famous dishes would be chicken chop, burger, fish n chips n steak. Malaysians like to go to western food restaurant due to their nice atmosphere.  Nowadays some of the local hawker center also served cheap and delicious western food.  You can find simple western food corner selling chicken chop and fish n chips with their own dedicated sauce which is different from the original sauce such as mushroom sauce and black pepper sauce.

Normally western food will be served by appetizer, main course and desserts. Appetizer would normally be served in salad with thousand island and mayonnaise sauce.

Some of the famous western food restaurants are Victoria Station, Ciao, Chili’s, Tony Romas, TGI Friday.  The western food normally cost more expensive than the local restaurant.

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Going a la carte of Japanese foods can get pricey, should it be your impression about Original Taste Japanese food. Then, this is a cheaper alternative yet good place to go.  Being one of the few buffets Japanese food in town, there’s everything of conventional Japanese dishes, including the popular tempura, sushi, sashimi and more…. . At below RM70 a person, which is value for money. That makes it popular during weekend and Sunday. Remember to ring up and make reservations to avoid possible ‘waiting-list’.

Although a rather small restaurant and variety available is not as wide as those found in a bigger size restaurants.  Located right in the heart of the Uptown area, serves authentic South Indian cuisine during lunch. Recommended dishes such as Paneer Masala, Mushroom Masala and Chilly Cauliflower Fry are among the best and ‘Original’, you might not wanting to try it somewhere else anymore once you have tasted it.  There’s also a variety of breads such as garlic, cheese and refreshing Kashmiri naans.

For those who are health conscious while do not want to sacrifice the pleasure of taking delicious foods. This is a must-visit restaurant in town. Particularly the specially-made Sawayaka (means fresh & light in japanese) soup is worth to recommend. The soup uses iron-rich spinach as its main ingredient, it is boiled and put in a blender before it is cooked with beef stock. Other ingredients including slices of carrots, pepper, tofu and green tea noodles were added in before served hot - it is Only about 300 calories and the vegetable will do the digestive system a lot of goodness.

Freshly Air Flown Sashimi is another to recommend. Which includes Red snapper, salmon, octopus, prawn, tuna and various other seafood available were cut and served together with the condiments, including the Wasabe and pickled ginger. To ensure customers get the best quality of Sashimi, the seafood was flown in from Japan every Tuesday and Friday.

If you like variety in your meal, this is the restaurant you should not miss. The menu, is full of choices including a wide variety of set menu especially the house speciality: Kiku-Zakura Bento. The fragrant Unagi Kabayaki is another must-try for those who are particular in the taste of originality.