Terengganu : Nasi Dagang

Malaysia is always famous for its variety of foods. Although the whole country is like a huge dining place, there are still foods ‘belongs’ to certain places or places that stand out as representing some particular cooking or foods.

Due to the geographical location and history back ground, apart from cuisines which representing the three major races, Terengganu food has shown the influence of Thai culture and taste. Terengganu has abundance of rice based dishes such as nasi dagang, nasi kunyit, nasi kuning, nasi berlauk, nasi lemak and nasi kerabu.

Famous Mak Ngah Nasi Dagang restaurant at Cendering. Nasi Dagang or literally the ‘trader’s rice’ which is said is the rice that was eaten by trader on their business journey. Nasi dagang is, perhaps the most representing food for Terengganu. The dish is mixes of rice and glutinous rich with coconut milk added once it is cooked. The rice is eaten with tuna curry and light vegetable pickles.

Mak Ngah Nasi Dagang, opens 07:00 - 11:00 am. Best stall to go for nasi dagang is Mak Ngah Nasi Dagang, a little stall about 2km from Kuala Ibai bridge, by the road of Chendering. Early bird always catches its meal. Nasi dagang in Mak Ngah’s stall always sold out before 11:00am. Other alternative will be at any stalls in Kuala Terengganu which offer quite similar taste. The best way is to try it! :)

Johor : Cendol

Shall you imagine that you can get this for a cup even more during sunny day especially in Johor. We recommend you this delicious cendol ever!

You can find this stall at Jalan Meranti Merah, off the Tebrau Highway, just outside the Maybank Branch Tebrau. People here used to call Yan @ Md Zain Cendol stall. They run their operation from 10 am till 6 pm and closed on public holidays. Halal is guaranteed.

And, the cendol of Yan @ Md Zain on a typical mobile cendol stall just outside the Maybank Branch along Jalan Tebrau in Taman Melody is a hot local favourite. Everyone who lives or works around here knows about Yan @ Md Zain cendol.

This cendol made of pandan jelly "worms", mashed boiled red beans, sweet corn, gula Melaka (palm sugar) and shaved ice in creamy coconut milk is smooth and delicious. Despite all the sweet ingredients, it was actually not overly sugary, hence its attraction. So guys what you waiting for. Serve this temptation!

Temerloh : Gulai Tempoyak Ikan Patin

Have you ever heard about Temerloh? Do you know what is so special about Temerloh?

Yeaa. I'm sure all of you know what is often related with Temerloh. 

Temerloh is known and synonymous with Ikan Patin. 

For those who have not  come to Temerloh and may be on the way to Kuantan, make sure you stop by to enjoy the delights of Gulai Tempoyak Ikan Patin which is well known around the town of Temerloh. 

Now, there are many booths that caught the attention of people when it's a  lunchtime. 

It is located in the vicinity of the Pahang River and situated near Petronas. In addition, there are several restaurants serving Gulai Tempoyak Ikan Patin in the town of Temerloh.

For those who have never tried the Gulai Tempoyak Ikan Patin,  the price charged is quite affordable. It is only RM 10 for head and tail! 

Normally, the variety of food serves at the booths have more customers. For example, Gerai Pak Usop is the most famous  in Temerloh. This is because, they served various types of dishes such as ikan bakar, and ABC special. So, when it's time for lunch, surely many people are queuing! 

 

So, what are you waiting for? If you come to Pahang, don't forget to stop by Temerloh and get to try the Gulai Tempoyak Ikan Patin Temerloh!