5 food personalities Malaysians turned to during the pandemic

Hong Kong-based Japanese YouTuber iChang RM craved so much for the bowl of asap laksa they once tried in Malaysia, they recreated the dish using ingredients they could find in Hong Kong. Photo: iChang RM/YouTube

With the closure of some of our favourite local eateries and restaurants especially during the earlier phases of the movement control order (MCO), Malaysians, some who may have never stepped foot in the kitchen before, found themselves looking up recipes online to satisfy their cravings for local dishes.

We found respite in food personalities on social media, who held our hands through the entire cooking process, their voices offering clear, simple instructions as well as reassurance.