UFO tarts to kuih tahi itik: 11 unique dishes to try in Malaysia


Food vlogger Nuzul Fazli feasting on some mee siput with sambal. — NUZUL FAZLI/YouTube

Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, so it is no surprise that we have countless dishes and snacks that are unique to our country.

Food enthusiast Junaid Ibrahim, 25, has travelled around Malaysia in pursuit of new adventures and experiences, which include trying some of these special dishes.

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