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A bowl of Sarawak kolo mee topped with char siew, minced pork, fish cake slices and spring onion, with sliced chilli in vinegar on the side

The Best Kolo Mee in the Klang Valley: 5 Places Worth Knowing

Bryan Lee12 min

A bowl of Asian egg noodles topped with crispy wontons, minced meat, and vegetables, photographed from above with a plaid tablecloth in the background.

Wonton Mee 101: How To Order It Without Mixing It Up With Kolo Mee

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A plate of Hainanese chicken rice served with sliced chicken, condiments, and fresh fruit.

Hainanese Chicken Rice 101: How to Order It and Win the Ipoh vs KL Debate

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

An overhead shot of a Malaysian breakfast spread in a Kuala Lumpur cafe, including a glass of teh tarik alongside other local dishes.

Everything at the Mamak Went Digital Except the Teh Tarik

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

Fresh ripe rambutan fruit with red spiky skin split open to show its juicy white flesh.

Rambutan Season Malaysia 2026: The Fruit Durian and Mangosteen Are Drowning Out

Lepaklah Editorial4 min

Melaka vs Penang: The Cendol Rivalry That Never Cooled Down

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A vendor prepares takeaway containers at a bustling Southeast Asian street food stall filled with assorted cooked dishes.

Yong Tau Foo 101: How to Order It, Build a Balanced Bowl and Not Overpay

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Skewers of grilled chicken satay served with peanut sauce and side dishes on a plate.

Satay 101: How to Order It, Judge It, and Win the Kajang vs KL Debate

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

Crispy, flaky layers of golden-brown roti canai stacked upright in a white cup on a wooden surface, showing off the bread's texture.

Roti Canai: Why the Fold Matters More Than the Curry

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A close-up pile of fresh purple mangosteen fruits.

Mangosteen Season Malaysia 2026: Why It Now Costs More Than Durian

Lepaklah Editorial5 min

A street hawker fries char kway teow over high flame, sparks flying from the wok, at an outdoor market in Malaysia.

Char Kway Teow 101: The Penang-KL Debate and How to Actually Judge a Plate

Lepaklah Editorial7 min

A metal pot of dark herbal bak kut teh broth simmering with pork ribs and herbs.

Bak Kut Teh 101: How to Order It, Where It Started, and Why It Once Became a National Debate

Lepaklah Editorial7 min