{"id":17591,"date":"2021-08-22T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/local-food-in-malaysian-states.html"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:00:34","slug":"local-food-in-malaysian-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/lifestyle-finance\/local-food-in-malaysian-states.html","title":{"rendered":"13 Iconic Dishes From Each Malaysian State You’re Sure To Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most Malaysians are foodies, and living in a melting pot like Malaysia means there\u2019s always a new dish to try. You might have already tried most of the local cuisines, but did you know that each Malaysian state actually has their own signature food dishes?<\/p>\n\n

Every state has more than one popular dish, of course, and we can\u2019t list them all here. But based on our findings, here\u2019s the top dish(es) in each Malaysian state. <\/p>\n

Disclaimer: We\u2019ve only listed the 13 states and not the 3 Federal Territories.<\/p>\n

1. Kelantan: Nasi Kerabu<\/h2>\n

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Ask your Kelantanese friends what dish reminds them of Kelantan the most, and they\u2019ll most definitely tell you it\u2019s nasi kerabu. It\u2019s a dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n

With blue-coloured rice grains as the centre of the dish, this is one very eye-catching meal. In order to get that colour, the rice is mixed with the butterfly pea flower, a natural colourant. Together with the rice, the dish is served with either fried fish or chicken, egg and some vegetable salad. You\u2019ll also find some crispy keropok on your plate to complete the meal.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: RM5-RM10<\/p>\n

2.  Sarawak: Sarawak Laksa<\/h2>\n

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According to The Star<\/a>, the late chef Anthony Bourdain once described Sarawak Laksa as \u201cbreakfast of the gods\u201d and \u201cone of the foods served in heaven\u201d. This laksa comes with a tasty soup, noodles, and seafood. You get the picture. So if you haven\u2019t tried it before, you\u2019ve been missing out on something incredibly delicious!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re not in Sarawak at the moment. You can still get this dish in other states in Malaysia. However, we can\u2019t guarantee that it would taste as good as it does in its home state.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: RM6-RM10<\/p>\n

3. Terengganu: Nasi Dagang<\/h2>\n

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Nasi Dagang exists in other states besides Terengganu, especially the northern states. But Terengganu\u2019s nasi dagang surely has a reputation that can\u2019t be denied.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s made of rice steamed in coconut milk and it\u2019s usually served with fish curry. Just like with Nasi Kerabu, this dish also comes with salad and some keropok.<\/p>\n

Average price:<\/strong> RM4-RM8<\/p>\n

4. Penang: Char Kuey Teow<\/h2>\n

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Penang is said to have the best food in all of Malaysia, and it\u2019s most famous for its Nasi Kandar, as we all know. But another thing people often flock to Penang for is their char kuey teow. <\/p>\n

Go to any food court and you\u2019re sure to find char kuey teow there, with prices usually starting at RM4.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: RM4-RM8<\/p>\n

5. Sabah: Tuaran Mee<\/h2>\n

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Tuaran Mee hails from the district of Tuaran in Sabah, and it\u2019s also known as the \u201cgold noodle\u201d of Sabah. True to its moniker, it\u2019s made of yellow egg noodles. The noodles are fried and are served with meat, vegetables and Sabah Hakka spring roll.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s said that Tuaran Mee can be found in most coffee shops in Sabah.<\/p>\n

Average price:<\/strong> RM5-RM8<\/p>\n

6. Perak: Hor Fun<\/h2>\n

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Hor Fun is a popular dish all over Malaysia, but it\u2019s often said that Ipoh Hor Fun is unrivalled. With flat white noodles soaked in a delicious soup, coupled with chicken, prawns and vegetables, Hor Fun is a staple in Perak.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: RM5-RM8<\/p>\n

7. Pahang: Gulai Tempoyak Ikan Patin<\/h2>\n

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Known as one of Pahang\u2019s most loved dishes, for this gulai, some Patin fish (a type of shark) is cooked in a thick curry. It\u2019s cooked with bunga kantan, known as torch ginger in English, and it\u2019s usually spicy.<\/p>\n

The gulai is served with rice or other main dishes.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: Usually not sold separately. RM13-15 for the paste to make the gulai.<\/p>\n

8. Melaka: Chicken Rice Ball<\/h2>\n

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What\u2019s better than chicken rice? A chicken rice ball! In Melaka, you will find the rice rolled into bite-sized balls served together with the chicken on another platter. It can be found in many shops all over Melaka.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: RM0.30 per ball<\/p>\n

9. Negeri Sembilan: Masak Lemak Cili Api<\/h2>\n

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Like the name suggests, this is a fiery dish, so it\u2019s perfect for you if you enjoy spicy food. It\u2019s said to be packed with a burst of flavours, from sweet to sour to bitter. The combination is a treat to your tongue\u2019s senses.<\/p>\n

Usually, chicken or beef is added to the gravy.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: RM10-15 for the paste to make the dish.<\/p>\n

10. Selangor: Sambal Taun\/Tahun<\/h2>\n

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Google \u2018top food in Selangor\u2019 and satay is sure to be on that list. It\u2019s not surprising to hear that people flock to Kajang for the mouth-watering satay (pre-pandemic, of course).<\/p>\n

But we came across a pretty historic dish known as Sambal Tahun. It\u2019s a Javanese dish made mainly of cow\u2019s skin. It comes with other ingredients as well such as shredded coconut, prawns and chillies. Lots and lots of chillies. So, it\u2019s pretty spicy.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: RM20 for 2 people.<\/p>\n

11. Kedah: Nasi Ulam<\/h2>\n

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Nasi Ulam is cooked with a variety of herbs and spices, and it\u2019s served with egg and one meat. Similar to Nasi Kerabu and Nasi Dagang, it also comes with some greens and crunchy keropok.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: RM5-RM12<\/p>\n

12. Perlis: Ikan Bakar     <\/h2>\n

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Search up \u2018ikan bakar Perlis\u2019 and you\u2019ll find hundreds of articles on where to get this fried fish in Perlis. It might be pretty common, but most reviews say that ikan bakar in Perlis is easily the best.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: RM5-RM40 (depending on type of fish)<\/p>\n

13. Johor: Kacang Pool<\/h2>\n

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<\/a>We were going to cover the infamous Laksa Johor here, but we\u2019ve decided to tell you about another staple Johorean dish: kacang pool. Kacang pool is usually served as breakfast together with bread and an egg. <\/p>\n

Interestingly, it\u2019s not peanut gravy as you may think it is. It\u2019s actually minced meat in a thick sauce to be used as a dip for the bread.<\/p>\n

Average price<\/strong>: RM5 per bowl<\/p>\n

This article might have made you hungry, and while you might not be able to travel to other states to enjoy all this food now, why not try getting some durian instead?<\/p>\n


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