The Beef Rendang I grew up eating — memory as a review

I grew up eating Beef Rendang and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the fragrant and aromatic was right, curry leaves was handled the way it should be.

Malaysian cuisine reflects the Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous Orang Asli traditions of a multicultural society. Growing up it was always a Penang hawker stall, which shaped my reference point entirely. Anchor beer alongside it is the only way it makes sense to me. It's hard to be objective about food you have emotional history with, but objectively: this is very good.