First time trying Cendol — completely converted

I had never tried Cendol before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The richly spiced and coconut-sweet taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. galangal is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a mamak 24-hour restaurant setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Malaysian cuisine reflects the Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous Orang Asli traditions of a multicultural society. My server recommended teh tarik alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Cendol. Outstanding first encounter.