Ingredient appreciation — what makes Nasi Lemak special

What sets Nasi Lemak apart is the handling of curry leaves. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the fragrant and aromatic result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Malaysian cuisine reflects the Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous Orang Asli traditions of a multicultural society. The a Kuala Lumpur kopitiam atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had teh tarik as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Nasi Lemak is the place to start.