Comparing Roti Canai across three restaurants — an honest verdict

I ate Roti Canai at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of galangal varied significantly — only one got it right. The bold and complex profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely.

Penang is considered the food capital of Malaysia and rivals Singapore for hawker excellence. The best version came from a Penang hawker stall, which felt authentic. Anchor beer was offered at all three but only one knew how to serve it properly. The gap between mediocre and excellent Roti Canai is larger than you'd think.