Pairing Roti Canai correctly — a note on Anchor beer

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Roti Canai. I ordered it with Anchor beer and the richly spiced and coconut-sweet elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. belacan shrimp paste in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Penang is considered the food capital of Malaysia and rivals Singapore for hawker excellence. The a Baba Nyonya Peranakan restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Roti Canai with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.