Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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- Kuala Lumpur
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Ipoh, about two hours north of Kuala Lumpur on the ETS, is the home of Ipoh white coffee and of bean sprout chicken made with crunchy Kinta Valley sprouts.
Klang, an hour west of Kuala Lumpur by KTM Komuter, is widely held to be the birthplace of bak kut teh, the herbal pork rib soup served in claypots.
Melaka, a coach ride south of Kuala Lumpur, serves chicken rice balls on Jalan Hang Jebat, Nyonya laksa and ayam pongteh, and Kristang devil curry.
Balik Pulau is Penang's orchard side: Musang King durian farms in season from June to August, nutmeg plantations and a laksa the town guards fiercely.
Kajang, 25 km southeast of Kuala Lumpur on the MRT, is Malaysia's satay town, where Sate Kajang Hj.
Sekinchan, 100 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, pairs rice-field views with seafood landed at Bagan fishing village and brown rice cendol at the Paddy Gallery.
Teluk Bahang ends Penang's north coast road with fishing-village seafood, the relocated End of the World restaurant and the Tropical Spice Garden.
Butterworth, a short ferry hop from George Town, feeds Penang's mainland: Bee See Heong's wok dishes since 1966 and the Raja Uda hawker strips.
Bukit Mertajam grew from a Teochew and Hakka farming town into Seberang Perai's food hub, its kopitiams and food courts still priced for locals.
Pulau Aman is a fishing islet off Seberang Perai where the floating seafood restaurant and jetty stalls reward the short boat ride from Bukit Tambun.