MAMAK FOOD: FAMILY Owned BAMBOO BRIYANI+ Sauced Up MEE SOTONG | PENANG, Malaysia

Day 4!!!
My goal was to get outside the city, but as with most of my goals. That was a failure haha.
Started the day off with Chee Cheong Fun, a Chinese influenced dish composed of rice rolls and covered in sauce! Really fun to eat for a nice little snack!
Next, I went to an Uncle who has been making Curry Mee for over 40 years. His expertise and special chili paste and coconut really shines through in this bowl of curry mee.
Still out in the middle of nowhere, I went for a family run Briyani Stall that is making over 25 dishes to pile over your rice. A truly fantastic Bamboo Briyani from a family that is pouring their hearts into this dish.
Back into the city for some Mee Sotong. This stuff is what sauced up truly means. Some of the most flavor packed, saucy, fried noodles I have eaten. The food Gods were with me as I got one of the last orders before they left for Friday prayer!
Lastly, a really fun dessert to eat, putu Mayong. Rice flour squeezed into the shape of noodles and steamed. Then topped with double sugar and shredded coconut. The actual Mayong is silky smooth while the sugar and coconut help enhance the flavor and melt in your mouth qualities.
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Just a guy from Arkansas chasing his dreams of traveling the world, meeting amazing people, and trying all the delicious food I can find!
Recently finished working in Hong Kong. I am from a small farm in the states, I am now taking advantage and the opportunities I have to travel the world in search of some of the most delicious foods, unique places, and friendliest people.
A lover of street food, good laughs, and learning about other cultures. I hope to indulge in all these things and more as I bring you along with me on my epic journeys.
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LOCATIONS
-Chee Cheong Fun @ Genting Cafe
51, Lorong Delima 3, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
-Lee Huat Cafe 利发茶室 (独劈刀)
377-B, Jalan Masjid Negeri, Jelutong, 11600 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
-Penang Bamboo Briyani
Jalan Pantai Jerjak 15, Taman Pantai Jerjak, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
-Hameed Pata Mee Sotong
5, Explanade park, Lebuh Light, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
-Putu Mayam Times Square

[@MaxMcFarlin]

Better late than never. Sorry for the delay everybody, been on a bus with no WIFI for 19 hours. Also, in my video I think I wrote "Putu Mayang". There are two correct ways: Putu Mayam and Putu Mayong. I seemed to have combined the both, sorry about that. Connect with me other places! Instagram: instagram.com/mykindofeats/ Twitter: twitter.com/mykindofeats Facebook: facebook.com/mykindofeats/ Website: mykindofeats.com/ Much love, Max

[@dennisyap2143]

Don't be apologetic about the mis-spelling... The spirit of Malaysian food is to mix up different ingredients from various cultural influences... And despite the common names of the food that you are familiar with, each community and each locale may give the dishes a different name... For example, laksa means different dish depending on where you are... So, it's perfectly ok to mess up the names a little...

[@MaxMcFarlin]

@@dennisyap2143 Hey, I really appreciate that! I just don't think anybody spells it "mayang" so I wanted to clarify for people who may want to research it more and learn more. That way they wouldn't be confused! Really appreciate your comment!

[@lenzoro]

In English we called them string hoppers... the usual way is to eat with brown sugar and shredded coconut.. but it also can be eaten with curried lentils (dhall) or even any variety of curries (eg: chicken curry, fish curry).. it’s delish!

[@shresthaayush6471]

max not filming so others can sit and eat. TOP CLASS

[@MaxMcFarlin]

thanks brother🙏

[@mishaplaysmsp6698]

A real gent

[@yarishinisagran9071]

Tcy.

[@loaxxx5159]

I could have sent this in a private message but I want your fans to know, I suffer from extreme anxiety and today has been a bad one but watching your videos (even though I’ve watched them 10 times over) has really cheered me up! You make great content and your personality is so endearing.Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@MaxMcFarlin]

This is the realist message ever! I cannot tell you how happy that makes me to hear that I, could bring a smile to your face. If you ever need anything feel free to message me via email, IG, or whatever you would like! Wishing you the best:)

[@slkoay2969]

One of the greatest compliments you can give to a country is when you love their food! Thank you, Max for loving Penang food. From a Penang girl.

[@MaxMcFarlin]

haha absolutely in love with it...I will be back forsure!

[@nghiemdangvo]

What stand out for me in your channel is not only the colourful food adventures but also hints of your nice characters scattered here and there like what you said about filming in public places earlier, which make your video yours with some unique characters. Keep it up man, kudos!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

Ayyyy, glad you liked! Yeah, just hard to take up so much room when I am sure people just want to enjoy their afternoon!

[@hansias]

The biryani and mee sotong looks fantabuluos for me...😍😍😍 Love being Msian cos you can eat all great Chinese food, Malay food , Indian food by not traveling far. Oh, not to forget all the indonesian and others vendors in Malaysia too. Yummy!!!!!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

haha not far? you mean on the same street😂😂😂

[@navusx]

I'm beginning to think Max is actually an Asian Dude in disguise. Never seen any foreigner feels so comfortable with that much variety of Asian cuisines let alone an Arkansan. 🎭🎭

[@MaxMcFarlin]

I was definitely born in the wrong part of the world.

[@RJ-sd6uc]

We Malaysian love love mamak food! Especially nasi ganja in Ipoh

[@MaxMcFarlin]

haha got that one coming up in a future video!

[@RJ-sd6uc]

@@MaxMcFarlin great, thx for the update.

[@AussieAngeS]

Oh wow that young coconut drink would be so refreshing, I love biryani it’s fabulous and wow yours looked amazing 😍🔥🙌🏼

[@MaxMcFarlin]

it really really was!

[@FoodandFootprints]

Mee Sotong looks excellent - SAWCED up!

[@lisa-kx2gi]

You’re so kind and very considerate of others feelings. 👏 👍 (referring to not filming at that place that serves oysters). Love your personality!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

Hey, I am glad you understand! Just don't want to make others feel uncomfortable. We all are there to have a good meal and good time.

[@Kenangan-cm1ve]

Aduii kenapa la aku pergi tengok video makanan nie pagi2 buta..lapar pulak😭😭😭

[@kala5766]

🤣

[@Kenangan-cm1ve]

@@kala5766 😁

[@ojiki3w]

The most fantabulous hawker street and eating spot in malaysia. The hidden gem . Its penang. welcome back to malaysia.enjoy the food.

[@johnsenoh]

I'm always excited to your new videos everyday...keep it up!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

you know I will:)

[@dannylim8278]

Thanks for making penang food look and sound fantabulous!!! Lol

[@cy97]

Penang food is one of the kind.

[@mohdhafidz6268]

U eat using ur hand just like a local.. Its a good thing, many foreigners don't do that, so it's hard for them to fully enjoy local delicacies as many of them were made to be enjoy and eaten using a hand.

[@MaxMcFarlin]

have to use the hands to fully enjoy. it is a must

[@khalifaallahkhalifa5216]

Tourists is more accurate than foreigners

[@zafrisamsudin]

only 1% local using hand.... so what like local

[@michaeldiaz9528]

I almost watched your episode Max...! Love u ❤️❤️❤️

[@edmundwoo2221]

Max, love your videos... Keep it up mate, I bet one day your channel would be prominent amongst others! Peace out...

[@MaxMcFarlin]

we can only hope and keep working at it!

[@FoodXBert]

Awesome drone transition while you were talking. The food in this episode looks amazing!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

thanks bro!

[@rohayaabdwahab3879]

That briyani, wow. Salivating here

[@JHEZZZ167]

Max is a fan of curry

[@chrischeong8414]

Wow, Max, what a yummy street foods tour in Penang , mouth watering dishes. You are just amazing guy!

[@Tomsawyerspit]

Loved it , of course!

[@rosita-maureen9837]

So much fun watching you eat 😉

[@alicekeith88]

Yeay....those food 😋 ❤️❤️❤️

[@tdo7125]

Hey Max you're one of my favorite food vloggers on KZbin. Videos and the food just keeps getting better each time!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

I think that is because it is Penang! That city is crazy! Really appreciating the love and support though!

[@leeleongjang2693]

Everything you eat just made me mouth watering.. I miss my home town food so much

[@darkhunter9456]

Malaysia is one of the country that got a lot of good food... plus clean.

[@mikeyrulezz5353]

Yeah true, this is because we are blessed to have multiple races. Malay, Indian, Portuguese, Chinese, Brits and few others who came all around the world. We shared and united our flavours Australia is becoming like Malaysia too. I love their food and how the mix the flavors up...... Beautiful

[@180MPH_In_The_Wrong_Lane]

dangggg. tht looks marvelous. u make my mouth watering. keep it coming sir. 👍👍👍

[@altonwilliams7117]

Fantabulous!!!!! 😏 How right you are Max!

[@belle2046]

One of the best food channel I found. My gosh, ever since morning I found your first video, I am still watching now at 7pm. Can’t skip can’t stop lol 😂 with normal playback speed some more. Forwarded your video to number of my friends. U are amazing (Most importantly keep them for our next food trip hehe)

[@vincentchin88]

On behalf of fellow people in this timezone, I am glad that Max posted this during or after our lunch time, and NOT after our dinner and before our bed time.

[@MaxMcFarlin]

haha I like to mix it up

[@dapursukabeda]

I really love your video and see hiw you really enjoy the food. Keep rocking

[@muhddanial7253]

The way you eat the briyani it makes me smile idk why haha keep it up!

[@muimui4232]

why everything looks so good and delicious...

[@jehanc]

Putu Mayam...the nice vermicili india style

[@cleanenergyinside1921]

Man that Briyani looks like a killer. Also the Curry mee looks like nothing we get over here in KL. Penang is the ultimate food haven. Unbeatable!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

penang, is cray cray forsure.

[@krisongoh5169]

The lemonade looks good & refreshing

[@MaxMcFarlin]

very refreshing drink

[@hhheidi1121]

I’m having my dinner at a restaurant but looking at you eat I’m going there on this Saturday!! Food food food !!! 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@grgsujita2730]

Loads of love 💖

[@LahiruMadusanka]

Wow. These foods are amazing. Definitely wanna try these 😍😍😍

[@hungryasianboy]

Fantabulous!

[@haartxboob]

Thank you bro, for making these wonderful videos for us. Thank you Bro, for your never dying love for food!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

it is all my pleasure Henry!!

[@ricardotongol567]

Watching the first I missed when you where in Penang. Good idea to wear black food splatters don’t show🤭🤔🤭. Tunnel vision on those awesome place. Whoa aromatic noodle dish with blood cake. Young coconut for refreshing drink and the coconut meat to follow. Nice place to enjoy eating.hmmm. That ice cold drink very good. Let eat. Great blog Max.....thank you. Two more blog to watch.🤗🤗🤗. Fantabulous Penang

[@Arnel_A67]

Fantabulous! 😊😊👍💕

[@FoodandFootprints]

Love that they included some coconut meat in the pouch

[@Ash1985Aurora]

Ha..ha..you go bro Hameed pata Mee sotong like i suggest..ha..ha..amazing!

[@MinhTran-ut8xk]

that was FANTABULOUS !

[@MaxMcFarlin]

hahahahahaha my brainnnnnn

[@pixpigdon]

I watched this video on my big screen tv and wow felt like I was with you my mouth watering yummy food. Thanks for sharing with us loved it.

[@MaxMcFarlin]

Awesome!that is the feeling I am going for!

[@tikus-sq4xi]

Max, I love the way you rhyme BRIYANI, BRIYANI, BRIYANI. Wow how privileged Asians are to savour the best of best, when it comes to FOOD. Here in the west, the Indian restaurants can get away for serving crappy BRIYANI. Most of the restaurants are run by Pakistanis or Bangladeshis. They stir fry briyanis to the order with plain boiled rice with sauce, chicken and plenty of red carcinogenic dye. To the horror of horrors they charge 115 Malaysian ringgit or 25 euros for garbage briyanis and can get away with murder. Max, thanks for a mouthwatering food spree.

[@MaxMcFarlin]

mannn, I wish I could take credit for the Briyani song, but . I heard a hawker doing it in Singapore and it has stuck with me ever since!

[@tikus-sq4xi]

@@MaxMcFarlin Fair play max.

[@farouqomaro598]

Biryani Bamboo looks like something worth trying

[@gwto7448]

Like your consideration and cultural sensitivity for fellow diners at 4:58..good etiquette which I must say I am impressed !

[@MaxMcFarlin]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jasonw9981]

Love your vids buddy!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

my pleasure:)

[@jasmelmcgauran4835]

Fantabulous 😊😊😊

[@mishaplaysmsp6698]

Puttu may am usually a breakfast indian dish . But you can eat it with chicken curry or lamb Curry fir an evening .

[@therazorsify]

That's a lot of food in a very short period of time. Not even dark and you 5 dishes lol. Great vlog as always max

[@soniaaguilera8970]

WAUUUUU WAUUUUU 😋😋🤤

[@nabila5501]

Totally love how you explain the food you eat. The texture, taste, fragrance all. Very food scientist lah you 😂

[@MaxMcFarlin]

haha, that is really nice of you to say! I will take the food scientist title haha:)

[@mosesnathan2305]

Maxi The way you eat with your hands, its pleasure to watch.

[@MaxMcFarlin]

my favorite!

[@annecorey607]

Beautiful foods very nice healthy foods very spices foods in Malaysian fresh foods spices foods very good thanks

[@ayudewipuspasari6088]

Max, love your video, all the food is delicious, uniq. I love Chinnese food, India food 👌👍❤. I can't wait for looking dinner now, 😀 12.20 am here.

[@fairusnashir2649]

Love your videos!!! Get a buddy along on your future trips for some extra opinions and suggestions.

[@hafizdrawing]

Welcome to my country ✌️...

[@kwanwoo1808]

Sooo delicious....nasi briyani...want to go try this

[@MaxMcFarlin]

this one is oohhhh so good!

[@belldybala421]

Oh Lord, that bamboo briyani is fantabolous, Max! Gonna get it during my next trip to Penang. Not having the oyster omelette again this time round?

[@MaxMcFarlin]

hahahaha I got it off camera:)

[@fizilyci_tv.1823]

Wow 🤩

[@rxmage-kid]

Would love to try some of those food you have tried.. Someday, hopefully 😁

[@letsrock2814]

OMG...briyani 🤤🤤🤤

[@Danial0902]

Good on you Legend enjoying our Malaysian food! 🇲🇾🥘🥗🍲. I’m in Melbourne atm so keep that food adventure going! It’s just only the beginning partner!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

that's right!! This is just one state, so many more to explore!!!

[@nadiamahmood5893]

That bamboo biryani looks legit mouth watering! Gosh I wonder if I can get that here in NYC? I’m definitely looking into it! Thanks for sharing!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

Hmmm, idk! Hit up, Food and Footprints, they know the NYC food scene so well.

[@nadiamahmood5893]

Max McFarlin Got it I will thank you :)

[@khairulnajwa3774]

Malay food+Chinese food+Indian food=boooooommmmm!!!!!!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

foooodd heaven!

[@calvick980]

He previous video still have good nyonya food in Melaka

[@abelcampos4400]

Awesome 😎

[@faizalridzwan2037]

So cool bro. you immersed in the culture and ate with your hands..Salute!!!!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

the best way to eat

[@FoodandFootprints]

That banana leaf biryani spot looks amazing! So many great dishes to choose from

[@MaxMcFarlin]

yeah and I had bad FOMO

[@zainulzainul1880]

@@MaxMcFarlin What's the name of the place where you ate the Biryani , Max ? I am from Penang , but left almost four decades ago to work in K L . Maybe , the place wasn't there yet .

[@shanmu29]

Yes it was fantabulous while watching u having bamboo byriyani...... Oops such a clean eating yaar

[@sharon_shaw]

Omg that had to be briyani heaven... Never seen so many add-on choices. The putu mayam looked incredible... Would have had 6 packets to go since there was no cendol lol

[@MaxMcFarlin]

hahah man I put that putu mayang down so fast...They just disappeared haha

[@duniajuventus8547]

Like you content from Indonesia

[@tsheringchomulachenpa6660]

Food looks 😋😋i always watch ur vlog but it my first time to comment in ur vlog..tkcre nd keep rocking..

[@MaxMcFarlin]

Thanks for commenting! No matter what, happy to have you apart of the family!

[@adriankoh6287]

Food, food, food galore !! There are great choices of food to eat in Penang😎👍

[@MaxMcFarlin]

soooooooo much....wow, amazing

[@Peranak-Samaa]

After watching a bunch your vids..this bamboo beriani makes me push subs button..keep it on mate

[@MaxMcFarlin]

Ayy, glad it did the job! haha Welcome!

[@davidmar442]

Oh mee, oh my ... 😋❤️

[@MaxMcFarlin]

haha I see what you did there

[@maxjojo5818]

Hi max.. Y're killing me.. With the way u eat n explain.😋😋😋😋😀😀😀😀😀😀😀I'm a penangties...yet i haven't been to the bamboo beriani 😭😭😭😭

[@MaxMcFarlin]

Ahhh, I like your name haha, but it is really new from what I understand!

[@thangavel1683]

You are mix of Mark weins and The food ranger 😊👍👍 keep it up man

[@flyingfox3766]

Wow its impressive that you can enjoy that mee sotong... its flavours are so strong even for me a malaysian!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

I love strong flavors so it was perfect for me

[@dhalilazafirah8814]

I miss Malaysian food, you make me droolllll.....In USA, I can only be vegan+seafood eater....food so bland here.....Can't wait to be back. home

[@syafiqmusman4154]

You're so natural Bro, keep it up!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

Thank you so much! Got a lot more to come!

[@bungalili6295]

And now I'm craving for nasi briyani. Max, you're destroying me. The way you eat those food are so tempting! 😂

[@MaxMcFarlin]

hahahaahah my bad😏

[@nabilaidris5829]

So yummyyyy.. I want it too😭😭

[@MaxMcFarlin]

hope you get the opportunity!

[@RenataPereiraTV]

Hi Max!! Wow! Everything looks so good! I can’t believe I missed all these places in Penang 😭😭😭😭😭

[@MaxMcFarlin]

reasons to go back:)

[@RenataPereiraTV]

Max McFarlin You bet! Penang was a great surprise in Malaysia and we’ll most likely be back 😉

[@AidanZO305]

Renata Pereira great to see u here!!!! Amazing how the foodies and travel vloggers connect! wish Gordon n u well and safe travels!

[@RenataPereiraTV]

Miami 2KL Hahaha! How nice that you recognized me 😀😀😀. I love watching travel and food videos on YT, even the places I’ve already been 😂😂😂. You always learn something new ❤️. All the best!

[@NaddyMunif]

You are just absolutely amazing, being able to finish a plate of that mee sotong. (Especially after that big briyani serving) I couldn't even finish half the plate. Its soooo hot! You're more Malaysian now I think. 😂

[@MaxMcFarlin]

hahahaha that is funny. Hey, when it's that good. I will find room haha

[@Your.Uncle.AngMoh]

The bamboo biryani is something I need to search out next time I'm there. Never heard of it until now!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

Yeah! There is a really famous bamboo briyani restaurant from Klang. They even have a branch in JB, but like I said, this one is family owned!

[@heniwati7364]

Briyani rice...so delicious...you update the video always when i am at work....😂😂😂😂

[@MaxMcFarlin]

haha that is evil of me

[@heniwati7364]

@@MaxMcFarlin nope...i am okay with that's...i like your vlogs so much

[@MaxMcFarlin]

heni wati 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@heniwati7364]

@@MaxMcFarlin 😚😚😚😚

[@heniwati7364]

Max for my dinner i order briyani rice

[@harveylangston-jones1718]

Love your channel! I managed to make it to the mee sotong stall at the esplanade and I was not disappointed....should have order two plates though.....but that bamboo Bryani looks amazing!

[@harveylangston-jones1718]

ps where was the bamboo Briyani located please?

[@MaxMcFarlin]

it is in my description box!

[@AidanZO305]

dude, u killin meeee! cant have none of that in Miami .. cuz there ain’t! 🙃 Imma be back in Penang end March .. gonna backtrack ur tday’s food hunt, epic!

[@MaxMcFarlin]

ahhhh better start emptying your stomach now haha

[@AngelVirgo26]

I like the way u say.. briyani, briyani, briyani...🤣🤣

[@MaxMcFarlin]

haha it gets stuck in my head

[@beebeeliew1029]

2nd time seeing you eating curry mee in Penang 👍 It's my favourite too and i ought to tell you that the best should be Hot Bowl's white curry mee. Just a personal preference 😊

[@MaxMcFarlin]

I did have a nice white curry mee while in Penang

[@khairulnajwa3774]

Yummy

[@inbavoice7911]

nasi ayam 😍😍

[@Camillus90]

Nice briyani song bro 🤣🤣🤣

[@MaxMcFarlin]

hahahahaha

[@Aznxgqlangjai]

The first dish you ate rice crepe / roll I love eating those. When I was a kid I like to unroll them so it can catch all the sauce lol

[@MaxMcFarlin]

I like it, increasing the amount of sauce you get.