World's BEST LAKSA is in Malaysia | MALAYSIAN STREET FOOD in Penang - BEST Street Food in Malaysia

[@LukeMartin]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! Our next video we will be posting a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - this will be after Christmas!! After that more MALAY STREET FOOD videos from Kuala Lumpur! Check out episode 2 if you missed it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqOzeK2dqrWVh80 Follow us : instagram.com/chopsticktravel & facebook.com/chopsticktravel

[@jadecummings8093]

That's great, man! 😃👍

[@KPOPAdminKMin]

I'm very curious about that announcement

[@TRILLIONLUMINA03690]

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[@sumaiyafathima3689]

Merry Christmas and happy New year 😄😄😄 ur videos are amazing

[@calvick980]

The late Anthony Bourdain once called Sarawak Laksa as “breakfast of the Gods”. We may not know of his spiritual proclivity but we know one thing for sure: Sarawak Laksa makes for an amazing breakfast (and lunch and dinner). Significantly different from the many types of laksa available in the Peninsular Malaysia, the Sarawak Laksa is made with sambal belacan, coconut milk, sour tamarind, garlic, galangal, and lemongrass. Served with rice vermicelli noodles and topped with strips of chicken and prawn, this Bornean iteration of the laksa is beloved by all Sarawakians and is ate together by families and friends no matter the time of the day. In honour of Anthony Bourdain, let’s kick off our list with Choon Hui Café, where the laksa stall he first fell in love with in 2005 stands. Since then he has returned to the coffee shop off Jalan Ban Hock many times, even buying a round of meals for everyone in the restaurant during one visit. He may not be around anymore, but his legacy at Choon Hui lives on. Queue for the Sarawak Laksa begins right from the opening time, and the pages in the order book go up to a few flips in a matter of minutes. And then proceed to the waiting game. The stall keepers work diligently like a well-oiled machine making one laksa after another but expect to wait for up to an hour or more. In the meantime, find a seat and order some other appetisers, like the popiahor toast with egg. The laksa is definitely worth the wait: Bursting to the brim with local Sarawak pepper and spices, the bowl is offered in three different sizes, and come with king prawns, poached chicken, shredded omelette and a generous helping of noodles and beansprouts.

[@ML-ui3zb]

Penang is a hidden gem in Malaysia. The street food which are not over rated and too commercialised are still delicious and very affordable. The nicest Street food are usually hidden from the eye of the public. I am proud to say this because I am born and raised in Penang. 😊

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Ipoh is too

[@elbenlim8068]

Hey Luke, glad you enjoyed all the great and delicious food of my hometown Penang, the Penang Laksa stall you had in Ayer Itam has sadly closed down due to alot of restrictions during this pandemic and many street food vendors have closed down also. Its so so sad to see them go , i hope this pandemic will pass quickly and you stay safe wherever you are ! Do come come back to Penang again when this is all over.

[@LukeMartin]

Hi Elben thats so sad to hear! Yes we definitely want to come back to Penang as soon as we can!

[@Clearbear1305]

This has made me so sad 😔

[@Sushiriceoreo]

They closed down because of loan sharks we’re chasing after them, not because of the pandemic Lol spit the truth

[@jianyichua9294]

@@Sushiriceoreo welp that’s sad I haven’t even tried it yet and I live in Penang Bukit Mertajam 🤦🤦🤦

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Impossible they are close. I think they have reopened now

[@chooilyecheng9604]

Penang food is so marvellous. No other place can best Penang my very hometown

[@danial700]

Laksa at Air Itam is so amazing! Btw, RIP Anthony Bourdain.

[@annecorey607]

This two sisters is very good with their laksa very nice foods in. Malaysia very spicy and not spicy foods healthy fresh foods thank you for sharing your beautiful healthy foods. Bless you all thanks

[@6931836]

That laksa I've to agree, it's the best. Each time I visit Penang it's a must to visit this stall and each time I have to order 2 portion.

[@faiqarmageddon2072]

the cendol actually turns brown due to the brown sugar used. its kinda taste caramelly. hope you enjoy your stay here.

[@TimEatsandTravels]

Seriously, Luke, I just had a garden salad for dinner. This video is killing me. That roti bakar with soft boiled eggs and laksa! I love the iced coffee. I think I ate two bowls of the cendol when I was in Penang road four weeks ago. Haha Kek lok si is my fave place in Penang.

[@LukeMartin]

Hahaha sorry! Yes the food is super good!

[@haffizzzakaria4135]

Notification squad here!!! Tq for uploading

[@LukeMartin]

Yeah!! Notification squad!

[@navusx]

Must admit I've never heard of Bak Kut Teh until now, looks awesome. So translation is "meat bone tea" even though there's no actual tea in it, love it. Always great to see the elderlies still cook with passion and love.

[@LukeMartin]

You should try it! One of my all time favourite dishes!

[@jackbree]

The Temple isonly about 10 yrs old.

[@ktng3176]

@Navus_X If you are a Bak Kut Teh lover, head to Klang Town (The Royal Capital of Selangor), which is some 40km west of Kuala Lumpur. This town is the birth place of famous Bak Kut Teh and the original restaurant is located at Jalan Stesen 1, Klang

[@ktng3176]

@ Navus_X Restaurant name is Teck Teh. And, for your info the word 'Teh' in Bak Kut Teh is not referring to tea as many Malaysians might have said to you. In Malay language 'Teh' is tea. But, the original meaning of 'Teh' is the nickname of the uncle (Ah Teh)) who started the Bak Kut Teh business backed in the 1940s.

[@navusx]

@@ktng3176 Great info and history, Many thanks KT.

[@aeong88]

The black grease thingy is called PETIS - made from prawns shells salt sugar - love it. Also eaten with a vegetable salad called ROJAK. Yummmm.

[@AussieAngeS]

Awe the two sisters are cute! That noodle dish they make looks really tasty, I couldn’t ask for extra chilli lol I like spice but not too much. Great video Luke and Sabrina, Merry Christmas to you both 🎄 stay safe.

[@LukeMartin]

Yes I think I over did it with that spice haha! Merry Christmas :)

[@sunnychew1638]

The laksa, curry mee and bah kut teh are famous for tourist but the best local food in Penang will taste even better than all those three, anyway nice video keep up the good work

[@winnieho4626]

I am watching from New York. My mouth is watering when i saw you eating cendol ice. Can't get the original taste at Malaysia restaurant here.

[@Tomsawyerspit]

Oh wow, the shots of all those colorfully painted buildings around the temple are just breathtaking. They look like candy. I so wish I could go . You guys are so blessed.

[@LukeMartin]

yes tek lok si is very beautiful!

[@kitsune7280]

i don't understand how you guys aren't on tv yet, but i'm NotSorry b/c i love your camera angles and timing, and they would put you as hosts instead of artists. Seriously the best over time foodtraveltv since luke nguyen.

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks so much!!

[@annecorey607]

Very good foods friendly place fresh healthy foods in. Malaysia spicy or not spicy foods love all this foods fresh foods thank you for sharing your beautiful food enjoy your holiday there thank you.

[@jadecummings8093]

Malaysian food is amazing here, I wished I could try it and wished you guys to have a good holiday season.

[@LukeMartin]

Happy holidays Jade!

[@zulfiqarmorshidi6545]

Merry christmas... Hi from Malaysia

[@jadecummings8093]

@@zulfiqarmorshidi6545 Hello and Merry Christmas

[@kadaramarao3812]

thanks

[@shadowchasersg]

Oh yaaasss to Penang's Asam Laksa!! And the Chendol turned brown not because of the beans in the bowl but because of the gula melaka syrup they add. ✌

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks for clearing that up!

[@crunchycurly]

Yesss!!! So happy to see the upload!! Merry Christmas to you and Sabrina!!

[@LukeMartin]

Merry Christmas!

[@ChopChopRecipes]

Ohh wow,..its my favorite dish n its doesnt matter where it come from?, what an awesome LAKSA recipe😍Thank you for sharing!👌👍Laksai i guess in Hokkien meaning -"Six taste or six colors"?

[@SAM-fp4qp]

The legend asam laksa.. and sister curry mi. Best of the best ever!

[@LukeMartin]

Two legends!

[@megzulaikhalaiabdullah6250]

Just saw your channel n wow....foodie yummy yummy 😋😋👍

[@annecorey607]

Love this kinds of foods spices and not spicy very good healthy foods thank you for sharing Bless you both enjoy your beautiful holiday there I love this foods very good healthy foods thanks

[@ChrisLim]

14:01 Don't know if anyone corrected a pronunciation, but I thought this was interesting. The location "Klang" is actually pronounced "Clang" (single syllable) in English (because you used the words Klang Style". I just realized that you pronounced it via the Malay phoneticism where all "a" is pronounced as "ah". It is pronounced "Ke-Lung" (two syllables) if spoken in Malay. Happy New Year! Keep up the great work!

[@ma-rc7sw]

Hey luke. Great video as always. Cant wait for the next video. Do you know that other than asam laksa, the late anthony bourdain fav is laksa sarawak. He even called it the breakfast from the god. So do give a try when you visit borneo malaysia later.

[@zeeracharlies93]

Thanks for coming to Malaysia😍😘♥

[@markmellish8727]

I like the fact that all the energy goes into the food and not the decor.....

[@JaydenFamilyVlogs]

What a great video! Mmmm all of those dishes 👀 soooo yummy 😋!!

[@LukeMartin]

Everything here was awesome!

[@aricjohnson3639]

Thank you Luke. Another great and enjoying video. Redeye

[@aldodiaferia3934]

love the vid as always MERRY CHRISTMAS to you 2 cant wait for the big annoucement more and more videos i hope

[@LukeMartin]

Merry Christmas!! more videos coming soon!!!!

[@pegeen007]

Going to have to watch this video on my computer since the Wi-Fi is not picking up on my telephone. and a very Merry Christmas to you both.

[@LukeMartin]

Merry Christmas!

[@adrianlim116]

Malaysia is a food Heaven Luke, a mixture of cultures and different cuisines. The food here is some of the best in the entire world in my opinion. Enjoy the rest of your stay here Luke =D. Keep up the great videos.

[@LukeMartin]

Penang is definitely a food paradise!

[@alessiab376]

Never watch Luke 's video when you are hungry !! Amazing food and that laksa made my stomach shouting !! Can't wait for the Big Announcement on the next video :) Xxx

[@LukeMartin]

😊😊 super excited!

[@mintysingularity]

Another great video. Thanks you two and Happy Holidays! 🎄❤️⛄

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks happy holidays to you too!

[@kekw5153]

when you come back for restaurant laksa, I recommend Ah Cheng laksa. You can find these chains at some malls all over KL. They are extremely full of flavor, better than the ones I tasted on the streets. You will love it I guarantee, and they provide chillis, and other sauces include sambal belacan omg my favorite

[@megzulaikhalaiabdullah6250]

Yes.. agreed. I used to have Assam laksa at Ah Cheng laksa at Starling Mall n also Tropicana city mall...

[@KPOPAdminKMin]

Yeyyyy another videoooo ❤️❤️❤️

[@tonymoly8739]

Only like the Assam laksa from this particular stall. Best that I've eaten in the whole of Malaysia. The other laksa I like is Nonya laksa in Malacca.

[@nickyayu329]

Hi , Luke .. Wishing you & Sabrina advance Merry Chistmas 🎄🤗

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks Nicky! Merry Christmas!

[@senksiangthung4922]

Cendol is the green noodle itself. maybe green jelly is a better word to describe cendol? XD great videos.

[@Smexyinc]

Urghhh love it!!! Heavy cravings!!!

[@iamgreyunicorn3068]

Hey Luke and Sabrina, this is just a suggestion from me. The next time when you guys are back in Malaysia maybe you can try visiting Jelutong in Penang for more tasty food 😊

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks for the suggestion! Actually, the bak kut teh in this video and the mee goreng in the last video are both from Jelutong! :)

[@iamgreyunicorn3068]

Oh gosh, I’m terribly sorry it was my bad. I just watched the second video 😅 Anyways, I hope you both had a great time here in Malaysia and looking forward for your upcoming videos 😃

[@DingdingDongDongPikaBong]

Hey glad to see u here in Malaysia , i stay in Kulim town which is about 45 min away from Penang Island , if you had a chance to come over my place i can show u around some famous eateries in my places :).

[@AyanAlamin]

wow

[@aeong88]

Air means water. Itam means black. Ayer Itam black water. Keep up the great work! U lucky guys.

[@ghaziarif98]

Hi, the sourness that you taste from the Asam Laksa was from tamarind.

[@kadaramarao3812]

ywy

[@jensenlajeunesse617]

I really enjoyed your videos. Hope to run into you one day in Southeast Asia.

[@Feus5889]

If you ever find yourself in KL, you should go try the Bah Kut Teh in Klang. My favorite Bah Kut Teh joint is called Sei Ngan Chai Bah Kut Teh, located at Meru, Klang. Cheers!

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks for the recommendation in KL now actually!

[@bonhamcarter4488]

@@LukeMartin Klang is about an hour away from KL Sentral by train. If you're free in the morning, Klang is worth a visit. Walking distance from the Klang Railway Station is Little India, which comprises rows and rows of Indian shops including restaurants selling all sorts of Indian things. You can try good Indian food here. It's much larger and has more variety than the Little India in Brickfields, KL. Also Chong Kok Kopitiam is right opposite the Klang railway station where you can have a good breakfast Malaysian Chinese-style with toast, kaya, eggs, coffee and lots more. Nearby are other Chinese and Malay restaurants or stalls selling their own dishes. Some historical buildings are in walking distance as well. The Klang Bah Kut Teh is a must-try as mentioned earlier. You even had Klang-style BKT in Penang.

[@ktng3176]

@Feus5889 True, Sei Ngai Chai Bak Kut Teh tastes good BUT the shop really has serious hygiene problem. I don't think it's a good recommendation.

[@lcwpg]

I'm here to watch whole video and give a like as a penangites

[@LukeMartin]

You're the best!

[@ThuanHoang-fd3dx]

Wow foods look great, it's on my bucket list, thank you for sharing, have a Happy Holiday safe travel

[@loyc8099]

Welcome to Malaysia. And you're in the right place to try some of the best food in Penang!

[@kennyrogers803]

Hi! I'm back to your channel again. Mmmmmm.. everything taste so good in Malaysia. That taste so delicious and spicy laksa. Great meal. Enjoy ur meal and see u next time.

[@LukeMartin]

Everything here was super delicious!

[@kennyrogers803]

@@LukeMartin thank u

[@raziariff2345]

Since you at Penang, travel a bit to Kulim to try Cik Wan Laksa Sotong / Squid laksa. They start at 2.30pm but be early.

[@Tom-cf5lk]

Penang has been rated as one of the top ten best retirement place in the world now ..

[@khinweepang]

That particular type of laksa is known as Assam Laksa or Penang Laksa. Of course the best Penang Laksa would be found in Penang haha. They have it everywhere and it's delicious!

[@rolandwong7202]

You really know Bah Kut Teh bro...Enjoy it... I'm from Klang

[@abundantwrage7029]

Wow, looks like an interesting place. That first meal you had looked like a bowl of kimchi with noodles. Mmmmmmm :D

[@hazardousblock]

Another amazing video

[@shat5331]

No doubt. This is the best ever. Everytime i go there. I will eat 2 bowl.

[@LukeMartin]

So good!!!

[@slmsmanutd]

Your narration reminds me of Mark Wiens :) You guys should totally do a collaboration if you haven’t already!

[@wetdedstuocm]

Merry Christmas.. Loved the Video..Travel Safe..

[@LukeMartin]

Merry Christmas Cecil

[@lucyho4731]

Amazing videos along with amazing food....delicious!

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks for watching LucyQ

[@dewyinanta4203]

Luke and sabrina, I want to see u both eat, like really eating from beginning till finish, don't always skip ur eatting process, I don't get the "mouth watering" if u skip2 ur eatting moment. Hope u understand what I mean.. but so far u both great! happy holiday guys

[@amandamiller304]

the food looks amazing , wishing you both a happy christmas , and a wonderful newyear

[@LukeMartin]

Happy Christmas!

[@amandamiller304]

@@LukeMartin thank you

[@seventhstranger]

merry xmas guys! fantastic videos guys.

[@xcapeee]

yummo ! have a great Christmas team! btw the dessert turned brown due to the palm sugar not the beans? @khoistar

[@LukeMartin]

merry Christmas!

[@brandiehenson6809]

👍good videos love the snack in between each meal !

[@jasonwongkeancheong9212]

Air itam laksa my favourite dish, sweet and sour, nice!

[@LukeMartin]

Sooo good!😊

[@scorporsupremacy7948]

Second, but first to wanting to be with Luke to try these meals 😋

[@damiandamu2079]

Merry Christmas too u...laksa is the best food in malaysia..

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks Damian! Happy Holidays

[@PLYeo]

brown coloring in the cendol is from the palm sugar, not really from the red beans

[@LukeMartin]

Oh got it thanks!

[@idawan09]

Man,you come back to Malaysia? Cool bro

[@JustinZamora]

Amazing showcase of Malaysian food! This video has me wanting to travel there soon. Haha

[@LukeMartin]

Thats awesome hope you get to visit Malaysia!

[@TiffanyDing]

i'm new to your channel but loving it

[@jumanintellect3136]

Hi Luke.. Sarawak Laksa is Anthony Bourdain Laksa choies..come to .Kuching Sarawak..

[@robevasco3139]

Hi, I’ve been watching your videos a lot lately.. just wondering, how come you never go to the Philippines? Any aversion to that country? It seems like you’ve been to some parts of Southeast Asia except the Philippines.

[@LukeMartin]

We are planning a trip there this summer don't worry!

[@CJPhu]

Laksa is one of my new & all time favorite noodle soup next to pho!

[@LukeMartin]

It is definitely one of my favourite as well!

[@hanqingchai7305]

I'm so happy that you came to PENANG!! There's so many food here that is equally and insanely delicious and you definitely MUST TRY all of them. Btw so sad that your're in Penang while I'm in Johor for my studies TTT

[@rttickhossain2000]

Awesome video once again

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks buddy!

[@mark-vi5lo]

Hey Luke, do Americans or Europeans need a visa to enter Malaysia? If yes, how? Thanks in advance

[@heinlich]

i wish i had watched this clip before i went there. We only had the chendol and it was good, but a little bit watery. The singapore version is with more ice.

[@omomohoho]

I love both the version!

[@suziewan115]

Is the footage of assam laksa recent?....cause the old man dishing out the bowl of laksa,Uncle Peoh have relocated and set up 2 restaurants in Klang and Bukit Kemuning years ago...he had some disagreement with the other relatives

[@LukeMartin]

Yes this was filmed just last month.

[@gigajesus5047]

Best food blogger 😍😍

[@phiology1983]

Love the series Luke!

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks Phi!

[@pauljean-pierre7254]

Very enjoyable mouthwatering food

[@LukeMartin]

Oh yeah! so good!

[@pauljean-pierre7254]

@@LukeMartin Enjoy It!!!

[@ravikumarpillai1473]

Luke Martin pls post recently visit of Malaysia, and Thailand, Indonesia

[@tlklhm]

the flavour of the Sister curry noodle actually came from the chilli cuttlefish 鱿鱼 (not Squid 乌贼)。

[@glennt1962]

Great vid.. a tip after the noodles you need to follow it with a spoon of gravy.

[@ckalnicki]

That medicinal broth looked awesome !

[@colinsushiboy745]

Food looks awesome. Especially the pork blood dish with noodles

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks Colin that curry mee was awesome!

[@pyxiseol6013]

Yayyy!!!

[@LukeMartin]

Thanks for watching!!

[@pyxiseol6013]

@@LukeMartin waaaah my soul is flyiiiiing💖

[@thebikecarer8230]

Your chopstick skills is fantastic. Its good to see a young westerner have such good diversity.

[@edsel6502]

Err. The title of this video is the equivalent of saying "The best Chicago style pizza is in Chicago" Each state in Malaysia specialized in a particular laksa. You ain't tasted anything yet. :)

[@atansapian4099]

yeah, the late anthony bourdain's wish list of Laksa Sarawak

[@faroukanwary229]

True i agree ... u can’t say the best nasi lemak in the world is in Malaysia...coz it is not a staple in other countries( some other chefs or cooks may know how to cook nasi lemak but it is not their prerogative to declare it the best in the world) Wanna find out if something is the best in the world ? U need to compare the same thing that is being emjoyed in other parts of the world

[@luckmc7885]

Luke Martin u just awesome man

[@gazula8196]

I wish I could Visit Malaysia some day,,,thanks Luke,,, (GAZULA vlogs)

[@tangt4860]

The food is totally unrecognizable as authentic traditional Penang fare. The laksa is too watery and without the requisite herbs and condiments thought the prawn paste looks decent enough and the chendol is a very lazy Nyonya trying to cut corners. It looks more like badly dyed thick vermicelli hor, Malaysians will agree with this.

[@UnknownEntity703]

That Laksa hawker is the same one Anthony Bourdain visited

[@benzskyeshxc96]

ba kut teh is really good food if you sick , in sarawak everyone eat bak kut teh even tho my family not chinese but we know how to make bakut teh

[@noorimeldaelle3403]

Hello Luke wow! penang food look really yummy!

[@LukeMartin]

It is seriously delicious!

[@noorimeldaelle3403]

@@LukeMartin lucky u