SHOCKED in Malaysian Supermarket (expensive groceries) 🇲🇾

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  • @JetLagWarriors
    @JetLagWarriors  ปีที่แล้ว +47

    We’d like to try some Malaysian snacks we can buy from the supermarket. What should we try???

    • @pegangagamakeranaitusiapak576
      @pegangagamakeranaitusiapak576 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      try cheezel n master potato brand

    • @faithful2Christ95
      @faithful2Christ95 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Definitely popo muruku and wheel snack

    • @suhanjayalian5044
      @suhanjayalian5044 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Coba ini kakak Abang *(Teh Botol Sosro,, Chitato,, Momogi,, Kacang Dua Kelinci ,, Kacang Garuda Atom Pedas,, Teh Kotak,, Gregorio ,, Kusuka ,, Taronet ,, Tricks ,, Beng-beng ,, Chiki Balls ,, Kopiko,, Sari Roti ,, Nabati,, ikan kremez ,, bonbonCabe ,, Gerry salut,, Malkist Abon balado)* sebenarnya masih banyak ... cobain ini kak dijamin kualitasnya enak banget gurih dan tentunya halal 😊

    • @bungaialoevera
      @bungaialoevera ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I found crisps with laksa Sarawak paste flavour in Kuching last year but I can’t find it this side of Malaysia though…

    • @Berok.99
      @Berok.99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Preeeeeeetttttt😁😁

  • @zaharizak
    @zaharizak ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Jaya Grocer is the high end supermarket. It is catered for rich neighborhood and expat alike. Average Malaysians go to supermarkets like Giant, Mydin, Econsave, Hero and a few others. The selections are plenty, more local products and quite different than the ones at Jaya Grocer which has plenty of imported goods.

    • @Tampin111
      @Tampin111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe slightly more expensive but still value for money as the quality of the products especially fruits & vegetables are fresh & tasty

    • @CupidMe-ss8wt
      @CupidMe-ss8wt ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Its kinda funny to me actually, certain everyday stuff for some reason .. Supermarket like Jaya grocery is a little bit cheap than small market in my house area and much more fresh too 😂 sometimes the same price as jaya grocery but low quality

    • @fadlya.rahman4113
      @fadlya.rahman4113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CupidMe-ss8wt That's how big chain drove out small businesses. Small businesses can't compete with large supermarket.

    • @sirus3002
      @sirus3002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      or can go to NSK

  • @mohdzaki1089
    @mohdzaki1089 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Jaya grocer is well-known to be expensive for locals...but if you want overseas products they have them all...

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      True. Village grocer too

    • @marcuslow1386
      @marcuslow1386 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keangwooichoo6138 Even higher

    • @helmirahim4369
      @helmirahim4369 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Not really, ikan kat Pasar Datok Keramat lagi mahal dari ikan kat Jaya Grocer Intermark

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @helmirahim4369 if you say like that 1 salmon fish from Scandinavia is expensive too at jaya grocer.

    • @ashtriana1
      @ashtriana1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      More expensive and more options if you shop at Hock choon

  • @edinawi
    @edinawi ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Malaysia do have coffee culture...our coffee café are called kopitiam or kedai kopi and its everywhere in the country. If you go to the wet markets you can buy freshly grounded coffee beans.
    Starbucks are too pricey and would not survive in small towns and villages. But kedai kopi & kopitiam had always been the social epicentre in small towns and villages.
    My grandpa had grown and roasted his own coffee for personal use. This is how much we love coffee. Old ppl in the kampungs actually grind their coffee coarsely as they love to chew the coffee grounds.
    Milo & Maggi has always been Nestlé products.

  • @bellaichigohime6184
    @bellaichigohime6184 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Here's a brief summary about (selected) supermarkets in KL
    Jaya Grocer/Village Grocer: target cust is foreigner, mostly imported items, but the produce is definitely fresh (and cleaner). Most expensive, but sometimes there's very good bargain
    Aeon: target is local but also cater to foreigners. Have a dedicated section for Japanese items. Price is 50-50. Delicatessen & bakery is good
    Aeon Big: target is local. Produce is cheap and mostly good quality. Some imported item is available but not as much. Price is mostly OK
    Giant/Lotus: target is local, mostly local products. Produce is cheaper but quality so-so. Price for other items is also 50-50 but some items more expensive.
    PS: usually tourists will go to Jaya/Village Grocer due to the selection of imported items but Aeon is also OK with less expensive price. This is just my opinion ok, not neccessarily a popular opinion

    • @suhanjayalian5044
      @suhanjayalian5044 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sudah kubilang Malasia itu Ngara Bebas apa saja dijual meskipun barang enggak halal asal untung banyak.. janggal rasanya di Supermarket disediakan Tempat jual Makanan enggak halal menyatu disana.
      di Indonesia , Undang-undang negara Indonesia dilarang keras sebuah tempat supermarket ataupun minimarket memperjualbelikan barang alkohol ataupun daging pork didalam supermarket karena pendatang pembeli khususnya Muslim saat memasuki tempat itu pun udah tidak (makruh hukumnya)
      Itulah saya katakan dari awal malasia ngara bebas mengaku negara Muslim apa saja keuntungan meskipun cara enggak halal asalkan Untung.
      Ngomong-ngomong di menit beberapa tadi Ada Lihat gerai dijual Teh Botol Sosro dan Indomie itu merupakan produk makanan dari Indonesia Abang Kakak 😊🇮🇩
      Ya bener Sekali kami tidak mengcupkan Kicap Tapi kecap dlaam Bahasa Indonesia sementara Malasia terus menambah kosakata dalam bahasa British bahasa melayu Mereka
      Lain kali datanglah ke Indonesia kakak Abang melihat Budaya Indonesia yang beragam dan makanan Nusantara khas lokal Indonesia😊..

    • @zaidarazak2838
      @zaidarazak2838 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      ​@@suhanjayalian5044 apa lagi masalah kamu? Kalau kat Indonesia kamu hanya jual yg halal?😂😂😂😂

    • @adamrsamian3964
      @adamrsamian3964 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@suhanjayalian5044 ivana asli Indo. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    • @mahani3173
      @mahani3173 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@adamrsamian3964dia kesal Ivana Tak balik Indo tapi famili Ivana akan datang ke Malaysia😂😂😂

    • @adamrsamian3964
      @adamrsamian3964 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mahani3173 bhahahahaahaha. Bengkeeeeeeek je kawan tu kan? 🤣 🤣

  • @enricoaldisuhanto4046
    @enricoaldisuhanto4046 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Greetings from Pontianak City, West Borneo, Mr. Steve & Salam dari Kota Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat, Bu Ivana, i hope that both of you, can enjoy your adventures in Malaysia, and may God bless both of you and all of Malaysians, amen.😊

  • @shaifulmukhelas947
    @shaifulmukhelas947 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Sapodilla is chiku in Malay. It's originally from Mexico. Cincau is known as grass jelly in English.

  • @ReefearEapear
    @ReefearEapear ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Jaya Grocer is a Premium supermarket which sells above premium stuff and imported rare products. That is why their items are 30%-150% more expensive than other supermarkets.

  • @jessiekueh5266
    @jessiekueh5266 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Glad to see you both back in Malaysia, my hometown!! Sengkuang is not a radish but jicama(Mexican turnip)😄

  • @bukitkatilmp
    @bukitkatilmp ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Yes Milo originated from Australia and has been with Nestle for a long while.
    Fun Fact: Malaysians are the biggest consumers of Milo in the world!

    • @apfirdaus5065
      @apfirdaus5065 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Milo is life!

    • @usanotsuki
      @usanotsuki ปีที่แล้ว

      milo recipe differs by country and the rumor is malaysia one especially the milo truck at school is the best!

    • @NewVillageTraveller
      @NewVillageTraveller ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@usanotsukiAustralia one the best for me

  • @Ruriko.Y
    @Ruriko.Y ปีที่แล้ว +17

    my late grandmother owned a small coffee, cocoa & coconut farm in Selangor and she used to grind her own coffee and cocoa. the aroma of her homegrown coffee in the morning when I was a kid is one of my precious memories of her. those types of coffee is called kopi kampung. there's a few local brands sold in local stores. but then again, only the locals know 😉

    • @craz4jaymz
      @craz4jaymz ปีที่แล้ว

      Beautiful sharing...

  • @saini88
    @saini88 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for promoting Malaysia and welcome back to kampung.

  • @bajukuyup
    @bajukuyup ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Those expensive fruits (usually Japan originated) mostly purchased as a gift. Corporate gifts or something u give to your boss or rich friends that already have everything, so you give them food. Or fruits...

  • @h30202
    @h30202 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sengkuang (root) taste more like water chestnut. Saspodilla doesn't taste like cinnamon. Pomelo and saspodilla sold in the supermarkets usually aren't ripe enough. Sambal belacan = smashed chili with shrimp paste. Jaya grocer is a bit high end; also depending on its location. The best ketchup is del monte. Packet sause (sos) is paste. Maggie instant noodle original flavors are kari and asam laksa. You should try local kopi cap hang tuah and cap tupai.

  • @NaddThree23
    @NaddThree23 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I like how Ivana said the Maggi is not from Malaysia... but Malaysian 🤣

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wonderful. Thank you for this video. Lots of really good produce and products for grocery shopping. Grapes imported from Spain, Egypt, India are quite cheap actually.

  • @chaw294
    @chaw294 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Impressive supermarket tour. Thanks for showing us goods/fruits/veggies sold from aisle to aisle. That black stuff is "cincau"/grass jelly which is one of the ingredients which you can find in "ais kacang." Guess you have had tasted it, Steve. "Milo" and "Maggi" are 2 typical items which almost all Malaysian households must have 😂😅

    • @suhanjayalian5044
      @suhanjayalian5044 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sudah kubilang Malasia itu Ngara Bebas apa saja dijual meskipun barang enggak halal asal untung banyak.. janggal rasanya di Supermarket disediakan Tempat jual Makanan enggak halal menyatu disana.
      di Indonesia , Undang-undang negara Indonesia dilarang keras sebuah tempat supermarket ataupun minimarket memperjualbelikan barang alkohol ataupun daging pork didalam supermarket karena pendatang pembeli khususnya Muslim saat memasuki tempat itu pun udah tidak (makruh hukumnya)
      Itulah saya katakan dari awal malasia ngara bebas mengaku negara Muslim apa saja keuntungan meskipun cara enggak halal asalkan Untung.
      Ngomong-ngomong di menit beberapa tadi Ada Lihat gerai dijual Teh Botol Sosro dan Indomie itu merupakan produk makanan dari Indonesia Abang Kakak 😊🇮🇩
      Ya bener Sekali kami tidak mengcupkan Kicap Tapi kecap dlaam Bahasa Indonesia sementara Malasia terus menambah kosakata dalam bahasa British bahasa melayu Mereka
      Lain kali datanglah ke Indonesia kakak Abang melihat Budaya Indonesia yang beragam dan makanan Nusantara khas lokal Indonesia😊.😊

    • @zaharizak
      @zaharizak ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suhanjayalian5044 Go get a life dude

    • @s._3560
      @s._3560 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Milo is Nestlé product. Despite its popularity, Milo is only sold in Asia, Australia and other developing countries, but not widely retailed in Europe or other Western supermarkets. Their chocolate drink equivalent is Nesquik. You have to wonder why.
      Milo has less cocoa solids than Nesquik. Except Australia's has more cocoa solids than SEAsian. Read the ingredients list next time and find out what's inside. In Malaysia, Milo drinks sold outside typically add condensed milk to it, when Milo already has added sugar. This makes it too sweet.

    • @s._3560
      @s._3560 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ayam brand is not local either. It is french owned.

    • @faizjoe
      @faizjoe ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@suhanjayalian5044 we are a multiracial country. In Asia, only Malaysia has schools for Indians and Chinese. India can speak Indian language Chinese can speak Chinese language, so please understand this and constitution of both countries are not same.

  • @merahkesumba
    @merahkesumba ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Malaysian Gourmet coffee culture only exist in cities.
    But traditionally, we drink ground coffee prepared locally... we buy the coffee powder and prepare ourselves. Or served at the local coffee shops.
    For example Terengganu has their KOPI WARISAN or now they call it kopi Wawasan
    Johor has KOPI 434
    The northerners have KOPI KEDAH, KOPI BUKIT MERTAJAM, KOPI CAP GANTANG
    Melaka has many more coffee types, especially among their KOPITIAMs
    They concoct different kinds of brews and roasts

    • @s._3560
      @s._3560 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      DO support your own local brands and producers so they can grow and improve. Old Town Coffee and Super use to be locally owned but has since been bought by Dutch giant JDE. Given coffee is grown around this region, it isn't right that locals can't get the best quality coffee beans at a cheaper price and instead have to buy some expensive European brands to get good coffee.

    • @merahkesumba
      @merahkesumba ปีที่แล้ว

      @@s._3560 thats what im saying.. Malaysia have many local brands that foreigners should try.

  • @phillipe23
    @phillipe23 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Guys, there are two braziliam youtubers in Malasia right now! They are Michele and Renan, and their chanel is "Mundo sem Fim". They are very cool and friendly like you two. It would be incredible with you meet them.

  • @hisham_othman
    @hisham_othman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jaya Grocer is a high end supermaket. Lots of imported overseas product.
    It starts as Fitzpatrick Supermaket in the early years, British times.

  • @NSS7
    @NSS7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jaya Grocer is expensive because they are upscale supermarket with lot of imported product. Any place that sold fruit from Japan then it is definitely upscale.
    Standard - Lotus (formerly Tesco), Mydin, Econsave, Giant, TF Value, Aeon Big,
    Premium - Jaya Grocer, Sam Groceria, Village Grocer, AEON MaxValu Prime, Cold Storage
    Ultra Premium - Isetan Food Market, B.I.G., The Food Merchant

  • @lindadorman2869
    @lindadorman2869 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Japanese fruit is so expensive because it's hand-cultivated for perfection, meaning grown organically with special light and soil. A single strawberry, melon or peach can cost hundreds of dollars. The best pieces have no blemishes or bruising, are perfectly shaped and taste amazing at the peak of ripeness. But in my mind, not worth that much money.

    • @jonmath4182
      @jonmath4182 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Overrated overhyped

  • @rickywong2030
    @rickywong2030 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The green Chinese grape cost only Rm 8.90 in NSK. It is super soft and taste delicious.

  • @ElseCatherine
    @ElseCatherine ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am Malaysian. Jaya Grocer sells lots of imported food, hence, the expensive price for most of its items. Moreover, outlets in certain places may be more expensive than others, depending on the area u r in. Like, if it is in a shopping mall or areas where it is a major tourist attraction, especially Kuala Lumpur, then yeah the price-y-ness.

  • @preciousstone6878
    @preciousstone6878 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    High class supermarket. Can get almost everything imported. A lot of variety.
    You had pomelo at my place. And that sengkuang you also had at my place ...in the popiah dish.

  • @AzhanAbdulRahim
    @AzhanAbdulRahim ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was thinking, this was gonna be a boring video. You've proved me wrong.

  • @Frederick-765
    @Frederick-765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    median salary in malaysia is €600-700/mth, many earn under €600, but in singapore it is €3100/mth. and food costs are only around 1.5 times as expensive in singapore

  • @chualc
    @chualc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Local snacks to try: Sanzha, nutmeg slices, dodol, musang king icecream/puff, prawn rolls, satay, tambun biscuits .
    Instant noodles: try kampua from Sarawak
    For local fruits, also try talap from Sabah, nona and rambutan.

  • @ayol1011
    @ayol1011 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What?! Pepsi have a more citrus taste I like that more... also for the bread there's price on the plastic tag... thirdly Malaysian have both coffee and tea culture, it's just that we're not snobbish about it.. that is why we have rows of lipton and none of that Earl Grey, English Breakfast... some families do drink it but it's more of a special occasion kind of stuff... same with coffee, if you tell them it's arabica or robusta they're gonna reply with what's that.. if you tell them it's Vietnamese, Ipoh or Indonesian coffee they'd be more responsive of that.. lastly for snacks I think it would be fun if you do a blind test while reviewing it especially with a Malaysian *wink abg ajib wink*. Two bird one stone

  • @Sarmozord
    @Sarmozord ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Maggi is actually Swiss company :D. They are popular in Hungaria and Serbia as well. Not like maybe in Malaysia. Weird :D you didnt see it in Serbia. You can buy them in big shops.

  • @AlexSDU
    @AlexSDU ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sapodilla known as Ciku in Malay. Love the taste, especially after it got chilled in the fridge.
    3:19 Chincao or Grass Jelly in English. We usually mince it and add to our cold drinks like soy milk or milk tea.
    11:30 The original Maggi noodle flavours are Ayam(Green colour), Asam Laksa(Blue colour) and Kari(Red colour). Back in the 1980's, those three were the only Maggi flavours available.

    • @pegangagamakeranaitusiapak576
      @pegangagamakeranaitusiapak576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my mum added in some sarsipilla/sarsi n evaporated milk with ice with her cincau ..u shud try ...sooo yummmyyy

    • @AlexSDU
      @AlexSDU ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pegangagamakeranaitusiapak576 Thanks for the tips. Is the sarsi cordial type or carbonated one?

    • @terrarozza1
      @terrarozza1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pegangagamakeranaitusiapak576 or simply iced Sirap Bandung with Cincau (some place called it Bancau)

    • @terrarozza1
      @terrarozza1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSDU normally cordial type, because carbonated drink doesn't mixed well with evaporated milk

  • @ap3xstylo81
    @ap3xstylo81 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sengkuang = Sweet Turnip 😊
    In malaysia era 90an sweet turnip is fav vege school people malaysia called " SENGKUANG CALIT " calit mean smeared with homemade sauce and sprinkled with peanuts 😊
    Sorry my english is bad 😢

  • @mirceamiclea1983
    @mirceamiclea1983 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Maggi is Swiss brand and full of them all of Europe, my favorite from Romania also with Knorr but I prefer Maggi at Romania' s stores

  • @cheryll8008
    @cheryll8008 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Westeners are not familiar or accustomed to our food. The supermarket you went is Jaya Grocer what we all call "atas" supermarket 😂 at least to me

  • @Andrei_D.
    @Andrei_D. ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like the prices in Malaysia, 1RM is approximately 1RON, so it is easy to compare with those from Romania. 🙂
    The common products are cheaper or similar to those in my country, but they have some very expensive imported products. 😲

  • @zaidarazak2838
    @zaidarazak2838 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Japanese fruits thats overly expensive is claimed to be the premium ones. Its kind of wagyu but in fruit form, i've watched a documentary how they cuddle & took extra care by maintaining the green house tempreture, the size & etc. Totally price for their hardworks. those fruits like Japanese shine Muscat grape, white strawberries and peaches (it also considered expensive in Japan as well) the farmer said every bunch of grapes the harvested will have the same weight n quantity & quality.

  • @lindadorman2869
    @lindadorman2869 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Think of dried seaweed sheets like spinach. I like to break them up and use them in egg omelets or miso wonton soup. Very healthy and they add texture.

    • @JetLagWarriors
      @JetLagWarriors  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ah, I'm sure Ivana would love this! I will show her this

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is very common for Chinese and Japanese to eat dried seaweeds. Full of iodine.

  • @jansenlai9063
    @jansenlai9063 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello Steve & Ivanna. Glad to see you guys back here in Malaysia ❤I love the "shine-muscat" green grapes. Over here in Kuching the price is around RM20 each. It's sweet, seedless and for the first time I found grape with super soft skin. You can eat it effortlessly 😅My kids love it too. We bought it a lot during weekend promotion/sales because we couldn't get enough of it.

  • @JohnDoe-vt5zq
    @JohnDoe-vt5zq ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Gardenia breads will have their prices mentioned on the packet lock itself

  • @ItsLizzy82
    @ItsLizzy82 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maggie brand is owned by Nestle and the furthest from Malaysian food,. I'm glad you guys had a great time in Malaysia and got to experience different cultural aspects of the country! Looking forward to watching your China videos!

  • @puremustang732
    @puremustang732 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your content guys. Much Love from Uk ❤️ I like the shirt with Rapid🥳

  • @unicornns5695
    @unicornns5695 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love maggi soup here in Serbia 😊

  • @izafri
    @izafri ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Food Merchant is the top of the range supermarket groceries store in Malaysia. Its in collaboration with Waitrose® UK

  • @tecksunyong8209
    @tecksunyong8209 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so lucky you have Ivana. She’s the best. All her comments are true! 😊 I like her.

  • @undisputedGod2512
    @undisputedGod2512 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maggi (German: [ˈmaɡi], Italian: [ˈmaddʒi]) is an international brand of seasonings, instant soups, and noodles that originated in Switzerland in the late 19th century. The Maggi company was acquired by Nestlé in 1947. correct me if I'm wrong

  • @amirhaikal6672
    @amirhaikal6672 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cincau is called Grass jelly in english. Its semi sweet jelly that sometimes we mixed with drinks

  • @BonaFide惊人的
    @BonaFide惊人的 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fruits are best to get them at any wet market or stalls on the street. Cheaper. But such supermarket helps you to get western ingredients like spagetthi, meatchops etc

  • @PalavraDevitoriacomfe
    @PalavraDevitoriacomfe ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Top demais excelente vídeo!❤

  • @Lili-ko4yo
    @Lili-ko4yo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    foie gras comes from France..That pâté is eaten on special occasions at Christmas. .😘🥰

  • @joestumpin
    @joestumpin ปีที่แล้ว +2

    100+ is the MSG for drinks, specifically juices, e.g. Florida's orange juice + 100+ active (non-carbonated), you're welcome.

  • @etblok9359
    @etblok9359 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    #jetfam... Suggestion... Maybe do a home cook meal video with the grocery shopping... Could be interesting... Simple normal meal❤

  • @EGO0808
    @EGO0808 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jaya is a mid range supermarket chain with mostly imported products. However, it is pretty basic when compared to BIG or some of the Village Grocers (Bangsar and Mont Kiara). The most exclusive and best (imported) produce you’d find in BIG Publika, Isetan at Lot10, Village grocer at Bangsar village and BIG at BSC in Bangsar. It just depends what you’re looking for. But in general: good quality fresh seafood and fish, dairy (not the low range from NZL and Australia, but the real stuff from the Mediteranean (Italy especially)), wagyu and black angus beef and good wines and liquor is just very highly priced. I rather go to the wholesalers that supply the high end restaurants here in KL, theu have far better quality for far more competitive prices.

  • @anitacher2412
    @anitacher2412 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sengkuang is also called bangkuang and is turnip. It's not a fruit but a root vegetable like carrot. It's the filling used for popia. You can also eat it as a veggie. Fried with dried shrimp and braised in sauce until soft. Cincau is black jelly made from a herbaceous plant. You grate the jelly into strips and mix it with sugar syrup that has been boiled with pandan leaf. Yummy! Very refreshing on a hot day. The Chinese consider as having a 'cooling' effect. You can buy it from the stalls that sell soya bean milk and some people mix both drinks together. It's called 'Michael Jackson' LOL!

  • @Lonewoft
    @Lonewoft ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Maybe you can try our local kerepek like banana chips, tapioca chips, jackfruits chip and sort of. 😊

  • @naxeri
    @naxeri ปีที่แล้ว +1

    growing up, the pomelo growing in our yard had red/pink flesh that’s sweet & juicy. i only learned of the variety with pale yellow flesh later on.

  • @ebcho1
    @ebcho1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cintan Mee brand is an originally Malaysian brand. Maggi & Nestle is actually Swiss brand being localised.

  • @Lady.Lynn.Z
    @Lady.Lynn.Z ปีที่แล้ว

    Sappodillo = ciku
    Sengkuang = jicama
    The tofu in tube which is yellowish in colour is actually Japanese tofu, and it's mixed with eggs
    Cincau = grass jelly, you chop it up and mix it in sweet beverages yummm
    Belacan = terasi/shrimp paste
    Holy cow foie gras d'or RM232?? There'd better be gold in it just like the name suggests!
    Coffee is big in M'sia, you'll find cafés everywhere. Nowadays more people own coffee machines at home.
    I enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing!

  • @faithful2Christ95
    @faithful2Christ95 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If you want cheaper groceries go to NSK

  • @faizjoe
    @faizjoe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    17:54 if you want to try Malaysia coffee beans try find this Sin Boon Kee coffee from penang

  • @andresloft
    @andresloft ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sapodilla is known as Ciku in Malaysia. Cheaper if you buy from road side stalls or markets instead of at hypermarket. Agree, the taste and also the texture is great.
    Pamelo…. It’s kinda seasonal or having different variations. Some could be sweet, bitter, reddish, totally transparent. I find the best way to enjoy the fruit, either having it as it is, or to separate the fruit bits and add to fruit cocktails or softdrink (like 7Up)

    • @tiputertipah9664
      @tiputertipah9664 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sawonilo in kelantan 😂

    • @jonmath4182
      @jonmath4182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pam may object, saying it's pomelo

    • @BeyfighterFaris
      @BeyfighterFaris ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Surprisingly, there's a way to cut Pomelo so that it's not bitter. My MIL knows how to do it

    • @andresloft
      @andresloft ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonmath4182 lol. Sorry Pamelo

  • @alho9231
    @alho9231 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to be a Coke drinker since childhood but with the crazy cost of living these last couple of years and the fact Coke is 33% more expensive than Pepsi here where I live, I have been drinking Pepsi Max and it's so much better. I can't even drink Coke anymore coz of the taste. Oh and Rum & Coke with Pepsi is way better.

  • @sapiahyusof76
    @sapiahyusof76 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can peel the outer green skin of the pamelo, take the white sponge like thing, boil in the thick syrup ( white sugar and water) dry it, its yummy .

  • @hamzah1005
    @hamzah1005 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice supermarket tour..

  • @WeekendCrooner
    @WeekendCrooner ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have to agree with you, Franks is the best!! Had it for the first time and I was completely hooked! Just a question, which Jaya Grocer are you guys shopping in? Thanks

  • @hushy9695
    @hushy9695 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Introducing Malaysia brand snack:
    Super ring
    Cheezels
    Jack n Jill’s Roller coaster
    Popo muruku
    Amazin’ Graze
    MyEureka popcorn

  • @BolehNEWS
    @BolehNEWS 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for your great video!

  • @SalukiDogsAndMore
    @SalukiDogsAndMore ปีที่แล้ว +2

    in Turkey, regular Pepsi with sugar is definetely better than regular Coca Cola with sugar. However Coca Cola Zero is definitely better than Pepsi Max

    • @queva3062
      @queva3062 ปีที่แล้ว

      In Turkey I love their apple tea & all type of food 😊

  • @senyor_artemis
    @senyor_artemis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pomelo is one of my favourite fruits. Widely available and very popular in Russia too. Yum 🥰

  • @BeyfighterFaris
    @BeyfighterFaris ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh wow! Time for Steve to try Sengkuang Calit. Yummy!

  • @Esperalzi-Esfaral
    @Esperalzi-Esfaral ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sengkuang (Malaysia)=Jicama (English, Spanish, Portuguese-originally from Mexico)-Bangkuang (Indonesia)

  • @BizByte
    @BizByte ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Try Malaysian snack. Popo in white packet with a baby logo in the middle.

    • @jonmath4182
      @jonmath4182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try these 2 frozen food items:
      Roti canai
      Karipap

  • @hafilahzainalabidin8862
    @hafilahzainalabidin8862 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you come to Johor, try pisang salai or smoked banana. You can buy from stalls at the R&R

  • @Sup3rnal
    @Sup3rnal ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That pomelo fluff tastes amazing candied.

    • @JetLagWarriors
      @JetLagWarriors  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Candied pomelo fluff? Wow. I want to try that

    • @Sup3rnal
      @Sup3rnal ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JetLagWarriors Find this brand called Mildura dried pomelo peel. It's dried and candied, a great fruity snack.

  • @Chimchi1
    @Chimchi1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jaya grocers carries more imports. Of course these are pricier. Big ticket items I go mostly to Aeon big. In between, for fresh produce I drop by the Jaya Grocer near my house.

  • @teddseven
    @teddseven 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    actually the famous Pomelo is from tambun, ipoh. they have 2-3 variant, sweet, sour and sweet+sour variant. its white and pink colored pomelo.

  • @izafri
    @izafri ปีที่แล้ว

    Beef & mutton are mainly imported from Aussie & NZ but it's Malaysian owned farms , that's why it's cheaper than imported veggies/ fruits

  • @cosmickirtan123
    @cosmickirtan123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Milo and Maggie are owned by Nestle (Swiss company). And they've been owned by Nestle for over 50 years.

  • @VictorPeter
    @VictorPeter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ivana's correct, Maggi brand is originally Swiss by Julius Maggi. USA is the melting pot of global cultures, Malaysia is the melting pot of global food.

  • @scharlackrenan
    @scharlackrenan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMGGG THERE'S A BRAZILIAN COUPLE IN MALAYSIA TOO!! The channel name is, Mundo Sem Fim !! CROSSOVER PLS

  • @Busybeeee
    @Busybeeee ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fois Gras D’Oie is French for Goose fatty liver pâté . I am surprised at how expensive the store is! Would be great if you would review a cheap grocery store. Malaysia is apparently a cheap country although it doesn’t look like it by the prices of this grocery store.

    • @shyfullripped
      @shyfullripped ปีที่แล้ว

      This Jaya Grocer is for the rich n' famous. XD

    • @Busybeeee
      @Busybeeee ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shyfullripped like the jet lag warriors! 😊😅

  • @ipostaze2
    @ipostaze2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It bothers me to see how far globalization went with brands. Maggie is a Nestle brand which you can find in Malaysia and Romania, 7 Days, the same coffee brands, sliced bread that seems fresh after a whole week... I always try to buy local products when I travel abroad, and I personally mostly avoid supermarkets for that reason. My only sin is eating in a McDonald's in Paris, but it was more of a cultural experiment.
    As for the cola dispute, I can only quote Cake, an American not-so-popular band, with their funny lyrics: "Some people drink Pepsi
    Some people drink Coke
    The wacky morning DJ
    Says democracy's a joke"

  • @donk9413
    @donk9413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cincau is that black jelly you get in your ABC...it is mostly used in drinks..good with any sweet drinks I suppose..

    • @jonmath4182
      @jonmath4182 ปีที่แล้ว

      *Cincau* = traditional cool refreshing jelly usually for drinks
      *Cincai* = doing some task half heartedly resulting in imperfect or outright bad outcome
      *Cincin* = ring that you wear on your finger
      *Cincinnati* = ring that you wear on your finger but belonging to nati, maybe you borrow it or maybe you steal it from nati, who knows other than you and nati, I don't even know who nati is 🙄

    • @donk9413
      @donk9413 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonmath4182 cincin..haha..cincin dlm bhs jepun maknanye belalai dlm sluar...haha

    • @jonmath4182
      @jonmath4182 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donk9413 oi. Mana ada belalai pakai seluar, dah berapa banyak aku tengok gajah siam dan gajah india, semua pun takde pakai seluar 🤔

    • @donk9413
      @donk9413 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonmath4182 ok..good for you..

  • @amaiwatashi6253
    @amaiwatashi6253 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should definitely try salted egg fish skin chips, they are super delicious!!! Don't be scared of its name!!!

  • @mohdzaki1089
    @mohdzaki1089 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fyi...sengkuang is used as filling for Popiah@spring rolls...

  • @anasazmi8554
    @anasazmi8554 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm surprised that "sengkuang" is not directly translated to turnips. Also, I agree on the pomelo.

  • @zaidarazak2838
    @zaidarazak2838 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please try Eureka PopCorn, and the famous Super Ring

  • @Flyboy_
    @Flyboy_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    naa Jaya Grocer does not properly reflect most Malaysian's lifestyle. I personally shop at AEON. Clean, spacious, so many variations of everything, very very affordable

  • @girlleo2807
    @girlleo2807 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    please try super ring by oriental food industries, malaysian product loved by jennie and lisa from blackpink. they was a video when they came here shopping at KK mart and were so happy seeing said cheese snack. it is in purple packaging. it was my childhood snack and it is there since about 5 decades

    • @jonmath4182
      @jonmath4182 ปีที่แล้ว

      You only mentioned jennie and lisa?? You didn't mention me! 😑

  • @burhanaziz701
    @burhanaziz701 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helo stevana...welcome back. How u been?

  • @Kisio1986
    @Kisio1986 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Indomie is my go to for that mee goreng taste. or was it ibumie. Maggie and Milo are all own by Nestle. Pepsi for me, as it has sweeter taste than coke. I probably need to cut down on sodas now. haha

  • @alexenderkoay
    @alexenderkoay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sengkuang is jicama, its sweet and tasty, malaysian usually use it for popiah

    • @DavidKearns4
      @DavidKearns4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is what I came to say. Not something new if you have eaten Mexican food on the regular, which most Americans have... ;-)

  • @harryalfonso8788
    @harryalfonso8788 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just shop shop shop Steve and Ivana. They have it all.

  • @esphilee
    @esphilee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    20% are not Chinese Immigrant, they are Malaysian citizen of Chinese Ethnicity. Just like the Anglo-Saxon of Australia, they are not called immigrant in Australia.

  • @maxsart
    @maxsart 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I preferred Pepsi over coke in the past, specifically Pepsi twist with a touch of lemon. Today, I don’t mind !

  • @cp1236
    @cp1236 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We’ve been to Malaysia many times and we find the supermarkets really expensive in comparison to what you pay for food in the streets. They’re almost not worth going to unless you’re looking for specific things or trying to follow a specific diet. We go to get the pre-made sauces and Milo to bring home. The thing I found super expensive in your video was the booze! Fifty bucks for a bottle of hard liquor is highway robbery 😊

    • @nikzniky
      @nikzniky ปีที่แล้ว

      True. The price differences between food that is being sold on the streets vs those you can find in the supermarkets (especially in the upscale supermarkets) are definitely big. The former are usually a lot cheaper, especially if you compare them to the prices of the imported goods in the supermarkets.
      Well, in general, Malaysians love both local and imported food, hence the availability for both :)
      I usually spend RM300 or more on groceries in the supermarket whenever I buy lots of imported goods on that shopping trip! 🤯😊

    • @pegangagamakeranaitusiapak576
      @pegangagamakeranaitusiapak576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      guess u went to a wrong supermarket or grocery 😊.They are plenty cheap n unbelievable prices unleast its imported

    • @nikzniky
      @nikzniky ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pegangagamakeranaitusiapak576 Ya Tuan/Puan. In case it was not clear to you on what I wrote above, whenever I buy a lot of imported goods from supermarket, grocery bills = expensive la 😅

  • @wazihawahid5815
    @wazihawahid5815 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love shopping at Jaya Grocer becoz it's cozy, clean n systematic....also most of the time not crowded....but not all things can be bought here....depends on my needs n budget 😂

  • @mikekok
    @mikekok ปีที่แล้ว

    May I suggest cucuk from adabi
    As for coffee, I'll go for Vietnamese coffee. By far more tastier than the common 3 in one or the nescafe!

  • @kychemclass5850
    @kychemclass5850 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kopi O is widely sold in restaurants and 'road side' stalls.

  • @bashirun77
    @bashirun77 ปีที่แล้ว

    perhaps next time you can try our "kedai Acheh" for groceries, you can get better price there

  • @-zerxvil-5208
    @-zerxvil-5208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:22 that's lemongrass if I'm not mistaken.