Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown Has The World's BEST LAKSA 🇲🇾

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  • @hungrytoexplore
    @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Please help me by giving this video a LIKE, a COMMENT and a SHARE, it really helps the channel grow :)

  • @movebeautifullywithhilda
    @movebeautifullywithhilda 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great that you like asam laksa n I can see you’re not faking it 😅 or exaggerating it. Very few westerners like it. I had a German friend who tried it and she said it’s like the rotten fish gut.😮 anyway I thank you for featuring asam laksa. It is very underrated on TH-cam. Because of this you have won me as a subscriber 😊❤

  • @danny_and_diggy
    @danny_and_diggy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Joe 😊 wonder if this is better China town then Bkk 🤔

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha I will let you decide that... ;)

  • @maxf3253
    @maxf3253 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the new motour bike Joe❤. Keep loving life

  • @andyvong9660
    @andyvong9660 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Assam laksa is my favorite version of the dish. The sour tamarind paste, prawn paste contrasts with sweet pineapple and mint to flavor what’s probably Malaysia’s most unique street food - glad you liked it! Great review

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah it was really really tasty, I would definitely look for it to eat again

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You did your research well, yes longan fruits. We locals called it mata kucing. Meaning cat's eye

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha I am glad you think it was research... I work it out as I find it haha. The Logan drink at mata Kucing was surprisingly tasty actually

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats you just ate the bucket list of world cuisine the asam laksa. Yes tamarind.

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So so good!

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hungrytoexplore penang asam laksa is better(the origin)

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Joe.Parrilla sarawak laksa is just as good. The late Anthony bourdain called it the breakfast of gods.

    • @pannachawangkul585
      @pannachawangkul585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@keangwooichoo6138 I miss Anthony Bourdain, the OG of food "Vlogger." May his soul rest in peace.

  • @pelucca2
    @pelucca2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Asam laksa is my favourite food. I'm literally salivating as I'm watching this video!

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      it was so so good! I was not ready for how delicious haha

  • @mauihowey
    @mauihowey ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of my favorite cities

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too, it is a really awesome place to visit, especially for the food

    • @anitha7865
      @anitha7865 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful. Thank you for this video.

  • @SinikanIsThai
    @SinikanIsThai 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for very jnteresting video

  • @yorkhunt1251
    @yorkhunt1251 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That mochi reminds me of the Japanese warabimochi. The big difference is dipping the mochi in ground peanuts vs ground toasted soy beans.
    Ever try mochi donuts Joe? Quite the rage now.

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      woah! I have never tried mocha donuts, are they good?

  • @SinikanIsThai
    @SinikanIsThai 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The local guy is so kind

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes! very, I didn't expect that

  • @PradeepRaajkumar1981
    @PradeepRaajkumar1981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LUCKY mate.. Please do visit PUBs.. ROTI CANAI and SOUTH INDIAN Banana Leaf dish.. THAALI meals please...

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a roti canai video already :) You can check it out on the First impressions of KL video. Southern Indian Banana leaf is coming up in a future video don't worry

  • @rhiannoncoffin7358
    @rhiannoncoffin7358 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Joe.
    We have eaten that mochi many times over the years.
    Unfortunately the aunty passed away a few months ago.

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh no! That’s very sad! I just have filmed it just before that happening. I hope they keep her voice on the recording though as a tribute to her memory

    • @rhiannoncoffin7358
      @rhiannoncoffin7358 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hungrytoexplore I know! My family and I were very sad when we read this too.
      Also, if you're in the same area looking for food, there's a great hawker market opposite the road.
      They have delicious char kway teow.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The curry laksa at madras Lane is just as good.

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you for the tip

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hungrytoexplore I think it was the 1st stall at the back lane.

    • @kayellai5278
      @kayellai5278 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here is the confusion with words, hence, my preference to call it curry mee(noodles), instead of laksa but they are also selling Asam Laksa in Madras Lane. There are three stalls in Madras Lane selling curry mee. The third one from the arch is the best and the first is the worst. Taste is subjective. It is internationally rated.

  • @redflamelcd
    @redflamelcd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think all that time you spent in Thailand has served you well cos you’re very knowledgable about the food ingredients. Asam laksa needs the shrimp paste just like pie and mash needs lashings of liquor.

    • @anitha7865
      @anitha7865 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      haha yes! it took it to the next level once I added that

  • @dreamplazy516
    @dreamplazy516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello im new here, can you try the laksa sarawak

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      welcome to the channel! I will look out for it, thank you

  • @vantida
    @vantida ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It doesn't look very much like Chinatown, it's just an alley, right? However the area looks nice, so does the food.

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is slightly bigger than what I showed, but I think you are blessed with the one near you, that is for sure

    • @raymondng18
      @raymondng18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I as a local Chinese understand what you mean. It’s indeed more foreign vendors and tourists there. But it remains as a Chinatown. If you are looking for towns with Chinese vibes then you have to go to Ipoh or Penang up north of KL. I also can’t recall when was the last time I was in this Chinatown 😅

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@raymondng18 I think you are 100% right. Penang is the place to be for those vibes.

    • @vantida
      @vantida ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@raymondng18 I only went to KL and some places nearby but would love to go to Penang one day, I am sure there are many things to see.

    • @raymondng18
      @raymondng18 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vantida definitely. If you are looking for more historical and cultural vibes then go to Melaka or/and Penang, just depends on what are you looking for beaches will be lamgkawi or islands in the east coast ( redang/Perhentian), cooler mountain vibes can go to Genting highland, Cameron Highlands. More local Malay vibes will be in the east coast.

  • @nigel8499
    @nigel8499 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you safe Joe, I read really bad fires in Portugal

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am good, don't worry. There are not any fires where I am as it stands

    • @nigel8499
      @nigel8499 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@hungrytoexplore👍

  • @kamcheongyew9640
    @kamcheongyew9640 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that's cucumber,not courgette (zucchini),Asian(or Chinese) hardly or never use courgette,cos that's Western veggie.....

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is not a cheat. The Spire is part of the original design. It is accepted by the council on tall buildings and urban habitat.

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't doubt that, I don't just mean this building, I mean every tall building. They just put a spire on to make it taller :)

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spires are lightning arrester. Malaysia has many lightning strikes.

    • @pannachawangkul585
      @pannachawangkul585 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keangwooichoo6138 Good to know. I am learning something new today. Thanks for the info.

  • @justinkongy
    @justinkongy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's sardine not mackerel & cucumber as opposed to courgette cheers...

  • @henrikgustav2294
    @henrikgustav2294 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can’t really tell from the video. If the fish is white it is mackerel. Local sardine is dark in colour

  • @pannachawangkul585
    @pannachawangkul585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Joe, glad you've finally found something savory to eat. 😁, I was worry about you going to starve for a minute there, lol. Anyway, I think in Malaysia, it's believed that when a stranger quietly paid for your meal, good fortune will come to that "secret Santa" 😊. I think Thai people do that too, if and when they can afford it, for good karma. Hope you are doing well.

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      hahah yes finally! that is cool to know. He saw I was vlogging when I came in, I think he was a food tour guide. Very nice gesture

  • @nickloong
    @nickloong ปีที่แล้ว

    The sourness comes from slices of dry Tamarind, and the fermented shrimp sauce is not necessary to enhance the taste of the bowl of noodles though. 😅

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah - I knew nothing about them so was trying to work it out as I tasted. I got to tamarind in the end :) they were delicious

  • @TedPatrickBaird
    @TedPatrickBaird ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a Goyard bag from that market haha

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahaha how long did it last?

    • @TedPatrickBaird
      @TedPatrickBaird ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hungrytoexplore For $22 it's holding up real well haha I just bought it last week

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TedPatrickBaird hahaha glad to hear it

  • @anitha7865
    @anitha7865 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi

  • @raymondng18
    @raymondng18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Food is available at the alleyways

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you :) I was happy to find that Asam laksa though

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Madras lane

    • @raymondng18
      @raymondng18 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keangwooichoo6138 we locals sure know where is madras lane, behind Pak Peng lah other side alleyways also have food not so famous only 🤣

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @raymondng18 I never ate in other lanes. As since young, I ate at madras Lane and sometimes if my late father can afford the duck, bought some to eat.

  • @kayellai5278
    @kayellai5278 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The internationally rated foods are Asam Laksa and Curry Laksa or better known as Curry Mee. Sometimes people say laksa, I seek clarification which laksa are you talking about. Hence, I would prefer to use Curry Mee. There are many types of laksa or laksam from various states of Malaysia, mostly from local Malay origins which are less popular. The best for me is Penang style Asam Laksa.

  • @izuanspt
    @izuanspt ปีที่แล้ว

    Asam Laksa means Sour Laksa

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha that makes total sense now

    • @diamondhead4139
      @diamondhead4139 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@hungrytoexploreAlso can be means like this :
      ASAM Jawa = Tamarind
      Masam = Sour

  • @kensim8378
    @kensim8378 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    curr laksa is better than assamlaksa whichis versournotnice

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      ooooh, did I make the wrong order?

    • @kayellai5278
      @kayellai5278 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Both Curry Laksa(Mee) and Asam Laksa are internationally rated. They said the better Curry Mee is on Madras Lane.

  • @ValnirAesling
    @ValnirAesling ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its incredible how much knowledge you have but still fail to pronounce anything correctly. loNgan(Longaaaaaaaan) not Logan as in Wolverine. Pla ra(Fish Sauce) not Ba lao. Farang not Feyreng. an A is not pronounced EY anywhere outside of the english language.

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should start your own channel with all that knowledge

    • @pannachawangkul585
      @pannachawangkul585 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ ValnirAesling. Everyone has different accent. Get over yourself.

    • @pannachawangkul585
      @pannachawangkul585 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hungrytoexplore 🎯

    • @ValnirAesling
      @ValnirAesling ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hungrytoexplore how hard is the concept of the vocal A really? nothing to do with an Accent.

    • @hungrytoexplore
      @hungrytoexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ValnirAesling shame I said it correctly though isn’t it

  • @โอเหนือChanel
    @โอเหนือChanel ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi