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Steph,

Through work I have traveled to Malaysia extensively. 
If you are in to adventure eating here are a couple of
suggestions.

Banana Leaf Restaurant:  These are traditional
Malaysian Islamic "Halal" or "kosher style"
restaurants were you eat with your hands, no forks or
knives allowed.  The food is served family style and
you serve yourself onto your banana leaf plate.  Most
dishes are spicy curries (fish, goat, lamb or chicken)
served with rice.  With a little practice you get the
hang of stuffing the food in your face.

Durian:  This is a very unique Malaysian fruit
delicacy.  Malaysians say that Durian is the King of
all fruits, the stronger the better.  If you can get
past the smell the taste isn't too bad.  The smell is
indescribable, imagine and out house on a hot summers
day and you are pretty close.  The hotel will not let
you bring it in.  It is usually served at road side
stands or in the farmer's market.  The Malaysians love
to see Westerners reaction to it.  It you can manage a
taste you'll earn their respect.

If you want to get back at them, suggest they try a
very strong cheese like French Blue Cheese or Brie. 
They'll have the same reaction as you to Durian.

Mangosteen:  Another unique Malaysian fruit.  This is
the Queen of fruits.  This one I highly recommend,
very sweet and tasty.  Watch out the red husk will
stain your hands and cloths.

Cheers,  Pete in TX


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