5 Best Fun Things About Traveling To Eat
We all love traveling to eat!
Aside from the new places, cultures, sightseeing, and meeting new people – eating will always be the best part of traveling.
Trying new food.
There’s sightseeing, meeting new people, and traveling to eat; the best part is the food.
Why is food important in travel?
Different places in Malaysia have so many new flavors.
There are exciting dishes that you would never even dream of, amazing delicacies, and desserts.
There is always something fun to try, from street stalls to endless other possibilities.
When I travel, I continue if I feel like eating ice cream, a fried snack, or sweet desserts.
Life is too short, and we enjoy ourselves the most when we travel.
Five reasons why food triumphs all aspects of traveling.
“Food is believed to rank alongside climate, accommodation, and scenery in importance to tourists.”
Discovering a new food while traveling is reason enough to return to a country someday.
So, if you love traveling, you would open up your palate to a whole exciting world of eating new recipes daily.
1. You Discover New Foods When Traveling To Eat
There are so many dishes in Malaysia that you would only try if you traveled outside the US.
Traveling opens your eyes and your taste buds to a whole new range of authentic flavor profiles and foods you would’ve otherwise missed out on.
If you’ve traveled to Malaysia, you know about Nasi Lemak, the national dish of Malaysia.
Frequently referred to as the national dish of Malaysia, Nasi Lemak can be consumed at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even supper.
Nasi Lemak in Malay means ‘oily or rich creamy rice, which is the star of the dish.
The side dishes include Fried Chicken, Anchovy Sambal, Peanuts, Cucumber Slices, and a savory red spicy condiment.
These are some of the most delicious and cheap filling food you’ll ever eat.
If you’ve never tried Nasi Lemak, now is the perfect time to get a little parcel of goodness wrapped in a banana leaf.
Nasi Lemak is the national dish of Malaysia.
2. You Experience Foods You Eat at Home in a New Way
Discovering completely new foods in a foreign country like Malaysia is amazing.
Compared to back home in the US, you will find staple food cooked with new flavors.
Many foods in Malaysia have much more flavor than the American versions.
For example, pancakes are made in a small copper pan and topped with egg, pounded peanuts, sugar, cream corn, and drizzled over with melted margarine.
The taste and crispy texture instead of a soft fluffy texture can be so different that it may seem like you are trying a new food for the first time.
Malaysian Peanut Pancake, aka Ban Chang Kuih
3. A Country’s Food Tells You A Lot About Their Culture
It’s cool to go to a different country like Malaysia and see how much you can tell about a culture and what they value based on their food.
Most people eat to live.
Malaysians live by the motto, “we live to eat.”
Ask any Malaysian about their favorite thing in their wonderful country; it will most likely be food.
You have conversations with strangers, family, and friends centered around food.
Or what the next meal is, even if they still need to finish eating!
Malaysia and its people truly embody that.
Malaysia’s staple meal consists of rice, beef, chicken, or fish, all of which are freshly slaughtered and cooked.
Meals are simple, and you can expect a lot of fresh seafood, fish, and chicken widely sold.
How would you describe Malaysian food?
Malay food is pungent, spicy, and aromatic, combining the rich tastes of the many herbs and spices commonly found in Southeast Asia.
It is one of three major cuisines in Malaysia, and together with Chinese and Indian food, it continually delights visitors to Malaysia with its incredible variety and unique flavors.
4. Traveling To Eat As Food Brings People Together
There’s nothing better than experiencing new food with others who are just as ecstatic about it as you are.
Find a family member or a friend that shares the same love of food that you may have.
You can bond over the unique new foods you try and plan what you want to try next.
Most of all, check out the incredible restaurants you should visit while traveling around Malaysia.
Food helps you meet new people, incredibly enthusiastic Malaysians.
It is easy to start a conversation with a stranger queuing up to order food and ask for recommendations.
You may make a new friend and try something new that you may never have thought to try.
5. You Gain New Flavors and Dishes to Try at Home
Visiting Malaysia, trying new dishes, and experiencing new flavors means you return home with exciting spices and condiments to spice up your meals.
While what you cooked might not taste exactly like that Char Koay Teow you had in Penang – it brings back the best travel memories.
One of the best parts of traveling and trying new things is bringing home new knowledge.
Your kitchen is where you can travel to any country without ever leaving your house – so get cooking, friends.
Some of Malaysia’s favorite local dishes.
