Ethnic groups such as Chinese, Indian, Arab and Thai merged with Malaysian traits and became an integral part of the food and culture of the country. Malaysian food is often hot and spicy due to the wide belief that hot curries and other dishes eaten on blazing hot days helps in cooling the system and warding off illness. The powerful aroma of Malaysian food cooked with delicious spices will leave you craving for more.

The range of restaurants in Malaysia, especially in Kuala Lumpur, is enormous and in almost every town and city you'll find Indian, Chinese, Malay, Thai and other restaurants dishing out mouth watering cuisine. Popular Malaysian food includes satay, rendang, roti canai, laksa, fried noodles, chicken rice and nasi lemak. Western cuisine can be found almost everywhere while on Malaysia holidays. International fast food restaurants are found alongside thousands of food bazaars and street stalls. Aromatic herbs and spices such as lemon grass, different kinds of basil, ginger, nutmeg, coriander, cumin and fennel are commonly used to flavor Malaysian food.

Fine dining in Malaysia can be found in the bigger cities and tourist haunts such as islands in Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, and Ipoh. When visiting Penang one of the best fine dining restaurants in Malaysia in these parts is the House of Four Seasons located inside the Mutiara Beach Resort. This Malaysia resorts specialties are Szechuan and Cantonese dishes. Unparalleled quality of food, decor and service is featured here with shining marble, elaborate wood adornments and plush carpets.

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Culinary delicacies at this fine dining restaurant in Malaysia include the native fresh water fish soon hock, shark's fin, braised chicken and minced pigeon which are all specialties. The Peking Duck is a favorite on the menu and the dim sum is a hit during busy brunches and lunches. Hours are 11:30am to 2:30pm for lunch and 7:00pm to 10:00pm for dinner. If you're waiting for the Four Seasons to open, head to the surrounding area for great shopping.

If you're looking for fine dining in Malaysia when visiting Kuala Lumpur there are a host of great choices. The ambiance at Frangipani in the city is unsurpassed and extremely sophisticated. Tables are all arranged around an indoor pool with a skylight above. This is the place to see and be seen where the service is first class all the way. House specialties at this fine dining restaurant in Malaysia include tea-smoked salmon and home made ice cream. Other items on the menu include baby octopus, Angus steak and succulent lamb. After dinner, head upstairs to the bar for a delicious after-dinner cocktail. Located on Cangkat Bukit Binatang Frangipani is open for lunch and dinner. Prices vary so make sure to check the menu.

The Restaurant in Langkawi is located inside the Andaman Datai, one of the most impressive Malaysia resorts on the island. The Restaurant, an excellent fine dining restaurant in Malaysia, offers the feel of a luxurious and opulent Moroccan palace with columns of marble and other elegant adornments. Specializing in fresh seafood procured off the finest beaches in Malaysia guests will enjoy a variety of Malaysian food such as whole, baked snapper, squid ink pasta, tantalizing racks of veal and shellfish in a variety of delicious sauces. Excellent vintage wines compliment impressive meals complete with impeccable service.

When looking for Malaysian food to try, don't be afraid to try fare from the thousands of food hawker stalls around the country. They are delicious and fast. You'll find some of the most authentic food from all ethnic backgrounds for rock-bottom prices. Try stalls that are well-frequented for the freshest street food available. Here you can try a variety of food and if you don't like something it's no big deal to try something else. Let your adventurous side do the talking when choosing between dishes and you're bound to find something that you'll be craving once you get back home!