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Best Malay food in Singapore

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1. Nasi Lemak

fragrant coconut rice served with various side dishes such as fried chicken, otah (grilled fish cake), anchovies, peanuts, and a spicy sambal sauce.
Instagram: @adamroadfoodcentre
Opening hours: 6am to 9pm daily.

2. Mee Siam

a spicy and tangy noodle dish made with vermicelli noodles, a tamarind-based sauce, and various toppings such as tofu, shrimp, and boiled eggs.
Instagram: @hajilanesg
Opening hours: 7am to 10pm daily.

3. Satay

skewered and grilled meat (usually chicken, beef, or mutton) served with peanut sauce and cucumber and onion slices.
Instagram: @sataybythebay
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm daily.

4. Roti Prata

a flaky and crispy flatbread served with curry sauce or sugar. It can also be filled with various ingredients such as egg, cheese, or onion.
Instagram: @springleafprataplace
Opening hours: 24 hours daily.

5. Beef Rendang

a spicy and aromatic dish made with slow-cooked beef in coconut milk and various spices.
Instagram: @jawihouse
Opening hours: 11am to 11pm daily.

 

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6. Gado Gado

a salad made with boiled vegetables (such as potatoes, long beans, and bean sprouts) and a peanut sauce dressing.
Instagram: @gadigrill
Opening hours: 10am to 21pm daily.

 

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7. Murtabak

a stuffed pancake filled with spiced meat (usually chicken or mutton) and onions.
Instagram: @royalprata
Opening hours: 24 hours daily.

8. Laksa

a spicy and creamy noodle soup made with coconut milk, dried shrimp, and various spices, topped with shrimp, fish cake, and bean sprouts.
Instagram: @328katonglaksa
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm daily.

 

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9. Ayam Penyet

a deep-fried chicken dish served with a spicy sambal sauce, cucumber slices, and rice.
Instagram: @warongpenyet
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm daily.

 

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