Top 1 @ Nasi Lemak

It is traditionally wrapped in banana leaves with fried anchovies, sliced cucumber, hard boiled egg, and a slightly sweet spicy sauce called sambal. These days, many wrap it in grease-proof brown paper. You can find many makeshift stalls in most local neighborhoods where they sell it. Some operate from their car boots or set up a simple table at a prominent street corner.

Top 2 @ Roti Canai

Roti canai shows the influence of the Indian community on Malaysian food. It is a popular dish that you find in the many Indian Muslim or "mamak" restaurants. Roti canai is a flat bread where the dough is twirled until it is flat and thin and then folded to form a round shape and grilled with oil on a flatiron skillet.

Top 3 @ Roti Bakar

Roti bakar, do we really need an introduction for this? Such a timeless dish that appears in every olden and contemporary kopitiam and mamak scene; it's almost a breakfast staple that everyone from young ones to seniors. Pair it with a cup of good old kopi o and really, your day has been set.

Top 4 @ Half-Boiled Eggs

Eggs are another Malaysian favorite. Two soft boiled eggs provide good nourishment to start the day. Many cafes and "mamak" restaurants serve them however you want.

Top 5 @ Dim Sum

When it comes to Chinese food, Dim Sum is about as good as it gets — you get to try a variety of different dishes, get to know a different culinary culture, and even make some new friends at the communal tables. Often referred to as “Chinese brunch,” Dim Sum meals are generally conducted with multiple parties sharing large tables, with diners choosing dishes off carts that travel through the restaurant.