Bucket List: Hawker Food

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Malaysia, Perak, Taiping

This article was first published on this blog in January 2025.

A travel bucket list or any bucket list should not be just about the relatively unattainable that only a select few get to experience. For me, my bucket list items are made up of experiences that I personally cherish and want to try out. And food is one of these. No, not Michelin-starred restaurants because while these would be great to experience but there are certainly out of my price range. 

Street food is what I am after. Why do I love street food? They are affordable, reflects the local culture and are more often than not, extremely delicious! And so, when I was in Taiping on an overnight trip as part of my train journey from Thailand to Singapore, through Malaysia, I finally got to taste the delicious hawker food of this small town!

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For me, food is always a highlight of any trips. Local food, especially street food or hawker food is always a delight. 

When it comes to hawker food, Malaysia certainly has a lot to offer. When I had a one-day stopover in Taiping in Malaysia's Perak state during my South-East Asia Train Journey trip in May 2024, I seized the opportunity to savour as much local food as I possibly could eat. I was not disappointed, every dish I ate was delicious and left me craving for more... 🍲

Satay, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia (2024)

Claypot Rice, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia (2024)

Chicken Noodles, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia (2024)

Noodle Soup, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia (2024)

Apom, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia (2024)

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