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The cultural diversity of Malaysia has influenced our unique flavours and ingredients. An amalgamation of Chinese, Indian, Malay and Borneo flavours, our taste buds are constantly tickled by a variety matched perhaps by no other place on earth.
This brought ShopeeFood to survey our cities for the best five-star cuisines, rated by their users. During its last three major campaigns, based on the most frequently ordered items on the ShopeeFood app, the survey showed two favourites: rice-based dishes and fried chicken.
There is no denying that rice is the heartland of Malaysia. Aside from the paddy fields across the nation, rice is our staple food, incorporated into almost every meal. Whether it’s Chinese-style bowls of steaming rice, Indian banana leaf meal, or our beloved Nasi Lemak, rice is in the DNA of Malaysia and its people.
While Roti Canai may have hit the top spot on ShopeeFood's top five cuisines survey, rice-based dishes and some form of fried chicken are featured abundantly in our food trends.
Chicken dishes, not surprisingly, also came out top in the best five stars cuisine found on the ShopeeFood app. Fried chicken is a treat savoured by young and old alike. Some enjoy during large weekly family gatherings and some just as a workday lunch or dinner.
According to a 2021 survey, Malaysians are the third-highest chicken consumers in the world. For a population of just over 32 million people, being the 3rd highest chicken consumer in the world shows just how much Malaysians love their chicken.
And we are not biased either. Whether it’s Ayam Goreng Berempah or Korean-style fried chicken, Malaysians love their chicken in every way. Today we have hundreds of different styles of chicken at our fingertips – in person or online at ShopeeFood.
What ShopeeFood Order Trends Say
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysians move towards delivery platforms to get their meals safely and easily. With the convenience and wide variety of food options available at their fingertips, Malaysians increasingly prefer online food delivery. There are over 2,000 cuisines to choose from, depending on your mood and taste.
ShopeeFood was established in 2021 to help users benefit from convenient and hassle-free food delivery, providing numerous eateries at the best value. As part of Shopee’s ecosystem which includes the mobile wallet ShopeePay, plus amazing deals and promotions all year round, Malaysians have a secure and rewarding experience with ShopeeFood.
“People are becoming increasingly reliant and comfortable with digital services. Malaysians have readily adopted food delivery as it provides convenience, value, and variety. At ShopeeFood we are equally committed to helping more merchants whether enterprise or local heroes to benefit from Shopee’s large ecosystem and adopt new ways of doing business and gaining new customers,” - Kwa Yin Leng, Head of Operations for ShopeeFood Malaysia.
She added, “We are very excited with this survey as it shows what we love most as Malaysians when it comes to food. During our peak promotion periods like 9.9, 10.10 and 11.11, rice-based dishes had approximately 3x uplift in terms of orders compared to an average day. This shows that Malaysians not only enjoy rice as a staple food but are also keen to take advantage of the sale period to get the best value for their orders.”
ShopeeFood: Top Rated Five-Star Restaurants in Malaysia
ShopeeFood surveyed users’ choices to find out the best rice dishes and fried chicken in several Malaysian states. While the all-time favourites included Nasi Lemak, Bubur Ayam, Nasi Kukus and fried chicken, users also loved variety when it comes to preparations - including Middle Eastern, Korean, International and Japanese.
Here’s a list of the top five restaurants from all over Malaysia picked by ShopeeFood users as the best places to get your rice dishes and a variety of fried chicken fixes from.
- Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya
Whether it’s Nasi Campur or Chinese cuisine, these folks know where to go for good food. For the best five-star rated rice dishes and fried chicken, check out the list below.
Top Rated Restaurants for Rice Dishes in KL & Putrajaya
- Klasik Aroma Salai Desa Petaling
- Nasi Lemak @ Sunny Food Republic KL
- Lan Zhou Mee Tarik @ Bukit Bintang
- Warung DD
- Takoyaki Leleh Masok - Kg Baru
Top Rated Restaurants for Chicken Dishes in KL & Putrajaya
- Krayz Kitchen Cheras
- Restaurant Man Kee Kepong
- Minang House @ Segambut Dalam
- My Utara Burger Kuala Lumpur
- Komo Cafe @ TTDI
- Penang
Up north at our very own food haven Penang, users also enjoy Middle Eastern food such as Mandi Chicken and juicy fried chicken burgers.
Top Rated Restaurants for Rice Dishes in Penang
- ZUS Coffee @ Jelutong
- Mr. Shawerma @ USM Plaza Ivory
- Familymart Jalan Burma Penang
- Tanduk Bihun Sup Utara Bayan Lepas
- Mr. Shawerma @ QueensBay Mall
Top Rated Restaurants for Chicken Dishes in Penang
- Tanduk Bihun Sup Utara Bayan Lepas
- The BRGR @Jln Nagor
- Farmer's Market Promenade
- Soft Soya Cafe Teras Jaya
- Tunas Bistro Jalan Paya Terubong
- Johor
Johorians love their traditional fried chicken with rice. Besides that, Johorians picked ‘hotpot’ soup for their rice, deep-fried chicken with herbs and spices and some amazing curry and rice.
Top Rated Restaurants for Rice Dishes in Johor
- Marrybrown @ Kluang Econsave
- Donkey Restoran Restoran Tyson
- Bubur Ayam Batu Pahat
- Embrace Hall Cafe @ Jalan Impian Emas
- Shu Da Xia Hotpot @ Taman Sutera Utama Skudai
Top Rated Restaurants for Chicken Dishes in Johor
- Gang Shi Fei @ Taman Nusa Bestari
- Bliss Cafe Danga Bay
- Tea Garden Aeon Mall Kulai
- DMR Segar Dim Sum Halal Sutera Mall
- Nasi Kukus Station D Mawar Cafe
- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Middle Eastern, Japanese, and local cuisines – diverse Sabahans love variety and their top picks will leave you spoilt for choice.
Top Rated Restaurants for Rice Dishes in Sabah
- Restaurant Nasi Mandi @ Lorong Plaza Kingfisher
- Kopi Ping Cafe @ Gaya Streets
- Goku Mozza Chs Crndog Boba BrownSugar
- Recipes House Damai Plaza
- Miyabi Express (Funky Farm)
Top Rated Restaurants for Chicken Dishes in Sabah
- Restaurant Nasi Mandi @ Lorong Plaza Kingfisher
- Goku Mozza Chs Crndog Boba BrownSugar
- Miyabi Express (Funky Farm)
- Wo Yen Kee @ Jalan Damai
- Yam Yam Cafe @ Penampang
- Ipoh, Perak
Known for its Hakka culture, cave temples and colonial old town, Ipoh is also famous for its food. Along with its heritage dishes, nasi lemak, fried chicken chop and Korean fried chicken are some of the dishes that made it to Ipoh’s favourite list.
Top Rated Restaurants for Rice Dishes in Ipoh
- Capati Warisan Pak Lang PGA AZ Qifayah @ Batu 8
- Mee Udang Ketam & Masakan Thai @Tmn Tnjg Perdana
- R Heritage Recipes @ Meru B2 Ipoh
- Alieya Cafe @ Taman Mas
- Restoran Nasi Kandar Bharkat @ Taman Cempaka
Top Rated Restaurants for Chicken Dishes in Ipoh
- Capati Warisan Pak Lang PGA AZ Qifayah @ Batu 8
- Cikgu Fuad Catering @ Kampung Jana Sambungan
- R Heritage Recipes @ Meru B2 Ipoh
- Chego Taiping
- Restoran Anjung D' Puncak Chemor
- Selangor
In Selangor, users have a thing for Asam Pedas with rice, old-time favourite Ayamas fried chicken and Korean-style chicken.
Top Rated Restaurants for Rice Dishes in Selangor
- Labbaik Ruzz Tent & Cafe @ Taman Melawar
- D Westurn Talam Jalan Iskandar
- DubuYo Mini Plaza Shah Alam
- Salai D'House WgsaMlawati
- D Lawang Asam Pedas Klang
Top Rated Restaurants for Chicken Dishes in Ipoh
- Restoran Asmaas Nasi Kandar Kuala Selangor
- Kedai Ayamas Seksyen 9
- K-Wing @ Taman Perindustrain Ehsan Jaya
- Nasi Berlauk Abe @ Klang
- Kafe An Nur's @ Denai Alam
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