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One of the best reasons to come to Malaysia is the food, made up of two of the most amazing cuisines – Chinese and Indian- and one of the world’s most underrated – Malay.  Each of these three has learnt from the other two, giving rise to some great, distinctive dishes.  The Chinese do curries, the Indians and Malays cook tofu- and everyone does noodles – with rice still the staple.  Plus there is a variety of excellent fish and unusual tropical fruits.

These sizzling claypots (Sweet and Sour Chicken and Kung Pao Chicken) are among our favourites, and at RM4.50 or $1.50 Canadian each we just do not cook at home.

Its called Low Yat Mall, and it is located across the street from one of KL’s largest malls, the 10 story Times Square Mall. Low Yat is a more modest 6 stories, but every store sells IT technology of some kind, mostly cell phones, just as in a former era it was mostly cameras. I did price a presenter mouse there, but at 180 ringgit, I am going to have to wait.

Edmonton, eat your heart out, here is Malaysia’s answer to West Edmonton Mall, a four story indoor amusement centre with a really wild roller-coaster that I am going to have to ride someday. Pam’s chicken, so I am waiting for takers.