‘Kuah campur’ in Phu Quoc? Malaysia’s ‘nasi kandar’ arrives on Vietnam’s holiday island
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Nasi kandar with mixed curry gravies, fried cabbage and honey chicken paired with teh tari...
On Sept 21, Malaysia's 'nasi kandar' restaurant, Mina Nasi Kandar Halal, opened its doors on Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island. Operated by Dr Nash Ramesh, 52, and his Malaysian-Vietnamese wife Van Anh, the restaurant is the first of its kind in Vietnam, catering to the growing number of Malaysian tourists visiting the island.
The restaurant's menu features a mix of Malaysian dishes, including fried cabbage, honey chicken, and teh tarik. Nash assured customers that the halal certification requirements were meticulously adhered to by procuring meat from Halal Mart, a recognized member of Halal Vietnam, and by undergoing regular inspections by relevant authorities.
Nash further mentioned that he sourced difficult-to-find Malaysian ingredients like belacan from Malaysia and had four chefs from Malaysia on board. His 37-year-old Vietnamese wife, Van Anh, had also learned various Malaysian recipes since their marriage 15 years ago.
The restaurant, which began operations three months ago, caters to tourists from countries including Brunei, Singapore, India, China, and Arab nations. It offers both Malaysian and Vietnamese dishes such as pho, banh mi, nasi lemak, fried noodles, and roti canai. Nash emphasized that customers could request special dishes, and the staff would do their best to accommodate them, provided the required ingredients were available.
The restaurant operates daily from 8 am to 10 pm and features a surau (prayer room) for its predominantly Muslim clientele. Nash expressed his satisfaction in reconnecting with Malaysian friends who are increasingly choosing Phu Quoc for their holidays.
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