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Kuih Dangai Featured

Kuih Dangai: The Beloved Coconut Kuih of Perlis

Bian Nyuk Featured

Bian Nyuk: The Delicate Foochow Wontons of Sibu

Ais Tingkap Featured

Ais Tingkap: The Century-Old Sweet Drink from Penang

Etok Salai Featured

Etok Salai: The Shelled Goodness from Kelantan

Rempeyek Featured

Rempeyek: The Popular Crispy Javanese Snack in Malaysia

Bubur Cha Cha Featured

Bubur Cha Cha: A Traditional Malaysian Dessert with a Quirky Name and Colourful Ingredients

ufo tart Featured

UFO Tart: The Whimsical Treat from Sandakan

Nasi Kerabu Featured

Nasi Kerabu: The Vibrant Blue Rice Medley from Kelantan

Ipoh White Coffee Featured

Ipoh White Coffee: The Beloved Coffee from Perak

Chee Cheong Fun feature

Chee Cheong Fun: The Rice Noodle Dish that Showcases Malaysians’ Creativity

Kuih Akok Featured

Kuih Akok: Crafted to Grace the Palates of Royalty

Mee Siput Featured

Mee Siput: The Traditional Crispy Snack from Muar

Air Nira Featured

Air Nira: The Sweet Nectar from Malaysian Palm Trees

mee calong feature

Mee Calong: The Traditional Fish Ball Noodle Soup from Beserah Pahang

Pek Nga Nyok Featured

Pek Nga Nyok: The Traditional Coconut Pancake from Northern Malaysia

Otak-otak Featured

Otak-otak Muar: The Most Iconic Fish Snack in Johor

abc soup feature

ABC Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Soup for Malaysians

BakKutTeh Featured

Bak Kut Teh: The Most Iconic Hearty Dish from Klang

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About

ikanmas.in is a living compendium of Malaysian food, dish by dish, region by region, culture by culture.

This site explores not just what Malaysians eat, but why we eat it. We trace the roots, rituals and people behind the dishes that define our identity as a nation of many cultures.

The name ikan masin means salted fish in Malay, a humble yet essential ingredient found in kitchens across the country. Like salted fish, this site is about preservation. We aim to preserve the knowledge, stories and cultural significance behind Malaysian food, so that it continues to be passed on and celebrated.

There is also a playful nod to the words of Stephen Chow, who once said, "a man without ambition is no different from a salted fish." At ikanmas.in, we take that to heart. Our ambition is to build the most thoughtful, respectful and comprehensive archive of Malaysian food culture available online.

Whether you're here to learn, reminisce or contribute your own memories, we welcome your voice.

Because in Malaysia, food isn't just part of life. It is life.

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