Follow Jason through the packed stalls of Malaysia’s Air Itam Market, filled with aromatic laksas, mixed spices and age-old wet market history.
Hear the inspiring story of how a young stall owner carries on the legacy and flavorful tastes of his grandmother’s specialty, Hakka fried meat.
From mouth-watering, rice-based foods to savory, steamed dumplings, the dishes at Kampar are filled with callbacks to its early, hardworking occupants.
As the largest display in Malaysia, Sibu Central houses over 1,000 stalls selling a wide variety of livestock, toys and a beloved, sweet iced treat.
Pig intestine porridge, dried fish and a bookstore. Delightful and delicious surprises have proved this newly expanded market as a go-to destination.
From the crispy peanut pancakes to curry roasted pork, explore one of the homes for Malaysia's most beloved traditional dishes steeped in nostalgia.
Traditional newspaper rice, blood-cleansing carpetweed and a 60-year-old white chicken stall are the pulse of Menglembu's bustling epicenter.
In one of Malaysia's privately owned markets, a dedicated entrepreneur contributes to the town's food culture with its most vital element -- coconuts.
Despite a steep decrease in foot traffic, hawkers' roasted pork and fried carrot cake continue to attract insatiable foodies to Pokok Assam.
Health-boosting herbs and fond memories are the main ingredients on these owners’ menus as indigenous chefs cook up familiar cultural dishes.
Rare, raw and ready to eat. Enticing aromas of duck blood, raw fish and bitter beans enhance the flavorful customs of Asian culture.
One man's taro dumplings are craved. Another's coal-cooked soups are coveted. Both made-to-order recipes are deeply connected to personal history.
Profiting mainly from wholesale business, Pekan Cina Market vendors convene before dawn to offer an abundant array of fresh foods.