Fish Head Curry Heaven!! 🐠 MALAYSIAN FOOD + Durian Season in Penang, Malaysia!!

Today we’re going on a Malaysian food tour in Balik Pulau, on the opposite side of Penang Island from Georgetown. We’ll eat our fill of amazing Malay fish head curry and try some of the world’s best durian straight from the source.

It was one of the best days of food in Penang, Malaysia!

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[zrcrew]

Tq Mark... for promoting Malaysian Food to the world.

[ngkeong]

I'm malaysian been to penang 5 times but mark wiens know better places to eat than me.
Will definately visit those shops and support local businesses.

[chucktz]

Penang instantly attracted my attention and now is a top 5 destination added to my bucket list. The turmeric & coconut milk curry looks super satisfying with the addition of fresh herbs, chillies, veggies, & fish heads. The seared prawns married in that curry sauce had my senses activated just by imagining the flavors and aromas Mark was experiencing. Omgoodness Mark's reaction alone ignites my curiosity and cravings for these delicious dishes. I have been fortunate to enjoy authentic southeast Asian curries so I can imagine how delightful these flavors are. However, it's more fulfilling when you're actively in the motherland of these cuisines surrounded by lushly tropical landscapes with the fresh salty seaside aroma tasting the local ingredients and flavors of this amazing cuisines. Durian is an addictive sweet & nutty richness that makes you feel good inside thoroughly wholesome. Wow what a pleasure to experience overall!! Thanks Mark for this phenomenal content and introduction to these fantastic dishes in Penang!! Wishing you safe travels always & many more blessings!! Cheers!! 🍈🍍🥥🍆🌶🥘🍲🍛🍹

[meat_loves_wasabi]

Malaysian durian is the best in the world. While traveling around Melaka recently saw a group of young China students in a school trip buying durians to eat instead of spending their money on snacks and ice cream…durian is not cheap & that area is touristy so it’s even pricier

[jenovia]

Yayy! Another Penang tour! Been following this since the start and I've learned so much about Malaysian food. Amazing production as always!

[aznurinaziz]

pakwan kari is most delicious malay curry in penang..also pakwan is very kind and he cook the dish is from the bottom of heart..very sincerely to give people eat ❤

[deshwitat_]

man, mark wiens & his friends really embrace their asian side esp on the durian side..the enjoyment of eating it, just priceless..

[mohdzaidibinzakaria]

Sembilang fish is not like farm raised catfish but they are caught wild from the sea so thats why it doesnt taste muddy. Great vlog Mark!

[FirdausHassan-yzkj]

Penang Asam Laksa are cooked using Mackeral fish.
Shrimp paste in Malay is Petis, in Penang, the Malays there called it Otak Udang literally translated as shrimp brains.
The Vietnamese corriander leaves in Malay are called daun (leaves) Kesum, part of the Asam Laksa. condiment.
As with Johore laksa, the Vietnamese corriander leaves is served as a raw condiment.
Ikan sembilang is a coastal sea catfish.
Northern Peninsula states prefer to cook fish in spicy curry gravy, while Southern peninsula Malaysia prefer to cook fish in Cili gravy called Asam Pedas or Asam Tumis

[Alex_Gordon]

you are so good with people! you can talk with anyone anytime, in any situation and it's never awkward :) I wish I had your social skills!

[YearoftheDurian]

Thanks for coming to visit Mark, was a super fun time to share some durians and geek out on flavors 😃

[MagnusAzami]

Scooping the sembilang's gravy with your curry-soiled right hand like a true Malay old folks, you're really in the zone 👍🥰

[yanarahim]

I'm really proud of westerners who appreciate the king of the fruit! Lindsay knows her durian better than us locals 😅 that durian looks super delicious!

[jordie]

Enjoying the Malaysian series Mark! I hope you get to try Sarawak, and Sabah food. Kuching Laksa is very different from Penang, you should try it!

[VisitBolgatv]

Thanks for letting us know Mark. Cant wait to see you again in Ghana.🇬🇭♥️🌍

[neiloconnell]

I was lucky enough to live on Penang at Jalanbunga Rampia near George Town as a child in the early sixties. The Durian masterclass was exquisite Mark. Well done. Catfish head curry is something I remember very well. Remarkably the island has stood up well to modern life. I can't wait to go re-visit in two years time.

[yanputra]

Mark, Sabah is waiting for you. I remembered your early days of Youtube (Migrationology) you did a short video in Kota Kinabalu. Do come back to Sabah!

[annehooshen]

Malaysian people are very hospitable.. i really love malaysia..

[italianlifestyle]

These Malaysian dishes make my mouth water😋

[SamsonOhsem]

Thanks Mark for Making South East Asian Foods more trending. Another 5 more Malaysian Food Series! Go go go... Happy hunting 🇲🇾