Heritage Food to Savour

Vegetarian Fujian-inspired poh pniah wrap rolls and

South Indian pasembor salad, both with a chilli kick at the Brown Gardens, Penang Island

(image credit - Bob Lee)

Kaya toast set with a local cuppa of coffee and savoury Indian mee rebus,

Killerney Road Cafe, Singapore

The rice overwhelms the meat - bee tai bak - in a braise pot, Kelang Valley, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur

Penang-styled curry noodles, with touches of cockles, chicken blood coagulates and

a healthy boost of fresh chilli paste. This version was found at the New World Park, Georgetown.

Good for a meal at any time of day or night, the Cantonese-inspired

chow hor fun (wok stir-fried flat rice noodles) at the Bee Hooi Coffee shop,

Pulau Tikus, Penang Island

Freshly caught garoupa in curry, OG Restaurant, Georgetown, Penang

A glimpse of my aunt Kuchai's home made feast for the Lunar New Year of the Tiger

- Indian inspired prawn curry (background) and Penang delicacy lobak rolls