Malaysian Frog Legs, Roti, and Chili Pan Mee at Seattle's Kedai Makan Dining on a Dime
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Date: 2020-05-20
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lllawrencell
really enjoyed this dining on a dime series. unlike other food documentaries where the emphasis is on the food, lucas explores the story behind each of the restaurant like how this restaurant comes about and how it attracts a community. its clear that a lot of research has been put into in each episode and i particulary enjoyed Lucas sharing his own opinion on 'cultural appreciation'. its really inspiring for me as these episodes make me appreciate food from a different perspective.
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really enjoyed this dining on a dime series. unlike other food documentaries where the emphasis is on the food, lucas explores the story behind each of the restaurant like how this restaurant comes about and how it attracts a community. its clear that a lot of research has been put into in each episode and i particulary enjoyed Lucas sharing his own opinion on 'cultural appreciation'. its really inspiring for me as these episodes make me appreciate food from a different perspective.
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SakuraiKunLikes
As a Malaysian, I don't recall any food here that use frogs as a dish lol, maybe in Chinese restaurants? You did a good job eating that roti jala with your right hand: ) Usually at here, we rolled it up like an egg roll so its easier to eat and dip it in the curry. You also missed some staple dishes to try, like nasi lemak, laksa and roti canai. For much deeper into Malaysian cuisine, try asam pedas, nasi dagang or nasi kerabu, and maybe some keropok lekor as appetizer? ;)
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As a Malaysian, I don't recall any food here that use frogs as a dish lol, maybe in Chinese restaurants? You did a good job eating that roti jala with your right hand: ) Usually at here, we rolled it up like an egg roll so its easier to eat and dip it in the curry. You also missed some staple dishes to try, like nasi lemak, laksa and roti canai. For much deeper into Malaysian cuisine, try asam pedas, nasi dagang or nasi kerabu, and maybe some keropok lekor as appetizer? ;)
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Nurzadatil
Love the discussion in the end. I don't think theres a problem with people cooking food from another culture. If you make it right, and its good, and it helps people get to know our culture especially in places where we aren't a very prominent part of society then why not? Good food should accessible to everyone. Enjoying the food is part of appreciating the culture. Also kudos to Kedai Makan for your interior designs. Gives of a retro kopitiam vibe. Love it
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Love the discussion in the end. I don't think theres a problem with people cooking food from another culture. If you make it right, and its good, and it helps people get to know our culture especially in places where we aren't a very prominent part of society then why not? Good food should accessible to everyone. Enjoying the food is part of appreciating the culture. Also kudos to Kedai Makan for your interior designs. Gives of a retro kopitiam vibe. Love it
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Dot
Are you kidding? Being from Malaysia myself, you ate that food like a typical Msian would! Well done! And yes, you are suppose to use your hands when eating bread with curry. As for cultural appropriation, Msians just appreciate good food and don't consider it necessary to admonish those who choose to embrace our food culture and call it their own. Btw in Malaysia, every restaurant is called Kedai Makan, because that's what it translates to.
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Are you kidding? Being from Malaysia myself, you ate that food like a typical Msian would! Well done! And yes, you are suppose to use your hands when eating bread with curry. As for cultural appropriation, Msians just appreciate good food and don't consider it necessary to admonish those who choose to embrace our food culture and call it their own. Btw in Malaysia, every restaurant is called Kedai Makan, because that's what it translates to.
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Milo
what you are promoting is food racism. If an American likes African food he or she has the right to cook it in America and in Africa. He or she ( American ) can modify it or improve on it. They already said is Malaysian dish thats all. They are not obligated to do so. So if that is the case, if malaysians start building aircraft they have to give credit to America or get permission to do so. Please we are in global village.
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what you are promoting is food racism. If an American likes African food he or she has the right to cook it in America and in Africa. He or she ( American ) can modify it or improve on it. They already said is Malaysian dish thats all. They are not obligated to do so. So if that is the case, if malaysians start building aircraft they have to give credit to America or get permission to do so. Please we are in global village.
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lisarenee3505
1: 32 - Me and Kevin. Yeah, sorry but I have to seriously wonder about the quality and authenticity of the food when it is two white Americans, one of whom apparently can't be bothered to use proper grammar, running the business and doing the cooking. Go ahead and call me a Grammar Nazi, but details like that actually DO matter, whether people want to admit it or not.
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1: 32 - Me and Kevin. Yeah, sorry but I have to seriously wonder about the quality and authenticity of the food when it is two white Americans, one of whom apparently can't be bothered to use proper grammar, running the business and doing the cooking. Go ahead and call me a Grammar Nazi, but details like that actually DO matter, whether people want to admit it or not.
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gam
at least they didnt try to put their own spin on the cuisine and absolutely butcher it to the point of unrecognizable. like calling things pizza but its on a white bread or some puff pastry with no cheese or tomatoes. or worse, dessert pizza. hippie culture need to die. next thing you know they use egg noodle with tomato sauce and call it asian inspired spaghetti bolognese.
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at least they didnt try to put their own spin on the cuisine and absolutely butcher it to the point of unrecognizable. like calling things pizza but its on a white bread or some puff pastry with no cheese or tomatoes. or worse, dessert pizza. hippie culture need to die. next thing you know they use egg noodle with tomato sauce and call it asian inspired spaghetti bolognese.
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Guest
I really respect your thoughts at the end. Much like Andy Ricker with Thai food, his love and respect for the food and culture really comes through in the end result and I get a feeling the same can be said about Kedai. It's a shame you didn't get to chat with the chef, I would have really loved to hear his backstory and how Malaysian food affected him.
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I really respect your thoughts at the end. Much like Andy Ricker with Thai food, his love and respect for the food and culture really comes through in the end result and I get a feeling the same can be said about Kedai. It's a shame you didn't get to chat with the chef, I would have really loved to hear his backstory and how Malaysian food affected him.
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tolikfox007
I am malaysian living in the usa and it is impossible to find good malaysian food and i live in a big city ( houston. I went to this restaurant and it is the best malaysian food i have had. I knew the owners were white american and i think its great that they appreciate malaysian flavors and it also helps spread the word for this cuisine.
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I am malaysian living in the usa and it is impossible to find good malaysian food and i live in a big city ( houston. I went to this restaurant and it is the best malaysian food i have had. I knew the owners were white american and i think its great that they appreciate malaysian flavors and it also helps spread the word for this cuisine.
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Guest
I love how well Lucas addressed the issue of the owners of the restaurant not being Malaysian or even Asian at all. I did actually think during the video before that, that it was a pity the owners weren't Malaysian themselves. But personally at the same time, seeing a small bit of Hakka food being eaten by so many people made me happy.
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I love how well Lucas addressed the issue of the owners of the restaurant not being Malaysian or even Asian at all. I did actually think during the video before that, that it was a pity the owners weren't Malaysian themselves. But personally at the same time, seeing a small bit of Hakka food being eaten by so many people made me happy.
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