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"A cultural mix of Malay, Chinese, Peranakan and Indian, there's a laundry list of specialties to try here, including char kuey teow (a stir-fried noodle dish), assam laksa (a sour style of laksa), roti canai (Indian flatbread), and hokkien mee (a prawn noodle soup)," Time Out wrote.
It recommended tourists to try char kuey teow, a stir-fried noodle dish with prawn, egg, and Chinese sausage tossed with a savory sauce.
Some restaurants worth a try are Goggles Man Char Kuey Teow or Left-handed Char Koay Teow.
The list was curated based on factors such as affordability, accessibility, and dish quality.
Hanoi came in second, followed by Singapore.
Thailand's Bangkok came in 8th, and Cambodia's Phnom Penh placed 9th.
Malaysian cuisine is often considered among the world's best due to its incredible variety and complex flavors, stemming from the country's historical influences.
The cuisine features a unique blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European tastes, resulting in dishes like Nasi Lemak, Laksa, and Roti Canai that are rich, spicy, sweet, and sour.
