Malaysia is renowned for its rich tapestry of traditional delicacies, which reflect the nation's diverse multicultural society. Recently, the entrepreneurial efforts of a Malaysian resident in Liverpool have captured the positive attention of the local community.
A TikTok video shared by @marhaidi.hanafi showcased Dr. Syikin's business activities at the Granby Street Market, a monthly Saturday morning market in Liverpool. In the video, Dr. Syikin is depicted engaging warmly with customers and elucidating the array of Malaysian delicacies available.
These offerings include popular items such as curry puffs, cekodok (banana fritters), bengkang ubi (tapioca cake), bengkang pandan (pandan cake), rainbow cake, and more. Each item is priced modestly at £1 (approximately RM6), and as per @marhaidi.hanafi, all food items were swiftly sold out.
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Viewers of the video expressed admiration for the locals' enthusiasm towards Malaysian snacks. Many suggested regularly including Malaysian food items at the market to introduce the local community to a broader range of Malaysian cuisine.
Recommendations encompassed layer cakes, kuih cara (glutinous rice cakes), seri muka (pandan custard), cucur udang (prawn fritters), kuih ketayap (rolled pandan crepes with coconut filling), roti jala (net bread), and the quintessential Malaysian breakfast, nasi lemak.
@marhaidi.hanafi also outlined plans to introduce customers traditional beverages such as air balang (sweetened flavoured drinks) during the forthcoming summer season. Moreover, numerous netizens shared their experiences encountering individuals selling Malaysian food in the UK, often eliciting enthusiastic responses from locals.
For those exploring Liverpool, particularly on the first Saturday of the month, a visit to Dr. Syikin's stall at the Granby Street Market comes highly recommended for an authentic taste of Malaysian flavours.
