Malaysians shocked with Zaden's Bahasa Melayu

Kumaar Family

19 Jul 202209:48

Summary

TLDRThe video script follows the journey of a family settling into their new home base in Bangsar, Malaysia. They explore their surroundings and head out for an authentic Malaysian breakfast at Ali, Muthu, and Ah Hock, sampling a variety of dishes like nasi lemak, roti jala, and chee cheong fun. Despite the heat and less walkable streets, they enjoy the local cuisine, with nasi lemak and sambal standing out as favorites. The family also visits a Family Mart, marveling at the convenience and variety of snacks and food items available, a stark contrast to their experiences in America.

Takeaways

🌆 The family has moved to a new home base in Bangsar, Malaysia, and is excited about the high-rise view from their accommodation at Komune Living.
🛏️ The living arrangement includes a separate room for the boys and a loft for the parents, which is small but satisfactory.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The family enjoys matching outfits and is enthusiastic about exploring the local area and trying out Malaysian breakfast.
🚶‍♂️ Despite friends' advice against walking due to the heat, the family prefers to walk and explore the neighborhood on foot.
🍽️ They visit 'Ali, Muthu, and Ah Hock' for a diverse breakfast featuring Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisine.
🚨 The family initially struggles with the walkability of Bangsar and considers whether they should have heeded their friends' advice to drive.
🍞 They enjoy a variety of Malaysian dishes including Nasi lemak, Roti jala, and Chee cheong fun, with a particular fondness for the sambal.
👍 Zae Zae and Ky Ky give a double thumbs up to the Roti jala, indicating it's a hit with the kids.
🍴 The family finds the chicken curry served with Roti jala to be creamy and thick, though not necessarily amazing.
🏪 After breakfast, they express excitement about visiting a Family Mart, a type of convenience store that offers a variety of snacks and meals not commonly found in American 7-Elevens.
🛒 They are tempted to buy a lot of items from the Family Mart, but their hotel stay limits what they can actually purchase and consume.

Q & A

Where is the family staying in Malaysia?
-The family is staying in Komune Living in Bangsar, Malaysia.
What is the view like from their accommodation?
-The view from their accommodation is of buildings, and they are really high up, which they find nice.
What is the living arrangement like in their new home base?
-The new home base has a small room for the boys to sleep in and a loft where Rachel and the narrator sleep.
How is the narrator's knee condition?
-The narrator mentions that their knee is still not very good.
What is the family's plan for breakfast?
-The family plans to have an all Malaysian breakfast at a place called Ali, Muthu, and Ah Hock.
What kind of food does Ali, Muthu, and Ah Hock serve?
-Ali, Muthu, and Ah Hock serve a mix of Malay, Chinese, and Indian food.
What is the family's opinion on walking in Bangsar?
-Initially, they like to walk as a family, but they find out that Bangsar is not very walkable and consider driving instead.
What is the weather like in Malaysia according to the script?
-The weather in Malaysia is hot, which is mentioned as a concern when they are walking to breakfast.
What are some of the breakfast items the family orders?
-The family orders Nasi lemak with sotong sambal, roti jala with chicken curry, and chee cheong fun.
What is the family's reaction to the breakfast they had?
-The family enjoys the breakfast, with particular favorites being the nasi lemak and the sambal.
What does the narrator think about the convenience stores in America compared to Malaysia?
-The narrator believes that convenience stores in America, like 7-Eleven, are not as good as those in Malaysia, where they can find a variety of snacks and food items.

Outlines

00:00

🏙️ Exploring New Home Base in Bangsar

The script introduces the family's new home base in Bangsar, Malaysia, at Komune Living. The narrator expresses excitement about the high view from their accommodation and plans to explore the area. The family, including the Kumaar family, is shown getting ready for an all-Malaysian breakfast. They discuss the layout of their living space, which includes a boys' room and a loft for the parents. Despite a knee injury, the narrator is eager to try local cuisine and is curious about the walkability of the area. Friends warn against walking due to the heat, but the family prefers it. They head to Ali, Muthu, and Ah Hock for a meal, which they hope is within walking distance.

05:06

🍴 Enjoying Malaysian Breakfast Delights

The family enjoys a Malaysian breakfast featuring various dishes such as roti jala with chicken curry, chee cheong fun, and nasi lemak with sotong sambal. The narrator particularly enjoys the nasi lemak and its sambal, finding it superior to what's available in America. The children also give a thumbs up to the roti jala. There's a humorous moment when the narrator tries to get his wife to like the sotong sambal, warning her of frequent visits if she does. The family also discusses the differences in convenience stores between America and Malaysia, expressing excitement about the variety of snacks available at Family Mart, which they plan to explore after their meal.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Bangsar

Bangsar is an affluent suburb in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, known for its trendy shops, eateries, and residential areas. In the video, the narrator mentions they are staying in Bangsar, highlighting the location as their new home base and a key setting for the video's activities.

💡Komune Living

Komune Living is likely a reference to a living space or accommodation in Bangsar. The script mentions setting up a home base at Komune Living, suggesting it as the central location for the family's stay and activities in the video.

💡Malaysian breakfast

The term 'Malaysian breakfast' refers to the traditional or local breakfast foods in Malaysia. The narrator expresses excitement about having an authentic Malaysian breakfast, indicating a cultural experience and a thematic focus on local cuisine.

💡Nasi lemak

Nasi lemak is a traditional Malay dish, often considered the national dish of Malaysia. It typically consists of coconut milk-infused rice, served with various accompaniments like sambal, cucumber, and fried anchovies. In the script, the narrator enjoys nasi lemak with sotong sambal, emphasizing the dish's importance in Malaysian cuisine.

💡Roti jala

Roti jala, also known as 'net crepe,' is a type of flatbread made from a lacy, web-like batter. It is often served with curry in Malaysia. The script mentions the family ordering roti jala with chicken curry, showcasing another element of Malaysian culinary culture.

💡Chee cheong fun

Chee cheong fun is a type of rice noodle roll commonly found in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore. It is usually filled with ingredients like shrimp or pork and served with a sauce. The script describes the dish as being served during the breakfast outing, further illustrating the diversity of Malaysian breakfast foods.

💡Sotong sambal

Sotong sambal refers to squid served with sambal, a spicy chili paste, which is a popular flavor profile in Malaysian cuisine. The narrator mentions missing squid in America and enjoying it in Malaysia, indicating a preference for the local preparation of this dish.

💡Walkability

Walkability refers to how friendly and convenient an area is for walking. The script discusses the walkability of Bangsar, with the narrator and family initially preferring to walk but later questioning this decision due to the heat and distance, reflecting on the practicality of navigating the area on foot.

💡Family Mart

Family Mart is a popular convenience store chain originating from Japan but widespread in Asia, including Malaysia. The script mentions the family's interest in visiting Family Mart to experience the variety of snacks and items available there, contrasting it with the limited options in American convenience stores.

💡Onigiri

Onigiri is a type of Japanese rice ball, often triangular or cylindrical, that may contain a variety of fillings such as pickled plum, salmon, or tuna. The script describes the family's excitement about finding onigiri in a Malaysian convenience store, highlighting the cultural variety and accessibility of different Asian foods.

💡Cultural experience

The term 'cultural experience' refers to engaging with and learning about a different culture, often through food, customs, and daily life. The video script is filled with instances of the family seeking out and enjoying the local Malaysian food and shopping experience, which is central to the video's theme of cultural exploration.

Highlights

Arrival at new home base in Malaysia, specifically in Bangsar.

Enjoying a high-up view from the Komune Living in Bangsar.

Setting up a home base and exploring the local areas.

Excitement for an all-Malaysian breakfast experience.

Family members matching outfits for the day.

Introduction to the living space, including a boys' room and a loft for the parents.

Concerns about the knee condition of one of the family members.

Discussion about the walkability of Bangsar and local advice against walking.

Decision to walk as a family despite the heat and potential distance.

Visit to Ali, Muthu, and Ah Hock for a diverse Malaysian meal.

Challenges faced while walking to the breakfast location.

Relief upon finding the breakfast spot open and ready for service.

Ordering traditional Malaysian dishes like Nasi lemak and Roti jala.

Compliments on the quality of the food, especially the sambal.

Children's enthusiasm for the Roti jala and their feedback.

Comparison of convenience stores in America versus Malaysia, highlighting the variety and quality of snacks available.

Experience of shopping at Family Mart and the excitement of the selection.