Malaysians shocked with Zaden's Bahasa Melayu

Summary

The 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.