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Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan

East Coast Essence

Season 1 Episode 109

Pristine white beaches and spectacular mosques greet Martin on the east coast of the Malay Peninsula. He gets up close with beautiful coral reefs. For a taste of history and the common life he samples the popular egg and toast breakfast at the famous Tai Peng Canteen, where Mr. Wong the original owner who emigrated from Hainan Island to open the café back in 1941, is still living above the shop.
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Season 1 Episode 113
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Martin explores the wonders of the Sabah province n East Malaysia.
The Royal Show
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Season 1 Episode 112
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Martin cooks with the queen of Malaysia, Tuanku Hajah Haminah.
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Season 1 Episode 111
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Martin's road trip across Malaysia turns into a culinary adventure.
Life on the Pahame River
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Season 1 Episode 110
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Martin visits a durian fruit farm and Malaysia’s famous chef Wen.
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Cradle of Malaysia
Martin experiences the markets, shopping, food and craftmakersc of Kelantan.
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Martin explores the vacation paradise of Langkawi and its culinary hotspots.
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Martin travels to Cameron Highlands for farm-fresh produce, colonial history and tea.
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Martin shares his day with a network of old friends in their hometown.
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Season 1 Episode 103
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Martin explores Kuala Lumpur, an Asian capital with a rich food history.
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Martin discovers the small culinary gems within the state of Johor.
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Martin explores the customs and food preparation of the Peranakan community.
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