Malaysians sure love their chicken. Well, on the list of six most popular family favourites on foodpanda, chicken occupies half the spots! Whether it's chicken nuggets, chicken wings, or fried chicken, get them delivered to you. But there's more besides chicken of course, Malaysians order a lot of pizza and tasty rice favourites of Nasi Goreng and Banana Leaf Rice. The rice meal eaten off a banana leaf in itself opens up a whole lot more tasty meat and veg pairings, that all sit over the bed of fluffy rice. Hungry yet? Keep foodpanda in mind when you want all that and more, straight to your doorstep. 

1. Pizza: Perfect For Sharing, Perfect for Delivery

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Pizza is designed for delivery. It fits snugly in a box (which you can eat out off!) with all sorts of delicious toppings from umami seafood, to classic meats and of course, the ever-growing trend of truffle oil. Plus, pizzas are usually prepared in a jiffy, which means your hungry family gets to fill their bellies sooner! What’s your favourite flavour? We always love the classic cheese tomato base, sprinkled with truffle salt. And others we know always go for a mix of seafood that fits so well on doughy savoury bread. In Malaysia, you can get your pizza delivered piping hot, from your favourite restaurants, or neighbourhood pizzeria, all on foodpanda. 

2. Fried Chicken: Classic Family Favourite

You can never go wrong with a bucket of fried chicken for the family 

Is there anything better than digging into a bucket of fried chicken with the family? Whether you like it deep-fried the classic American way, dunked in spicy sweet sauce like the Koreans or lightly battered in juicy Karaage chunks with a lemon wedge as the Japanese, the variations of fried chicken are endless. You know, a little bit of science goes into why fried chicken is addictively delicious. Two components: first, the crunch of the crisp tickles our "flavour senses", enhancing the dish’s pleasantness. Second, the characteristic saltiness of the crispy skin really makes your mouth water Now isn’t that something! Well, fried chicken will pretty much please your whole family at the dining table so order up on foodpanda and let it come to you. 

3. Chicken Nuggets: Kids Love It

Quite possibly one of the best inventions from the 1950s’, the chicken nugget is a food item that most everyone loves. Part of its attractiveness is its simplicity – they are, purely, pieces of chicken that are battered or breaded, then deep-fried or baked, which goes amazingly on its own as a snack or made into a full meal with a side of green salad, fries. What’s more, it is a dish made for delivery because you can have them any way you want them: hot/warm eaten straightaway upon delivery, or room temperature should you decide to wait a bit. Let’s also not forget that kids love them so why not get some on foodpanda for a treat!

4. Nasi Goreng: Fluffy Stir-Fried Rice with Anything You Crave

Nasi goreng can be stir-fried with many ingredients, like this Nasi Goreng USA which stands for Udang (Prawns), Sotong (Squid) and Ayam (Chicken)

Is there a rice dish Malaysians can eat all-day? The answer’s Nasi Goreng. It’s a simple and satisfying dish with fluffy rice grains stir-fried with anything from fresh vegetables, shrimps, to seafood and meat. What brings it all together is a magical blend of sweet kicap manis (soy sauce), chillies and fragrant fried shallots. Don’t forget the yolky egg, which is placed on top, sunny-side up with crisp savoury edges. What’s your go-to Nasi Goreng? Is it Nasi Goreng Ayam (chicken), the Chinese-styled Nasi Goreng Cina, Nasi Goreng Pattaya (rice enveloped in an omelette), or the spicy-sour Thai fusion favourite, Nasi Goreng Tom Yum? Whichever way you like, it’s the perfect anytime meal to order in for the family, and heats up great in the microwave or on the stove. Get some on foodpanda.

5. Chicken Wings: Original or Dripped in Sauce?

Korean fried chicken, whether original or with hot sweet sauce (pictured), is an incredibly flavourful side to a meal

Looking for fun dinner ideas? Well, how about a dedicated finger-food night with the family? You’ll definitely want to include some finger-licking chicken wings as part of the menu. Whether they are deep-fried, roasted, grilled, sautéed or even steamed, the almighty chicken wing is, without a doubt, one of the most popular dishes worldwide. And why not? Wings are messy but fun to eat, and they are almost guaranteed to satisfy everyone, every single time. The secret lies in the high skin-to-meat ratio, which helps to create that mouthwatering feeling in just a couple of bites! Not to mention that this ingredient’s versatility makes it so tasty with an incredibly wide variety of sauces and rubs, anything from herby Cajun seasonings, to even Rempah spiced ones. So go ahead, order a bucket of chicken wings on foodpanda and have a dedicated wing night with the family!

6. Banana Leaf Rice: A Colourfully Rich Rice and Vegetable Meal

A mouth-watering serving of Banana Leaf Rice is another go-to order for lunch in Malaysia

The richly colourful Banana Leaf Rice is a popular order in Malaysia, especially during lunchtime. You get a mount of rice with a glorious spread of veggies that can be tangy, crunchy and pickled, and sometimes, even meat or fish. There’s also rasam- a spiced soup, cool tart yogurt, and papadum (crackers) served together with the piping hot rice, all atop a big banana leaf. The leaf serves various purposes: it imparts a subtle fragrance that gives this dish a unique flavour and provides extra antioxidants (a reaction that happens due to the warm temperature of the food). The platter-like dish is enhanced with curries, chutneys and dhal, which is a chickpea-based gravy. With so many ingredients in one dish, a little can go a long way. Order a warm and satisfying banana leaf rice for your family on foodpanda and go for the full experience – savour it with your hands!

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