He left London to make food in Malaysia

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Meet Fadil. He is a Malaysian who left a high-paying corporate job to run a Mexican restaurant in Langkawi. We discussed the locals' obsession with food, the biggest differences between Malaysians and Europeans, and how a foreigner can make friends with Malaysians. Enjoy!
Fadil's Mexican restaurant in Langkawi: www.eltoro.my/
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:25 Obsession with food
01:14 How to get close to Malaysians
01:32 Mexican food in Malaysia
02:39 Favorite Malay food
03:39 Differences between Malaysians and Europeans
05:01 Cultural shock in Europe
05:46 Kuala Lumpur VS London
06:46 Why Fadil decided to start his own business
07:26 How to open your own restaurant
09:18 The hardest thing about doing business in Malaysia
09:52 Is food in Asia tasty?
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@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

What’s your favorite Malaysian food?

@Yasin_Affandi Жыл бұрын

Ahh, there r too many comfort food in Malaysia, my all time fav is nasi lemak, for Eid, nasi impit or ketupat with kuah kacang, rendang, serunding.

@wanzuha Жыл бұрын

Malay - nasi lemak, nasi kerabu, nasi campur, rendang tok, ketupat or glutinous rice Northern style Chinese - fried flat rice noodle, wantan noodle, cakoi or yutiao Indian - nasi kandar, roti canai, naan, roti puri, pani puri

@margaretekalaiabdullah8745 Жыл бұрын

Lontong, Nasi lemak, Nasi dagang, Nasi ayam, rendang, lemang, Laksa Sarawak, Nasi kerabu..... Assam laksa 😋😋😋😋👍

@fendyamry2467 Жыл бұрын

Hard question for malaysian.. you always got multiple answer

@muhammadabdulwahab123 Жыл бұрын

Nasi kerabu

@my_favourite_commenter Жыл бұрын

We Malaysian love our foods so much! But, the hardest question to ask is “Where/what to eat (for breakfast, lunch or dinner)??!” because so many great place to choose… 😭😭😭😭😭

@corzova Жыл бұрын

And when in the restaurant, and some people can look at the menu like they're studying to change their religion.. takes too much time

@spalderz Жыл бұрын

Food is part of Malaysian culture. When we study abroad & promote our culture, we either promote our dance or our food.

@arii1987 Жыл бұрын

The "Dah Makan?" question is also asked in Tamil and Chinese (Cantonese, Hokkien or Mandarin and other dialects), as well as other ethnic dialects/languages throughout Malaysia. Same in Sabah and Sarawak. This is our common culture irrespective of race, religion or location in Malaysia. Food brings us together hence our open house culture.

@MalaysianTropikfusion Жыл бұрын

It is the same in Thai, Tagalog, and many other Asian languages, as well.

@Yasin_Affandi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this wonderful video n for sharing your interview with Fadil.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! ♥️

@Yasin_Affandi Жыл бұрын

How do u find Langkawi?

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Very peaceful, beautiful nature

@Yasin_Affandi Жыл бұрын

@@MaxChernov Wonderful. 😁

@shirobuta Жыл бұрын

The interviews are very interesting. Talking about people, their culture, and their experiences in another country. 👍🏻

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

🙏

@junnaui5525 Жыл бұрын

Another great content. Thanks for sharing with us... ❤️

@deshwitat_2 Жыл бұрын

i think,one of things we malaysian obsessed & appreciate the food so much is because before independent ,we young gen always heard the stories of our ancestors suffering/hardship due to ration by the colonizer such as the brit,japanese back then ,hence whenever we hear bout food either getting to eat/taste/dont waste it,we have our history to reminded us what has happend and learn to be more appreciate the food i think..

@ridzuan94 Жыл бұрын

Yup, my grandma always told me that back then they don't even have rice to eat and only have cassava during the war. Then my mom said when she grow up, they rarely have protein like chicken or beef in their everyday meal and only get those things during festive season. So that's why they really appreciate food and that's how they brought me up.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Same with my dad actually. He was a kid after WW2 and he still remembers starving. Till now days, he never leaves a piece of food in his plate after having the meal.

@deshwitat_2 Жыл бұрын

@@MaxChernov then u know how it is..russia is one the world most most history of war since the dawn of time,even before russia become a russia, till modern times..and every war stories basically the same,worst come to worst,food ration is real,building get destroyed,one society will dominate the others etc..

@nazribalachi7286 Жыл бұрын

bullshit. i have never heard of malaysians who speaks like this. THe only reason malaysia care so much about food because there is lack of activities to do compare to Japan, which has ski resorts, flower park of all 4 seasons.

@iqbalmuhammad2920 Жыл бұрын

Malaysia is the new Asian Food Capital. The great food has been there since ages, but only been discovered by foreigners recently. Among my favorites: 1. Nasi Lemak 2. Char Kuey Teow (both dry & wet) 3. Nasi Kerabu (Kelantanese speciality) 4. Nasi Dagang (Terengganu version) 5. Roti Canai (with sunny side up) 6. Tosai (fermented rice crepe) 7. Laksam (Trengganu's creamy rice noodle) 8. Satay Ayam (chicken skewer) 9. Nasi Putih or Nasi Impit with Chicken Taucu 10. Nasi Impit with Kuah Kacang 11. Fried Mee Hoon 12. Durian Soup / Gravy eaten with white bread (Kuah or Serawa Durian) 13. Cendol Ais Pulut (Iced Cendol with Glutinous rice) 14. Nasi Goreng (kampung, chinese, mushroom or any style) 15. White Rice with Ikan Keli Goreng Garing & Green Vege

@Aiman-hw9ev Жыл бұрын

I think what I like about Max interview method is that he knows how to ask good questions and follow up with his interviewer on the stories. So it feels like a normal conversation with a friend rather than being forced. The calm atmosphere background and Max giving his thought also makes it nice. Really wholesome channel, and if Max is reading this. I wanna say keep up what you're doing!

@sirbobhatethenumberyoutubegive Жыл бұрын

the hardest question of all for Malaysian "what food do u like the most?"😂😂😂

@corzova Жыл бұрын

Exactly... because there are too many..

@jimmihendrixhendrix9575 Жыл бұрын

Good content keep up the good work.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

🙏

@mintyworld22 Жыл бұрын

That's a really good tips, I guess just like everyone else I too have a dream to have my own cafe.

@anakjitrakubangpas4460 Жыл бұрын

Yes..finally someone said nasi kandar in Pantai Remis. Its my favourite nasi kandar too, Nasi Kandar Pantai.

@deletc4198 Жыл бұрын

Haa once tried, will never forget!

@DonoZeek Жыл бұрын

I'm curious, have you talked about Expats and Ramadan in your videos? I always wanted to know if there are any Expats that take part in Night Bazaars during Ramadan or if they join their Muslim friends in fasting. I'm especially curious about Malay x Non-Malay couples. Likewise, I am in an interracial relationship with a white ex-pat. So I am curious about what other couples go through or how they deal with it?

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Interesting question! I will find out when I have a chance

@azwasaaidns3936 Жыл бұрын

In Malaysia, non Muslims can even join iftar (break the fasting) at mosques..don't afraid to try if you are happen to be here. Of course we do have iftar in open space that you can join too..I guess you can find some vloggers post it on their KZfaq as well

@_DeaN_. Жыл бұрын

My favorite food is rice with sambal catfish = nasi campur.

@serbanhijautua6770 Жыл бұрын

Too short.... I want more bro...😅😅😅😅

@redwolf92 Жыл бұрын

Look at it this way. *'You are what you eat'* If you eat good food, you'll be healthy and happy. Hence, if you're healthy and happy you'll be a productive member of the society. That's one of the general perspective of why food is big here other than the optics of cultural or holistic. And economically - it generate a whole lot of money internally.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Great philosophy!

@raymondloke Жыл бұрын

Food is asian culture...hell, food is global culture

@darklight2689 Жыл бұрын

Its educational thanks

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

@lynncomel Жыл бұрын

I've only been to Langkawi once in my life. Not sure when I will be able to go there again. Hopefully his restaurant is still there when I get a chance to go. I've been wanting to try some mexican food for a while now but I didn't know any that is available in Malaysia, much less in my area. Also with the halal issue for Muslims.😢

@ahyapchow2459 Жыл бұрын

CAN LIVE WITHOUT MONEY, CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT FOODS.😋

@luqman3722 Жыл бұрын

Cuz the people is more. From over the world. N sometime they mix for business

@rizlanghazali985 Жыл бұрын

Can mix... just add chilli padi!

@nurawadahismail02 Жыл бұрын

Best dgr abang ni borak

@wanzuha Жыл бұрын

What is your rating for Mexican food at his restaurant vs Mexican food at Singapore? Which one is better?

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Actually, I really liked his Mexican food in Langkawi! In Singapore, there are few good places also, like Lucha Loko

@wanzuha Жыл бұрын

@@MaxChernov thank you Max for your replied 😊

@ninjaturtle6106 Жыл бұрын

Asking someone "have you eaten?" is just common courtesy. It's a Malaysian thing...no matter what race. We believe everybody should not be hungry.

@fkfms5945 Жыл бұрын

Max, would it alright to share where his restaurant is located in Langkawi?

@deletc4198 8 ай бұрын

At Cenang Mall

@MizanQistina Жыл бұрын

Eat nasi goreng with nachos, that's the mix Malaysian can mix with everyone, believe me.

@deedatfan6868 Жыл бұрын

I can't name one my favourite Malaysian Food because it infinity..😂😆, ok just one...."Penang Laksa"

@e7843 Жыл бұрын

Malaysian Dah Makan or "Have you eaten" = "How are you doing"

@hanneyyuki5569 5 ай бұрын

Food is Malaysia love language

@Ace-tu2bj Жыл бұрын

Rice to wednesday :V

@ilileley Жыл бұрын

i disagree when he said malaysian spicy is bland, meanwhile indian is spicy & full of herbs. i think malaysian spicy is full of flavors as well.

@jamilatanbinselamathardajo2626 Жыл бұрын

no more content down there....he visit Malaysia for similar content .....

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

What do you mean? 🤔

@putradiar0304 Жыл бұрын

In Malaysia there is Bangladesh 🇧🇩20% Chinese 🇨🇳30% India 🇮🇳10% Malay In Malaysia 40% In Malaysia, they don't speak much Malaysian, in Malaysia they speak more English, A colorful country

@graxie89 Жыл бұрын

In Malaysia also there is Indonesia illegal immigrant, mostly females, and they get married with Bangladeshi, sometime they have husband and kids in Indonesia, but they left their family for their love with Bangladeshi worker in Malaysia. Most of the PROSTITUTE IN Malaysia also from Indonesia, u can get prostitute from Indonesia from as low as 10USD!. Bangladeshi worker is a regular customer for this Indonesian prostitute, most of the local is not into Indonesian hooker because of their unhygienic nature.

@rokiyahdarus2165 Жыл бұрын

I don't think Bangladeshi is included in Malaysian populations. They are not Malaysian citizens. They are foreign workers. The Malays is more than 60%. Malaysia is a federation of Malay States, Sarawak & Sabah.