Food is a big deal in Malaysia. It is something that every Malaysian whether they are Malay, Chinese or Indian have passion for. The day revolves around makan and everyone has firm views on food. A common greeting is Suda Makan ("have you eaten yet?")
Currently the government is promoting the concept of Satu/One Malaysia to discourage tension between the races in Malaysia, and one tool used in the promotional marketing is the concept that food unites Malaysia. Unfortunately this is clearly false as evidenced by our meal at Leonardo's restaurant in Bangsar which specialises in Pork dishes. Suffice to say there were no Malays in attendance that evening due the Muslim stance on pork.
Pork figures significantly in Chinese culture. They love it and the place was packed. I admit to a profound weakness when it come to matters porcine. Belly, shoulder loin, spare ribs, bacon, I will devour it everytime. And for the pork lover, Leonardo's is heaven as we started with the pizza with prosciutto and red peppers stuffed with pork mince. The main course was pork knuckle and just in case our taste for pig was not sufficiently satisfied, it was garnished with crispy bacon. It was definitely too much for Lina and I but I would highly recommend this place for a group.
Just don't expect to see Satu Malaysia in action here!
Pizza with Proscuitto
Red peppers stuffed with pork
Pork knuckle
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