Owners: Phyu Thein & Ko Thet Khine Journey: Burma/Myanmar to Thailand to Malaysia to Las Vegas, NV (2012) to Buffalo

Malaysian cuisine is a multi-cultural blend of its three major populations – Malays, Chinese and Indian – and it’s strong, spicy and aromatic dishes reflect the wide variety of spices available in Southeast Asia. Abundant seafood, marinated meats, fresh vegetables and rice make up much of the traditional cuisine. Common flavors include lemongrass, ginger, galangal, shallots, onions, garlic and chilies. Find aromatic leaves like Makrut lime leaves, Laksa leaves, and Yu Choy leaves (a Mustard leaf) and turmeric root. See what makes Malaysian cuisine so nuanced and aromatic. For those who like it truly spicy, Phyu Thien offers sides of her own Sambal sauce – a tantalizing mix of dried chili, tomato sauce, brown sugar and her own secrets.