25/03/2025
In South East Asia, you tend to greet someone by saying “have you eaten?” instead of the usual how are you’s. Food is adored, revered, and sometimes just plain obsessed over. There is a southeast-asian heart at the core of Hallaisen, and so we thought it was time to share some of our favourite foods from the region ❤️
We begin with NASI LEMAK this weekend, Malaysia’s national dish. It is a fragrant rice dish, served with a slow-cooked beef rendang and all the classic accoutrements (peanuts, fried “ikan bilis” anchovies, cucumber, egg, and the all-important sambal). It’s umami on a plate, it’s of the land and the sea; it’s the everyman’s dish in Malaysia — comforting, full of flavour, often spiced rather than spicy.
Nasi Lemak in Malaysia is an all-day food. It is found in the biggest cities and in the smallest towns. It is served on Malaysia Airlines (with champagne in first class; foil trays in economy). One time a few years ago, it came out in the news that a German guy missed nasi lemak so much he got on a plane and flew 16 hours to Kuala Lumpur to get his fix. Malaysians were not surprised, we just cheered for the guy ☺️
Come see what the fuss is all about (?!) and let us feed you this Friday and Saturday, 28.-29. March. KL. 16:00-21:00, Skostredet 5. Vegetarians, we’ve got you too! �
*Food pop-ups at Hallaisen are now twice a month, with a rotating menu of bao, noodles, and ricey tings 🍜🍚🥢