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Malaysian Nasi Kandar Arrives in Vietnam
Malaysia's nasi kandar restaurant opens in Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, serving authentic halal dishes to tourists.
In brief
Malaysia's nasi kandar restaurant opens in Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, serving authentic halal dishes to tourists. Mina Nasi Kandar Halal, a Malaysian restaurant in Vietnam's Phu Quoc, serves authentic nasi kandar and halal meals to tourists. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Malaysian Nasi Kandar in Phu Quoc
Malaysia's nasi kandar restaurant opens in Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, serving authentic halal dishes to tourists.
Dr. Nash Ramesh Co-Founding
Dr. Nash Ramesh, 52, co-founded Mina Nasi Kandar Halal with a Malaysian business partner in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
Halal Compliance Focus
The restaurant uses Halal Mart, a certified halal supplier, and undergoes monthly inspections for compliance.
Authentic Malaysian Ingredients
Dr. Nash Ramesh sources Malaysian spices and returns to Malaysia for ingredients like belacan, which is difficult to find in Vietnam.
First Nasi Kandar in Vietnam
Mina Nasi Kandar Halal is the first nasi kandar restaurant in Vietnam and the first Malaysian restaurant on Phu Quoc island.
Popular Dishes and Menu
The restaurant serves nasi kandar, roti canai, nasi lemak, and Vietnamese dishes like pho and banh mi to tourists.
Muslim-Friendly Facilities
The restaurant includes a surau for Muslim visitors, catering to the majority of its customers.
Tourist Response
Tourists from Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, India, China, and Arab countries praise the restaurant's authentic Malaysian cuisine.
Operational Details
The restaurant operates daily from 8am to 10pm with 11 employees and serves meals starting from 85,000 Vietnamese dong (about RM13).
In short
Mina Nasi Kandar Halal, a Malaysian restaurant in Vietnam's Phu Quoc, serves authentic nasi kandar and halal meals to tourists.
