# Malaysian Nasi Kandar Arrives in Vietnam

> Malaysia's nasi kandar restaurant opens in Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, serving authentic halal dishes to tourists.
- Title: Malaysian Nasi Kandar Arrives in Vietnam · Malay Mail
- Summary: Malaysia's nasi kandar restaurant opens in Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, serving authentic halal dishes to tourists. Mina Nasi Kandar Halal, a Malaysian…
- Keywords: nasi kandar, phu quoc, malaysia, halal, vietnam, mina nasi kandar halal, dr nash ramesh, roti canai, nasi lemak, teh tarik, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/life/2026/09/21/kuah-campur-in-phu-quoc-malaysias-nasi-kandar-arrives-on-vietnams-holiday-island/235848
- Published: 2026-09-21T07:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nasi kandar, phu quoc, malaysia, halal, vietnam, mina nasi kandar halal, dr nash ramesh, roti canai, nasi lemak, teh tarik, news, world
## 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).
## Key takeaway

Mina Nasi Kandar Halal, a Malaysian restaurant in Vietnam's Phu Quoc, serves authentic nasi kandar and halal meals to tourists.