Ahmad Salim

A Day in Penang takes you on a culinary tour of this bustling, intoxicating region in Malaysia's north. A brisk walk through George Town is alive with the fragrances of laksa—coriander and cumin, the foundation of Malay curries—along with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cardamom, star anise, and fenugreek. This book captures a day in the life of this food-obsessed state,...