Malaysia’s biggest comedian (in size!), Papi Zak is on a mission to find the best halal dishes across Southeast Asia. Join Papi on an exciting journey to discover a multitude of mouth-watering halal dishes and fun Muslim-friendly attractions. Uncover a world of amazing dishes beyond your usual halal fare. Here are there of them:

#1 Ramkhamhaeng, Soi 65, Bangkok, Thailand

Thai food is no stranger to us Malaysians who love the richness and combination of different flavours in each dish. When visiting Thailand, a problem that is often faced is the difficulty in finding a halal restaurant with delicious Thai food. One destination that won’t let you down is Ramkhamhaeng, Soi 65 that allows you to indulge in tasty dishes such as grilled chicken with Som Tam (Papaya salad mixed with chili, fish sauce and lime juice) and its signature Thai milk tea as featured in episode 1 of Halal Foodie.

#2 Le Meridien, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

While Malaysia is filled with halal food destinations, many of us from Peninsular Malaysia may not know the hidden treasures that lie in Kota Kinabalu. Here’s a little-known fact - one of the best restaurants that serve traditional local and fusion dishes is actually in 5-Star Hotel, Le Meridien’s “Latest Recipe” restaurant as explored by Papi Zak in Episode 2 of Halal Foodie.  Some of their signature dishes include their roast lamb with Nasi Briyani and Peking Duck.

#3 Steng Thmey Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Cambodian food is often overlooked and is commonly stereotyped to be like Vietnamese or Thai. As in most countries, it’s all about knowing what to order. For some of the best halal food you will ever experience, visit Cambodian Muslim Restaurant in Steng Thmey Village as featured in Episode 6 of Halal Foodie that serves traditional BBQ and steamboat that’s popular amongst locals and raved by tourists. This is the perfect place to experience a wide array of meats and seafood.

Find out more halal food destinations from TLC’s Halal Foodie that airs every Wednesday exclusively on TLC (Astro Channel 707) at 6.15pm (MY)