nasi kandar

Steamed rice accompanies meat curries and vegetables in nasi kandar. It is associated with Penang’s Indian Muslim food vendors. Customers select their accompaniments from the available dishes rather than receiving a single fixed combination.^[1][2]

The name refers to the kandar carrying pole. The George Town heritage guide describes vendors balancing baskets of rice and curries across their shoulders, stopping for customers along the street. Restaurants offer a selection of curries, vegetables, fish and meat dishes.^[2]