S’porean expected ‘nasi lemak’ when ordering ‘coconut rice’ in Melbourne; gets a shock when the ‘monstrosity’ arrived

Anna Maria Romero
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:00:41 +0000
Food, coconut rice, Melbourne, nasi lemak, Singapore food

When travelling abroad, it may be good to adjust your expectations quite a bit, especially when it comes to food. There’s probably nothing better than biting into some Nasi Lemak or Laksa when you’re feeling a little homesick, but hoping it tastes the same as at your favourite hawker stall may leave you deeply disappointed, …