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East Coast Essence

Season 1 Episode 109 | 26m 46s

Pristine white beaches and spectacular mosques greet Martin on the east coast of the Malay Peninsula. He gets up close with beautiful coral reefs. For a taste of history and the common life he samples the popular egg and toast breakfast at the famous Tai Peng Canteen, where Mr. Wong the original owner who emigrated from Hainan Island to open the café back in 1941, is still living above the shop.

Aired: 10/11/18
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Martin discovers the small culinary gems within the state of Johor.
Martin shares his day with a network of old friends in their hometown.
Martin explores Kuala Lumpur, an Asian capital with a rich food history.
Martin travels to Cameron Highlands for farm-fresh produce, colonial history and tea.
Martin explores culinary treasures of Penang, a World Heritage City.
Martin experiences the markets, shopping, food and craftmakersc of Kelantan.
Martin explores the vacation paradise of Langkawi and its culinary hotspots.
Martin's road trip across Malaysia turns into a culinary adventure.
Martin explores the wonders of the Sabah province n East Malaysia.
Martin visits a durian fruit farm and Malaysia’s famous chef Wen.
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Martin discovers the small culinary gems within the state of Johor.
Martin shares his day with a network of old friends in their hometown.
Martin explores Kuala Lumpur, an Asian capital with a rich food history.
Martin travels to Cameron Highlands for farm-fresh produce, colonial history and tea.
Martin explores culinary treasures of Penang, a World Heritage City.
Martin experiences the markets, shopping, food and craftmakersc of Kelantan.
Martin explores the vacation paradise of Langkawi and its culinary hotspots.
Martin's road trip across Malaysia turns into a culinary adventure.
Martin explores the wonders of the Sabah province n East Malaysia.
Martin visits a durian fruit farm and Malaysia’s famous chef Wen.