Malaysia’s beloved roti canai continues to steal the culinary spotlight at the Osaka World Expo, where the RM50 (about 1,800 yen) flatbread is attracting one of the longest food queues at the entire event.
According to WeirdKaya’s on-site observation, eager visitors began lining up early and waited over an hour for the Roti Canai.
Sells like hot cake
WeirdKaya observes that by around 8 p.m. on 13 September, the Malaysian stall had completely sold out.
Across the expo grounds, it is easy to spot visitors enjoying other Malaysian delicacies from the pavilion.
The buzz hasalso earned Malaysia top honours, with Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul Aziz shared screenshots from Japanese broadcaster Yomiuri TV showing the Malaysia Pavilion ranked first place in a special “Expo Gourmet” survey among season pass holders.
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The Osaka Expo
The Osaka Expo runs until 13 October, but demand is so intense that event tickets are reportedly sold out through September, meaning only those who have already secured entry will get a chance to taste Malaysia’s “No.1 in Japan” sensation.
Despite costing many times more than the few ringgit it commands back home, the roti canai’s live flipping performance and authentic flavours have turned it into a premium must-try for Japanese visitors and Malaysian expatriates alike.