At Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, the Malaysia Pavilion is attracting long queues, all eager to see the famous “flying roti canai” in action. Visitors are patiently waiting up to two hours just to watch the skilled artisans prepare the dish with impressive dough-spinning techniques.
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Bernama reports that Muhammad Muiz Ruzaini from Kedah and Mohamad Zul Imran Zulkifle from Penang have transformed the preparation of roti canai into a captivating performance. Their precise and graceful tossing of the dough delights onlookers and adds a unique flair to this traditional Malaysian treat.
Muiz shared his surprise and excitement at being chosen to represent Malaysia at the event. “I’m thrilled to showcase Malaysian flavours to an international audience,” he said. Many visitors, especially from Japan, South Korea, and China, have praised the roti canai enthusiastically, with some repeatedly saying “oishi,” meaning delicious in Japanese.
Zul hopes the popularity of roti canai at the Expo will boost global recognition of Malaysian cuisine and encourage more tourists to visit the country. “I want the Malaysia Pavilion’s roti canai to be the star dish of Expo 2025,” he said confidently.
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Each serving of roti canai, accompanied by chicken curry and dhal, is sold at 1,680 yen, which is about RM50. Sales are impressive, with daily figures ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 plates.
Besides roti canai, the food court features other Malaysian favourites like nasi lemak, chicken satay, roti jala, mee goreng, and nasi goreng. The lively atmosphere shows that Malaysian food is making a strong impact on visitors from around the world.
