Bangsawan

The word "bangsawan" means "Opera" or the traditional entertainment in Malay. I was first introduced to this word while visiting Jakarta Indonesia. Literally meaning the same in both countries (Malaysia, Indonesia), however what I happened to discover down in Jakarta was a different Opera, not your usual acting... but yes it was an Opera alright but an opera of flavours. I was sight seeing at Senayan Mall one day when i came across this shop.

the Bangsawan im talking about is an opera alright, but of traditional Indonesian Kuih (desserts, they are - but not always - sweet, bite size food), they come in colorful and very tasting creations, made from sticky rice, tapioka, and coconut milk. You got to have a taste of it to understand what i mean, the closest meaning or description i can give is, Kuih is the Asian version of pastries. (by the way you can already get a taste of Bangsawan at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, foodcourt)