[VIDEO] 38-Year-Old M’sian Chef Finds Success Selling Nasi Lemak In Shanghai

Source: Tiktok | @eatai786
Sharizan Mohd Rafi Kanan, a 38-year-old Malaysian chef affectionately known as Chef Shah, has garnered impressive success since launching a nasi lemak eatery in Shanghai, China.
In a four-minute TikTok video shared by Chinese Halal foodie @eatai786, Chef Shah revealed that he has been residing in China for the past 15 years.
Since relocating to the country, he has established two thriving restaurants in Shanghai: Secret Flavor and Secret Flavor Nasi Lemak.
At Secret Flavor, he delights palates with authentic Malaysian fare like laksa and fish head curry, earning praise from both locals and expatriates.
Chef Shah also manages Secret Flavor Nasi Lemak, a well-received eatery dedicated solely to the beloved Malaysian dish.
He oversees the nasi lemak restaurant with the assistance of his younger brother, who aids in preparing the daily ingredients in the kitchen, ensuring that each dish served upholds the highest standards.
Secret Flavor Nasi Lemak sells an average of 400 packs of nasi lemak daily.
The chef underscores that he exclusively employs halal-certified ingredients, meticulously sourced from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.
“There are numerous Halal food suppliers in China, so Malaysians need not fret about the halal status of our food when they visit,” he remarked.
Chef Shah offers plain nasi lemak for 35 yuan (RM23) and nasi lemak with fried chicken for 52 yuan (RM34).
“The folks in Shanghai have developed a fondness for nasi lemak ever since I introduced them to this dish.
“I’ve also created short videos to acquaint them with my homeland, Malaysia, and the backstory behind the nasi lemak dish,” he shared.
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