Vegetarian food, chutneys and Indian breads are also available. Indonesian cuisine also combines the use of dried seafoods and spiced vegetables with the Japanese method of preparation with fresh ingredients cooked to retain the natural flavour. Korean and Thai food are available in restaurants. Amongst Malaysia's exotic fruits are starfruit, durian, guavas, mangos, mangosteen and pomelos. Western food is served throughout the country, particularly in major hotels which have continental menus and international coffee shops.
Table service is normal, and in Chinese restaurants chopsticks are customary.
Indian and Malay food is eaten with the fingers. Although the country is largely Islamic, alcohol is available. Local beers such as Tiger and Anchor are recommended and also the famous Singapore Gin Sling . Kuala Lumpur has a selection of reputable nightclubs and discotheques, most belonging to the big hotels. Penang is also lively at night, larger hotels having cocktail lounges, dining, dancing and cultural shows.