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Start Here: Your Guide to SmartDory — Malaysia’s Food and Travel Blog

Welcome to SmartDory!

If this is your first visit, you’re in the right place to discover amazing food, places to stay, and travel tips across Malaysia and Asia.

We organize the blog into three main categories, which we like to call F-A-T:

  • Food
  • Accommodation
  • Travel

Start Here for Food

SmartDory has explored Malaysia and Asia to bring you the best eats — from street food gems and kopitiams to fine dining, from dosa and banana leaf rice to seafood, noodles, and steaks.

Check out our guides to:

  • Best Restaurants
  • Cafes
  • Kopitiams
  • Street Food

Start Here for Accommodation

Accommodation can be one of the biggest parts of your travel budget.

We’ve tried it all — resorts, hotels, Airbnb, homestays, even capsule hotels — so you know which places offer the best value and comfort for your next trip.

Find recommendations for:

  • Resorts
  • Hotels
Exterior view of Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong city.

Cozy stay at Kowloon Hotel, Hong Kong’s vibrant heart.

Start Here for Travel

Travel isn’t just about places; it’s about experiences that help us grow.

We’re always exploring new destinations, looking for unique activities, and sharing tips to help you travel smarter and more meaningfully.

Explore travel stories and guides in:

  • Malaysia
  • Asia

Featured Destinations (like Chiang Rai, Dok Mai Ngam, Thailand)

Colorful tulip garden at Dok Mai Ngam in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Chiang Rai’s Dok Mai Ngam tulip garden bursting with vibrant colors.

Start Here for Product Reviews

Want honest opinions before you buy?

SmartDory’s product reviews cover gadgets, services, and businesses in Malaysia and Singapore.

Our editorial team tests and shares candid insights to help you decide if a product is worth your money.

Learn more about:

  • General Product Reviews
  • Latest Tested Products
Soft pillow featured in SmartDory product review for home comfort

SmartDory reviews this pillow for comfort and support to improve your sleep.

My Travel Tips — Start Here

Thanks for visiting and reading our blog!

If you want to stay connected, sign up for our email list in the orange box.

I’ll send you handy travel tips, updates on SmartDory services, and occasional insider info to make your trips easier and more fun.

Please feel free to comment or share your favorite places and dishes — I love hearing from you!

Selamat Datang to Malaysia!

Regards,

Dory

For more official travel information, visit Tourism Malaysia.