Americans Are Loving These Beloved Malaysian Snacks In Buzzfeed's 'Snack Swap'

In the YouTube video posted on 28 May, two pairs - consisting of one Malaysian and one American each - were given similar beloved childhood snacks from both countries.

The mission? They had to decide which they preferred.

Verdict: Malaysia - Muruku Ikan.

"I'm not gonna try to pronounce it. I love this, this is really good!" said Joyce.

Funnily enough, both Americans thought that Muruku would be the perfect side dish to soup.

"It's cold outside and grandma's like, "Honey, I'm gonna make you some soup!" and then she could put these right next to my soup," she added. 

Verdict: A tie.

"I actually believe that they both win, I think they taste good together!" Joyce said.

Garey agreed, saying that, "This is like a new relationship between countries!"

Verdict: Malaysia - Mamee Monster.

Impressed by Mamee's crunchiness and the fact that it's meant to be eaten dry, Matt exclaimed that, "Malaysia wins!"

"Ooh, that's so good!" he added.

"Snack swaps destroyed the one I loved, and showed me there's something better," Joyce said, adding that she wants to order them online.

Verdict: A tie.

While Garey said that Haw Flakes "has a special spot" for him, Joyce preferred Smarties.

"Only because I was just expecting a different consistency. That Haw Flakes, the taste is fire," she added.

Verdict: A tie.

"This is so good! It's more floral," Matt said about Marukawa Fusen Gum.

In terms of "bubble quality" though, Bubblicious won for Garey.

However, both agreed that Malaysia's Marukawa Fusen Gum won bonus points for coming with a free tattoo.