Restaurants which serve home-cooked food is already making rounds amongst the Malaysians as they offer distinct delicacies. They also allow people living away from their home to experience truly authentic dishes. Most of the business owners and apps provide online platforms to connect consumers with home cooks. These apps or platforms are highly recommended for the people who plan to try home-cooked food and do not have time to go out or have grown tired of eating the same food all the time. Most of the home cooks also provide healthy options to the people that are interested in this market.

Home-based cooks must cater to food standards set up by the Malaysian government. People using these apps must render accurate information to make their accounts legitimate. Many apps offer a platform to restaurants to sell their cuisines online, and many companies are working on apps that can help home-based cooks to become part of this thriving industry. These apps help people sell and buy food; many locals have bought authentic delicacies at a reasonable price by using these apps.

Regarding the lega requirements of these home-based cooks, the Companies Commission of Malaysia requires all online food operators to register their business. The move was taken to protect consumer rights and to save them from buying counterfeit products. Authorities can and will carry out routine inspections to check the quality of the food being sold. It is also essential to maintain the hygiene of the place of operation so as to get the required license.