This research aims to ascertain the correlation between culinary culture, lifestyle, expertise, and visitors' preferences for Malaysian Heritage cuisine on Pulau Tioman and Pulau Perhentian. This research is to determine the culinary traditions, skills, and lifestyle factors that impact visitors' choices in the Malaysian Islands. Tourist destinations have a significant role in attracting many people to a certain place. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the historical background and purpose of MHF in presenting the varied culinary culture of Malaysia to tourists that visit the Malaysian islands. A preliminary quantitative phase was conducted with a sample size of 351 participants. This phase focused on exploring the independent variables of food culture, lifestyle, and knowledge. Strong statistical associations have been identified between food culture and authentic Malaysian heritage food such as looking into the ethnicity, level of education, gender, and age. The culinary heritage of Malaysia, passed down through generations, has made MHF a worldwide famous cuisine. A distinctive and ambitious culinary cultural identity should offset the similarities of Malaysian cuisine with adjacent countries.