Nasi lemak (which literally means oily rice) has been recognized as one of the 10 most healthy international breakfast by Time Magazine. It was reported that the dish is “indeed healthy if eaten in appropriate servings.”
A pile of steamed coconut infused rice and a chunk of spicy hot sambal, healthy is probably the last thing we would associate with nasi lemak. Nonetheless, we still love eating it because who would say no to a plate of hearty santan rice with sweet aroma of sambal belachan and crispy ikan bilis?
Check out these eight places in KL which offer delicious nasi lemak.
1. Nasi Lemak Wak Manjor
The eatery is the ultimate city dwellers lunch spot in the heart of KL. In Nasi Lemak Wak Manjor you can have the basic nasi lemak setting which afford-ably priced at RM 3 or you can top your rice with sambal prawn, squid, beef with an additional price.
Location: Jalan Raja Muda Musa (Kampung Baru), 50300 Kuala Lumpur
2. R.A. Nasi Lemak
The famous Jalan Raja Abdullah nasi lemak which served in buffet style, reminds us of the very authentic kampung style nasi lemak as they use nasi kukus in their meal. Besides their side dishes is pretty much kampung style too, made available with a wide variety of options to choose. For instance, sambal tempeh ikan bilis and gulai lemak pisang.
Location: Asian Heritage (In front of Yellow Cab Pizza), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
3. Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang Seputeh
Tucked away quietly in Lorong Syed Putra Kiri, don’t be fooled by their exterior as many customers come back for their hot and spicy sambal as well as their pleasantly fragrant rice, which is also the main two ingredients which make a perfect nasi lemak.
Location: Lorong Syed Putra Kiri, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur
4. Mali’s Corner Nasi Lemak
Mali Corner is well known for their Char Kueh Teow and Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng. Their nasi lemak is known for their fried crispy and crunchy chicken as well as their fragrant rice with an intense coconut aroma.
Location: 9-1, Jalan Langkawi, Platinum Walk, Danau Kota, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
5. Nasi Lemak Ct Garden
Restoran CT Garden is primarily renowned for their nasi lemak bungkus. If you are going for a road trip, you could just grab the pre-wrapped ones for that sambal kick. If you have time, I suggest you to dine it because they serve a variety of dishes to go with your nasi lemak such as tender fried chicken and tempeh goreng sambal.
Location: Jalan Dewan Sultan Sulaiman, Kampung Baru, 50300 Kuala Lumpur
6. Nasi Lemak Famous
Located at Telawi food court in Bangsar, the rice is fragrant with delicious hot and spicy sambal sauce, the succulent taste makes it the reason why their nasi lemak is popular. A plate of Nasi Lemak chicken costs RM 7 and they also serve a variety of side dishes such as rendang kerang and sambal paru.
Location: Bangsar Selera Food Court, Jalan Telawi 1, 59100, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
7. Nasi Lemak Tanglin
Nasi Lemak Tanglin has been in business since 1948 and it remains as one of the most popular nasi lemak stalls in KL. Aside from their fragrant rice, the biggest selling point of their Nasi Lemak is their variety of dishes to go with your nasi lemak such as beef rendang, sambal sotong, liver, and paru (beef lung).
Location: Kompleks Makan Tanglin (Stall No. 6), 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
8. Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa
This widely recognized nasi lemak serves delectable fried chicken that goes perfectly well with its fragrant coconut rice, a fried egg and a few spoons of crunchy ikan bilis.
Location: 7C Jalan Raja Muda Musa, Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur
– Cover Image: kuali.com
