With plain or mildly flavored steamed rice served with a great varieties of curries and side dishes, Nasi Kandar is the Malaysian food rice and curry lovers. To those who are not on a gluten-free diet, do check out these spots to enjoy the a plate of Nasi Kandar goodness this holiday.
1. Mohd Yaseem Nasi Kandar
Mohd Yaseem is famed for serving flavor-packed curry gravies, and it has a grand total of 25 sides to choose from. This place is at the top of the list because they serve the best curries, such as fish head curry. chicken curry, fish roe, prawn sambal and more. Their price is much more affordable than most Nasi Kandar eateries in Klang Valley, so do expect a long queue before your can dig into your meal here at Mohd Yaseem.
Address: No 351, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Check out their Facebook page!
2. Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar
Original Kayu is not only well known with their roti tisu, but their Nasi Kandar taste just as good as their original branch in Penang. With their perfectly fried chicken, assorted sides, and a generous drench of thick curry on top of everything, it is no wonder that they have expanded all across Malaysia within such a short period of time.
Check out their web page!
3. Restoran Nasi Kandar Ibramsha
This unassuming Nasi Kandar is not what you thought it to be. During the peak hours, Nasi Kandar Ibramsha is packed to the brim , all thanks to their secret recipe- special soy sauce curry with distinct flavors. Though you might find that their dark curry is slightly less spicy, spicy lovers can simply just add some sambal for that extra kick.
Address: No 68, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, City Centre, 50100 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Check out their Facebook page!
4. Restoran Kudu bin Abdul Nasi Kandar
I’m sure Nasi Kandar Kudu bin Abdul restaurant is a place where most KL-ites are familiar with. Though there might be quite a crowd during weekdays lunch hours, you can always pay them a visit on the weekends instead to try their weekend specials. Kudu bin Abdul restaurant only serve nasi kandar with varieties of vegetables, meats, seafood and curries. Do not miss their daging kicap because it was one of the late P. Ramlee favorite dishes.
Address: No. 335, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, 50100 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Check out their Facebook page!
5. Nasi Kandar Deen
Nasi Kandar Deen not only serve delicious nasi kandar and curries, they also have a great selections of western and local cuisine, so be ready to get spoil rotten with choices. Pair your fiery meal with their three layer tea to tame your palate. P/S: Do not confuse this with Penang’s version of Deen Nasi Kandar because they have no relation to one another.
Address: G23, Platinum Lake Condo, Jalan Langkawi, Taman Danau Kota, 53000 Kuala Lumpur.