Nasi Lemak Cikgu @Kelana Jaya

Anyone who’s been in Malaysia long enough would know that the all-time local favourite cuisine is the famed nasi lemak. However, while it ranks very highly on many lists of favourite food, many will also tell you that mediocrity for this dish will not be tolerated. One can find nasi lemak anywhere, but is it good? That’s a whole different topic by itself.

Nasi Lemak Cikgu is probably one of the most famous of nasi lemak around. Starting out from a mere roadside stall, it has now grown into a full-blown shop in Kelana Jaya serving more than just their signature dish.

So what make Nasi Lemak Cikgu so popular? Is there something in their secret sauce? Is there even a secret sauce?

While there is no secret sauce, there is though, a secret side dish; their fried chicken, which is truly, the main highlight of the place. So much so, that one should not even consider eating nasi lemak anywhere else! Fried crispy on the outside yet tender and juicy on the inside, the chicken goes best with a generous dollop of their sambal ikan bilis.

The sambal is a sweet chilli based sauce which is essential to any nasi lemak dish. However, unlike many other nasi lemak shops out there, Nasi Lemak Cikgu’s sambal is not of the plate-burning kind. It tastes a little sweet, and is perfect for those who are not fans of spicy food, making it thoroughly enjoyable.

Another mouth-watering dish to try is the sambal sotong. The sambal sotong is also sweet, however it is slightly spicy, but still bearable. This dish’s sauce is cooked with a little peanuts, which makes it rather unique of its kind.

For those who are expecting a fancy coffee shop, Nasi Lemak Cikgu may disappoint, however it is this laidback approach that makes the place so welcoming to all who patron it. The food is excellent, staffs are friendly, and service is top notch. What more can anyone ask for?

Address:
Nasi Lemak Cikgu
14 Jalan SS5B/2,
Kelana Jaya ,
47301 Petaling Jaya