If you’re longing some good traditional Malay (and pretty economical) food in the heart of KL, look no further than the nasi lemak (rice with coconut cream) and ikan bakar (BBQ fish) at Tanglin food court. Located just a stone’s throw away from the magnificent national mosque.
the stall is always packed with hungry people
We went there a few weekends ago, as usual, there is a queue in front of the famous Nasi Lemak Tanglin stall. I ordered a piece of curry chicken and some sambal squid in my nasi lemak. To make the meal complete, we also got ourselves some stingray ikan bakar from the next stall.
True to its reputation, the nasi lemak was very good. The rice not too hard, and the sambal very creamy and aromatic. The chicken was pretty decent, and the squid cooked to the illusive texture that isn’t springy nor rubbery.
these ikan bakar and nasi lemak are absolutely delicious
The ikan bakar, though not nearly as famous as the nasi lemak, proved to be an excellent side that went very well with the main dish. While the fish is grilled just like any other places, the sauce that came with it was really superb. It was very spicy and full of asam flavor. If the nasi lemak massages your taste buds, the ikan bakar with the sauce really hits them hard and gives you a wake up call on a lazy Sunday morning. It was awesome.
Tanglin food court is located near KL bird park and butterfly park
Price wise, the food court is on par with most other Malay stalls. The meal, with a Teh Ais, costs about RM 10. It was a RM 10 well spent.
Address:
Kompleks Makan Tanglin
Jalan Cendarasari, Kuala Lumpur
GPS: 3.144212, 101.690762
Tel: 016-650 8494 (Zainol)
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By Kelvin on Sep 5, 2007 | Reply
dude we didnt go there on sunday lah. it was a saturday. ikan bakar not open on sunday
By Junkgirl on Sep 5, 2007 | Reply
MMmmmm…looks so good. I’ll go try it when I’m back
By ShaolinTiger on Sep 5, 2007 | Reply
Pretty packed tho, the queue is always huge.
Usually have breakfast there before hitting the bird park or buterfly park.
By KY on Sep 5, 2007 | Reply
ooO, I’ve forgotten the actual day. =S
By babe_kl on Sep 5, 2007 | Reply
my fave nasi lemak place!
By not-importatnt on Sep 10, 2007 | Reply
hmm..,ky not accept bad comments… guys .. just put good comment only .. pls
By KY on Sep 10, 2007 | Reply
not-important,
ya kah? i thought i was replying to your comment only.
By kong on Sep 11, 2007 | Reply
Just went there for lunch……..rice is nice……the meat portion is really small…..it would have been good if the sambal is not ‘loaded’ with sugar…..I have one in Wangsa Maju. Brill……aromatic and all that….mail me if you want the directions.
By richardbussie on Nov 1, 2007 | Reply
Quite long que on the day i went…Waited 20 mins to be served.. Comparable with Pak Ali famous nasi lemak in Imbi, opposite Golden Palace Niteclub is a mamak stall SP Corner…Umbrella Stall open 9pm – 2am… Really loved the grainy steamed fluffy rice and sambal chicken!!!
By mal on Nov 27, 2008 | Reply
good info guys… tq!
By mal on Nov 27, 2008 | Reply
buka dari bila sampai jam berapa?
By KY on Nov 27, 2008 | Reply
mal,
Morning till lunch.
By julie lee on Mar 11, 2009 | Reply
You are the best in the whole world
and I have been everywhere-26 countries
as a matter of fact.
Nasi Lemak is still the stop for me when
I visit KL. Back in those days Mak
used to give me extra sambal in a plastic
bag. I live in California now and have
been in America for 25 years.
By KY on Mar 11, 2009 | Reply
julie,
Wooo, California .. well, nasi lemak would be a bit harder to come by there ya?
By julie lee on Mar 27, 2009 | Reply
To KY who replied my post on Nasi Lemak
Tanglin, back in those days I went to
Methodist Girls’ School, walking distance
to the nasi lemak stall. Those days, poor
lah only buy nasi lemak dengan sambal
20 cen Malaysian.
Whenever I go back to KL I have the whole
9 yards, daging, paru and double.
After that, tau pau more for later.
How much do I love this food? Say, they
give me the death sentence and I have my
last meal, I want nasi lemak Tanglin.
If they cannot provide, I will raise
holy hell, not giving me the last
request. This is America, we have our
last request.
Do I make a point about my love for this
nasi lemak? Love to reply to your mail
but could not get access.
you get the point?
By KY on Mar 30, 2009 | Reply
julie lee,
You’re very hardcore! I’ve stayed in the states before so I know what you mean too.
By lorna on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
Chewah…suddenly thought of eating this Ikan Bakar and terlupa the location. I know I can trust on you. haha~ Skali Google sure dapat~ Thanks
By KY on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
lorna,
hehehe best gila.
By Lyna on Jul 18, 2009 | Reply
baru mkn pagi tadi… best!!! paru dia best giler…
By KY on Jul 18, 2009 | Reply
Lyna,
Glad that you love it!