Nasi campur, or Malay mixed rice, is usually a pretty uneventful type of meal. You pick a few dishes from a couple dozen precooked “lauk” to put on top of steamed rice, and go about filling up your stomach.

Unless of course, you head to Istana Budaya.

Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur
Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur

Most people associates Isatana Budaya as a place where you dress up to catch a fancy play such as Puteri Gunung Ledang, but did you know that they also serve perhaps one of the fanciest nasi campur over lunch?

Well, I was just as surprised when I got there the first time with a couple of my colleagues who are just as big a fan of good food as me – Razi & Amalia.

yes, this nasi campur spread looks like a luxurious buffet
yes, this nasi campur spread looks like a luxurious buffet

The nasi campur spread here looks as good as any hotel grade buffet, complete with a huge selection of halal dishes, including appetizer, main course, dessert, and even selection of kuih and other tea time favorites.

The modus operandi though, is the same as any nasi campur places – fill up your plate, go about filling it up with your favorite dishes, head to the counter to pay, and makan!

laksa, sago gula melaka, and more
laksa, sago gula melaka, and more

Other than rice dishes, there are also noodle dishes such as laksa. I also recommend ending the meal with a small container of those really sinful yet delicious sago gula Melaka.

Amalia sure looked happy
Amalia sure looked happy

Prices are not out of the ordinary, a usual meal cost less than RM 10 in an air conditioned dining hall, and being located at a big function building, parking is not a problem either. Have a try!

map to Istana Budaya, KL

https://goo.gl/maps/U10EP

KY eats – Nasi Campur at Istana Budaya, KL
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25 thoughts on “KY eats – Nasi Campur at Istana Budaya, KL

  • June 7, 2015 at 9:55 pm
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    KY, these food make me unable to decide what to go for. The grill fish is indeed must have and deserrt too.

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    • June 8, 2015 at 9:03 am
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      The Yum List: that’s the way to go isn’t it?

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  • June 8, 2015 at 9:16 am
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    uncle, i have had nasi ekonomi, but this is nasi first klass

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    • June 9, 2015 at 9:30 am
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      uncle: hahaha business klass aje.

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  • June 8, 2015 at 9:19 am
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    That’s nasi campur? Yes, it sure looks like a grand buffet lunch or dinner to me! I would enjoy this – love Malay(sian) cuisine.

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    • June 9, 2015 at 9:30 am
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      suituapui: haha yah, a nice twist to the usual presentation kan?

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  • June 8, 2015 at 6:58 pm
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    Looks awesome! RM 10 for getting the buffet feel is already a winner!

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    • June 9, 2015 at 9:30 am
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      CL: haha it’s not exactly buffet tho.

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  • June 9, 2015 at 8:14 am
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    i think i’d want to pile two full plates of these goodies … wonder if they got telur ikan goreng 😀

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    • June 9, 2015 at 9:31 am
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      Sean: telur ikan goreng? You mean, heart attack in a sack? haha.

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  • June 9, 2015 at 12:08 pm
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    aiiyah.. looks so yummie.. i shouldn’t read ur blog or suanie’s before lunchtime!! arrrghhh.. kill me nao

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    • June 10, 2015 at 8:56 am
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      ciki: better than reading at 2am right? haha.

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  • June 10, 2015 at 11:41 am
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    Thank you kyspeaks
    kamera intech

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    • June 23, 2015 at 6:47 am
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      kamera intech special deal guarantee kamera ‘intact’ wan LOL

      accept only western union ROFL

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  • June 12, 2015 at 4:07 pm
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    Looks like a good place for lunch if I’m in that area

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