Best Of Singapore Hawkers & Casual Dining: Nasi Lemak

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Best Of Singapore Hawkers & Casual Dining: Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak
Nasi Lemak



Nothing was sponsored, we visited as regular paying customers. Photos in this post were taken between 2000 and 2026 (across 26 years!), as such, the quality of photos varies drastically due to advances in camera technology. Mobile smartphones were in their infancy and had yet to become widespread.


Also Known As:
Nasi Lemak, Nasi Gemuk, Nasi Uduk, Nasi Liwet, Coconut Rice


Average Price Per Serving:
SGD $1 - $15








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Description:
The Nasi Lemak is a Singaporean Malay or Singaporean Chinese dish, featuring rice infused with coconut milk and aromatics like pandan / screwpine leaves, then served accompanied by an assortment of ingredients. Also known as Nasi Gemuk, Nasi Uduk, Nasi Liwet, or Coconut Rice, the Nasi Lemak dish is usually priced around SGD $1 to $15 per serving. It's commonly eaten throughout the day, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or supper.

The base of Nasi Lemak has long-grain white rice infused with coconut milk or coconut cream, water, pandan / screwpine leaves, salt, ginger or galangal, and optionally, white sugar or lemongrass. The result is a warm fluffy moist loose texture, with enticing grainy earthy floral nutty herbal sweet flavour to the coconut rice. Both versions of Nasi Lemak are typically served with juicy cucumber with vegetal sweet flavour, crunchy deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies with fishy salty savoury flavour, firm roasted salted peanuts with nutty savoury salty flavour, a tender wobbly chicken egg either fried or sunny side up or boiled and carrying eggy sweet savoury flavour, a tender juicy deep-fried bone-in turmeric marinated chicken wing with meaty savoury salty spice flavour, and soft pliant otak-otak / otah / spiced mackerel fish paste with fishy savoury spice flavour.

The Singaporean Malay version of Nasi Lemak may include other ingredients such as tender springy breaded fish surimi fillet with sweet savoury flavour, springy chicken sausage with savoury salty flavour, soft tender deep-fried begedil / spiced mashed potato patty with starchy savoury salty spice flavour, or flaky fried ikan selar kuning / yellow-striped scad fish with fishy savoury salty spice flavour. The Singaporean Chinese version of Nasi Lemak may include other ingredients such as crunchy achar / Peranakan pickled salad (comprising cucumber, carrots, cabbage, pineapple, shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, turmeric, white vinegar, white sugar, salt, belacan / fermented shrimp paste, red chili, and candlenut) with vegetal sour sweet spice flavour, bouncy sotong / squid balls with savoury sweet flavour, or deep-fried battered shrimp with sweet savoury flavour.

A plate of Nasi Lemak is usually served with chunky grainy sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste on the side, lending bold sweet savoury salty earthy spice flavour. Rustic versions may be wrapped in banana leaves. The versatile nature for the accompaniments of Nasi Lemak, and its wide appeal, has resulted in many traditional and contemporary interpretations.


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1. Aliff Nasi Lemak
@ Serangoon Garden Market & Food Centre, 49A Serangoon Garden Way #01-27
Opening Hours: Tue - Thu 7:30am – 12pm, Sat - Sun 7:30am – 12pm, Closed Mon & Fri

Taken in 2016


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $6) @ Aliff Nasi Lemak.

Established in June 2005 by wife-husband owners Masita Ghani and Mohammad Firuz Samuri and named after their son (Ashraff, nicknamed 'Aliff', who now helps out here), this stall is beloved for their traditional, unpretentious, everyday-comfort rendition.

The neatly plated dish has a bed of fragrant long-grain basmati rice, the aroma and taste of coconut milk and pandan / screwpine leaves gently perfuming the dish, carrying grainy earthy milky floral sweet flavour. The crispy crunchy deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies is golden with a mild fishy salty savoury balanced flavour, while the juicy cucumber has vegetal sweet flavour, and the wobbly soft fried chicken egg carries eggy savoury sweet flavour.

The otak-otak / otah / spiced mackerel fish paste is soft with a lingering kick of fishy savoury spice flavour, while the deep-fried turmeric marinated chicken wing has a crisp exterior and a tender interior that bursts with meaty savoury salty spice flavour. Their chunky sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste has additional red onions caramelised within, resulting in a pronounced sweet savoury spice flavour.





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2. Bali Nasi Lemak
@ 142 Sims Avenue
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 5pm – 2am, Closed Sun

Taken in 2011


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $14) @ Bali Nasi Lemak.

Registered in June 1990 but operating since 1985, this stall was founded by Susan Koh, 3rd sister of the Koh Family behind the equally famous Ponggol Nasi Lemak and Mount Faber Nasi Lemak brands. Her stall is known for being the most artisanal and hands-on amongst the 3 brands, with unique Indonesian inspired dishes.

The long-grain basmati rice tends towards moist and sticky, with a fragrant but mild grainy earthy milky sweet salty flavour, light on salt and coconut milk. The crisp deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies are the tiny version, crunching with mild salty savoury fishy flavour. The wobbly soft fried chicken egg carries eggy savoury sweet flavour. The soft otak-otak / otah / spiced mackerel fish paste has fishy savoury spice flavour. Most diners are happy with the juicy cucumbers with vegetal sweet flavour, which are free-flow and self-service.

There are 2 signature dishes here. The stir-fried petai / stink beans with shallots and wing beans in chili carries a bright crunch to texture, bursting with vegetal earthy bitter grassy savoury spice flavour. The ayam kicap manis / sweet and spicy soy sauce chicken wing is tender and juicy, the marinade lending a bold meaty sweet savoury salty spicy flavour. The thin sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste has mild savoury salty spice flavour. Given their small-batch, handmade approach, no surprise they command premium pricing.





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3. Best Coffee Private Limited
@ 959 Jurong West Street 92 #01-150
Opening Hours: Daily 4:45am – 11pm

Taken in 2010


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $10) @ Best Coffee Private Limited.

Established well before September 2015 and also known as 'Padang Banana Leaf Rice Nasi Lemak', this stall is a familiar fixture in the area, well-frequented at all hours throughout the day and night for its wide variety of dishes.

Their short-grain rice has a unique green colour, infused with more pandan / screwpine leaf essence than coconut milk, resulting in a pleasant grainy floral earthy sweet flavour. The firm crunchy deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies with roasted peanuts have fishy salty savoury earthy nutty flavour, while the wobbly soft fried chicken egg has eggy savoury sweet flavour. The crunchy achar / Peranakan pickled salad carries a pronounced vegetal sour sweet spice flavour, rather sharp on the palate.

The battered chicken wing has straightforward meaty savoury salty flavour with a tender texture and meat that pulls easily off the bone, while the battered shrimp is soft crunchy in texture with shrimpy savoury flavour. Their grainy sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste has bold sweet savoury spice flavour.





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4. Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak
@ Boon Lay Place Food Village, 221A Boon Lay Place #01-106
Opening Hours: Daily 7am – 3:30am

Taken in 2010


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $8.50) @ Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak.

Established in 1971 by Madam Nyonya Bte Mohd Shah and registered since February 2005, this stall is amongst the longest-serving brands, a heritage hawker. Today, it's managed by Badrol Hisam Ramli.

The bed of fluffy loose long-grain white rice is steamed with extra virgin coconut oil, imparting a delicate coconutty earthy floral sweet grainy flavour. The juicy cucumber slices carry vegetal sweet flavour, while the crisp crunchy deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies with roasted peanuts have fishy savoury salty nutty flavour. The fried over easy chicken egg is soft and springy with eggy savoury sweet flavour.

The tender springy breaded fish surimi fillet has sweet savoury flavour, while the deep-fried turmeric marinated chicken breast is crispy outside and tender inside with robust smoky meaty salty savoury spice flavour. The chunky sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste tends towards being sweet savoury spice in flavour.





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5. Chong Pang Nasi Lemak
@ 447 Sembawang Road
Opening Hours: Daily 5pm – 12am

Taken in 2010


Taken in 2011


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $9.50) @ Chong Pang Nasi Lemak.

Established in 1973, this stall is well-regarded for its consistent heritage taste and value-for-money prices coupled with generous portions.

The fragrant coconut rice is loose and fluffy in texture, carrying aromatic grainy earthy floral sweet coconutty flavour. The crunchy juicy achar / Peranakan pickled salad carries bright vegetal sour sweet spice flavour, while the crisp crunchy deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies carry fishy savoury salty flavour. A beautiful wobbly soft sunny side up chicken egg with runny yolk bursts with eggy sweet savoury flavour.

The large and soft otak-otak / otah / spiced mackerel fish paste has fishy savoury spice flavour, while the springy bouncy sotong / squid balls have savoury sweet flavour. The battered chicken drumstick is a highlight, tender and juicy with robust meaty salty savoury flavour. Their smooth sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste has a sharp fiery kick at the onset, followed by mild sweet savoury sour spice flavour.





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6. Crave Nasi Lemak
@ FairPrice Hub, 1 Joo Koon Circle #02-24
Opening Hours: Daily 7am – 9:30pm

Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $10) @ Crave Nasi Lemak.

Descended from the famous Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak when it was founded in May 2015 by 2nd-generation owner Doctor Abdul Malik Hassan, this modern homegrown chain is among the most accessible and ubiquitous, with nearly 50 outlets across Singapore.

Consistent in quality and taste, their fluffy loose long-grain white rice carries distinct floral earthy grainy sweet flavour. The crunchy deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies carry fishy salty savoury flavour, the firm roasted salted peanuts have nutty savoury salty flavour, and the wobbly soft fried chicken egg with runny yolk releases pleasant eggy savoury sweet flavour.

The soft otak-otak / otah / spiced mackerel fish paste is decent with fishy savoury spice flavour, and the tender springy breaded fish surimi fillet has sweet savoury flavour. The deep-fried turmeric marinated chicken wing, while smaller in size than their parent brand, is tender and juicy with smoky meaty savoury salty spice flavour, best eaten when piping hot. Their grainy sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste has a bigger sweet salty spice flavour kick compared to elsewhere.





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7. Fong Seng Nasi Lemak
@ 22 Clementi Road
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 6am – 4am, Closed Sun

Taken in 2010


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $9) @ Fong Seng Nasi Lemak.

Established in June 1983, this stall caters primarily to hungry university students and port workers, the result of which means large and generous portions at affordable wallet-friendly prices, coupled with long operating hours through most of the day and night. The place isn't a culinary bastion, but it is a place for fast, cheap, and good eats.

The sticky and moist white rice carries a mild fragrance of coconut cream, a touch of grainy earthy floral sweet flavour. The achar / Peranakan pickled salad is crunchy and juicy with bright vegetal sour sweet spice flavour, the deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies is crisp and crunchy with fishy savoury salty flavour, and the fried chicken egg with runny yolk is wobbly and soft with eggy sweet savoury flavour.

The sotong / squid balls are springy bouncy with savoury sweet flavour, the battered crab stick surimi is tender and crisp with mild sweet savoury briny salty flavour, and the battered chicken wing is tender though not as crisp as I'd hoped yet carrying meaty sweet savoury flavour. Their grainy sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste is mild with sweet savoury salty spice flavour.





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8. Hajjah Mariam Muslim Food
@ Kovan Market & Food Centre, 209 Hougang Street 21 #01-53
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 7am – 2pm, Closed Mon

Taken in 2012


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $5.50) @ Hajjah Mariam Muslim Food.

This heritage stall has been operating for more than a decade, my earliest recollection of dining here being April 2012.

Their rendition has a generous mound of fluffy soft long-grain coconut rice with grainy earthy floral sweet flavour. The crunchy juicy thick cucumber slice carries vegetal sweet flavour, the soft springy fried chicken egg has eggy savoury sweet flavour, and the crunchy firm crispy deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies with roasted salted peanuts have fishy savoury salty nutty flavour.

The turmeric marinated chicken wing is deep-fried beautifully, with a crisp exterior and tender interior, carrying meaty savoury salty spice flavour. Their sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste is partly grainy partly smooth, with pleasant savoury sweet spice flavour.





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9. International Muslim Food Stall Nasi Lemak
@ Changi Village Hawker Centre, 2 Changi Village Road #01-03
Opening Hours: Tue - Thu 11:30am – 2pm, 6pm – 9:30pm, Fri - Sun 6pm – 9:30pm, Closed Mon

Taken in 2009


Taken in 2010


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $6.20) @ International Muslim Food Stall Nasi Lemak.

Established sometime in the 1990s by Che Katijah (otherwise fondly known as Mak Jah), the day-to-day running of this popular stall has since been passed down to her daughter, Nooraini Mohamed.

Their rendition has a bed of long-grain white rice infused with coconut milk, fluffy and loose with grainy earthy floral sweet flavour. The deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies crunch satisfyingly with fishy salty savoury flavour, while the thin cucumber slices are juicy with vegetal sweet flavour. The fried chicken egg is crisp around the edges, soft towards the center, with a runny yolk and eggy savoury sweet flavour.

The breaded fish surimi fillet has a tender springy chew with sweet savoury flavour, while the golden spice battered chicken wing has a crunchy exterior with a tender interior and meaty savoury salty spice flavour that carries a hint of ginger and turmeric. The sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste is smooth and tends towards sweet savoury spice in flavour, with a mild kick at the tail.





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10. Li Xing Nasi Lemak
@ Amoy Street Food Centre, 7 Maxwell Road #02-81
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7am – 1:30pm, Closed Sat - Sun

Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $4) @ Li Xing Nasi Lemak.

Opened at some point in time before October 2021 and claiming to have operated for over 20 years, this stall is known for its affordable pricing and old-school taste, a rarity in the business district of Singapore.

Their fluffy coconut rice is infused with coconut cream and pandan / screwpine leaves, imparting a fragrant grainy earthy floral sweet milky nutty flavour. Their stir-fried ikan bilis / anchovies with chili has a crunchy sticky texture, and bright fishy salty savoury sweet spice flavour. The fried chicken egg is straightforward with a soft wobbly texture and eggy savoury sweet flavour.

The otak-otak / otah / spiced mackerel fish paste is soft and pliant with mild fishy savoury spice flavour. The deep-fried 5-spice marinated battered chicken wing crunches beautifully, with meaty savoury salty spice flavour. Their sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste has the distinct fragrance of fried shallots, chunky with deep savoury salty earthy spice flavour.





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11. Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak
@ Changi Village Hawker Centre, 2 Changi Village Road #01-26
Opening Hours: Daily 8:30am – 9:30pm

Taken in 2022


Taken in 2022


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $6.50) @ Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak.

Established in 1997 and co-operated by Mizrea Abu Nazir and Iskandar Abu Nazir, this popular stall draws long queues daily.

Their long-grain basmati rice has a mild grainy earthy floral sweet flavour with a loose fluffy texture, incredibly light and easy-to-eat. The juicy cucumber lends vegetal sweet flavour, the soft fried chicken egg has eggy savoury sweet flavour, and the crisp crunchy deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies carry fishy salty savoury flavour.

The springy breaded fish surimi fillet has sweet savoury flavour, yum. The turmeric marinated deep-fried chicken wing is crunchy outside and tender inside, with meaty savoury spice flavour. The thin sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste is smooth with pronounced sweet savoury spice flavour. Nicely appealing.





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12. Mount Faber Nasi Lemak
@ 20 Sago Street
Opening Hours: Daily 9:30am – 1:30am

Taken in 2022


Taken in 2022


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $10) @ Mount Faber Nasi Lemak.

Named after the location where this stall was founded in 1975 by Madam Koh Ah Kim, 2nd sister of the Koh Family behind the equally famous Ponggol Nasi Lemak and Bali Nasi Lemak brands, the stall has since been handed down to her son, Lin Heng Guan (Jack). Known for being the most traditional and nostalgic amongst the 3 brands, with comforting heritage dishes.

Crafted with natural ingredients, the long-grain basmati rice is infused with pandan / screwpine leaf essence and coconut milk, fragrant and loose and light with mild grainy earthy milky floral sweet flavour. The tiny crispy crunchy deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies carry mild salty savoury fishy flavour, while the juicy cucumbers burst with vegetal sweet flavour. The wobbly soft sunny side up chicken egg carries eggy savoury sweet flavour and has a lovely runny yolk. The soft pliant otak-otak / otah / spiced mackerel fish paste has fishy savoury spice flavour.

The sotong / squid balls are bouncy with savoury sweet flavour, while the signature sambal sotong / stir-fried squid in chili paste is springy chewy in texture with pleasant savoury salty spice flavour. The thin sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste has mild savoury salty spice flavour, alright.





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13. Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang
@ Yishun Park Hawker Centre, 51 Yishun Avenue 11 #01-33
Opening Hours: Daily 7:30am – 9pm

Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $6.40) @ Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang.

Established in December 2017 by husband-wife team Noorman Mubarak and Puti Andam Dewi Henry, this stall grew to over 25 outlets across Singapore within 8 years. They are known for blending the classic Malay dish with Indonesian Lombok-style cooking.

The signature Lombok-style taliwang sauce features fresh red chillies, tamarind juice, candlenuts, minced garlic, belacan / fermented shrimp paste, and shallots, slow-cooked over 2 hours, resulting in a chunky gloopy texture with smoky sour tangy sweet savoury spicy herbal flavour. Served over a banana leaf, their coconut rice is fragrant and sticky moist, with grainy earthy floral milky sweet nutty flavour. The cucumber slices are juicy with vegetal sweet flavour, while the crunchy firm deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies with roasted peanuts have a fishy savoury salty earthy nutty flavour.

The light soft sunny side up chicken egg holds eggy sweet savoury flavour, while the pliant soft otak-otak / otah / spiced mackerel fish paste carries fishy savoury spice flavour. The deep-fried chicken wing is golden-brown, crisp outside and tender inside, carrying meaty savoury salty spice flavour.





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14. Nasi Lemak Specialist
@ Tampines Round Market & Food Centre, 137 Tampines Street 11 #01-14
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 7:30am – 1pm, Closed Mon

Taken in 2018


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $6) @ Nasi Lemak Specialist.

Established around May 2017 by Madam Mazwin Khan, this stall is known for their well-executed ingredients and labour‑intensive preparation, making everything fresh daily. No surprise they often sell-out by lunch.

Their long-grain basmati rice is fluffy and soft, fragrant with grainy earthy floral sweet flavour. The thick cucumber slices are crunchy juicy with vegetal sweet flavour, and the deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies with roasted peanuts are firm crunchy with fishy salty savoury earthy nutty flavour. The otak-otak / otah / spiced mackerel fish paste is pliant soft with fishy savoury spice flavour, while the fried chicken egg is soft fluffy with eggy savoury sweet flavour.

The turmeric marinated chicken wing is deep-fried till golden and crisp tender, with smoky meaty savoury salty spice flavour. Their sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste is chunky gloopy with bright savoury sweet spice flavour. A round deep-fried begedil / potato patty completes with soft fluffy texture and starchy salty savoury spice flavour.





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15. Pak Mandor Nasi Lemak
@ 645 Yishun Street 61 #01-320
Opening Hours: Sat - Thu 7:30am – 1pm, Closed Fri

Taken in 2015


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $5) @ Pak Mandor Nasi Lemak.

Established in 2001 by Misniati Binte Sagio, this long-serving stall is now co-run together with her daughters. Popular for their high-quality, authentic, and affordable rendition.

Their unique green-hued rice is naturally infused with coconut milk and pandan / screwpine leaf essence, fluffy moist in texture and carrying a distinct grainy earthy floral sweet flavour. The egg omelette patty is springy soft with eggy savoury flavour, while the deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies are crispy crunchy with fishy salty savoury flavour.

The breaded fish surimi fillet is springy tender with sweet savoury flavour, while the battered chicken sausage is snappy springy with meaty salty savoury flavour. The battered chicken wing is crispy tender with smoky meaty savoury spice flavour. The sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste is chunky with sweet savoury salty spice flavour, the heat lingering slightly on the palate.





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16. Ponggol Nasi Lemak
@ 965 Upper Serangoon Road
Opening Hours: Fri - Wed 4:30pm – 12am, Closed Thu

Taken in 2009


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $11) @ Ponggol Nasi Lemak.

Founded in 1979 by husband-and-wife team of Ang Chye Choon and Madam Koh Ah Tan, the latter being the 1st sister (and eldest) of the Koh Family behind the equally famous Mount Faber Nasi Lemak and Bali Nasi Lemak brands. Known for being the most accessible yet commercial entity amongst the 3 brands, with crowd-pleasing dishes.

Their short-grain jasmine white rice is gently infused with coconut milk and pandan / screwpine leaf essence, fragrant and fluffy with mild grainy earthy milky floral sweet flavour. The tiny deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies are crispy crunchy in texture with mild salty savoury fishy flavour, while the cucumber slices are juicy and burst with vegetal sweet flavour. The sunny side up chicken egg is wobbly soft and carries eggy savoury sweet flavour, the lovely runny yolk just beautiful.

The sotong / squid balls are bouncy with savoury sweet flavour, while the signature achar / Peranakan pickled salad (comprising cucumber, pineapple, shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, turmeric, white vinegar, white sugar, salt, red chili, and crushed peanuts) is crunchy juicy crispy in texture with vegetal sour sweet spice nutty flavour. The highlight is the large chunky battered chicken drumstick, crisp outside tender inside, with robust meaty savoury salty flavour. The chunky sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste carries deep savoury salty spice flavour.





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17. Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak
@ Adam Food Centre, 2 Adam Road #01-02
Opening Hours: Sat - Thu 7am – 3pm, Closed Fri

Taken in 2010


Taken in 2015


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Taken in 2026


Nasi Lemak (SGD $7) @ Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak.

Established in 1998 by couple Hassan Abdul Kadir and Aminah Binte K. Omar, this legacy brand is amongst the most well-regarded in Singapore, counting Southeast Asian royalty, dignitaries, and heads of government amongst their customers. Today, it remains family-run by their descendants, including founder of Crave Nasi Lemak and their eldest son, Doctor Abdul Malik Hassan.

Their rendition features a bed of long-grain basmati rice infused with coconut milk, lemongrass, and pandan / screwpine leaves, resulting in a fluffy loose soft moist texture with beautiful grainy earthy floral sweet herbal milky flavour. The deep-fried ikan bilis / anchovies with roasted peanuts are crispy crunchy firm in texture, shattering with fishy salty savoury earthy nutty flavour. The thin cucumber slices are crisp and juicy in texture with vegetal sweet flavour, while the fried chicken egg is soft and wobbly in texture with eggy savoury sweet flavour.

The otak-otak / otah / spiced mackerel fish paste is pliant and soft in texture, carrying fishy savoury spice flavour. The turmeric marinated and battered chicken wing has a lovely crunch to the exterior, a warm tender juicy chew to the interior, and lovely meaty savoury salty spice flavour. Their grainy sambal tumis / stir-fried chili paste has a bigger sweet salty spice flavour kick compared to elsewhere. Additional crispy bits of batter lend an addictive crunch.





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- Dju Dju Indonesian Nasi Padang – Permanently Closed
@ 304 Serangoon Avenue 2 #01-14

Taken in 2011






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