Nothing like rice and delicious spicy sides that’ll make us go into a food coma after lunch hour. Here is a Burpple guide on where you can nosh on Nasi Campur around Kuala Lumpur
Photo By Cili Kampung
Cili Kampung founded in Langkawi is famous for their Negeri Sembilan cuisine. Gaining their popularity on the island, they decided to open up their first outpost outside of the island in Hartamas in 2021. The menu lives up to the brand with Ikan Tenggiri Asam Pedas, Sotong sambal cili api and Negeri Sembilan signature dish Masak Lomak Udang.The restaurant is decked with rattan decor and furniture. It is a little upscale compared to your usual cheap local eats restaurant. The decor is complete with natural rainforest wall features, that will make you think you are dining in a tropical paradise.
Photo By Lubuk Bangku
Located in bangsar, near Lengkok Abdullah housing area, Lubuk Bangku is famous for its Padang Cuisine. Their Terung Balado is highly recommended! The spicy, savoury and sweet sambal brings out the taste of the eggplant. Their gulai lemak daging salai is something one should not miss. The beef has been smoked with coconut husk that gives the smoky-sweet taste that compliments the bright turmeric and coconut gravy.
The menu changes daily to give customers variety. Their Keli (catfish) goreng balado and asam pedas ikan pari is something you would think about during your afternoon meeting.
Photo By Berjaya Restaurant
Not keen on all the spicy food? We got you covered. If you are still looking for rice as your choice of carb, Berjaya Restaurant is the place to be. This Chinese Muslim restaurant serves local entree cater more toward Chinese style and Nyonya style.
Their menu changes daily to keep it interesting for everyone. But if you get the chance, try their salted egg prawn. The prawn is fried to perfection, and slathered with salted egg sauce. The buttery and salty taste is splendid; it'll make you want more. Another dish to try is their Daging Deng Deng, and potato Balado. Don’t worry it might sound and look spicy, but they tone it down for people who can’t take it. Berjaya Restaurant is also famous for its Curry mee and wantan mee if you don’t feel like eating rice.
