Mission Malay Food

That crunch factor when you load up a heap of keropok onto steamed rice drenched in thick sauce and fried chicken on the side? That’s the deal here at Ilham which has earned a reputation for dishing up one of the best nasi kukus in town. Meal is cheap, setting you back at just RM6 for a pack of nasi kukus served with tangy pineapple acar, three types of gulai (gulai ikan, gulai darat & kuah kerutup), sambal and ayam goreng. Opt for the keropok (that’s an additional RM3) to complete your meal. What I liked best about this dish is the rice. And while the gulai didn’t soak through the middle, the rice was cooked to my liking; a little wet and a little sticky. I’d close one eye on their skimping of the curry for this 🍚 This and the keropok.
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Service is canteen-style, so queue up for your pack of nasi kukus first then grab a pack of keropok and order your drink, before making your way to the counter for payment.
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The food here is everything you could want from a typical Malay nasi campur place - from curries and ulams to veggies placed on open troughs. By 12pm, you will find loyal crowds making a beeline for the ayam kampung goreng (free range chicken, RM5 per piece), the highlight of this Kelantanese restaurant. I just wish there were more meat than tulang in these seemingly malnourished birds. Regardless, meals here are sure to satisfy with the array of tasty side dishes that are entirely yours to pick. My recs: the pucuk pakis (fern shoots) and kubis (cabbage). Yum! Also don’t skimp on the cold Soursop juice (RM5). So refreshing!