Home Food Reviews Nasi Kandar Ibramsha @ Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman

At the mention of Nasi Kandar in KL, a lot of people I know would say they like Nasi Kandar Pelita. I don’t blame them. It is after all the largest nasi kandar chain in Malaysia. The food is decent, but I prefer getting my nasi kandar fix from Nasi Kandar Ibramsha at Jalan TAR.It’s best to get there before 12noon or after 2pm. That is when the place is less crowded and the queue is shorter. I piled my rice with my favourite ayam madu (honey chicken), telur dadar (malay-style omelette) and vegetables (RM7).

“Apa kuah mau (what curry would you like)?” the person in charge asked.

“Banjir semua kuah, boss! (Overflow my rice with all the curries, boss!) I replied.
See, the mix of different curries makes the whole experience satisfying, as each curry has its own special taste. Don’t be taken aback by the plate filled with meat, vegetables and overflowing with curries. The messier the plate, the better.All the curries had a good balance of spices, and the combination of curries and rice really hit the spot. The chicken was tender and falling off the bone, with a spicy and caramelised honey flavour. I liked the telur dadar too. Thick, fluffy and full of onions, it was absolutely delicious with the curried rice. The cabbage added a nice crunch and a natural sweetness to the rice.

Crispy papadam to eat with the Nasi Kandar


I ate my rice with a cup of teh ais (it was way too hot to have teh tarik), and left the place happy and satisfied. I’m not saying this is better than the nasi kandar in Penang, but it is still a pretty good nasi kandar. Since I can’t drive up to Penang just for lunch, this is my favourite place to go to for Nasi Kandar in KL.

Ambiance: 5/10
Price: 6/10
Food: 7/10
Verdict: Pretty good nasi kandar. A good alternative for homesick Penangites.

68, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman,
50100, Kuala Lumpur (a few doors after Coliseum Cafe)
Tel: 03-2693 6680
Opens: 7.00am to 7.30pm (daily)
Friday: Close at 12.00pm
GPS Coordinate: N 3 09.156 E 101 41.769

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10 comments

CUMI & CIKI February 1, 2010 - 1:20 am

i like my nasi kandar from Penang.. and YES, ah do eat rice.. but is has to be damn good or i won't waste stomach space (ahpa.. ru reading this?! ) .. haha..;)

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Bangsar-bAbE February 1, 2010 - 3:19 am

Cumi & Ciki – I haven't seen you eat rice wor! Show me one day… =P

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ai wei February 1, 2010 - 4:32 am

i love Crispy papadam, always! :)

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AfIqAh^^AiSyAh February 1, 2010 - 5:24 am

yeah, the best nasi kandar ever! love every single bite of it. =)
ive tried some other places, yet this palce is still my fav!

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Sean February 1, 2010 - 7:12 am

ooh, i've often driven past this place after work, but never tried it yet (errmm dunno where to park).
nasi kandar was my favorite comfort food when i studied in penang for 3 years. yeah, i loved the honey-sweetened chicken too, and i also used to get them to mix all the curries … but i notice your plate isn't really flooded lah! there's still lots of white grains of rice that haven't been touched by the curries! :D

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thenomadGourmand February 2, 2010 - 1:09 pm

Nasi kandar.. yum yums..
My order is pretty std too! one chic, sayur kobis n 1 telur!

*high five*!

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Jw February 2, 2010 - 6:45 pm

hey, try out Kayu nasi kandar. The main branch's is in ss2. i think. It's good =)

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pulltea February 4, 2010 - 7:26 am

try nasi kandar Kudu bin Abdul along the same road. But arrive early, the queue can be long. Very near Kin Kin Pan Mee

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Bangsar-bAbE February 8, 2010 - 10:35 am

pulltea – Thanks for the tip!

Jw – I used to go there, but I didn't like the service and I found the food a bit pricey. ;)

nomad – Hahaha…I know you already! =P

Sean – Errr…that was rif's plate. Mine was flooded beyond recognition. LOL! =D

AfIqAh^^AiSyAh – Yup…best giler!

ai wei – Me too, me too.

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Din February 28, 2010 - 6:17 am

Hi there, great food blog you have.

I highly recommend you try the famous (in Nilai anyway) Nasi Kandar Lawood which if you mention the name to any current student studying in Nilai, they will drool.

Another blog took pictures of it here,

http://cinasami.blogspot.com/2007/12/nasi-kandar-lawood-desa-cempaka-nilai.html

Cheers.

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