14 Nasi Lemak in Singapore for The Ultimate Indulgence

Team Tam Chiak
Team Tam Chiak
December 28, 2016

Most of our childhood is stored not in photos, but in certain smells and places … Nasi Lemak is one of Singaporeans’ favourite dishes, and we grew up having this, hence our particular fondness for this indulgent plate of rice. There are two types of nasi lemak commonly found today – the Malay version with ikan billis, nuts, ikan kuning (fried fish), fried egg and cucumber slices, as well as, the Chinese version which offers a lot more variety in side dishes ranging from fried chicken drumsticks to luncheon meat to an assortment of vegetables.

It’s not just the ingredients that makes a good nasi lemak. Pandan leaves and coconut milk play a huge role in enhancing the fragrance and richness of the rice, complemented by the spicy sambal chilli sauce that you can’t miss out on. We hunted down 14 fantastic places for you to try!

The Coconut Club

The Coconut Club at Ann Siang Hill brought the standard of nasi lemak back with the use of quality ingredients. Little wonder why our Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hosted visiting Philippine President Rodrigo Détente here for lunch! Our plate of Nasi Lemak ($12.80) is really lemak with a rich fragrance. Using basmati rice grains, the rice we had that day was dense and a little chewy.

The Coconut Club’s standard nasi lemak includes coconut rice, ikan bilis, sambal chilli, cucumber, fried egg and fried chicken leg. Optional add-ons include beef rendang, otak and fried fish. We really like the chicken leg marinated with galangal, lemongrass and ginger. The chicken leg is first coated with tapioca flour before it is deep fried, resulting in a crispy skin with very moist and juicy meat. However, the sambal chilli needs a little more punch.

Nasi Lemak: The Coconut Club

The Coconut Club

Address: 269 Beach Road, Singapore 199546

Phone: 8725 3315

Website: http://www.thecoconutclub.sg/

Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 11am to 10.30pm. Closed on Mondays.

Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak

With a snaking long queue of customers eagerly waiting to place their order, it is hard to miss this stall. This stall still maintains the freshness of their nasi lemak ingredients and makes sure that their food is kept sizzling hot. The well-marinated chicken is deep-fried to a nice crispiness but maintains its tenderness on the inside. Fried ikan bilis and roasted peanuts are nicely done too. The otah paste is splendid with add-on coconut milk. It wasn’t too spicy but enough to give a kick. We could feel the enticing coconut aroma rising up from the fragrant rice and the sambal chilli – ooh, it was sensational. Despite the crowd, their standard seemed to have dipped over the years.

Nasi Lemak: Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak

Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak

Address: #01-106, Boon Lay Food Village, 221B Boon Lay Place, Singapore 642221

Mobile: 6811 0443

Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 10.30am to 3.30am. Closed on Mondays.

Mizzy Corner

Everyone who frequents Changi Village would know about the nasi lemak served at Mizzy’s Corner. Although it is said that anyone would invariably leave with very satisfied tummies, we didn’t think this was the best nasi lemak in Singapore. The standard chicken nasi lemak set costs $3.50 and comes with a fried chicken wing, a fried egg and ikan bilis, sambal and a slice of cucumber. Unfortunately, the rice is not fragrant enough and it is too soggy. A piece of mackerel otak otak can be added for an additional $1. Such a very value for money meal!

Nasi Lemak: Mizzy Corner

Mizzy Corner

Address: #01-26, Changi Village Market and Food Centre, 2 Changi Village Road, Singapore 500002

Opening Hours: 24 hours daily

Tan Beng Otah Delights

Otah here is prepared on the spot and freshly wrapped. The otah has a good balance of chilli and fish and exudes ethereal fragrance when served hot. The filling within contains chunks of mackerel meat and the spices pack quite a punch. What we enjoyed most was the packet of traditional nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaves that this hawker still prepares. Consisting of fried fish, an egg, ikan bilis and peanuts, it made me reminisce the days when my late grandmother would tabao this back for me on weekends for breakfast when I was much younger.

Nasi Lemak: Tan Beng Otah Delights

Tan Beng Otah Delights

Address: #01-74, Old Airport Road Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Road, Singapore 390051

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm. Sat&Sun 8am to 4pm. Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Sri Sujana Muslim Food

The standard chicken nasi lemak set which costs $3.50, comes with a fried chicken wing, a fried egg, ikan bilis, sambal and a slice of cucumber. Unfortunately, the rice is not fragrant enough and it is too soggy. However, we quite enjoyed the sambal here. While some sambal tends to be sweeter, Sri Sujana’s version is spicy enough and is fragrant enough. Their ikan bilis was also super crispy and still hot. The chicken wings have a nice crispy skin. A piece of mackerel otak otak can be added for an additional $1. We queued for 20 mins or longer for just two plates of nasi lemak. Actually, the diners mostly only buy 1 to 2 plates of nasi lemak. Service is really slow.

Nasi Lemak: Sri Sujana Muslim Food
Nasi Lemak: Sri Sujana Otah

Sri Sujana Muslim Food

Address: #01-30, Changi Village Market and Food Centre, 2 Changi Village Road, Singapore 500002

Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 8am to 2am. Closed on Mondays.

Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak

Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak at Adam Food Centre has been labelled as one of the best Nasi Lemak in Singapore. Food comes in sets, with prices ranging from $2.50 to $5.50, depending on the ingredients you order. We ordered their “Royal Rumble” ($5.50) which consisted of Potato Croquette, Fried Egg, Deep-fried fish, Ikan Bilis, Otah and Deep-fried chicken wing. Our verdict? We have to agree that the rice was fragrant and well-enriched by the coconut milk. They use Basmati Rice which has a lighter texture and better flavour, and the grains are wonderfully separated. Expect a queue at this stall, but it’s worth the wait!

Nasi Lemak: Selera Rasa

Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak

Address: Stall #02, Adam Food Centre, 2 Adam Road, Singapore 289876

Opening Hours: 7am to 5pm. Closed on Fridays.

No. 1 Adam’s Nasi Lemak

Located just beside Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak, we have to say that each stall has their own specialty. No. 1 Adam’s Nasi Lemak’s specialty lies in the mutton rendang, which possesses a thick, yet sweet gravy. The meat is tender and juicy. The fish cake had a bouncy texture while the otah was soft and tasty. We like the flavourful potato too. The highlight though, has to be the sambal chilli. It’s a tad sweet, not too spicy and very appetizing. Do note that the waiting time during lunch hours can take up to 60 minutes as many people would takeaway about 10 to 15 packets each.

Nasi Lemak: No.1 Adam's Nasi Lemak

No. 1 Adam’s Nasi Lemak

Address: Stall #01, Adam Food Centre, 2 Adam Road, Singapore 289876

Opening Hours: 8am to 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays.

Fong Seng Nasi Lemak

Fong Seng specialises in selling nasi lemak with the usual sides such as chicken wing, ikan bilis, peanuts, otah and egg etc. The chicken wing is fried to a perfect crisp golden brown while still retaining its tender, succulent meat within. The otah was fiery hot, with a hint of coconut milk to neutralise its spiciness. However, the rice served was normal steamed rice which Fong Seng makes up for by serving a plethora of other sides, which gives you a plate of hearty “cai fan”. There are a variety of vegetables, curry and various meats to choose from.

Nasi Lemak: Fong Seng Clementi Nasi Lemak

Fong Seng Nasi Lemak

Address: 22 Clementi Road, Singapore 129751

Phone: 9092 1651

Opening Hours: 6am to 4am. Closed on Sundays

Hon Ni Kitchen

Hon Ni has two stalls in the hawker centre, one to prepare the ingredients while the other to serve from. It sells nasi lemak at a very cheap price. While the must-order is chicken wing, they also have other dishes such as luncheon meat, fried kuning fish, fishcakes, stir fry long beans, ikan bilis, otah, fried eggs etc. The nasi is very light and fluffy because they use coconut milk sparingly. The rice is best eaten with their homemade sambal chilli sauce, which is made of fresh chilli, onions and ikan bilis. Very shiok! And many have raved about their delicious otah which is silky smooth and without a fishy smell. Be sure to try it out!

Nasi Lemak: Hon Ni Kitchen

Hon Ni Kitchen

Address: #01-07, Blk 216 Bedok North Street 1, Singapore 460216

Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 5.30am to 1pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Chong Pang Nasi Lemak

This famed establishment had its humble beginnings in the former Chong Pang Village Hawker Centre in 1973 before moving to the current coffee shop situated along the busy Sembawang Road. Serving Chinese-style Nasi Lemak with an array of dishes to choose from, the rice is light and not heavy on coconut milk. Of all the sides, the best-selling item is the chicken wings. Lightly battered and well marinated, each bite had a good crunch, with juicy, tender meat. The chilli packs a good punch and finishes on a tangy note.

Nasi Lemak: Chong Pang Nasi Lemak

Chong Pang Nasi Lemak

Address: 447 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758458

Phone: 9655 1868

Website: http://www.chongpangnasilemak.com/

Opening Hours: 5pm to 6.30am daily.

Punggol Nasi Lemak

Run by family members, Punggol Nasi Lemak is a favourite supper spot for many. I’ve been frequenting the outlet near Kovan for many years and there’s always a long queue during dinner hours. The aroma of their good quality rice is accentuated by coconut and pandan. Each grain is consistent, neither too mushy nor too hard. The eggs here are prepared just right, with a runny yolk in the middle surrounded by crispy, browned edges. The chicken wings are worth your calories too! They are crispy and succulent, even with such a high turnover. The sambal chilli is not too spicy and has a hint of sweetness. There are sides like otah, sambal belachan long beans, fish cakes and many more, which could be packed away for dinner.

Nasi Lemak: Punggol Nasi Lemak

Punggol Nasi Lemak

Address: 965 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534721

Phone: 6281 0020

Website: http://www.ponggolnasilemak.com.sg/

Opening Hours: 4.30pm to 12am. Closed on Thursdays.

Market Street Nasi Lemak

Located at the hawker centre in the CBD, it’s hard to miss this stall when the queue is always snaking during lunch time. Run by two brothers, they are very efficient and offer a wide selection of items to choose from at very reasonable prices. At $2.50, our plate consisted of fragrant rice, fried chicken drumstick, fish fillet, otah, egg and ikan billis. What a steal! The chicken wings and chicken drumsticks were not too greasy and were fried to a crisp golden brown, while retaining its tender meat within. The rice was palatable, with a strong coconut aroma. If you work in the CBD and don’t mind queuing, this is definitely a wallet-friendly stall you can frequent.

Nasi Lemak: Market Street Nasi Lemak
Nasi Lemak: Market Street Nasi Lemak

Market Street Nasi Lemak

Address: #03-22, 86 Market Street, Singapore 048947

Opening Hours: Tue-Fri 8am to 8pm. Sat 8am to 3pm. Sun-Mon 11am to 2.30pm

Bali Nasi Lemak

Aunty Susan came from a family selling nasi lemak. Her eldest sister is the owner of the famous Punggol Nasi Lemak while her second sister is the owner of Mt Faber Nasi Lemak. Even so, each stall has their own specialty. Here, the Kicap Manis Fried Chicken is their specialty. They deep fried the chicken wings with rice and wheat flour to hold that crispiness. You can have it in original or the kecap manis version which is tossed with sweet black sauce. They also serve unique dishes like sambal petai, otah, brinjal etc. Obviously no complaints about her rice, the Thai basmati rice is fluffy and lemak just like her sisters’.

Nasi Lemak: Bali Nasi Lemak
Nasi Lemak: Bali Nasi Lemak

Bali Nasi Lemak

Address: No. 2, Geylang Lorong 15, Singapore 388596

Phone: 8864 3816

Website: http://www.bali-nasilemak.com/

Opening Hours: 5.30pm to 3am daily. Closed on Sundays.

Latiffa Huri

A plate of Nasi Lemak, with an added Otah costs $4.80, and consists of chicken wing fried to a crisp golden brown, ikan kuning, an egg omelette, cucumber and their sambal chilli. The rice boasts a coconuty aroma, and the texture of each grain is consistent. We love the chicken wing with its crispy exterior and tender meat. Ikan kuning also accentuated the savouriness of this nasi lemak. Coupled with the shiok sambal chilli, this nasi lemak is so satisfying!

Nasi Lemak: Latiffa Huri

Latiffa Huri

Address: #01-426, 498 Jurong West Street 41, Singapore 640498

Opening Hours: 6am to 1pm. Closed on Sun & Mon

MissTamChiak.com made anonymous visits and paid its own meals at the stalls featured here.

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