Grandmama's @ Sepang, Selangor

I was at the Departure Lounge in Kuala Lumpur International Airport and was looking for a restaurant to have a quick dinner. Usually, I try not to stray too far from my gate and one of those prominent restaurants that attracted me was Grandmama's. The rest were mostly fast food chains which I was not too keen in. 

The Restaurant At The South Wing

This restaurant is located on the Mezzanine Floor, South Wing of KLIA Departures. The restaurant was crowded and I managed to share a table with another gentleman. I have visited Grandmama's before, specifically the outlet at The Intermark and am quite familiar with the food here. 

The above are some of the pages from their menu. They have a mix of Malaysian dishes and the entire offering here is Halal certified. Having been full house, it was a challenge to get the attention of any one of the waiters and the captain does not seem to assist in any way. I guess he has particularly moulded his mind that he would only do supervisory duties. Finally, after a reasonable wait time, one of the waiters took my orders. 

Iced Teh Tarik @ RM 9.00

Well, their Teh Tarik wasn't really that great and nowhere close to what you would get at the Indian Muslim restaurants. Nevertheless, it was still acceptable but a tad too sweet for me. Since it's the airport, we can't really complaint about the pricing as well. My rating for this drink shall be 6/10. 

Char Kuey Teow @ RM 23.50

After a reasonable wait time, the Char Kuey Teow that I had ordered was served. Again, it was another long wait before the green chilies were served. I can't really blame them as the waiters were so busy running around attending to the customers. In fact, I should congratulate them in trying their best to serve the customers. Coming back to this Char Kuey Teow, it was surely good. There were Fish Cake, Shrimps and Cuttlefish and the overall flavours of the dish was good. I would give this preparation a 8/10. 

For a good Malaysian meal at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Departure Terminal, I would recommend visiting Grandmama's that is located on the Mezzanine Floor of the South Wing. Good variety of Malaysian food but please be prepared to wait a while as they are mostly running full house. 

Address: Mezzanine Floor, South Wing, Departure Terminal, KLIA, 43900 Sepang, Selangor.

Business Hours: 1000 - 2200 Daily

Nasi Kandar Pelita @ Cyberjaya, Selangor

It has been a while since we last visited Nasi Kandar Pelita and this evening we were looking for a place to have some hot Nasi Lemak and that was when I remembered that Nasi Bandar Pelita does have this in the evenings.

Nasi Lemak

Fried Chicken

This restaurant is located on the Glomac Cyberjaya side and it is quite easy to locate them. They occupy two shop lots and they are open 24 hours daily. We were here at around 7 pm and the Nasi Lemak packets were ready on all tables. The evening crowd has surely started building but it was still manageable when we arrived. I had also asked for a piece of Fried Chicken and it was served separately in a plate. Their Nasi Lemak was decent. Not one to shout about but the essential flavours were intact. The sambal wasn't too spicy but they were generous with it.My rating for this Nasi Lemak would be 7/10. Their Fried Chicken was also decent and my rating for this too shall be 7/10. 

Maggi Goreng

Indomie Goreng

Some of my friends went for their Maggi Goreng and Indomie Goreng. Pretty standard stuffs and they were up to our expectations. Based on my friends ratings, they would give these 8/10. 

If you're looking for some Nasi Lemak Bungkus after office hours in Cyberjaya, then Nasi Kandar Pelita would be an ideal destination. Their Nasi Lemak's are decent, not too spicy and the portions are huge. 

Address: Block C, Jalan GC1, Glomac Cyberjaya, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor.

Business Hours: 24 Hours Daily

Ais Cendol Sedap @ Seri Kembangan, Selangor

I was told that there is this Cendol stall in Seri Kembangan that does serve some good Cendol and that too at reasonable prices. Since we were in Seri Kembangan this afternoon, we decided to drop by for a quick desert. 

The Stall Along Jalan Perusahaan 1, Taman Jinma

Reasonable Prices

Finding this stall is quite easy. Just look up for Jalan Perusahaan 1, Taman Jinma and it would bring you right here. This stall is is more than a push cart with proper seating spaces that are covered and it would be almost impossible to miss them. They have just five varieties of Cendol and we decided to go for the Cendol Biasa which was priced at RM 2.50 per bowl. 

Cendol Biasa @ RM 2.50 per bowl

All Mixed Up

The good thing here is that they don't charge you extra for corn, beans etc. as all this is packaged under their Cendol Biasa which is reasonably priced at RM 2.50 . The portions were good and it the flavours were excellent too. If you happen to be in Seri Kembangan, I would recommend visiting this Cendol stall.

Address: Jalan Perusahaan 1, Taman Jinma, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

Business Hours: 1000 - 1900

Sate Kampung Baung @ Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor

Restoran Sate Kampung Baung is actually located quite close to Kajang, Selangor but since they sit at the border, their address comes under Bangi. Nevertheless, if you plan to come here, it's to exit at Kajang. 

Sate Kampung Baung In Seksyen 7, Bandar Baru Bangi

Outdoor Seating Area and Char Kuey Teow Area

Order Chit

Despite Kajang being a town that is quite famous for Sate, the recipe here differs to the rest. Their original outlet is in Kelantan and they replicate the very same recipe here. Besides Sate, they are also famous for their Char Kuey Teow but I have not tried that yet. Ordering is quite straightforward, they have order chits on each table. Just fill in the numbers and pass it to any one of the waiters, and your order will be delivered shortly. We were here for an early dinner and even then, the number of customers looked good. 

Fresh Orange & Teh O Ais

Chicken Sate, Mutton Sate & Nasi Impit

Peanut Dip

It didn't take them very long to send the orders over. We ordered a glass of Fresh Orange and another glass of Teh O Ais. Both drinks were decent and my rating for both shall be 8/10. Their Peanut Dip was on the oily side and the peanuts itself were coarse. Taste wise, it wasn't sweet and it was more on the spicy side. Very different to the rest of the Peanut Sauce that we get in Kajang. My rating for this shall be 8/10. 

Mutton Sate

Chicken Sate

Nasi Impit

Both the Chicken and Mutton Sate were very different to the Kajang style of preparation. Since this recipe is from Kelantan, it is good to see that they have not localised it and still prepare it the way it is done back home. Both the sate's were quite dry, there were a lot more spices used and generally it was on the spicy side. Even their Nasi Impit comes in banana leaves and has a slightly different texture to it. If you're looking for a Sate that's different to the ones that we get in this side of Peninsular Malaysia, I would recommend giving this one a try. Pricey, unique but tasty. 

Address: No. 8G, Jalan 7/1G, Seksyen 7, Bandar Baru Bangi, 43000 Selangor, Malaysia.

Business Hours: 1500 - 0100 Daily

D' Family Satay Kajang @ Kajang, Selangor

D' Family Satay Kajang isa new Satay stall that has opened up in Taman Kajang Sentral. They are actually located just outside Restoran Al Sarifa, an Indian Muslim Restaurant that is open 24 hours daily.

The Stall Outside Restoran Al Sarifa

The Guy Who Run's This Satay Business

It is just a small cart outside Restoran Al Sarifa and they seem to have a good bunch of customers, both from Al Sarifa as well as customers that come and just do takeaways. This stall starts at around 6 pm daily and goes on till midnight. They have the usual offering of Chicken, Mutton and Beef Satay. The owners are quite friendly and that too has helped boost their business.

Mutton & Chicken Satay

We wanted to try what their Satay was like and we ordered a few sticks of Chicken and Mutton each. Being in Kajang, they had a high standard to adhere to since Kajang is a town that is famous for Satay. 

Their Satay was overmuch different in terms of taste and it seems that they had added more spices to it. Their Chicken Satay was good but the Mutton Satay was way too stiff. If I were to rate them, I'll give their Chicken Satay 8/10 and their Mutton Satay 6/10. Nevertheless, the portions were good and they were lean. But to be honest, they would have a lot of catching up to do in terms of improving their overall quality to be on par with the big names in Kajang. 

Peanut Dip Sauce

Nasi Impit, Cucumber & Onions

Their Peanut Dip Sauce was a tad too watery as well and it certainly needs improvement. My rating for this shall be 5/10. Their Nasi Impit was good and I am glad that their sliced cucumber and onions were fresh. 

D' Family Satay is a new satay stall that had recently opened up in Taman Kajang Sentral. Their Satay's were decent and I had preferred their Chicken Satay more than the Mutton Satay since the latter was a tad too stiff. Their Peanut Sauce needed some improvement as well as it was slightly on the watery side. Nevertheless, a decent neighbourhood Satay place to visit in Kajang. Reasonable prices as well. 

Address: G22, Jalan TKS 1, Taman Kajang Sentral, 43000 Kajang, Selangor.

Business Hours: 1800 - 0000 Daily

Nasi Lemak Opah Nab @ Behrang Ulu, Perak

Behrang Ulu is a small little town that is located north of Tanjung Malim. Most people may have drove pass this town without realising that there is actually a township there. Not to say a very huge one, but it's more like a small settlement not too far away from Behrang Stesyen. Those that have previously been to Diamond Creeks or even Sungai Bil, you would have surely passed this place. 

The Restaurant At The Entrance To The Town

They are located along the Old Slim Road and this restaurant draws visitors from even far away. The Nasi Lemak here is the top seller and they only do breakfast. Business starts as early as 6 am and mostly by around 10.30 am, they are sold out. Do expect to see a long queue despite being a very small set up. Besides Nasi Lemak, they do have other things like Fried Rice, Fried Mee Hoon, Fried Mee and Fried Kuey Teow. But again, most people would only go for those unless the Nasi Lemak is sold out for the day. 

Iced Local Coffee

We were here at around 7.30 am. It was a rainy morning and even then, the queue was so long. I easily had at least ten people ahead of me and more and more people started coming later on. So, one of us had to sit down and that too share a table because the crowd was really huge and I decided to stand in line. In fact, for those who came at around 8 am, they had to not only stand in line for the Nasi Lemak, but then again wait for a table. So don't expect to sit down and chit chat as it is only fair that you get up once you're done so that the other people would get some seating space. The drinks were fast and in a couple of minutes, our drinks were served. I ordered a glass of Iced Coffee and it was truly good.

Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak Opah Nab is so famous that you have to stand in a queue to get your orders and that wait is truly worth it. The rice itself was so tasty and their spicy anchovy sambal was just heavenly. In that short span of time that I was there, tubs after tubs of rice were being sold and that's how famous this Nasi Lemak place is. If you're passing Behrang Ulu anytime in the morning, this is definitely a place that is worth stopping for some excellent Nasi Lemak. Good food and very reasonable prices. 

Address: Pekan Behrang Ulu, 35900 Perak.

Business Hours: 0600 - 1200 Daily

Gerai Nasi Lemak Hijau @ Cyberjaya, Selangor

It has been a very long time that I had not checked out the TSI Sports Arena Food Court that is located along Jalan Usahawan 2, Cyberjaya. This food court is located across where SME Technopreneur Centre and it has a number of very famous food stalls. 

The TSI Sports Arena Food Court

This Nasi Lemak is available from Jang Asam Pedas Power Stall

One of the most famous food stalls here is the Bawal Power Sempoi stall which is open mainly for lunch and then a handful of stalls for dinner. I was here for breakfast and there were a handful of stalls that were in business and the one that I had visited is the Jang Asam Pedas Power stall. Their main dish Asam Pedas is only available during lunch hours and for breakfast, they are famous for their Nasi Lemak Hijau. In fact most people that are here for breakfast come here mainly for this dish.

Nasi Lemak Hijau Set @ RM 3.00

Crispy Fried Anchovies and Peanuts

This Nasi Lemak is available from 7.30 am till it is sold out. Mostly, by around 10.30 am, it is sold out. The basic set is priced at RM 3.00 and it comes with some Green Nasi Lemak, crispy Fried Peanuts, Fried Anchovies some spicy Sambal and an omelette. 

Fragrant Rice

Spicy & Mildly Sweet Sambal

The rice itself was so fragrant and richly made with coconut milk and their Sambal was mildly sweet and mostly spicy. If you like to have add on's, they do have items like Sambal Sotong, Ayam Masak Merah, Cockles and a lot more to choose from. My rating for this Nasi Lemak would be 8/10.

If you're looking for a good Nasi Lemak to have for breakfast in Cyberjaya, my recommendation would be to visit this stall that is located in TSI Sports Areana Food Court. Available from as early as 7.30 am and it sells out by around 10.30 am. Best to come early to enjoy a variety of add on's. 

Address: TSI Sports Arena Food Court, Jalan Usahawan 2, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor.

Business Hours: 0730 - 1500 Monday - Saturday

Satay Putera @ Kajang, Selangor

Satay Putera is the newest Satay Restaurant to open up in Kajang, Selangor. I believe they have been in business for a month or two now. I was passing Jalan Mendaling which is right in town centre and that was when I saw this place. They are just a few doors away from the Chinese Temple. 

The Entrance To The Restaurant

Beautiful Designs

Actually, there are two entrances to this restaurant. One is through Jalan Mendaling but this section of the restaurant is only open on weekdays. The other entrance is from the back where the river is. Nevertheless, even if you come from Jalan Mendaling, you could walk through to the other end of the restaurant where the cooking is done. The place is beautifully designed and they have some lovely concept spaces. For those who prefer air-conditioned dining rooms, that too is available. 

Their menu is quite simple but sufficient and their prices seem pretty reasonable. The owners are Chinese but the place is Halal certified and you get to see a lot of Muslim patrons. Each table has a stack of the order chit. Just tick the relevant boxes and write the quantity and you're done. 

Homemade Barley Lime @ RM 3.90 each

Otak Otak @ RM 1.20 Each

We ordered Barley Lime which was priced at RM 3.90 per glass and it was nice. Not diluted and you get to taste the lime. My rating for this drink shall be 8/10. We had also ordered some Otak Otak but in limited quantity. This was purely for tasting purposes and they were priced at RM 1.20 each. The Otak Otak was larger than usual and it was extremely good. No smell and it was very tasty. It wouldn't be wrong to say that this was one of the best Otak Otak that we had tasted. My rating for this shall be 10/10. 

Satay Set

We had ordered both Chicken and Mutton Satay but these Chicken Satay came first. Loved the traditional settings and they were served with some very fresh and juicy cucumber and peanut sauce in cups. Of course, if you want more, you could always ask for more. 

Chicken Satay @ RM 1.20 each

Mutton Satay @ RM 1.90 each

Both their Chicken and Mutton Satay were good. The marination wasn't too sweet and it was just perfect for the peanut dip sauce. The meat was tender and no fat as well. My rating for their Chicken and Mutton Satay shall be 8/10. 

Ketupat @ RM 1.20 each

Fresh Cucumbers

Their Ketupat was good as well. Nowadays, most places only serve Nasi Impit and it was a surprise to find Ketupat here. Decent pricing and it did taste good. 8/10 shall be my rating for this. 

Peanut Dip Sauce

Spicy Chili

Their Peanut Dip Sauce wasn't sweet and the peanuts were coarsely ground. If you would like to add some chilli to make it spicy, do ask for some chilli and they'd happily serve you. I found it better that way. 

The Bill

Business Hours

Satay Putera is the newest Satay place to open up in Kajang and they are located along Jalan Mendaling. Tried their Chicken and Mutton Satay and they were really good. Not forgetting their Otak Otak which was simply fabulous. Great food, lovely ambiance and reasonable prices. 

Address: Jalan Mendaling, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Business Hours: Sunday - Thursday 1100 - 2200

                             Friday & Saturday 1100 - 2300