For some reason, your typical knock-off Cina variants at those economic beehoon stalls tak cukup baik - they always lack that additional lemak authencity, they never offer the good 'ol ikan kuning and oh, don't get me started on that travesty they call chilli. Rule of thumb: When you can afford LV, don't buy from taobao.

At our first outing to Boon Lay Food Centre, we were reminded of the wonders of this authentic Malay cuisine - although it was less "powerful" than expected. The moist rice was wonderfully fragrant as it was 800-calorific (thanks to P and her fitness app), while the sambal chilli had that lovely spicy, briny, spiced edge to it - maybe the ikan bilis oil or belacan used? Not entirely sure whether that's an ikan kuning given its size, but it was really well-executed, especially how the skin was crispy in some parts. But major no-nos were how the rice wasn't warm enough, and that pathetic amount of ikan bilis - which were actually quite good.

In sum, pretty decent, but probably not worth the travel unless you're in the area. Any recommendations for solid Malay nasi lemak?
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