Kesom's capability to whip up a good Nasi Kerabu (RM8) is a well-known, but it rarely comes to mind because of its offbeat location. Mark this down for the next time your wallet starts to thin! Come in small groups only, as the humble hole-in-the-wall fills up fast and sells out faster. The nasi kerabu here is a hefty blue beauty, sporting a plentiful supply of chopped ulam (greens), serunding (meat floss), pickled vegetables and salted egg. Even cheaper is the Nasi Kukus (RM5), the plainer counterpart that relies on curry gravy ladled over warm, moist white rice to satisfy. Kesom also has its run of terrific sides, whether it's the Ayam Goreng Berempah (RM6), the Ikan Goreng (RM8) or the Tenggiri Fish Curry (RM8) you feel like having.
Avg price per person: RM10
Photo by Burppler Shirley Lai