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Very generous with gravy, beef rendang are on the sweet side. Worth trying, and will come back to try their other dishes.

was disappointed by their Nasi Kerabu here.. they don't have the blue rice... 😟 Probably I should try their Nasi Dagang next time..

For Kelantanese delights, look to this eatery for the likes of nasi dagang, laksa and keropok lekor. Dive straight for the popular Nasi Dagang (from 9.90), which sees a hefty amount of brown rice served with villager's salad, spicy sambal and protein of your choice – the Gulai Ikan Tongkol and Beef Rendang are their bestsellers. Feeling famished? Go for The Ultimate Nasi Dagang Capital (RM19.90) loaded with five types of meat and seafood!
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Nasi dagang cost RM9.90. You can choose what you want to add on; fish, chicken, prawns or squid.

I chose the squid which cost RM11.90. The portion isn’t very big and it isn’t very spicy.

It seems near impossible to find a halal Thai restaurant around town, and that's the gap Vicchuda aims to fill. Serving a blend of Malay-Thai cuisine, the oldtime restaurant spans several outlets across Klang Valley, and all garner a good crowd. For an affordable, no-frills family meal, swing by the Uptown branch for spacious seatings and spot-on flavours. A must-order is the TomYam Campur (from RM6.50) that combines the heat of Thai-style tom yum with the aromatic tang of Malay-style soups. If you're a fan of spicy, sourish kerabu, this menu is your playground. Choose from their bestsellling Kerabu Perut (beef tripe salad, RM6.50), piquant Kerabu Mangga (mango salad, RM5.50) or even an exciting Kerabu Kaki Ayam (chicken feet salad, RM6.50). The Ayam Paprik (from RM6.50) see sliced chicken in a red, flavoursome sauce, plenty tasty along with a umami-packed Pucuk Paku Belacan (stir-fried fern leaves, RM6).
Avg Price: RM10 per person
*Halal-certified

Just the right dose of sweet, sour and spicy in this tom yum. Wouldn’t say it’s fully authentic but it will surely satisfy some tom yum cravings! And look at the heap of udang in this small bowl of soup! The fried squid on the other hand didn't blow me away but they're well seasoned and not overly greasy so order that for a solid appetiser to share.

Ayam percik (Grilled spicy coconut milk chicken) is a Kelantanese Malay dish thats chicken grilled over charcoal and cooked percik style, which is basting with a spicy coconut milk gravy. Key ingredients in this dish include chilli, lemongrass, turmeric, cumin and coriander. What makes a good ayam percik is that the sauce needs to have a certain level of sweet and spiciness, but more importantly, creamy.
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💵 RM18.00 / portion
💫 4 / 5
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Nasi berlauk (rice with mixed dishes) is a Kelantanese Malay rice dish, consisting of Siamese white rice, served with a side of coconut turmeric curry known as gulai. This is normally served with a gulai ayam (chicken in coconut turmeric curry) or gulai ikan tongkol (skipjack tuna). The dish is also served with some gulai sayur (vegetables such as long beans and cucumber), sambal belacan, half a boiled egg and a sliver of salted fish. What sets the gulai apart is that its usually fragrant and a bit spicier than other regional gulai.
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The nasi berlauk here is served with a choice of chicken, beef, fish, prawn or squid. The rice portion here is just right, where the Siamese rice is drenched in a rich sweet and savoury curry, which Malaysians will call ‘cukup lemak’ simply meaning “rich enough”. The chicken is cooked thoroughly with the flavour really seeping into its flesh, and the vegetables were sweet from the long cooking. A great way to eat nasi berlauk is for the spicy gulai to be drenched all over the rice for you to experience this dish in all its authenticity.
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💵 RM7.90 / portion
💫 5 / 5
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Nasi kerabu is a type of herbal salad-rice that consists. This herbal rice dish usually consists on shredded cabbage, shredded cucumber, long beans, bean sprouts and most importantly, the Laksa leaf. The rice is normally tinted blue with the petals of the bunga telang (clitoria flower), which gives it its iconic blue colour. This dish is also served with salted egg, keropok (prawn crackers) and budu (fermented fish sauce).
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There are many variations of Nasi Kerabu, but I find not many does it the way this place does. Firstly, the rice isn't dyed with the bunga telang at all, leaving it a normal white colour. The ulam (raw salad components) itself only consist of cabbage and Laksa leaf. It's also served with a side of fried desiccated fish, which adds a nice crispy texture to the dish. What stands out the most about the dish is the sauce, which gives it a nice rich, sweet and mildly spicy flavour, one that is not commonly found. Although not familiar to many non-Kelantanese, this is how the Chinese Nasi Kerabu is normally made, which is a less sweet compared to Kelantanese fare. You have to try it to realise that it's an almost completely different dish.
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💵 RM9.90 / bowl
💫 5 / 5
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Laksam is a traditional Kelantanese dish, consisting of thick rice rolled noodles, in a fish and coconut broth.
This dish uses mackerel as its dominant flavour and is garnished with daun kesum (laksa leaf), shredded cucumber, belacan (shrimp paste) and chilli.
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The noodles were served warm and had the right texture, with a sweet and earthy fish broth. Definitely for those who like a richer laksa, as compared to the Kelantanese Laksa. Give it a good mix thoroughly for a more enjoyable experience, make sure the laksa leaf is evenly distributed. This dish is only available on weekends so do take note.
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💵 RM7.90 / bowl
💫 3 / 5
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This Damansara Uptown joint is the Kelantanese restaurant's first offshoot in KL and for an authentic taste of their namesake dish, you will not be disappointed here. Bring a friend for the East Coast experience, and for company — it's a long walk from the nearest parking area. Have the staple nasi dagang, gravy-laden brown rice with a variety of proteins to choose from. The traditional pick is a Gulai Ikan Tongkol (mackerel tuna curry, RM8.90). Cooked in a spicy coconut gravy, the meaty fish has none of that unpleasant fishy taste and is a constant crowd pleaser. But we also heard great things about the Kelantanese Beef Rendang (RM9.90) that's light-bodied yet just as flavourful, if not more than the local variant. If you're not a stickler for tradition, opt to beef up your nasi dagang with rendang. For a full-on feast, get the Ultimate Nasi Dagang Capital (RM18.90) abundantly served with a portion of each side dish.
Avg price person: RM20
Photo by Burppler Joe Ching

Food - 4/5
Service - 3/5
Environment - 3.5/5
Price - RM9-RM19