10 Best Places To Satisfy Your Chicken Rice Cravings
Bring on the carbs!
By Sarah Mokhtar — 25 Aug 2017, 05:17 PM
1. Nasi Ayam Hainan @ Taman Melawati (halal)
Known as one of the best places for halal chicken rice places in town, this popular stall is helmed by a friendly uncle-auntie pair who dish up authentic Hainanese-style chicken rice. The chicken is nice and juicy, the rice is flavourful, and the sambal is spicy and super tasty!
Address: Lot B27, Taman Melawati Food Court, Jalan Taman Melawati, Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
10am - 6pm (Fridays - Wednesdays)
Closed on Thursdays
Contact: 019-252 6903
2. Nasi Ayam Hailam @ Uptown Damansara (halal)
If you're in the Damansara Uptown area, be sure to drop by this popular place for some really good chicken rice. The chicken, available in steamed and roasted options, are served with warm and fluffy rice. You can also order some lauk to accompany your meal, like steamed tofu and kailan.
Address: 102, Jalan SS 21/39, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 11am - 9.30pm (daily)
Contact: +6016 213 5220
More info on: Facebook
3. Nasi Ayam Hainan Chee Meng (halal)
Nasi Ayam Hainan Chee Meng started off as a humble stall on Old Klang Road in the 60's, and it has since expanded into a successful chain loved for its authentic Hainanese chicken rice. Besides chicken rice, you can also order up some dishes for sharing, like salted egg squid and lemon chicken.
Outlets: Old Klang Road | Bukit Bintang | Kuchai Lama | Hicom Glenmarie
Opening hours: 11am - 9pm (daily)
Contact: +6011 2413 0863
More info on: Facebook
4. Isa Nasi Ayam @ Kampung Pandan (halal)
For a taste of Malay-style chicken rice, head straight for this Kampung Pandan spot. Serving up their signature chicken rice since the mid-80's, the eatery boils their chicken first before frying them twice to get the chicken both juicy and crispy at the same time. They're then smothered in a delicious sambal sauce.
Address: No. 21, Gerai Berkunci Jalan Kampung Pandan, Off Jalan Thaver, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am - 3pm (daily)
Contact: +6013 362 6641
More info on: Facebook
5. Nasi Ayam Mancongkam @ Gombak (halal)
The ultra-crispy chicken here sets this nasi ayam place from the rest. Nasi Ayam Mancongkam's crispy fried chicken is tossed in their delicious sweet sambal and soy sauce. You can have it with chicken rice, but for something a little different, you can pair it with their fried rice as well.
Address: 299, Jalan Gombak, Taman Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am - 8pm (daily)
Contact: +6013 204 3789
More info on: Facebook
6. Gerai Ah Kow @ Kampung Baru (pork-free)
If you're big a fan of crispy chicken, you'll love the famous Golden Sesame Crispy Chicken here! Coated in a special batter and fried to a golden crisp, the sesame chicken is deliciously paired with rice and sambal for a simple yet truly satisfying meal.
Address: Stall No. 2, Medan Selera Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Lorong Raja Muda, Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
9am - 4pm (Mondays - Saturdays)
Closed on Sundays
More info on: Facebook
7. Restaurant Satellite Chicken Rice @ Jalan Gasing (non-halal)
The signature bean sprouts here are loved just as much as their roasted and steamed chicken. For the adventurous, order up a platter of mixed chicken innards, comprising of liver, gizzard and intestine, to go with your chicken rice.
Address: 103, Jalan Gasing 10/1, Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 2pm - 10pm
Contact: +603 7956 6830
8. Nam Heong (non-halal)
Nam Heong is a must-try for some good chicken rice, made especially delicious with its flavourful village chicken, fragrant and fluffy rice and a side of mouthwatering chilli-garlic sauce.
Outlets: Desa Sri Hartamas | Petaling Street
More info on: Facebook
9. Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice @ Pudu (non-halal)
Want chicken rice with a difference? Try out Heun Kee's claypot chicken rice, cooked over a charcoal stove to give it its distinctive flavour. It does get pretty busy here so you can call 30 minutes in advance to book your rice before heading to the eatery.
Address: 59, Jalan Yew, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am - 9pm (daily)
Closed every first and third Thursday
Contact:+603 9200 1603
More info on: Facebook | Instagram
10. Top 1 Chicken Rice @ Klang (non-halal)
Prefer your chicken rice in the shape of balls? This highly popular makan place in Klang serves up some really good chicken rice balls along with their flavourful poached chicken. You can also opt for a normal plate of rice here. The chicken comes with their signature ginger dip, which is said to use Bentong ginger to create a more flavour-packed sauce.
Address: 2, Jalan Gelugor, Kawasan 17, Klang
Opening hours: 6am - 1pm (daily)
Contact: +6016 284 6962
BONUS: If you don't mind a little makan roadtrip, you can also check out this chicken rice balls shop in Melaka:
Ee JiBan @ Melaka (halal)
Known for their perfect rounds of delicious chicken rice, Ee JiBan is a popular pit-stop on most makan-makan trips in Melaka. The best part? You can enjoy the delectable chicken rice balls with a range of awesome dishes, like the sambal sotong.
Address: 275, Jalan Melaka Raya 3, Taman Melaka Raya,
Opening hours:
10am - 9.30pm (Mondays - Wednesdays, Fridays - Sundays)
Closed on Thursdays
Contact: +6016 213 5220
Get more info on: Facebook
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