Restoran Anjung Desa

Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Recommended)

Address: 5, Jalan Kebudayaan 1a, Taman Universiti, 81300 Skudai, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/v699GWsDrNYCfjng6
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)

Nasi Campur
Consists of 1 Egg, 1 Rendang, 1 Fish, 2 Veg, No Carbs = RM17.50

No Service Charges

As this is a Nasi Campur / Cai Fan Concept Dining, there are No Menus Specificially Available at this Eatery/Restaurant. Prices are listed in the Various Labels at the Ingredients Section.

As I was exploring around Taman Universiti, I came across this Big Malay Eatery. It wasn't Full-House as of 9.00am on a Saturday Morning although t was Definitely Very Popular with Customers and filled up fast as time goes by. If you would like to visit this, definitely reach here by 9.00am in the Morning or prepare to queue. Especially for a Solo Traveller, do be prepared to share seats with others too.

The Eatery itself is Not Airconditioned and can be rather Warm, Humid and Stuffy so I would recommend to actually sit outside of the Eatery for a More Comfortable Experience. I thought the Whole Place was Nicely Renovated with a Classic 马来风味 sort of style, the Furnitures looked Atas.

How to Order your Food:

The Whole Concept is basically like Nasi Campur (Malay Cai Fan). Simply Self-Service grab a Plate and take whatever you fancy. What I really liked here is that they actually have Vegetable Options to choose from the Self-Service Stations instead of just Only Meat Meat Meat. I also liked that every individual items have their prices clearly marked.


Anyway once you've picked what you want and ready, go queue up at the Cashier Counter to pay first before going back to your Seat to eat. 

Other than the Nasi Campur Self-Service Station, there are also 3 Additional Individual Food Stalls and a Drink Stall like in a Food Court selling Additional Food Stuffs if you're interested that you can see here.


The Staffs were Polite and Mostly Reserved going about doing their duties quietly. Hahaha I think I was the only Chinese Person there which understandably drew some Curious Glances from the other Patrons.

Socially Awkward obviously, but I never felt Unwelcome as Everyone minded their own Business. I even shared a seat with a Friendly Abang too. Overall a Decent Nice Friendly Welcoming Atmosphere.

Nasi Campur
Consists of 1 Egg, 1 Rendang, 1 Fish, 2 Veg, No Carbs = RM17.50

To do a General Test, I picked some of the Classically More Expensive Items.

Quality of the Lamb Rendang

Oh this is Very Good. So Soft and Tender 一咬就破 Quality.
This is a Rendang that has definitely spent time in the Pot cooked with Loving Care. 

Lovely Lemongrassy Flavour, this is the Wet Wet Type. Not Gamey at all, the Spiciness is abit Elevated but never bites Fiercely. Malay Folks are Masters of Rendang and this is No Exception. If you enjoy Rendang, you won't got wrong with this one. Sedap.

1 Whole Fried Fish

Fish is of course the Next Expensive Item that most people won't dare to choose for Cai Fan so of course I picked this. I think this is Selar Fish? Decently Fried, Nice and Meaty. It wasn't Freshly Off the Wok type of Hot, but it also wasn't Cold either.

Not Too Oily, Very Decent Fried Fish Taste. Not Fishy at all, this is a Very Classic Standard Taste you'd get from a Typical Cai Fan Stall.


As I mentioned, I particularly liked that this Eatery offers Vegetable Options for their Nasi Campur instead of just Meat Meat Meat that I've seen other Eateries do.

Quality of the Long Bean

Nice and Tender with a 浓浓的马来风味 Taste and Flavour. I think the Main Flavour is a Belacan? I love the Hae Bee Hiang Flavour they used in this one. Nice.

Quality of the Taugeh

Ordered this because Taugeh is one of the Most Classic Plain Veggie that actually require some skill to cook despite how Plain and Common it is. 

The one here is done decently. Not Bad Tasting and doesn't have a Raw Taugeh Taste. Savoury and Clean Tasting, Lightly Fried and Not Too Oily. A Tad Sweetish but this works like a Nice Palette Cleanser in the Dish.



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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts

At the Price of RM17.50 (S$5.70) is a Very Reasonable Affordable Price to be able to eat Lamb Rendang and a Whole Fried Selar Fish like this. I reckon there is no way you can get such a Price if you eat the same items in Singapore.

The Dishes themselves are Cooked Well with Effort especially judging at how Soft Tender their Rendang was. Culinarily, Rendang is one of the Most Troublesome Time Consuming Food Item and to be able to achieve such Softness and Tenderness requires Time and Care in the Pot. Its not Super Amazing until you must come to JB to eat, but the Amount of Care and Effort is Appreciated.


No issues with all the other Dishes either. Decently Cooked, Clean and Savoury. The Overall Quality of Everything here is about the Level of an Above Average Malay Eatery in Singapore but at a More Comfortable Pricing. I definitely have no issues with the Restaurant itself. Its a Popular Place with Local Customers as you can see, nicely furnished with Polite Service. Even as the Only Chinese Person here, I never felt Unwelcome and it was a Very Decent Friendly Dining Experience.

If you are in Taman Universiti craving for some Malay Cuisines, is ok that this is a Non-Airconditioned Eatery, is ok with the Prices that I tested, and set your Expectations that this is a Classic Malay Styled Eatery cooked with Decent Effort, I can definitely recommend to come give this a try. Definitely come here by 9.00am though because Seats really Fill Up Very Fast to avoid Disappointment especially on a Saturday Weekend as I've observed.