Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Recommended)
Address: 6A, Jalan Ekoperniagaan 12, Taman Kota Masai, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CKLeucJ3Xd3Dngmk7
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
Teh O Kosong Ais = RM2.80
1 Plate of Nasi Kandar = RM23.90 (Total Price)
Consists of:
Nasi Putih White Rice (Kuah Banjir) RM2.50
Bendi (Okra/Lady's Finger) RM1.40
Peria (Bittergourd) RM2.00
Ayam Goreng (Chicken Drummy) RM8.00
Daging Hitam (Beef Rendang) RM10.00
Service Tax = RM1.60
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This is a Large Restoran located with a Series of other Restorans next to Lotus Eco Tropics in Pasir Gudang. Nicely Renovated in a Classic Atas Malay-Style Design with some Chill and Relaxed Malay Slow Rock Tunes as a Music Background. I also liked the Small Children Play Pen available for Mom and Dad to bring their Kids to enjoy.
The Restoran is Not Airconditioned, actually quite Warm and Humid and I would recommend to sit outside which would be slightly more Airy. The Staffs are Mostly Polite and Reserved and they are lead by a Young Malay Lady who is probably their Boss or Supervisor? She was Very Friendly with a Smile that took over Cashier Duties and spoke Decent English. No issues with Customer Service here. They actually have Menu for Ala-Carte Dishes but of course their Main Signature is their Nasi Kandar.
How to Order your Nasi Kandar:
1) As with any Nasi Kandar, check out what you want from the Glass Display first before you queue to avoid holding up the line for other customers.
Here are a List of Ingredients available that day when I visited.
Quite a Huge Selection and Variety to choose from indeed.
2) When you are ready, go ahead to Queue and pick what you want. Because this is Nasi Kandar, the Classic Signature Thing to do is to tell them "Kuah Banjir" (All Sauces Flood)
3) Once you have made your order, you will be given a Plastic RFID Card and you can go back to your Table.
4) Your Nasi Kandar will be served up to your table and here is also where you can let the Staff know what Drinks you want to order.
5) After the Meal, bring the Plastic RFID Card to the Cashier to pay. Debit/Credit Cards are Accepted.
Teh O Kosong Ais = RM2.80
Served in a Plastic Cup, the Tea Taste is not bad tasting. Its Not Very Gao Gao, but also Not DIluted.
Nothing Amazing but also Nothing Particuarly Wrong with this.
Quality of the Yellow Sambal
Quite a Unique Sambal that I've never seen before. This had a Milky Texture that I think is made with Coconut Milk. It doesn't taste Lemak Lemak though. Gritty Texture with a Slightly Spicy Profile but just a Gentle Heat on your Tongue that doesn't bite. I'm sure there is a Special Name for this and I liked the Unique Milky Texture in this.
Quality of the Red Sambal
According to the Lady Supervisor, she recommended this Sambal Belacan. This thing is good. It delivers an Initial Intense Saltish Sourish Hit. Visually looks Spicy but is actually not that Spicy. Again never bites, but just a Gentle Heat on your Tongue. Good Recommendation from her.
1 Plate of Nasi Kandar = RM23.90 (Total Price)
Consists of:
Nasi Putih White Rice (Kuah Banjir) RM2.50
Bendi (Okra/Lady's Finger) RM1.40
Peria (Bittergourd) RM2.00
Ayam Goreng (Chicken Drummy) RM8.00
Daging Hitam (Beef Rendang) RM10.00
As always I will describe each Component I selected.
Quality of the Nasi Putih (White Rice)
Standard Jasmine Rice, Standard Colour, Standard Taste, Standard Aroma. Amount given is Acceptable and of course no issues with this. The Kuah Mix on this is Gao Gao obviously.
Nasi Kandar Kuah Mix is not something you can describe in Writing. The Only Way is to Taste it and I have no issues with this. You like Curry and Sauces? You like a Whole Lot Complex Mix of Them? You are going to probably like this too. Hahaha nuff said.
Quality of the Bendi (Okra/Lady Finger)
Classic Nasi Kandar Ingredient. Almost Everyone who eats Nasi Kandar will add this. I went to Penang, the Literal Birthplace of Nasi Kandar and the Answer I got was "Adding Bendi to Nasi Kandar is Tradition". Standard Tasting, Soft and Tender. If you like them, add it. If not, feel free to skip.
Quality of the Peria (Bittergourd)
Not cooked until Super Soft type, this was Tender and Firmish to the Bite. The Bitterness for this was Elevated but I like my Bittergourds bitter, so this one is ok for me. Not Bad.
Quality of the Ayam Goreng (Fried Chicken)
Pretty Standard Item for Nasi Kandar (and Nasi Lemak) for that matter, this was a Drummy and a Thigh Cut. Unfortunately it wasn't Freshly Fried off the Wok but luckily still Mildly Warm. I like the Little Goreng Goreng Pieces they sprinkle all over this with a Soft Crackly Bite.
I particularly like the Marinade they did for this Ayam Goreng with a Classic Ayam Tumis? Flavour. ๆตๆต็้ฉฌๆฅ้ฃๅณ. Meat is Juicy and Tender, with No Chickeny Taste but is Noticeably Oily. This is a Very Decent Ayam Goreng that I wished was Freshly Fried.
Quality of the Daging Hitam (Beef Rendang)
In Google Reviews and some YouTube Videos I watched for this Restoran, THIS is apparently their Signature Item that everyone raved about, and I can totally understand why. There are 2 Large Pieces served for this. While it isn't those Super Soft Melt in Mouth type of Rendang, it is still Very Soft. But this is a Type of Softness that still has a Slight Firmness within is how best I can describe this.
Delightful Texture nevertheless, this Rendang definitely has spent quite some time in the Pot. The True Magic Moment for me is the Fatty Parts of the Rendang and THESE are Melt in Mouth Quality. OMG so good!
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At the Price of RM2.80 (S$0.90) for the Teh-O-Kosong Ais is an Acceptable Price. Not Gao Gao, but also Not Diluted.
There is Nothing Amazing but also Nothing Particularly Wrong for this.
At the Price of RM23.90 (S$7.50) is not Very Cheap, but I feel is worth the Price for a Nasi Kandar loaded with Ayam Goreng and Beef Rendang. I particularly appreciate how they Clearly marked each item's Price on the Receipt.
Especially the Beef Rendang which I agree with Google Reviewers who raved about this.
The Meat isn't those Super Soft Melt in Mouth type that I prefer but the Fats were so Good.
I really like this Rendang because the Gravy NEVER tries to overtake the Beef and actually still allows you to taste the Natural Beefy Goodness.
Both Gravy and Rendang Beef balances each other nicely. For me, this is indeed a Very Good Beef Rendang. No wonder its so Highly Raved. If you only order 1 item, make sure you order their Beef Rendang. So Good. No issues with the Overall Service, especially with how Friendly and All Smiles the Young Malay Lady Manager was. This was a Welcoming Nice Dining Experience.
Not sure if they have other Branches in JB. But if you are ever here in Pasir Gudang at the Lotus Eco Tropics Area, is ok that this place can be a Tad Warm and Humid, is ok with the Prices on the Menu, I can definitely recommend to give this a try if you have a Craving for Nasi Kandar. Sedap.
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