Friday, July 10, 2009

Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang

This morning I bought 45 packets of the above Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang.

Yes, 45 packs - not for myself lah - but for a breakfast meeting in my office. Some of my colleagues can easily polish off 2-3 packets each. Yes, it is that good! Also, because the packs are rather small lah. It's the regular no-frill basic nasi lemak pack - the best kind (in my books) >>> nasi, sambal, ikan bilis, cucumber& peanuts.

So... where did these little packs of banana leaf heaven come from? They are from this stall, helmed by Kak Nor, along Jalan SS21/34 in Damansara Utama. Just look out for this yellow+red umbrella under a tree, across from the car workshop.

When I first started buying from this stall, I thought that Kak Nor was a rather dour woman - she hardly smiled or even looked pleasant towards her customers. But after a couple more visits, I got to know her better and nowadays when she sees me alighting from my car, she gives me a welcoming smile.

Kak Nor has been selling her nasi lemak for at least 10 years now and she's a real pro in wrapping the banana leaves - every fold is precise, resulting in tall perfect cone-shaped packs.

She uses good quality ikan bilis (those from Pangkor) which are always freshly fried. I always ask for extra portions of ikan bilis and sambal... at a little bit of extra sen also lah, which I don't mind paying, because it's worth it!
Just look at this nasi lemak and tell me it isn't mouth-watering??!
If you want to buy in bulk, like I did this morning, please call her at the number below, to pre-order.
Ahhh... see, her son is a great advertisement for her nasi lemak, too!
My rating: 8/10

19 comments:

  1. sure looks mouthwatering to me!

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  2. wish they hv this in abu dhabi...sigh

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  3. Derek: But your sifu oredi taught u to cook good nasi lemak... so u can just get some banana leaves & wrap it... i'm sure that will turn out nicer than any other nasi lemak, haha!

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  4. PG..my sifu oso get nasi lemak from this lady..like today..she oso din cook ma..easier to buy ma if you have craving..hehe

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  5. i like this kinda nasi lemak too, fuss free and simple. i usually get one of these if i have the urge for some nasi lemak in the morning :D one packet is just nice to satisfy my urge

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  6. indeed the iakn bilis is the good quality kind! Hate those yucky dirty-lookin broken up pieces one...

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  7. economical way to have breakfast :)
    I have my fav nasi lemak too... but of course, it's far far away back here in pahang... lol!!!

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  8. Wow, Pangkor anchovies. I think its the best.? Nasi Lemak is much better off with these.

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  9. Oh my, I miss this type of nasi lemak a lot. Haven't had them for ages! Used to have them when I was in college in KL, every morning I'll be looking forward to them!

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  10. simple, unpretentious. and sour face to boot. hahaha ...

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  11. The ikan bilis do look nice and crispy! Hah, SS21/34.....will check it out.....also check it out at TOTO...2134......he he he!LOL!

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  12. Anonymous16 July, 2009

    i love nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaf...very yummy!!!

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  13. Babe_kl: Yes, this is the best kinda nasi lemak - just basic stuff!

    TNG: Ya, she doesn't stinge on the bilis!

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  14. Leo: Everyone has his/her own fave nasi lemak, hehe!

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  15. W.Windows: Yes, pangkor bilis are the best - very tasty & crunchy!

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  16. Sugar Bean: Ya, u can get hooked on them huh!

    Ciki: Double yumms!

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  17. Pete: Hehe, u really are a kaki-nombor huh! Hope u strike it!

    chrisau: Yes, the banana leaf adds on its fragrance!

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