Sometimes we get so busy we need a quick and delicious meal to fuel up our day. One truly Malaysian staple is the Fried Turmeric Chicken Rice, or better known in Malay as Nasi Ayam Goreng Kunyit – deliciously made up of turmeric chicken pieces, carrots, long beans, and onions – all fried into perfection!
If you’re salivating right now and wondering “damn, where can I get me some of that yummy-ness?” Fret not dear readers, this list will give you all the information you need about some of the best places to get this awesome meal!
1. Mat Rock Special Ayam Goreng Kunyit
When you speak of Turmeric Chicken, Mat Rock is definitely a synonym! This brand not only has several chains and food trucks around, they even do delivery!
Location: There are several branches but one of them is in front of the Australian Embassy, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Operational Hours: Monday to Friday, 11AM to 6PM
2. Ayam Kunyit King
This humble business is actually run by a graduate of UiTM’s culinary department, so it’s no wonder so many people are crazy about this young lad’s turmeric chicken that they are willing to queue up for it! Better head on over there early if you don’t wanna end up in line.
Location: Lorong Changkat Perak, Jalan P Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Operational Hours: Monday to Friday, 11.30AM to 2PM
3. Ayam Goreng Kunyit Terbaik Bangsar Utama
This food truck is located around a bunch of offices and is one of the crowd’s favourite during lunch hour. Lining up is inevitable but it’s definitely worth it.
Location: 8, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 11AM to 5PM
Source: MohdZarin.com
4. Azhar Station Special Nasi Ayam Goreng Kunyit
This man has been running the same business for more than 4 years now and everyday he has customers lining up just to get a taste of the mouth watering dish. Some of the customers even travel from quite a distance away just for his cooking. So you know this guy must be really good lah.
Location: 3-5, Persiaran Hampshire, Hampshire Park, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Operational Hours: Monday to Friday, 11AM to 6PM
5. Ayam Goreng Kunyit Meletops @ PNB Darby Park Food Court
One thing that sets this stall different from others is that this one is located inside a food court. Rest assured, however, that the food will taste just as good if not better. Even at this stall, the queue is as long as ever, but your heart and stomach will be thanking you for patiently waiting in line for sure.
Location: PNB Darby Park, 175, Jalan Binjai, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Operational Hours: Monday to Friday, 8AM to 6PM
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