Chai Chee Nasi Lemak – Good Ol’ Nasi Lemak in Hougang

Ever since I moved to Sengkang, I have been trying to find good breakfast spots around the neighbourhood. I was really happy when I found 327 Fried Bee Hoon. And now I found Chai Chee Nasi Lemak, a family run Muslim stall that sells good nasi lemak!

Started in 1978, Chai Chee Nasi Lemak is currently managed by 2 brothers. Not only do they specialise in nasi lemak, they also serve Nasi Padang dishes, Mee Rebus, Mee Siam and Lontong.

I still remember clearly my favourite nasi lemak stall in the canteen during my primary school days. And I would queue almost every day just to have a plate of nasi lemak at 70 cents. Chai Chee Nasi Lemak’s version is just as classic.

With this dish, timing is everything. The chicken wings are ferried out from the kitchen in small batches. They are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The rice is well prepared such that each coconut-y grain stood perfectly distinct from the other.

They don’t go crazy with the sides, which makes it easier to order. Accompanied by ikan bilis, cucumber slivers, and dark red sambal that is characterised by a tease of sweetness, the dish was a fine breakfast in itself.

We also had the mee siam. The gravy was on the sweet side though. Don’t forget to add a spoonful of sambal for more depth.

The food tastes like it came out of a kitchen run by someone who really enjoys cooking for those who love to eat.

MissTamChiak.com made an anonymous visit and paid its own meal at the stall featured here.

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