Five Places for Nasi Kerabu in the Klang Valley

Most people remember nasi kerabu for two things. Its delicious taste and its unique blue colour. This beloved rice dish, which hails from Kelantan, derives its unique hue from the petals of the butterfly-pea flower

Check this out if you’re craving for this beloved rice dish from Kelantan

Originating from Kelantan, nasi kerabu is usually eaten with meats, crackers, pickles and salad. One popular accompaniment is ayam percik, a marinated chicken slowly grilled over charcoal. Its versatile nature means it can be enjoyed at any time of the day, from breakfast to dinner.

Here are five places you can visit the next time you have a craving for this appetising azure dish.

HAYAKI’S CAFE

This cafe started out in 2003 with a branch in Kota Bahru, Kelantan, and gradually expanded to Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Their most popular dish is the Nasi Kerabu Ayam Madu. Cooked with real butterfly pea flowers, its blue rice is paired with honey-coated grilled chicken, fish crackers, salted egg, grated coconut, and special kerabu sauce. WHERE: Various locations. Order via Grabfood

BOK’S KITO

This little eatery in the heart of Taman Tun Dr Ismail is known for its ‘mixed rice’ approach. Its dishes are spread out before you, buffet-style, allowing you complete control over your meal portions. You can’t do this with delivery, but rest assured, you’ll always get a hearty plate of Kelantanese cuisine. Their Nasi Kerabu Ayam Percik is a highlight.

WHERE: 38G, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Order via Beepit

SKOHNS CANTEEN

You really wouldn’t expect to find Kelantanese food in a place with a name like this. Yet this casual Malaysian dining restaurant offers an eye-opening variety of nasi kerabu dishes. Try the best-selling Nasi Kerabu Salted Egg Chicken or the Nasi Kerabu Lidah Bakar (Burnt Tongue Nasi Kerabu). WHERE: The Place, G-13, Jalan PJU 8/5g, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Order via Grabfood DEWAN 1958 BY CHEF WAN

If you’re looking for exquisite dining, then Dewan 1958 is certainly ‘de wan’ for you. This restaurant by the iconic Chef Wan serves up elevated versions of beloved Malaysian dishes. His Nasi Kerabu Hidang serves four people, and comes with smoked beef, fish satar, Chef Wan’s ayam percik, salted egg, and more. WHERE: The Linc, 360, Jln

Tun Razak, Taman U Thant, Kuala Lumpur. Order via Trysmartbite

TEMPURUNG KITCHEN

This Shah Alam restaurant is wellknown for its cosy ambiance and fine food. Its space is currently closed due to the pandemic, but the owner is still taking delivery orders from home. Their nasi kerabu comes with either chicken or lamb; pair with their mango sticky rice desserts for a satisfying meal. WHERE: Ken Rimba, 10-1,

Jln Lengkuas D16/D, Seksyen

16, Shah Alam, Selangor. Order via Whatsapp: 012-310 0400