Nasi Lemak

I'm always on the search for a good nasi lemak and this one scores a 7 out of 10 for me. The rice was particularly good, very lemak and "coconutty" and hot (as in temperature), the fried chicken was freshly fried and lightly marinated (it was piping hot and juicy inside), the egg too. The cucumber slices were cold, which could only mean that it had been kept refrigerated (read - proper storage).

If the sambal had been more pedas, and the ikan billis crispier, and the peanuts had a tiny sprinkling of salt on them, it would have scored a perfect 10. Use freshly fried shallots (instead of readymade) and I would have scored it 10 star!

I've been back twice already, each time having the nasi lemak and a pot of green tea. (Total cost - under $10).

The place is pretty, the menu pretty extensive and very reasonably priced. There are many women's magazines on a shelf (Oprah, Martha Stewart, Vogue Entertaining and more) and although not the latest issues, it's enough for me to while away an hour and half, waiting for my kids to finish their swimming training at the National Sports Centre pool, just 2 minutes away.

Yes, you guessed it, I am at D'Anggerek. Extra features are free wifi and it's smoke-free in the restaurant, with a verandah nearby to cater for smokers.

Here is a pretty picture of the hotel taken from here.