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Nasi Lemak Abu
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What recent reviews say
Nasi lemak here is the draw: most reviewers praise the taste, generous sambal, and value at RM6 for chicken. Pak Abu himself wins mentions for friendliness and early 6:30 am starts. Negatives cluster around delivery apps running out of stock and occasional food quality issues (insects, loose stems in vegetables, inconsistent sauce levels), suggesting growing pains as demand outpaces kitchen consistency.
Praised for
- delicious nasi lemak
- generous portions and sambal
- affordable local pricing
- friendly owner (Pak Abu)
- early morning availability
Watch-outs
- inconsistent stock on delivery platforms
- quality inconsistency (hair, insects, poor vegetable prep)
- occasional service lapses
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Best for: Early-morning commuters and locals seeking affordable, authentic nasi lemak breakfast.
Think twice if: Ordering via delivery apps, as stock runs out quickly and quality control has slipped recently.
Strengths
- Authentic taste and generous sambal
- Early 6:30 am opening for workers and prayer-goers
- Affordable pricing (RM6 chicken nasi lemak)
- Owner known for friendly service
Worth knowing
- Owner is Pak Abu, known for friendly demeanor
- Nasi lemak chicken costs RM6
- Opens at 6:30 am
- Occasionally includes complimentary fried bihun with orders
- Recent reviews report hair, ants, and poor vegetable preparation in rendang and kangkung
How it compares
- Rated 4.4 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 9% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
Ranking Method Star rating 59
Review volume 61
Review recency 68
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
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Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- What time does Nasi Lemak Abu open?
- From 6:30 am daily, serving breakfast before work and after Subuh prayers.
- How much is the nasi lemak chicken?
- RM6 for nasi lemak with fried chicken.
- Do they deliver via Grab?
- Yes, but stock runs out quickly on the app, so early morning orders are more reliable.
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