It is located on an alley at the chulia street lebuh chulia and penang road jalan penang junction. If you are in a hurry, or just looking for a snack, this is a good spot. But one thing irritates me a bit is the banglas waiter. I was actually quite impressed with nasi kandar line clear. Dec 09, 20 line clear began in 1930, providing the fiery hot and spicy indian cuisine nasi kandar. A comparative study of nasi kandar eating patterns among patrons in the klang valley and penang of malaysia abstract nasi kandar is defined as boiled white rice placed inside a wooden basket and carried on the shoulder using a pole. That green fish curry over soft basmati rice and the crispy okra by the side. This is the famous nasi kandar indianstyle curry rice cafeteria in penang.
It specializes in nasi kandar, a rice dish served with bunches of curries, meat, vegetables and other side dishes. Nasi kandar pelita was voted best cheap eats in the time out kl food awards 2012 and was shortlisted in the best hawker mamak category in 2010 and 2011. Besides the curries which are rich in spices, line clear also offers other nonspicy dishes to go along with the white. Nasi kandar pelita restaurant chennai, india steven heap. I try to cut down on meat, so i have not try the meat dishes there yet. Penang and nasi kandar is like brad pitt and angelina jolie.
Now that we have a little history, lets proceed on to this nasi kandar meal that blew my mind. For more context, nasi ganja originates from ipoh, a chinese miners town. I like it that they are clear and concise about the history of penang in the. Adams place nasi kandar line clear johor bahru family. The origin of the name line clear was through the practice of workers shouting line clear. Nasi kandar, a heaped meal of rice with various curries and sides. It boasts special curries which you can never have anywhere else. Teh tarik at nasi kandar line clear try penangs universal social drink, a rich blend of black tea and frothy milk, at this venerated nasi kandar joint nutmeg juice at balik pulau hawker centre this throwback to penangs spice trading days tastes surprisingly similar to cocacola, and goes best with noodles. Enjoy the rich curries and herbs, with the choice of white rice or event the savory and fragrant nasi briyani.
The men behind pelita nasi kandar are two family friends, mr. Nasi kandar nasi melayu line clear, penang road, george town. A comparative study of nasi kandar eating patterns among. Nasi kandar news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2016 learn how and when to remove this. Well if you didnt already know, i was there filming an episode for the series a cook abroad, which is currently airing on bbc 2. You must understand, in fact, that penang traditional food has always been prepared on the street by hawker sellers in ways that may not be considered very hygienic according to western cooking standards. Georgetowns 5 best nasi kandar restaurants most popular nasi. The tourist favorite in penang tends to be nasi kandar line clear chulia street, georgetown, however, there are many other choices. At that time, penang was already an established international port at the north of strait of malacca. When one enters tangkak, one cant help but notice the numerous cloth. Line clear began in 1930, providing the fiery hot and spicy indian cuisine nasi kandar. Opening of nasi kandar pelita ipoh from emily to you. Its popularity has been further enchanced in recent years through the many recommendations by. According to indonesianborn food and cookery writer sri owen, there is some evidence for rice cultivation found in the state of sarawak in malaysian borneo dated 2300 bc, and about 900 years of history for the state of kelantan in west malaysia.
Hameediyah nasi kandar, kota damansara bangsar babe. Nasi kand ar is a popular northern malaysian dish, which originates from penang. Nasi kandar special curry meal which originates from penang. Another theory is that its a wordplay on nasi kandarganja by the local labourers. A 247 open nasi kandar shop nasi kandar line clear. Asian restaurants with outdoor seating in penang island.
Kayu nasi kandar kayu refers to the mangrove pole used by the original peddler originated from kuala. George town, the capital of penang off the west coast of malaysia, is a unesco world. A plate of rice, a meat dish, a vege dish and an egg dish with some helping of papadom can catch up to rm10 or more. Be it nasi kandar beratur, nasi kandar line clear or other nasi kandar outlets, you will never get bored with it unless you have it everyday. Its a good idea to also try their famous sup kambing. Where to eat in penang penang hawker food, penang nyonya food, food outlets in penang, eateries, hawker stalls, coffee shops and restaurants in penang.
Local foodery with nice fresh roti cannai and teh tarik. Nasi kandar is an original meal that originated from penang. It is one of the oldest establishments selling the food. The essential guide to musttry food in penang the roaming fork. April 28, 20 where else to get the best nasi kandar if not penang. Nov 18, 2019 a 247 open nasi kandar shop nasi kandar line clear. With over 40 years of history, line clear serves a good choice of nasi kandar. Last night we ate at line clear, a hole in the wall restaurant that has been on a busy alley since 1930. Try the yellow nasi briyani instead of nasi kandar, you need to mention that to the waiter before he scoop a bowl of rice ready to take your dish selection.
What to eat in penang the seafood lovers guide on my canvas. My episode will be airing on monday 9th march at 9pm on bbc 2. Eat their roti chanai in the mornings, curry kapitan later in the day. Jovian mandagie holds spectacular annual fashion show at. Jun 18, 2017 nasi kandar is a penang specialty created by the malaysian indian population. Designer jovian mandagie had painted the town once again by making history on the local and international fashion scene, to which he hosted the jovian mandagie annual fashion show 2014 jmafs14, where three distinguished concepts were set up in. May 23, 2020 when ordering, just pick a plate, throw on some rice, and then point to what looks good. Nasi kandar pelita restaurants in bangsar, kuala lumpur.
Penang part iii nasi kandar line clear the halal food blog. Some of you will remember me being in malaysia last year especially if you follow me on instagram and you may have been wondering why. You eat nasi kandar till your ears practically drop off your head. Be prepared to queue here and sometimes the line can goes pretty loong but no worries, its line movement comes relatively fast. I admit it took me a few chapters to get used to it because most books i read start with a much slower approach and build to a climax and then repeats sometimes three or four times per novel. Order takeaway and delivery at tgs nasi kandar, kuala lumpur with tripadvisor. Bkyu food tour of penang lamb soup, dosai, curry mee and line clear nasi kandar our trip to penang was an auspicious occasion as it was 20 years since shawns first visit here, almost to the day. Kirudu muhamed bin kuppaikanni or as regulars know him, abang k. It is a meal of steamed rice which can be plain or mildly flavored, and served with a variety of curries and side dishes. In penang, line clear nasi kandar is a hit with the locals and visitors alike.
This can be spicy, so ask what isnt if thats not your thing. Popular and famous food stalls in penang, penang hawker stalls serving best penang laksa, penang hokkien mee, nasi kandar, chee cheong fun, penang rojak, penang char koay teow, char kueh teow, noodle soup, etc. Review and information on line clear nasi kandar, a 24 hour stall in penang located on the junction of chulia street and penang road. You pick your rice white rice or biryani and then add your choice of curried and cooked meats and vegetable in steel trays. And penang was the place that really sparked this food obsession. The nasi kandar line clear thats the name of the place is not the best of place to discuss secret things which were highly guarded by the watchers group. We emphasize the art of picture books with wellwritten stories that encourage r. Line clear is said to have been operating since 1930.
At line clear nasi kandar alley off jalan penang, a multitiered buffet steamer unfurls. Jul 22, 2016 line clear nasi kandar is my preference as well as hamidiah in penang road. Overlooking the high demand and market capacity, restoran nasi kandar subaidah have taken a major step to be. Original penang kayu nasi kandar started out with a stall at a coffee shop in ss2 chow yang here back in 1974 and grew to become one of the most popular penang heritage cuisine restaurants in klang valley and penang. You can get a meal of biryani, chicken, egg, vegetables, and a mix of gravies all for 6. Nasi kandar is a popular northern malaysian dish, which originates from penang. Nasi kandar is a meal of biryani flavoured rice that is served with curries and side dishes. Big metal trays and pots of curry grace a metal trolley along the wall, the oil congealing around the rims. As we sat down, we were a bit apprehensive as to what to order. Although the workers of line clear are no longer practicing it, the tables still get cleared as soon as customers.
The best nasi kandar in town created by d c updated on. Books specialises in publishing and selling childrens books, especially books that highlight malaysian and asian local heritage or that addresses values. Coming all the way from penang, line clear has its own branch in kl. Nov 23, 20 best nasi kandar in kl if you are in klcc area, this local delight is definitely a place that worth your stop. If you do any online research for nasi kandar in penang, youll come up with a host of famous restaurants like nasi kandar line clear and nasi kandar beratur unfortunately i ran out of time before i could try these two restaurants. We squeeze into the the openair line clear restaurant, famous for one of penangs signature dishes. Its main headquarters is in taman chai leng, perai, penang. I cant take nasi kandar but i can eat a plate of nasi briyani, penang style.
Ever since watching the penang episode of bourdains no reservations id wanted to come here. Today nasi kandar is enjoyed by malaysian from all walks of life regardless of age, gender, profession, race or religion thus becoming a multiethnic food netto, 2003. Alley near chulia street lebuh chulia, entrance facing penang road jalan penang junction restoran kassim mustapha, 810, lebuh chulia restoran tajuddin hussin, 49, lebuh queen nasi kandar pelita samudra pertama, macalister road. Today malaysia produces about seventy percent of the amount of rice it. Started way back in 1947, line clear nasi kandar is one of the oldest nasi kandar outlet in penang. Seeni pakir, the shop has flourished over the years, despite its location in an alleyway and the prices staying unchanged for over a decade. I tried their nasi kandar a few months back when jien did a takeaway for lunch at home. Oct 30, 2014 bkyu food tour of penang lamb soup, dosai, curry mee and line clear nasi kandar our trip to penang was an auspicious occasion as it was 20 years since shawns first visit here, almost to the day. What surprised me about this book was the pace at which leo sets his story. Dining at nasi kandar line clear in penang, malaysia southeast. Other than that, this 24hour indian muslim restaurant offers its regular menu, where besides nasi kandar, you can have tandoori chicken, roti canai, nasi lemak, mee goreng and many more. Nasi kandar pelita was voted best cheap eats in the time out kl food awards 2012 and was shortlisted in the best hawker mamak category in. Line clear is located in a narrow alleyway along jalan penang, with wooden tables and chairs, slightly near open drains.
It lies in close proximity to the neighbouring state of melaka, especially to jasin town and district of the state and about half an hour drive from melaka city centre the town is popularly known amongst locals as fabric town or syurga kain. Tangkak is a town situated in the district of muar in the state of johor, malaysia. Cocktails at out of nowhere visit this hip cafe during the day for. Best nasi kandar in kl if you are in klcc area, this local delight is definitely a place that worth your stop. Line clear offers some of the cheapest nasi kandar in town. Bkyu food tour of penang lamb soup, dosai, curry mee. Nasi kandar is a penang specialty created by the malaysian indian population. The dish contains mildly flavoured rice that is served with a choice of side dishes including fried chicken, beef, different types of seafood, and vegetables with curry sauces poured over to finish. Blame penangs long history as a magnet for immigrants for its amazing street food scene. Dining at nasi kandar line clear in penang, malaysia.
Original penang kayu nasi kandar started out with a stall at a coffee shop in ss2 chow yang here back in 1974 and grew to become one of the most popular penang heritage cuisine restaurants in. Hameediyah nasi kandar in kota damansara originated from penang an establishment that has been around since 1907 and said to be the oldest nasi kandar restaurant in malaysia. Mcd chicken is most delicous tbh and nasi kandar is league better and this is coming from someone born in ipoh. There were total of 250 nasi kandar keywords nasi kandar eating patterns pairing dishes article history received. Nasi kandar mixed gravy is the best way to have it. What to eat in penang the seafood lovers guide on my. By protocol members of the watchers group would not even exchange phone numbers with another member let alone discussing classified materials in a public places like this. Nasi kandar line clear, 177 jalan penang, george town. Dec 15, 2007 eat their roti chanai in the mornings, curry kapitan later in the day. Kedai kopi yasmin almost directly opposite kayu nasi kandar, and next to the shabby alleyway of nasi kandar line clear so named because its owner would yell line clear whenever the queue for curries ended. Given that its a mix of curries and then they add other sauces its a little difficult to pick out the individual flavours. Oct 20, 2014 bkyu food tour of penang lamb soup, dosai, curry mee and line clear nasi kandar our trip to penang was an auspicious occasion as it was 20 years since shawns first visit here, almost to the day. Hameediyah nasi kandar, kota damansara hameediyah nasi kandar in kota damansara originated from penang an establishment that has been around since 1907 and said to be the oldest nasi kandar restaurant in malaysia.
Prices do vary depending on the choice of meats but are all still ridiculously cheap if compared to restaurant food. Also, try the food courts and the hawker centers that i have listed below. Thats where the original nasi ganja is located and how the name came to be. The rice is served with a variety of pairing dishes that are usually fried, curried or boiled. The 2017 worlds best street food has awarded line clear nasi kandar penang as the 9th best street food in the world.
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