Salai Waghih Den — Restaurant in Johor

I saw the recommendation on Tik Tok and I know that me and mum have to go here as we love masakan kampung (culinary of the malay village people). This place serves dishes from Negeri Sembilan.

We were so not disappointed. We got there at dinner time and there were about three families. The dining area was clean, spacious and bright with modern deco. Ordering was easy. The menu was not extensive and confusing which was smart. Name of dishes were in malay but with clear pictures of the dishes. The wait staff will hand you the order chit and you are set to make your choices. The wait staff who attended to us is very polite and we didn’t have to wait long our order to arrive.

Rendang Daging Maman I love the heat, the aroma and spices that goes into this dish. The meat can be a bit more tender (ada daging yng liat). Mum loves the maman but she wished there could be more of it. She missed her late mum’s cooking.

Daging Solai This is goodness in the bowl! The meat was thinly slices as it should be. Right amount of heat and on point flavour of authentic lemak cili api!

Telur Itik Lemak Cili Api I had this many times elsewhere and all of them had the yolk fully cooked. But not here, it was perfectly poached, the yolk was like liquid sunshine and that lemak gravy….sedap giler!

Rendang Ayam Puding This is my favourite! They used kampung chicken! I enjoyed the toughness of the meat, nibbling on the brittle bones. Yup it’s tough but no fats and tak rasak muak. Some may not have the liking for ayam kampung but I am not too sure if they serve one with the normal chicken (ayam biasa).

Total cost was about RM 62.00 with drinks. Each serving is good enough for 2-3 pax. We didn’t finish the rendang daging so we got them to pack it for us.

All dishes were serve in retro plates. Brought back good memories of eating at grandma’s. Also brought back memories of the time we went to Bukit Tinggi!

Shall comeback again for other dishes!

They don’t serve dessert. We suggested that it will be nice if they serve traditional dessert too (kueh2 manis untuk...

Salai Waghih Den – A Taste of Negeri Sembilan at Its Best!

If you’re craving authentic Negeri Sembilan cuisine, Salai Waghih Den is a must-visit! Located in a cozy and comfortable setting, this restaurant offers one of the best masak lemak daging salai experiences in Malaysia.

The masak lemak daging salai is absolutely delicious — rich, creamy, and packed with that signature Negeri Sembilan kick of spiciness. If you love spicy food, you’re in for a treat! And don’t worry, they provide plenty of tissues to wipe off the sweat while you enjoy every bite.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it an ideal spot for both solo diners and families. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly, making sure every guest feels at home. They’re also happy to recommend their top dishes, ensuring you get the best out of your visit.

I won’t say much more — you need to experience it for yourself! This place is highly recommended for anyone who loves authentic, spicy, and flavorful dishes. Don’t miss out on...

AMARAN: Jangan baca review ini di bulan Ramadhan atau ketika anda sedang ganti puasa. Saya tidak mahu bersubahat. Pengalaman: 10/10. Saya telah berjaya menyiapkan sebuah novel berkenaan restoran ini. Anda bayangkanlah kenangan manis, masam dan pedas yang telah saya lalui sepanjang hidup saya selama 1 jam 35 minit di kedai ini telah memberi saya ilham untuk menulis novel yang bertajuk 'Podeh Eaa Tak Amek Tapi Sonyum Eaa Sampa Tingo'. PROS: Lauk: 9/10. Sebagai seorang lelaki yang 'masuk suku', lauk pauk di sini cukup menggamit memori ketika kenduri kahwin saya dahulu. Terasa kembali ke masa lampau dengan setiap suapan. Setiap lauk mempunyai 'authentic touch' yang tersendiri. Bak kata orang N9, "kok tak cubo, tak tau sodap eh kek mano.. dah cubo sok, kau koba la kek kawan." Portionnya mengalahkan majlis makan malam di Istana Seri Menanti. Kebuncitan dan rasa malu menghadap cermin selepas makan dijamin sepenuhnya. Harga: 12/10. It's too/very affordable. Borderline cheap! Setting kedai: 9/10. Seperti Roberto Carlos, walaupun kecil, kedai ini berjaya menggalas tanggungjawab beliau sebagai kedai yang boleh memuatkan pelanggan yang lapar sedikit atau lapar banyak. Juga disediakan ruang untuk makan bersila/bersimpuh jika tidak kisah disepak pelanggan lain. Sepak pakai kaki, bukan sepak yang pakai tangan tu tau! Pendek kata, peranan beliau sebagai restoran dijalankan dengan begitu baik. Begitu juga Roberto Carlos semasa beliau di Real Madrid. Lokasi: 8/10. Mudah dicari dan tempat letak kereta juga strategik. Jangan gopoh untuk meletakkan kereta sehingga melangggar kedai, banyak ruang parkir yang disediakan. Cuma anda perlu merangka awal perjalanan ke sini terutama ketika 'peak hour'. Pekerja: 10/10. Setiap pekerja bekerja seperti tiada hari esok. Gigih dan girang. Pemilik (isteri): 11/10. Seorang pemilik/isteri/ibu yang cemerlang. Setiap hidangan disertakan dengan kisah memori beliau ketika membesar di Negeri Sembilan. Saya telah menitiskan airmata yang suci ketika leka mendengar bait-bait memori beliau. Sabun/Gel Basuh Tangan: 15/10: Cukup saya nyatakan bahawa keharuman sabun basuh tangan di restoran ini berjaya membuatkan saya tersenyum sendirian dan menyukarkan tidur saya tanpa mengenang beliau sebelum tidur. Syabas kepada pemilik restoran di atas pemilihan medium pencucian yang berkualiti. CONS: Pemilik (suami): 2/10. Saya merasakan terlalu banyak lirikan mata beliau ke arah saya. Mungkin saya perasan syok sendiri tetapi hati ini tidak pernah menipu. Beliau terlalu ramah sehingga saya terasa begitu selesa dan dengan selamba meminta nasi tambah secara percuma. Dan beliau secara diplomatiknya mencedukkan nasi tersebut malah menyuapkan nasi ke mulut saya tanpa paksaan. Adegan ini juga mengingatkan saya ketika kenduri kahwin saya dahulu. Kesimpulan: Datanglah untuk pengalaman deria yang menakjubkan. Tidaklah rugi mencuba tetapi saya yakin, kunjungan pertama anda akan menjadi kunjungan yang berterusan. Kepada Salai Waghih Den, keep up the good work dan kepada pemilik (suami), saya kenyit balik tadi tapi awak tak balas....