Nasi Kandar Utara Lunchbear TTDI — Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur

We were brought here by Daniel, as usual. He swore that this is amongst the best nasi kandar restaurant he had tried, and the positive reviews here seemed to corroborate with his statements..

But unfortunately, I beg to differ...and I had been here twice already. With my wife and Daniel on both occasions. The first time was for breakfast, and I ordered the Roti Sarang Burung set. Can you believe that they only offer ONE miserable fried egg in the dish? Everywhere else I went, the roti sarang burung would always be served with two set of fried eggs, over easy. Except for over here...So, go figure!!

The second time was for dinner, and I wanted to try their Mutton Masala. But it turned out to be mutton with "masalah", as they had almost finished everything, except for some gravy and bones. As I had already set my mind on trying that dish, I just asked the gentleman to put whatever they still have on my plate, with some rice. I also ordered two set of Telur Mata, just to be sure this time. Well, the two eggs were supposed to be fried together to ensure an even fry, but they fried each one separately, one after the other, for reasons only beknown to them.

And when I wanted to pay for my meal, the guy insisted on charging me the full price for Mutton Masala, knowing fully well that he only served me some bones with gravy!!! Go...

I think the pictures are all for starting point and hype. It does attracted me to come but when I arrived, it's almost dead on a weekend lunch time.

Staff is friendly and environment is alright.

The only problem they have here are 3 things and could still fix it to save the place.

the hygiene, this is most important for any food stalls. It's a huge put off when you see the flies landed on the food and there's nothing to prevent these pest that could caus you diarrhea and the drains are just outside. Imagine what did the flies land on before it lands on the food.

food is all cold and portion is not much. Again, bacteria will slowly increase if the food is not kept at optimal temperature.

The price. They have a thing called "set" and I was curious about it. To realized it's just a fried drumstick, two pieces of lady fingers, half a salted egg and rice. (And other things are called ala carte?)

This is weird because a set at least have a free drink for today's standard.

Anyhow, I might not coming here again and I think this is also why it's so empty on a weekend's lunch time. (The competition at TTDI for this place is high because there are so many better comparison around.)

Good luck to...

If you’re a fan of hearty Malaysian fare—especially nasi kandar—Lunchbear in TTDI is a spot worth checking out. This cozy eatery delivers big on flavor while keeping things laid-back and welcoming.

The food is the star here. Every dish I tried was packed with flavor—delicious in the most satisfying way. While the menu leans heavily on local staples, there’s a freshness and care in the preparation that sets it apart from your average lunch spot.

Service was friendly and efficient, making the dining experience smooth and pleasant. The staff were attentive without being overbearing, which added to the comfortable vibe of the place.

The decor is simple yet cozy, creating an atmosphere that makes you want to linger a little longer over your meal. Prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and overall experience.

If you’re a nasi kandar lover or just someone who appreciates well-executed Malaysian cuisine, Lunchbear is definitely worth a visit. I’ll be back—and next time, I’m...