Nasi Kandar Pelita — Restaurant in Penang

If you are a foodie then nasi kandar must rank amongst the top of the must-try food list. It doesn't matter whether you are a penangite or a non penangite, no visit or stay in penang is complete without the requisite nasi kandar trip

As with all iconic food there will be many 'names' or 'brands' to choose from and most of them once they reach a certain popularity level will branch out. Same occurs with nasi kandar. I have always been interested in eating at the heart of franchise brands. The original store. The one that started it all

In the case of nasi kandar pelita, this is the one that started it all. First as a stall then taking over the whole shop the spreading into branches elsewhere

This place is usually packed and for a good reason. They have multiple choices and most of the food is fresh and cycled through quite fast. The spice and balance of flavor is superb. You can as usual choose your favorite gravy or throw it to the wind and ask to campur, putting the fate of the gravy combination and your tongue's risk to the skill and experience to the man behind the glass.

Their best dish is undoubtedly the first chicken. Always fresh. Always hot. Always crunchy and always will flavored.

The best thing I like is the itemization of the price. No more do you get the arbitrary total cost leaving you scratching your head. They come itemized with each item / dish cost so that you are satisfied you are not being overcharged

There's only one thing I don't like and that's the parking. It's notoriously hard to find a parking space.

All in all fully recommended for an authentic nasi...

Insofar that I can remember, I've only had a great time whenever I come here. The plac has 3 seating options, that are indoor air cond, indoor without air cond and outdoor. The food here is good and so are the beverages served. I know a lot of places that either serve great food or drinks but not both. This place though, thankfully, offers both good food and beverages in a manner that is an absolute delight to the taste buds. Additionally, the cleanliness is well maintained and much to my pleasant surprise it is not just confined to the eating place but rather extends to the toilets as well. Which is a rare sight in most Penang restaurants but one which I believe all Penangnites couldn't welcome more. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to have great tasting food in a clean place under...

Came for Sahur at 5:30am. Queue was moderate long but somehow disappointed with their employees (I assumed as they don't even wear their uniforms) who don't queue up instead just pop out from nowhere outside demanding for their food and behaving like gangsters.

And the person who scoops rice and dishes kept entertaining their staffs who jumps queue while the paying customers has to endure the long queue while Sahur time is coming to an end soon. Very poor etiquette and inefficiency shown by the staffs.

And dishes was limited. With no vegetables and most of the customers have to settle for a plate of rice, fried chicken and some...