Hidden restaurant in Puchong presents scrumptious genuine Kelantanese meals

Okay, earlier than I get into the tasty bits of Warung Wok, I need to admit that I’m not acquainted with Kelantanese delicacies except nasi kerabu. Nor have I been to Kelantan. But after I heard praises of an genuine Kelantanese restaurant in Puchong which boasted extraordinarily yummy meals at inexpensive costs, I figured  it was time I get acquainted with the delicacies of Malaysia’s northeastern area. 

At Warung Wok, you’ll be able to anticipate Kelantanese choices reminiscent of Nasi Kak Wok (RM8), Nasi Gulai Ikan (RM8), Nasi Kukus Ayam Berempah (RM9.50), Roti Soho Original (RM6) and Nasi Kerabu Set (RM12). 

As I made my method into Warung Wok, I observed that the restaurant was arrange like an meeting line. First, place your order and watch in fascination because the workers makes your dish proper in entrance of you. Within a couple of minutes, your meals might be prepared. Collect it, head to the counter to position your beverage order, after which make your fee. 

What I attempted at Warung Wok

The first dish I merely needed to order was the Nasi Kak Wok (RM8). This is the must- strive Kelantanese dish at Warung Wok. Plus, at an inexpensive value of RM8, how might I not? 

Somewhat introduction to this genuine Kelantanese dish— it may be traced again to the late Mek Wok Hassan or “Kak Wok” who began serving her creation at Kampung Lundang, Kota Bharu method again in 1984. Due to its reputation, there are lots of stalls not simply in Kelantan but in addition in Klang Valley which replicate the dish.

I eagerly dug my spoon into the gravy-covered rice and rooster, then took a chunk. The irresistible mixture of steaming sizzling, fluffy rice drenched in creamy gulai ayam, killer sambal belacan and paired with nuggets of the crunchiest fried rooster is simply heavenly. It’s a easy dish the place the 4 components work collectively in making a scrumptious meal, which is able to go away you longing for seconds. 

I didn’t discover the sambal belacan significantly spicy (though I do have a tongue that enjoys spice) nevertheless it had simply the correct kick to ship my mouth watering and demanding for extra. And in contrast to different eating places that serve fried rooster in massive items, right here it’s chopped into bite-sized items, which was a pleasing shock. I used to be additionally delighted to search out bits of tender liver within the gulai ayam which I wolfed up fortunately (you’ll be able to at all times ask to take away the liver as a result of I perceive it’s an acquired style). 

Next on the menu was the Nasi Kerabu Ayam Goreng Berempah (RM10.50), as a result of in any case, how can one go to a Kelantanese restaurant and never have this dish? 

Although it might range in color, the rice in nasi kerabu is historically blue because it’ is cooked along with petals of the butterfly pea flower. This complicated dish consists of tinted rice that’s served alongside varied accompaniments. And at Warung Wok’s, the blue rice is served with toasted coconut, uncooked shredded cabbage, crispy fish crackers, signature oh-so-good ayam goreng berempah, together with dose of the signature sambal. There is nobody I do know who can resist the wonder and colors of nasi kerabu. It actually is a beautiful dish.

The greatest option to eat nasi kerabu  is to combine the whole lot collectively and also you’ll perceive its attraction. Every chunk is stuffed with totally different flavours and textures. What I felt was distinctive was the ayam goreng berempah. There’s nothing extra thrilling than pulling aside freshly-fried rooster to find juicy meat and crispy pores and skin. Trust me, you’ll need to eat this along with your palms to get at each scrumptious morsel. So do preserve the tissues on standby.

Final ideas

Although I’ve by no means been to Kelantan, my meal at Warung Wok gave me a glimpse of the distinctive meals tradition the state has to supply. And truthfully after this expertise, I’ve a sudden want to e-book a flight and eat my method by way of Kelantan.

If you’re ever within the Klang Valley and are lacking a style of Kelantan, I implore you to go to Warung Wok. And for these of you who’re identical to me and haven’t had Kelantanese delicacies, oh your style buds are in for such an explosion of flavours. This is one experience you could take!

Expected harm: RM8 – RM11 per pax

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