Home-cooked nasi lemak since 1986, open from 6am

Mention Sixth Avenue and I’m positive the very first thing that involves thoughts wouldn’t be reasonably priced meals. It would possibly shock you to know that hidden alongside Sixth Avenue itself is Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak, a humble nasi lemak coffeeshop stall that has been promoting wallet-friendly nasi lemak since 1986.

Opening from as early as 6am, Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak has set itself other than different nasi lemak stalls with its scrumptious, no-fuss selfmade nasi lemak. They additionally provide different breakfast fare, reminiscent of mee siam, lontong and mee goreng.

I took a have a look at its menu and was mildly shocked at how wallet-friendly its costs had been. Prices begin from S$4.60 for its Otak Set, and go as much as S$5.60 for its Kuning Set, and although these undoubtedly aren’t the most cost effective nasi lemak units I’ve seen, it’s nonetheless fairly affordable, particularly provided that it’s located proper in the course of Sixth Avenue— a pricy district.

Sixth Avenue is a protracted stretch of highway connecting Bukit Timah and Holland Road. Most Singaporeans know this as an atas neighbourhood, full of mansion-like landed properties and loads of expats. 

You’ll discover this unassuming nasi lemak stall nestled inside one of many three espresso outlets on the head of Sixth Avenue (nearer to Bukit Timah Road), only a stone’s throw away from Sixth Avenue MRT station. For these aware of the realm, that is the espresso store positioned proper reverse Toast Box and BreadTalk.

What I attempted at Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak

My preliminary plan was to order a Chicken Nasi Lemak Set (S$5.20), add an Otak-otak (S$1.40), and get the Lontong (S$4 – S$4.50) as properly.

Despite reaching at 10am, the pleasant woman manning the stall knowledgeable me that that they had run out of Lontong and all the opposite noodle dishes! “Sorry girl, those dishes usually sell out by 9am. You have to come from 6am to 8am if you want to buy the Lontong, Mee Siam (S$4 – S$4.50) or Mee Goreng (S$2.80),” she added.

Regardless, I used to be nonetheless fairly pleased with my Chicken Nasi Lemak Set, which got here with fluffy lengthy grain rice, a sunny aspect up egg, a fried rooster wing that had been reduce into items, a spoonful of ikan bilis, a dollop of sambal, and a thick wedge of cucumber.

Initially, I used to be anxious concerning the rice because it seemed clumpy, as if it was too moist. It all however took one chew to show me incorrect. This was heat, fluffy and completely moist rice, which had aromatic hints of pandan and coconut that made it extremely fragrant. I had to withstand devouring the rice by itself, and willed myself to maneuver onto the opposite elements of my nasi lemak.

Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak’s fried rooster seemed wonderful, with a gloriously golden batter that seemed mild and crispy. I beloved how properly marinated it was, and I may style hints of turmeric, salt and pepper, which made it extremely flavourful. Undeniably, it leaned extra in direction of the salty finish, and must be paired with the gentle and lightweight rice to even out its savoury flavours.

Onto my responsible pleasure— the ikan bilis. 

These had been so skinny and crispy that they jogged my memory of whitebait. Similar to the fried rooster wing, these little fried bits had been a bit too salty to be eaten on their very own, so I paired it with the aromatic lengthy grain rice for that addictive and savoury contact.

One factor I observed was that Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak didn’t give peanuts. This lacking ingredient was talked about by a number of Google Reviews as properly, and the stall’s response was that they didn’t embody peanuts for worry of triggering any nut allergic reactions.

To tie all of it collectively, I attempted Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak’s selfmade sambal. 

Man, this was such a journey. The first style to hit my tongue was a roasted, full-bodied sweetness. The minute I began questioning why it wasn’t spicy in any respect was when the brilliant spice hit me like a freight prepare, and sweat beats began forming on my nostril. 

This was a well-rounded sambal that I’d gladly order additional parts of— the stall prices an additional S$0.30 per spoonful of sambal. If you’d prefer to order their selfmade sambal in containers, the costs begin from S$1.50 and go all the best way as much as S$10.

Though Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak’s Otak-otak isn’t selfmade, one factor I vastly appreciated was that it was served heat to the contact, which made it all of the extra pleasant to devour, as most nasi lemak locations I’ve been to normally stack the otak on the aspect and serve it chilly. In phrases of style, their Otak-otak was properly seasoned, and the fish paste had a touch of roasted sweetness to it. 

Though every factor of Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak’s Chicken Nasi Lemak Set had its personal professionals and cons, with a few of them being too salty to be eaten by itself, every part got here collectively to create a superbly balanced spoonful that made me polish off this unassuming plate of nasi lemak inside 10 minutes. 

You’ve obtained every part you want in a single chew— saltiness from the tender rooster meat, crispiness from the ikan bilis, a well-needed kick of spiciness from the selfmade sambal, and on the base of it was a gentle mattress of frivolously aromatic rice. Super yummy.

Final ideas

Was this definitely worth the journey to Sixth Avenue? Being an Eastie, I’d say there are many different extra handy breakfast choices round right here, however I’d undoubtedly swing by Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak for an additional plate of home-cooked nasi lemak if I had been ever within the space.

It’s a pity that I missed their tremendous reasonably priced Mee Goreng (S$2.80), however the no-fuss nasi lemak definitely hit the spot. Just a good warning that this espresso store has fairly restricted seating although, and Sixth Avenue Nasi Lemak tends to promote out by 11.30am, so you’ll want to come early to keep away from being dissatisfied.

Expected injury: S$2.80 – S$9 per pax

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