Killer Hainanese rooster rice & crunchy juicy bean sprouts attracts lunch crowd

I assumed I had put my rooster rice adventures to relaxation after travelling round Klang Valley making an attempt the perfect my metropolis has to supply. However, only a few days in the past, my rooster rice instincts have been summoned to attempt Nasi Ayam Sungai Buloh, a rooster rice restaurant positioned in Sungai Buloh that serves genuine Hainanese rooster rice fare which supposedly tastes means higher than the Michelin-approved stalls. 

According to evaluations, this rooster rice restaurant is usually teeming with prospects throughout lunch time so I made a decision to go over for breakfast.  I like to recommend you to do the identical as there have been only a few prospects at 10am. 

Parking right here is unquestionably a problem however fortunately there’s a free open parking area positioned simply 3 minutes away from the restaurant. 

What I attempted at Nasi Ayam Sungai Buloh

There’s no roast rooster, roast pork or char siew right here— simply Hainanese poached rooster rice. 

You can go for a plate of plain rooster rice (RM7) however I recommend you go for the soup with the well-known springy fish balls in addition to the bean sprouts. This in whole chalks as much as RM14 and is value each cent. Just belief me. 

The server will ask if you happen to want your rooster deboned. Even although I’m a sucker for a juicy rooster thigh, I made a decision to stray from my typical path and opted for deboned— the proper technique to take a look at if the rooster breast is dry and chewy or tender. 

Within 10 minutes, the server swiftly got here round with a plate of rice, a facet of poached rooster, soup with fish balls, a plate of fats bean sprouts and a small bowl of chilli. 

It should be mentioned that Nasi Ayam Sungai Buloh does dwell as much as its fame as ‘one of the best chicken rice’, because the poached rooster is absolutely onerous to beat in each style and texture. The tender rooster meat is immersed in a balanced soya sauce cocktail which bears the unmistakable perfume of sesame oil. 

I’m often not a fan of rooster breast, nevertheless the rooster served right here was unmistakably tender and didn’t require a number of chewing. I used to be actually shocked by this texture as I’ve had many unlucky experiences which concerned me tirelessly chewing on poached rooster breast. 

I completely loved their chilli sauce because it had a spicy kick to it. It was like a magical mixture: a spoonful of rice, flavourful tender rooster, and a touch of chilli. Each spoonful was a delight. The rice (perfumed with ginger and rooster inventory) additionally hits the spot. The grains are fluffy and never too oily, so that you received’t finish your meal feeling overly stuffed.

The one dish that basically blew my thoughts was the bean sprouts. Yes, I can’t imagine I’m saying this however the vegetable was really the spotlight of my meal. Topped with fried onions and spring onions, each chunk of the fats bean sprouts was a deal with to the ears. Crunch, crunch.

I discovered that the bean sprouts have been from Ipoh— that defined their tastiness. It isn’t any hidden secret that bean sprouts grown in Ipoh are the perfect on the earth. Local lore says it’s as a result of the limestone makes the water particular.

I digress. I’ve eaten means too many plates of bean sprouts at rooster rice stalls however more often than not, they have been nothing to shout about. The one at Nasi Ayam Sungai Buloh, nevertheless, was extraordinarily contemporary, crunchy and juicy. In reality, at one level, I had the bean sprouts with plain rice and nonetheless loved it. I wiped the whole plate clear— that’s how scrumptious it was. 

Final ideas

Is this the perfect Hainanese rooster rice I’ve ever had? I must say sure, however it needs to be paired with the chilli sauce and bean sprouts for it to be a healthful dish. There’s nothing fancy about this rooster rice dish however it simply makes you’re feeling proper at dwelling. 

If you’re ever searching for a cause to journey all the way down to Sungai Buloh, this rooster rice store has acquired to be it.

Expected harm: RM7 – RM14 per pax

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