Traditional Malay Food Review: Selera Kampung Nasi Campur

For the longest time, whenever we’re at AEON Bukit Rimau, Shah Alam, Selangor to run errands or pick up a few things, we never miss having lunch at Selera Kampung Nasi Campur. Sometimes, I even bring along my containers to pack their food back home. We usually arrive early, around 11:30 am, to avoid the lunchtime crowd. This stall is by far the most popular among the few in the food court.

There’s a fair variety to choose from - not overly extensive, but definitely enough tempting options to leave you indecisive. Everything is cooked fresh and laid out in simple silver trays (TELOR BELADO RECIPE). It’s self-service: scoop your own rice and pick your dishes. No frills, but the food is packed with flavour and looks inviting(CRISPY POTATO CUTLETS). I’ve tried almost everything, except for the beef dishes - we don’t eat beef.

 

As the name suggests, the food reflects traditional kampung (village) style cooking. Nothing fancy - just simple, home-style dishes elevated by those unmistakable, quintessential Malay flavours (SPICY/AYAM GORENG BEREMPAH).

On our latest visit (just last week), I went for my usual favourites: Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng), Tempeh/Fermented Soy Chilli, with Fried Mee Hoon, Raw Cucumber Salad (Acar Timun), and Sambal Belacan (Shrimp Paste Chilli Dip).

 

My husband chose the Green Chilli Fish (Ikan Sambal Hijau), Vegetarian Malay Potato Cutlet (Begedil), Eggplant Stir-Fried with Chilli (Terung Goreng Cili), and Stir-Fried Water Spinach (Kangkung Goreng).

We picked up bottled mineral water from the drinks stall, and as always, you can sit at any table within the food court. The place is clean and well-maintained, and sometimes there’s music - often by an elderly Malay couple who also perform English songs. You’re free to tip them however much you like.

The food? Delicious. Just imagine - two hearty plates of authentic Malay food for only RM15.00. Absolutely affordable. We’ll definitely keep returning to this stall.

 

Oh, and I must say - the people running the stall are always so pleasant, humble, and generous with their smiles.

If you happen to be in Bukit Rimau, perhaps you’d like to give this Malay eatery a try? As for us, we can truly say - it’s worth it.