You’ve probably heard of Akka Nasi Lemak on social media, and for good reason. What started as a small Nasi Lemak stall in a quiet Seri Kembangan neighborhood has now expanded to serve over 500 customers, and she shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Where it all started

On earlier April 2023, we discovered a humble Indian lady selling nasi lemak from a social media post. We decided to film a short video introducing this place to all social media users.

While editing the video, we realized that the stall did not have any online presence, Google Map address, or even a name.

Hence, we decided to give it the name Akka Nasi Lemak and create a Google Map address so that people could navigate to this stall after watching our video. We called it Akka Nasi Lemak because the owner referred to all her lady customers as ‘Akka.’

The video blew up on our Facebook, TikTok, and even our neglected Instagram account. The stall was then featured on many media platforms such as Astro, THR Raaga, and countless random TikTok users.

The birth of Akka Nasi Lemak

Meet Sangeetha Manimalar, the 34-year-old mother who runs Akka Nasi Lemak. Having a hotel management background, the mother of two has been selling nasi lemak for more than 10 years. However, her stall instantly become a “viral” sensation on social media in the month of April, which falls on the Ramadan month.

Her dishes are abundance, you can find Ayam Masak Merah, Ayam Rendang, Ayam Goreng Berempah, Sambal Kerang and Sambal Sotong. No pork is used or serve in her stall. Furthermore she offers two types of sambal, spicy and normal, as well as two types of rice, namely santan rice and pandan rice.

A warrior in the culinary

Nothing great ever came that easy. According to Sangeetha’s interview in Astro Naavanil, she shared that her husband and children was met in an accident. The children have recovered but her husband is still on a recovering stage. But Sangeetha manages her life and the livelihood of her family with the little money earned.

Snippet from Astro Vaanavil

When “Akka Nasi Lemak” started gaining popularity, it attracts all sort of walks, people around Selangor, KL and even Singapore, to line up starting at 12am just to get a taste of her food, almost equates to celebrity fans camp out for concert tickets.

With a sudden increase of customers, she has already enlisted some extra hands to help her. In particularly, her neighbour who’s a friendly Chinese aunty is helping her as well, without asking for single salary.

Unfazed by nonsense

It’s safe to assume that fame attract haters. Despite some mishaps during the stall, Akka Nasi Lemak is going strong. To ensure everyone customers who line up able to purchase her food, token will be given to everyone and every customer can buy maximum of 5 packets of nasi lemak.

Snippet from TikTok @nasttyboii | Image Credit: alishafoong

Furthermore, Sangeetha’s news has caught attention of Vice-President of Angkatan Muda Keadilan Malaysia Thiban Subbramaniam to help in registry of her business.

Safe to say, this lady of iron has got things figured out.

If you want to visit Akka Nasi Lemak, her stall is located in front of Restoran Twenty Two. Details as per below:

Address: Akka Nasi Lemak, 122, Jalan PUJ 3/2, Puncak Jalil, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Hours: 7am till sold out

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Speaking of Seri Kembangan to anyone, chances are they would talk about it being the place for The Mines Wonderland or Farm In The City. Without a doubt, Seri Kembangan is a fairly small town many people often overlook when it comes to good food. But for food lover, every corner in Malaysia houses some of the best eats in town.

So without further ado, here’s a list of best eats in Seri Kembangan for you to check out.

1. Sate 7 Pagi

You can probably guess by the name, this restaurant serve satay as early as 7am, just like how people do it Muar, Johor. Have a plate of Mi Rebus with Satay Ayam and Satay Daging Pinang and finally order a cup of Kopi O (434 Brand) and you will feel as if you are having breakfast in Muar. Aside from that, they also serve Lontong Kering, one of the rare dish you can find in the Klang Valley.

Address: 3244, Jalan 18/37, Taman Sri Serdang, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Operation Hour: 7 am – 2.30 pm

2. 939 Abc Ice House

ABC is one of Malaysian’s favourite dessert. Its cool and sweet, it’s a great way to escape the hot day. 939 Abc Ice House bring their dessert to another level, by topping it with many different kinds of fresh fruits, such as mango, dragon fruit, watermelon and more. The portion is fulfilling, and the price is decent. Other dessert like cendol can be found here too. Plus, they serve all these desserts in the compound of their home.

Address: 939, Jalan Pasar, Kampung Baru Seri Kembangan, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Operation Hour: 11 am – 5 pm (Closed on Wednesdays)

3. Yeoju BBQ (Halal)

If you are bringing in a big crowd for a Korean BBQ session, this is the place. The portion of food they serve is incredible. Each set give you beef, chicken, lamb, seafood and more. The taste and texture of the stir-fried dishes like Tteokbokki and Japchae are just nice and chewy. The umami of the kimchi soup is perfect.

Address: Ground Floor Amerin Mall, No G, 13, Persiaran Impian Indah, Taman Impian Indah, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Operation Hour: 11 am – 10 pm

4. New Dynasty Palace

Seri Kembangan has an awesome spot for dim sum lover too. It has atmosphere that feels as if you are in Hong Kong. With great atmosphere come great food. The menu include Custard Bun, Buns, Dumplings, Chee Cheung Fan and more. They also serve some of the unique dimsum which can usually be found in Hong Kong, such as Zhaliang and Chee Cheung Fan drizzled with Chinese Peanut Sauce.

Address: Olive Hill Business Park, 60, Jln BS 1/2, Taman Bukit Serdang, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Operation Hour: 8 am – 4 pm

5. Thai Spicy Soup Pan Mee

Spicy food is an acquired taste. And this restaurant is for those seeking for the next level of spiciness. Run by a Thai lady who moved to Malaysia 20 years ago, you can assure that the spiciness level is not for the weak hearted. The Tom Yumm is sour and spicy, same goes for the spicy mala pan mee. Beyond the heat, the pricing is reasonable as well.

Address: 1956, Jalan SK 13/8, Kampung Baru Seri Kembangan, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Operation Hour: 9.30 am – 3.30pm (Closed on Mondays) (Tom Yam only available at Tue, Sat & Sun)

6. Kedai Makanan Wing Heong

Looking for a roast duck spot in Seri Kembangan? You have come to the right place. Their popularity is apparent because once it’s pass 1pm, only a selective items would be available and even then the place is full. Char Siew and Siew Yuk are another two hot items here. The double boiled soup and chicken herbal soup in coconut are equally as good too.

Address: 260, Jalan College, Seri Kembangan, 43300, Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Operation Hour: 10 am – 3 pm (Closed on Tuesdays)

7. Hing Fatt Fish Head Noodle

Hing Fatt whips out one of the best fish head noodle in town. Over here you can choose either fried fish head or fish paste to go along with your noodle. It is a bowl of bee hoon in thick savoury soup, topped with fried onion. You may also call the fish paste as a side order, served in a bowl of soup. Remember to come early to grab a seat as they get extremely busy especially during lunch hours.

Address: 26, 20, Jalan Muhibah 4, Taman Muhibbah, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Operation Hour: 7.30 am – 3 pm (Closed on Thursdays)

8. Warung Cikgu

Warung Cikgu is a self-serving restaurant that offer simple and tasty food. The two signature items here are Nasi Mmanggey and Coconut Shake. It is basically fluffy rice flooded with curries and spices, topped with crispy chicken, cucumber and sambal. While Coconut Shake is basically coconut milk shake topped with vanilla ice cream. Above all else, the pricing and portion is just remarkable.

Address: 53, Tingkat Bawah, Jalan Bpp 8/3, Pusat Bandar Putra Permai, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Operation Hour: 8 am – 10 pm

9. Bao Rou Curry Mee

Bao Rou Curry Mee is literally a hidden gem Seri Kembangan as they have little to no online presence. Operating from a house, Bao Rou also sell Yong Tau Foo. Therefore the toppings you can expect from YTF can be added into your curry mee as well. It may sounds like a simple dish, but they put great effort to make it just right.

Address: PT16295, Jalan K/B 2/11 Kampung Baru Balakong, 43300 Seri Kembangan
Operation Hour: 8 am – 2 pm

10. Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee 亚仔炭炒福建面

Seri Kembangan has tons of different cuisine and cafes for you to choose from. However you can also find simple food such as Hokkien Mee around the area. Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee do this simple dish differently by rendering the wok with heavy amount of pork lard before cooking. The result of this cooking method, is a plate of mouth-watering Hokkien Mee, topped with shrimps and some vegetables.

Address: Kampung Baru Seri Kembangan, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Operation Hour: 5.30 pm – 1 am (Closed on Wednesdays)

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No doubt when one mentions Sabah, the first thing that comes to mind is the premium seafood. Many seafood lovers would take a flight to Sabah just to get a taste of good quality seafood and we always wonder if it is worth a flight.

Last week, we had the chance to taste Sabah Fresh Seafood Noodle. The best part is we didn’t even have to board a plane.

Sabah Fresh Seafood Noodle Restaurant is located in Seri Kembangan, and the restaurant is inspired by the famous fish noodle dishes which is commonly sold in Sabah. All dishes and delicacies in Sabah Fresh Seafood Noodle Restaurant are prepared by their exceptional chefs from Sabah, without the use of pork and lard.

Though their shop mentioned noodle, their trademark is the Seven Star Grouper. On top of that, they also have other fishes such as Red Snapper, Spotted Grouper and the Deep Sea Snapper, which are all air flown from Sabah by aeroplane. Reason being these types of fishes are only available around the East Malaysia, namely Sandakan, Kota Belud, and Kudat.

The signature noodle dish here is the Seven Star Grouper In Tomato & Ham Choy Soup (RM25), which comes with bee hoon (rice vermicelli), giant grouper fish meats, tomatoes plus salted vegetables.

You can opt for egg noodles but it is best to pair it with the bee hoon which imported from Hong Kong. That being said, unlike the regular local bee hoon, the noodles were slightly fatter but had a unique smooth and springy texture to it. It doesn’t soaks up the soup fast which means we can use our own sweet time to take as many photos.

The soup was simply amazing. It was clear and light from the fish-based stock that gives the soup a subtle sweet aftertaste. And the generous amount of tomato and salted vegetables gave the extra sourness to further enhance the flavour.

The large chunks of grouper fish meats were the best part of this dish. It tasted even better when paired with their house special chilli paste.

Overall, it is a hearty balanced dish that is both filling and nourishing.

The Tom Yam Seafood Special (RM28) is something you don’t want to miss if you love your noodle dish spicy. This time we decided to take the risk by pairing with egg noodle, which we kind of regretted felt should have gone with the bee hoon. Nonetheless, the prawns had a good sweetness to it and very fleshy.

The Steamed Seven Grouper Fish With Soy Sauce 800g (RM160) is certainly a must-try if you come here in groups.

The freshness of the fish was distinctive, flesh were fork tender and melts in your mouth. Despite the soy sauce was thick and flavoursome, both sauce and fish were quite balanced without overshadowing each other.

Weighing at 800g, we reckon a portion like this could be shared comfortably among 3 people.

Sharing dishes are also available here for “tai chou” style dining experience. For something more affordable and familiar, the Lemon Chicken (RM12) and Broccoli With Ribbon (RM18) are highly recommended. The Lemon Chicken comes with a light and crispy coating covered in a sweet, savoury yet zesty lemon sauce. Despite the dish was deep fried, it was not greasy but rather, refreshing and scrumptious.

Verdict

All in all, Sabah Fresh Seafood Noodle is best at its fish noodle dishes, just like how they named their restaurant. The fishes and other seafood here definitely stand out from most seafood restaurant in the Klang Valley and suitable for those who appreciate dish with high quality ingredients.

This article is written in collaboration with Sabah Fresh Seafood Noodles.

More Info

Sabah Fresh Seafood Noodles
35, Ground Floor,
Jalan SR 8/4,
Taman Putra Indah,
43300, Seri Kembangan,

Cuisine: Chinese
Operating Hours: 9.00AM – 2.30PM | 5.00PM – 10.00PM, closed Monday
Phone Number: +603 8939 9863
Facebook: facebook.com/Sabah-Fresh-Seafood-Noodles-422111901537587/

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