Nasi Lelapan/Ayam Penyet

This craze in Nasi Lelapan or Nasi Ayam Penyet started in Sarawak about 2 years ago in Kuching. Originally an indonesian cuisine (whoever has been to Jakarta can vouch that most roadside stalls and foodcourt would have this dish). There is a variety to Nasi Lelapan, it can be served with chicken (ayam), beef, prawn and some type of fish (mainly catfish known as pecel lele). I'll review all type of Lelapan/Ayam Penyet here and update this entry as I take new pictures in different locations.

Muara Cafe (Miri)

Situated at Miri's waterfront, opposite of Yi Ha Hai Seafood and next to Petra Resources, this is the first outlet in Miri to serve Nasi Lelapan. A must try for anyone travelling to Miri. It is usually fully occupied, mostly by west malaysians, bruneians and indonesian. For faster service try to come after lunch or just before dinner time (around 5pm). The 'sambal' is richer in shrimp paste (belacan) than most lelapan i've tried so do bring wet tissues or hand sanitizer if you are off to a meeting after lunch/dinner as the smell will stick. (That is if you eat with your hands like a true nasi lelapan devotee). The variety includes chicken, beef, prawn, squid and variety of fish (tenggiri/bawal/tongkol - will translate these to English later).

Awang Mahyan Cafe (Miri)

This cafe is at Bintang Commercial Centre, it's next to Bintang Mall. Apparently the cafe is owned by ex Sarawak's footballer of the Ngap Sayot era. Awang Mahyan was the fame coach then. The sambal is not spicy, a bit mundane actually to my taste but my some of my friends like it better as the prawn paste is not so pungent.

Surubaya Cafe (Miri)

Situated opposite of Mega Hotel on the waterfront side, the sambal is nice and spicy although it was a bit runny that day. The only thing i cant stand is the heat in the cafe. I dont know if I was sweating due to the spicy food or the almost oven-like atmosphere. Some kind of ventilation or artifical air (i.e more fan would be nice).

Ir-One Cafe (Miri)

Recommended by my cousin, serves Lelapan Udang Galah which is pictured here. Amongst other it also has the normal chicken and normal size prawn. Situated at Piasau (near the old surau).