Tucked inside the old Pasar Batu 2½ Ipoh along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah (Jalan Ipoh), Sentul, Nasi Lemak Angah is the definition of a neighbourhood gem that stayed small on purpose.
Run by former bartender Fadly “Angah” Ahmad Fuad and his wife Puan Rasidah — both from F&B families — it began as a humble nasi lemak bungkus operation and now occupies a corner of the decommissioned wet market, where classic disco tunes play, the banana-leaf aroma hits you at the door, and the owners still remember regulars’ names.
Open for breakfast and lunch only (closed Mon & Tue), it’s a throwback experience as much as a meal.
Nasi Lemak Angah is founded by Fadly Fuad and the nasi lemak bungkus of this stall is well loved by locals.
Each packet is wrapped in banana leaf for an extra waft of fragrance. The rice is rich with aromatics like pandan, lemongrass and ginger.
The sambal, however, is pretty mild – so you can enjoy each spoonful without any issues. Top it up with its signature ayam sambal, sambal paru (beef lungs) and sambal kerang (cockles).
First Impressions & Ambience
You’ll find Angah in the semi-open hall of the old market — concrete floors, metal fold-out tables, ceiling fans, and a glass lauk counter backed by stainless-steel pots.
It’s charmingly retro: vintage posters, the hiss of the kettle for Nescafé tarik, and ’70s disco quietly spinning.
You queue at the lauk display, pick your sides, then choose dine-in or takeaway (bungkus daun pisang).
It gets busy 8:30–10:30 am on weekends; tables turn fast.
Service is warm — Angah and Rasidah chat with customers like old friends.
Cash & e-wallet accepted.
Parking is limited roadside along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah — best to Grab in or park slightly further toward Sentul Raya and walk.
The Rice
Pandan-Ginger Infused & Banana-Leaf Wrapped
Angah’s nasi lemak rice is steamed with fresh coconut milk, pandan juice (giving it a pale greenish tint), lemongrass, and julienned young ginger — a subtle but defining touch.
The ginger isn’t overpowering; it adds a fresh, clean note that cuts through the santan richness.
Grains are soft-clumped rather than separated-kukus style — designed to soak up sambal and curry, not to stand alone.
The base bungkus/tray (RM2.50 – RM3.50, dine-in RM6 – RM7) comes with half a hard-boiled egg, cucumber, crunchy ikan bilis, peanuts, and a mound of lightly blanched kangkung (a nice old-school addition).
The real magic: every portion is wrapped in banana leaf, even for dine-in — the leaf is folded into a cone / bungkus shape tableside, trapping steam and infusing that faint grassy, herbal aroma into the rice.
Squeeze it open and mix everything inside — that’s the intended way to eat it.
The Sambal
Balanced Sweet-Sour-Mild Heat
Angah’s sambal tumis is well-rounded rather than extreme — mild-to-medium heat built on de-seeded dried chillies, caramelised shallots, a touch of asam jawa for tang, and just enough palm sugar to round it out.
It’s not the dark savoury-sour Ujang style nor the face-melting type — it’s a crowd-pleaser that lets the pandan-ginger rice shine.
Spiciness builds gently; first-timers usually find it approachable. Ask for extra if you’re a sambal person — they’re happy to add a spoonful.
Lauk Pilihan (Side Dishes)
Angah’s unexpected signature. Button/oyster mushrooms thinly sliced, lightly battered, and deep-fried crisp — salty, umami, and oddly addictive.
The masak merah chicken is sweet-tomatoey with tender meat; the berempah version has a thin rempah crust (coriander-cumin-turmeric).
Typical spend: RM10 – RM16 per person depending on lauk (bungkus + lauk ≈ RM8–RM12; dine-in plate with 1–2 lauk ≈ RM12 – RM16).
Drinks & Extras:
Angah is a former bartender — his Nescafé Tarik / Kopi O Kaw is pulled with barista-like care, frothy and properly tempered.
The Iced Lemon Calamansi Asam Boi is a cult order — tart-salty-sweet and the perfect foil to the sambal’s sweetness. Teh Tarik is standard kopitiam fare. Simple kuih sometimes available at the counter.
Location & Hours
Nasi Lemak Angah at Pasar Batu 2½ Ipoh, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah (Jalan Ipoh), Sentul — a husband-and-wife-run spot famous for its pandan-ginger infused rice, banana-leaf bungkus, and unique deep-fried mushroom lauk.
| 🍃 Nasi Lemak Angah | |
|---|---|
| Nasi Lemak Angah, Jln Sultan Azlan Shah, Sentul Pasar Batu 2 1/2 Ipoh, Jln Sultan Azlan Shah, Sentul, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. See Google map. | |
| 017-671 2213 | |
| 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Closed on Monday and Tuesday) | |
Practical Tips:
• Look for the old market hall with banana-leaf aroma drifting out.
• Parking: Very limited roadside — recommend Grab or park at nearby commercial row and walk.
• Pro Tip: Go 8:30–9:30 am for freshest lauk and to catch the mushroom fritters at peak crispness. The fried mushroom and sambal udang petai (when available) are the two items most worth prioritising.
Verdict
Nasi Lemak Angah isn’t trying to be a heritage heavyweight like Kampung Baru’s big names — it’s an intimate, family-run Sentul staple that nails the details: pandan-ginger rice, banana-leaf wrapping, a balanced sambal, and that quirky deep-fried mushroom lauk you won’t find elsewhere.
The old-market setting, Angah’s hospitality, and the banana-leaf “mix-it-all-in-the-cone” ritual make it feel less like a transaction and more like being fed by someone who cares.
Come for the bungkus, stay for the warmth — and don’t skip the extra sambal.
⭐ Rating: 4.1 / 5.0 — Best for: nasi lemak bungkus hunters, banana-leaf aroma fans, breakfast/lunch weekday runs, lovers of small-family-run gems.
