WHO would have expected to find a bustling eatery in a quaint little kampung on the outskirts of Klang (Selangor)? But there it is, on the way to Kampung Delek. As you drive through Jalan Sungai Udang, it’s almost impossible for you to miss this Mom-and-Pop establishment aptly named Nasi Padang Sungai Udang (NPSU).
As you can tell from the name, NPSU serves exquisite Padang cuisine; and by exquisite I mean nothing like the “tailored” version that we sometimes get elsewhere in Malaysia. Here, the spices are brought in from Padang, Indonesia, so that the original taste is preserved. So it’s old-fashioned nasi padang that’s finger-licking good.
Tantalising: The array of dishes at Nasi Padang Sungai Udang in Kampung Delek, Klang.One glance through the restaurant and you will immediately feel at ease plus, of course, start salivating from the inviting aroma of the food. Then Kak Mimi, the friendly manager of this outlet, will invite you to dig in. She hails from Indonesia and had been operating a small stall not far away from her current location for about 20 years. She moved to the present location a few weeks ago.
If a small stall operator can last for 20 years at the same location, you can be assured that she is serving good stuff.
Loyal customers are made after only the first bite. Now I have found a reason to use the term “You had me at ___ ”. “NPSU, you had me at first bite.”
The cook also does nice roti canai.
The price is within the range of any nasi padang or nasi melayu outlet. With RM5, you can get a decent plate of rice with one main dish (chicken, beef or fish) and one vegetable plus a simple drink like syrup.
The place is packed during lunch hour. In the evening, the atmosphere is more laidback with groups of people lounging about and sipping teh tarik while watching a big-screen TV.
Nasi Padang Sungai Udang is at No.5, Jalan Sungai Udang, Kampung Delek, Klang. Opening hours are 6am to 1am. To enquire, call Kak Mimi at 012-381 1766 or e-mail sriminang@gmail.com.
~News courtesy of The Star~
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