Tariq Helou, chef-owner, Fleurette

“Nasi Lemak is not a dish that I usually crave. However, when I was introduced to Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang by a friend about a year ago, my interest was piqued so I decided to try it and it really is the best I've had.

What I like about it is that you don’t feel that the different components of the dish are fighting against each other in terms of flavour; and that's remarkably difficult to achieve in a dish full of bold, rich ingredients. The chicken is marinated and then steamed first, before being grilled. The mild smokiness, coupled with the fragrant but not overly dense coconut rice, and the mouth-watering (and almost eye-watering) sambal, really ties everything up harmoniously that leaves you extremely satisfied.”