Nasi Kandar Pokok Ketapang

Food is great. I came here with expecting a normal nasi kandar. I was pleasantly surprise. It was really good. Even manage to convince my wife (who is partial on nasi kandar) to eat here.

UPSIDE:
All the lauk was nice, EVEN tempting to try their mee sotong next.

DOWNSIDE:
The drinks price was average but the drink size was quite small. This restaurant has limited space, so it gets rowdy and really packed (but it is also a sign of how good it is)

Overall 4.87/5 : would come again

We appreciate your manager and service and are enjoying our great meal. Team Penang Club YMCA is made up of deaf people.

My first time having nasi kandar and it was out of this world. Such an explosion of taste and spices. Would love to taste more of their food.

In Pokok Ketapang's humble abode,
Where Nasi Kandar flavors explode,
A symphony of spices, a culinary delight,
Let me paint a poetic feast for your sight.

Amidst the bustling streets, there you stand,
Eager to savor the taste that's so grand,
With each step closer, anticipation's high,
As the fragrance of Nasi Kandar fills the sky.

Oh, dear connoisseur of this savory art,
Your journey to flavor's about to start,
At Pokok Ketapang, the treasure trove,
Where culinary wonders come to behove.

Aromatic rice, a canvas pristine,
Adorned with curries, vibrant and serene,
The symphony of spices dances in glee,
As you relish each bite, a blissful decree.

Your taste buds awakened, senses entwined,
As Nasi Kandar embraces your mind,
From the fiery chilies that tantalize,
To the fragrant herbs that mesmerize.

Pokok Ketapang, your culinary muse,
In every morsel, you'll find no excuse,
To linger in bliss, to indulge and explore,
A gastronomic journey you'll forever adore.

So savor each morsel, with utmost delight,
For Nasi Kandar at Pokok Ketapang ignites,
A passion for flavors, a memory so sweet,
In this poem of Nasi Kandar, let it forever meet.

Great combinations and flavours. Fast service and staff are very friendly and helpful even when it’s busy. I stayed at the hotel across the street and ate here 3x

My go-to spot for nasi kandar.
Yes the chicken is crispy, yes the curries are spicy, and yes the prices are right.
So why do I go here over all the others?
-Because the guys working here make you feel welcome.

Find a spot under a big fan and dig in

I had nasi kandar 3 days in a row while I was in Penang and this was the last one. You'd probably think I'd be sick of it by now, but you're dead wrong because somehow it keeps getting better. I knew I had to try this place when pak polis and pak bomba come here for lunch. Besides, it makes me feel safe in case there are random criminals or a fire emergency that the people who matter often frequent this joint.

And out of the three, this place managed to be my favourite even all the nasi kandar I've had in Penang were all brilliant, all different in their own way. In this edition, my rice was just drowned in a rich concoction of kuah campur, the flavours are gonna echo in your tummy for days and you're not gonna have the same experience going back to KL.

Wonderful spot for nasi kandar, especially I had mine with a piece of fried chicken just out of the wok. The mixture of curry is just perfect. Wonder what took me so long to find this spot.

This restaurant is right Infront of our hotel, we ate here on our last day in Pen. After reading the review we decide to try . Roti bakar was good! Nasi kandaq kuah campur was delicious. Roti Tsunami was wayyy better then transfer road. Good food!

This place is underrated. The food is nice and very affordable. The spice deep-fried with ayam goreng is out of this world. Ayam goreng was very crunchy together with kuah madu. My mood for the day literally improved because of this good food. A plus point is that not many people crazily queuing up here like other famous-by-name Nasi Kandar. I was glad to have came here for lunch!

The guy serving the nasi kandar counter was extremely friendly. This was a much better experience than the line we waited for at hameediya down the road. The people here greet you with smiling faces and are extremely helpful.

One of my go to place to tapau my nasi kandar. The options are decent, as a nasi kandar should be. Even as early as 8am you can get everything you want from this place.

Food is tasty, price is affordable.

Picture attached is the version of my "nasi kandar ayam goreng, bendi, kuah campur lebih, banjir sampai tsunami pun takper"

Very recommended . Out all my “Nasi Kandar” this is 9/10

Pokok Ketapang restaurant is my go-to nasi kandar if I'm in the penang road/transfer road area. Affordable price for nasi kandar that jibe with my taste bud. Ayam rose and daging hitam are the highlights for me. Service was good, and there's usually no long queues to get your plate of nasi kandar. Place is usually clean with ample seating space.

Nice place. Nice foods. Nice drinks. Nice people.

We did twice for breakfast here, as the food is good. Savoury Roti canai of varieties to choose from which seems interesting for us.

Best to arrive by 7.30am or earlier to avoid the crowd. Also, don't get upset/grumpy easily as they are understaffed.

Would come again in the future!

Arrived as early as 7am, this restaurant has a less crowd.

Signature breakfast dishes were:

Rating: 9/10
Roti gulung daging
(minced beef rolled prata with special gravy)

Rating: 7/10
Roti balut cheese
(Eggs on prata and cheese with chickpeas gravy)

Rating: 8/10
Roti triple daging
(Prata with beef, fried egg and special gravy)

Landmark:
Penaga Hotel

Advice:
Crowd is building up starting 8am onwards, therefore it is best if you arrive before 8am to avoid long queue.

Payment:
Cash or e-wallet (Touch n Go)

What a lovely lil place tucked away in Penang, the food was sublime, the flavor was an explosion of different spices and adventures. Nice workers and very reasonably priced ! Cheers fellas !

First stop breakfast eatery.. Well known affirmed by our grab driver

The curry taste superb and affordable price. Would love to come again