Nasi Beriani Chinese Style 车站黄姜饭 in Batu Pahat, Johor

I was enjoying a curry mee at Batu Pahat's "glutton street" when a stranger walked up to me and asked if I am "Johor Kaki". Daniel introduced himself and we quickly settled down to a nice conversation like old friends :) Naturally I asked Daniel about what to eat in Batu Pahat. Daniel said I should try "Bus Station Chinese nasi beriani" 车站黄姜饭 which is just around the corner from "glutton street" at Jalan Jenang.

Daniel took his leave and when I finished my curry mee and went to settle my bill, the lady boss told that my meal was already paid for by Daniel. Thanks Daniel for the treat, it was nice to meet you :)

We took a short walk to "Bus Station nasi beriani" 车站黄姜饭. 车站黄姜饭 is a kopitiam type of shop. Everything is very basic, no frills and laid back.



I couldn't get much from the somewhat reserved shopkeepers, only that they are at this shop for about 3 years. They probably have been in business a long time before moving here since this shop is no where near the bus station 车站.

The shop is open only briefly from 9:30am to 1:00pm and it closes on unspecified days - quite common practice for smaller towns. The business is small scale or more like larger scale mum's home cooking. In my humble opinion, few can beat mum's cooking - so the closer a shop is to mum's cooking, the better.

车站黄姜饭 sells only one thing - "beriani rice" with curry chicken at RM4.60 a set.



The rice is not the basmati type - just ordinary fragrant rice. The rice was light, fluffy, mildly flavoured with cumin and kept warm in a steamer. Those pickled cucumbers and pineapples at the side were crunchy, sweet and mildly tangy.



Each set comes with two large chunky pieces of chicken and curry. The curry is quite lemak with santan, smooth and mildly spicy. The creamy curry was sweet from having tomatoes among its ingredients. There was a gentle aroma of spices. The chicken was tender. Many people prefer this mild curry compared to the more pungent, robust variety. I like both types.



Even though 车站黄姜饭 is certainly no Michelin Star restaurant, it's deep in the fibre of the lives of Batu Pahat folk - part of the sense of place that makes a country or town a home.

Batu Pahat is actually the nasi beriani capital of Malaysia, anchored by famous shops like Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah and Nasi Bariani Power. 车站黄姜饭 is actually "the other", lesser known nasi beriani shop. So, if you want to try nasi beriani besides the big name mainstream shops, you might want to give 车站黄姜饭 a try.



Restaurant name: 车站黄姜饭 "Bus Station Nasi Beriani"
Address: 36-5, Jalan Jenang, Batu Pahat, Johor
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/sCnRj
GPS: 1.854069,102.927748
Hours: 09:30am to 1:00pm (no fixed off day)
Non Halal

Date visited: 18 Mar 2013

I was enjoying a curry mee at Batu Pahat's "glutton street" when a stranger walked up to me and asked if I am "Johor Kaki". Daniel introduced himself and we quickly settled down to a nice conversation like old friends :) Naturally I asked Daniel about what to eat in Batu Pahat. Daniel said I should try "Bus Station Chinese nasi beriani" 车站黄姜饭 which is just around the corner from "glutton street" at Jalan Jenang.

Daniel took his leave and when I finished my curry mee and went to settle my bill, the lady boss told that my meal was already paid for by Daniel. Thanks Daniel for the treat, it was nice to meet you :)

We took a short walk to "Bus Station nasi beriani" 车站黄姜饭. 车站黄姜饭 is a kopitiam type of shop. Everything is very basic, no frills and laid back.



I couldn't get much from the somewhat reserved shopkeepers, only that they are at this shop for about 3 years. They probably have been in business a long time before moving here since this shop is no where near the bus station 车站.

The shop is open only briefly from 9:30am to 1:00pm and it closes on unspecified days - quite common practice for smaller towns. The business is small scale or more like larger scale mum's home cooking. In my humble opinion, few can beat mum's cooking - so the closer a shop is to mum's cooking, the better.

车站黄姜饭 sells only one thing - "beriani rice" with curry chicken at RM4.60 a set.



The rice is not the basmati type - just ordinary fragrant rice. The rice was light, fluffy, mildly flavoured with cumin and kept warm in a steamer. Those pickled cucumbers and pineapples at the side were crunchy, sweet and mildly tangy.



Each set comes with two large chunky pieces of chicken and curry. The curry is quite lemak with santan, smooth and mildly spicy. The creamy curry was sweet from having tomatoes among its ingredients. There was a gentle aroma of spices. The chicken was tender. Many people prefer this mild curry compared to the more pungent, robust variety. I like both types.



Even though 车站黄姜饭 is certainly no Michelin Star restaurant, it's deep in the fibre of the lives of Batu Pahat folk - part of the sense of place that makes a country or town a home.

Batu Pahat is actually the nasi beriani capital of Malaysia, anchored by famous shops like Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah and Nasi Bariani Power. 车站黄姜饭 is actually "the other", lesser known nasi beriani shop. So, if you want to try nasi beriani besides the big name mainstream shops, you might want to give 车站黄姜饭 a try.



Restaurant name: 车站黄姜饭 "Bus Station Nasi Beriani"
Address: 36-5, Jalan Jenang, Batu Pahat, Johor
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/sCnRj
GPS: 1.854069,102.927748
Hours: 09:30am to 1:00pm (no fixed off day)
Non Halal

Date visited: 18 Mar 2013

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Closed - Nasi Briyani at Jitterbug Café in Plentong (near Tesco Extra Hypermart), Johor Bahru

Sharifah, the owner of Jitterbug Café was excited to have us try her family's nasi briyani made with a recipe passed down from her grand dad.



Sharifah's grand dad (second row, middle) was a police officer and was passionate about cooking. This nasi briyani is available only on Sundays as Sharifah's dad, Enché Said, who learnt how to cook briyani from his own dad, personally makes it.



Enché Said who is an executive in the oil and gas industry had been passionate about cooking for as long as he could remember.  Enché Said learnt the recipe for this nasi briyani from his dad as a child and together they had been making this briyani for family gatherings and weddings for many years. After much persuasion from family and friends, Enché Said decided to add the family heirloom nasi briyani to the menu of Sharifah's Café, but only on Sundays as he has his own business. (Enché Said will serve his nasi bryani on other days if there is a special order for at least ten persons.)

Jitterbug's nasi bryani is special in that Enché Said uses only fresh vegetables and nuts like chilies, tomatoes, ginger, almonds, turmeric, lemon grass and garlic to make it. The only dry or powdered spice used is just a little white pepper. So, the aroma and flavours of Jitterbug's briyani are mild, refreshing and leave no aftertaste on the taste buds. 



The fluffy Basmati rice had the distinctive taste and fragrance of QBB brand ghee and saffron which I liked. The ghee was just lightly enveloping the long rice grains and not overly greasy.



The mutton was blanketed in gravy that was mild and deliciously flavourful. The gravy was pleasant and gentle on the taste buds and olfactory nerves (sense of smell). 



Inside, the mutton was tender and moist, with the smokey mutton flavour highlighted by the mild delicate gravy (unlike the average mutton briyani where pungent and stinging spicy gravies tend to overwhelm the natural mutton flavours).

At RM26 nett per serving, Jitterbug's nasi briyani is undoubtedly set at premium pricing. Sharifah said that the premium fresh ingredients used account for the premium pricing.



There is good news for Johor Kaki readers :) When you order Jitterbug's nasi briyani, just mention "Johor Kaki" to the staff, and you will be given a long glass of Jitterbug's minty, tangy, sweet house drink Hocus Pocus on the house i.e. briyani plus Hocus Pocus drink at RM26 nett. (Hocus Pocus is normally sold at RM9.)

Jitterbug Café is very much a family affair. Dad whips up his speciality nasi briyani and mum too has something for Jitterbug's customers - it's the family's Nasi Ayam Masak Panggang.



This chicken is served with fragrant white rice and you can also ask for it to be served with briyani rice.



The large piece of chicken leg was lightly fried and then cooked with the similar gravy as Jitterbug's mutton briyani. This chicken is a good alternative for those who prefer chicken over mutton.



I especially enjoyed the accompanying fried vegetables. Refreshingly fragrant, crunchy, juicy with delicate natural sweetness and savouriness from the bits of fried anchovies. 



It love eggs cooked in chili and spices. This was one of the best chili eggs that I have tasted - fresh, tender and flavourful.

The Nasi Ayam Masak Panggang costs RM22 and you also get the Hocus Pocus house drink at no additional charge by just mentioning "Johor Kaki" to the staff. This chicken dish is available daily as mum is at the café everyday. 



To round off our lunch, we had Ferrero Rocher and banana pancake with maple syrup at RM14.90. I enjoyed it though I don't really have a sweet tooth while the ladies raved about it.



Jitterbug has a wide range of fresh juices - this was the orange and dragon fruit mix.

Sharifah positioned Jitterbug as a "boutique café" where people come to chill and enjoy premium quality food in a hip, cool and serene ambiance.  

This was our second visit to Jitterbug Café. We tried Jitterbug's innovative Western food menu during our first visit last year.

Getting to Jitterbug Café from downtown JB or CIQ is a breeze with the EDL (Eastern Dispersal Link). Just 15 minutes driving, toll free! :)

Remember to mention "Johor Kaki" to the staff to claim your free Hocus Pocus house drink with your nasi briyani or nasi ayam masak panggang.

Restaurant name: Jitterbug Café
Address: #G-33, Jalan Masai Jaya 1, Plentong, Masai, Johor Bahru (Next to Tesco Extra Plentong)
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/0Jihw
GPS: 1.522122, 103.813650
Hours: 11:30am to 10:00pm (Closed on Monday)
Not certified Halal, no pork, no lard served

Date visited: 29 Nov 2012, 20 Jan 2013

Sharifah, the owner of Jitterbug Café was excited to have us try her family's nasi briyani made with a recipe passed down from her grand dad.



Sharifah's grand dad (second row, middle) was a police officer and was passionate about cooking. This nasi briyani is available only on Sundays as Sharifah's dad, Enché Said, who learnt how to cook briyani from his own dad, personally makes it.



Enché Said who is an executive in the oil and gas industry had been passionate about cooking for as long as he could remember.  Enché Said learnt the recipe for this nasi briyani from his dad as a child and together they had been making this briyani for family gatherings and weddings for many years. After much persuasion from family and friends, Enché Said decided to add the family heirloom nasi briyani to the menu of Sharifah's Café, but only on Sundays as he has his own business. (Enché Said will serve his nasi bryani on other days if there is a special order for at least ten persons.)

Jitterbug's nasi bryani is special in that Enché Said uses only fresh vegetables and nuts like chilies, tomatoes, ginger, almonds, turmeric, lemon grass and garlic to make it. The only dry or powdered spice used is just a little white pepper. So, the aroma and flavours of Jitterbug's briyani are mild, refreshing and leave no aftertaste on the taste buds. 



The fluffy Basmati rice had the distinctive taste and fragrance of QBB brand ghee and saffron which I liked. The ghee was just lightly enveloping the long rice grains and not overly greasy.



The mutton was blanketed in gravy that was mild and deliciously flavourful. The gravy was pleasant and gentle on the taste buds and olfactory nerves (sense of smell). 



Inside, the mutton was tender and moist, with the smokey mutton flavour highlighted by the mild delicate gravy (unlike the average mutton briyani where pungent and stinging spicy gravies tend to overwhelm the natural mutton flavours).

At RM26 nett per serving, Jitterbug's nasi briyani is undoubtedly set at premium pricing. Sharifah said that the premium fresh ingredients used account for the premium pricing.



There is good news for Johor Kaki readers :) When you order Jitterbug's nasi briyani, just mention "Johor Kaki" to the staff, and you will be given a long glass of Jitterbug's minty, tangy, sweet house drink Hocus Pocus on the house i.e. briyani plus Hocus Pocus drink at RM26 nett. (Hocus Pocus is normally sold at RM9.)

Jitterbug Café is very much a family affair. Dad whips up his speciality nasi briyani and mum too has something for Jitterbug's customers - it's the family's Nasi Ayam Masak Panggang.



This chicken is served with fragrant white rice and you can also ask for it to be served with briyani rice.



The large piece of chicken leg was lightly fried and then cooked with the similar gravy as Jitterbug's mutton briyani. This chicken is a good alternative for those who prefer chicken over mutton.



I especially enjoyed the accompanying fried vegetables. Refreshingly fragrant, crunchy, juicy with delicate natural sweetness and savouriness from the bits of fried anchovies. 



It love eggs cooked in chili and spices. This was one of the best chili eggs that I have tasted - fresh, tender and flavourful.

The Nasi Ayam Masak Panggang costs RM22 and you also get the Hocus Pocus house drink at no additional charge by just mentioning "Johor Kaki" to the staff. This chicken dish is available daily as mum is at the café everyday. 



To round off our lunch, we had Ferrero Rocher and banana pancake with maple syrup at RM14.90. I enjoyed it though I don't really have a sweet tooth while the ladies raved about it.



Jitterbug has a wide range of fresh juices - this was the orange and dragon fruit mix.

Sharifah positioned Jitterbug as a "boutique café" where people come to chill and enjoy premium quality food in a hip, cool and serene ambiance.  

This was our second visit to Jitterbug Café. We tried Jitterbug's innovative Western food menu during our first visit last year.

Getting to Jitterbug Café from downtown JB or CIQ is a breeze with the EDL (Eastern Dispersal Link). Just 15 minutes driving, toll free! :)

Remember to mention "Johor Kaki" to the staff to claim your free Hocus Pocus house drink with your nasi briyani or nasi ayam masak panggang.

Restaurant name: Jitterbug Café
Address: #G-33, Jalan Masai Jaya 1, Plentong, Masai, Johor Bahru (Next to Tesco Extra Plentong)
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/0Jihw
GPS: 1.522122, 103.813650
Hours: 11:30am to 10:00pm (Closed on Monday)
Not certified Halal, no pork, no lard served

Date visited: 29 Nov 2012, 20 Jan 2013

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Dean Briyani Hyderabad in Kempas, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Lamb shank nasi briyani with the shank hidden under the pile of basmati rice

I used to think that to get really good nasi briyani you have to go to Batu Pahat, the nasi briyani Capital of Malaysia.

Today, I found a nasi briyani shop as good as the likes of Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah and Nasi Bariani Power of Batu Pahat fame.That's a very bold claim, I know. Fans of Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah and Nasi Bariani Power might even say that's an outrage :P

 

But, those were my exact thoughts as I savoured my nasi briyani at Dean Briyani Hyderabad in Kempas, Johor Bahru.

Actually, I did not discover Dean Briyani Hyderabad, myself. For this I have to thank, KF Seetoh of Makansutra who mentioned it to me and Dean Briyani Hyderabad was featured in his popular show "The Food Surprise!".

I requested for Dean Briyani Hyderabad's signature lamb shank nasi briyani at the suggestion of the boss, Enche' Dean.

While waiting in great anticipation for my lamb shank nasi briyani to arrive, every time the kitchen door swung open a waft of fragrant spice aroma escaped into the dining area. It's like those automatic air refreshers found in offices, puffing a spray of aromatic nasi briyani spices fragrance into the air at regular intervals.

 

The ruby hued mutton was tender and literally dropped off the bone with the gentlest scrapping with the fork.

The tender fibres were deeply infused with rich spices.

 

The meat felt tender, smooth and tasted creamy because of the fats and fatty marrow. The combination of tender, spice saturated fibres, fats, marrow and basmati rice was simply heavenly.

 

This plate of lamb shank nasi briyani is a little pricey at RM22 but is worth every sen

The delicious basmati rice was nutty, the grains were separate, well coated with fragrant spices, peppered with interesting condiments, and not greasy. I emphasised "not greasy" because Dean Briyani Hyderabad's basmati rice is cooked without using ghee. We can eat lots of this delicious basmati rice without feeling bloated or jelak as we say in Malaysia and Singapore.

Dean Briyani Hyderabad is a relatively young business. Opened just over two years ago, Dean Briyani Hyderabad shot to fame quickly with media attention and word of mouth.

 

The briyani gravy needs constant attention.

The boss Enche' Dean said that his dad is from India and this is the nasi briyani recipe his mum uses at home.

 

Dean Briyani Hyderabad is located in the spanking, spacious clubhouse of the TNB staff quarters in Kempas, Johor Bahru.

When you arrived at the entrance of the TNB staff quarters, pause a while at the guard post. Inform the security staff that you are going for the "nasi briyani" and they will gladly direct you to Dean Briyani Hyderabad restaurant.

A large wall mural in the restaurant tells a long story about the origins of Hyderabadi Briyani. If you are not a history buff, just read the last sentence which summed it all up, very well ;P 

Restaurant name: Dean Briyani Hyderabad
Address: Kompleks Perumahan TNB (TNB Staff Quarters Clubhouse), Taman Kempas, Johor Bahru
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/t1i0N
GPS: 1.534962,103.711254
Hours: 11:30am to 4:00pm (closed on Sunday)
Halal

Date visited: 3 Sep 2012

Lamb shank nasi briyani with the shank hidden under the pile of basmati rice

I used to think that to get really good nasi briyani you have to go to Batu Pahat, the nasi briyani Capital of Malaysia.

Today, I found a nasi briyani shop as good as the likes of Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah and Nasi Bariani Power of Batu Pahat fame.That's a very bold claim, I know. Fans of Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah and Nasi Bariani Power might even say that's an outrage :P

 

But, those were my exact thoughts as I savoured my nasi briyani at Dean Briyani Hyderabad in Kempas, Johor Bahru.

Actually, I did not discover Dean Briyani Hyderabad, myself. For this I have to thank, KF Seetoh of Makansutra who mentioned it to me and Dean Briyani Hyderabad was featured in his popular show "The Food Surprise!".

I requested for Dean Briyani Hyderabad's signature lamb shank nasi briyani at the suggestion of the boss, Enche' Dean.

While waiting in great anticipation for my lamb shank nasi briyani to arrive, every time the kitchen door swung open a waft of fragrant spice aroma escaped into the dining area. It's like those automatic air refreshers found in offices, puffing a spray of aromatic nasi briyani spices fragrance into the air at regular intervals.

 

The ruby hued mutton was tender and literally dropped off the bone with the gentlest scrapping with the fork.

The tender fibres were deeply infused with rich spices.

 

The meat felt tender, smooth and tasted creamy because of the fats and fatty marrow. The combination of tender, spice saturated fibres, fats, marrow and basmati rice was simply heavenly.

 

This plate of lamb shank nasi briyani is a little pricey at RM22 but is worth every sen

The delicious basmati rice was nutty, the grains were separate, well coated with fragrant spices, peppered with interesting condiments, and not greasy. I emphasised "not greasy" because Dean Briyani Hyderabad's basmati rice is cooked without using ghee. We can eat lots of this delicious basmati rice without feeling bloated or jelak as we say in Malaysia and Singapore.

Dean Briyani Hyderabad is a relatively young business. Opened just over two years ago, Dean Briyani Hyderabad shot to fame quickly with media attention and word of mouth.

 

The briyani gravy needs constant attention.

The boss Enche' Dean said that his dad is from India and this is the nasi briyani recipe his mum uses at home.

 

Dean Briyani Hyderabad is located in the spanking, spacious clubhouse of the TNB staff quarters in Kempas, Johor Bahru.

When you arrived at the entrance of the TNB staff quarters, pause a while at the guard post. Inform the security staff that you are going for the "nasi briyani" and they will gladly direct you to Dean Briyani Hyderabad restaurant.

A large wall mural in the restaurant tells a long story about the origins of Hyderabadi Briyani. If you are not a history buff, just read the last sentence which summed it all up, very well ;P 

Restaurant name: Dean Briyani Hyderabad
Address: Kompleks Perumahan TNB (TNB Staff Quarters Clubhouse), Taman Kempas, Johor Bahru
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/t1i0N
GPS: 1.534962,103.711254
Hours: 11:30am to 4:00pm (closed on Sunday)
Halal

Date visited: 3 Sep 2012

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Nasi Beriani Buffet @ Café Downtown, Hotel Tropical Inn in Johor Bahru

I am an ardent nasi beriani fan, so when I heard that Hotel Tropical Inn in Johor Bahru has a nasi beriani buffet every Wednesday at RM25++, I immediately made up my mind to go for it J

Well, I found out that I was not the only one craving for nasi beriani.

The guests were greeted at the entrance of Café Downtown with mutton rendang made with whole legs of New Zealand lamb.

The cheerful Chef Ong personally cuts the guest's chosen part of the lamb's leg.

The lamb is tender and subtly fragrant with no hint of that gaminess associated with mutton (though personally I like that unique lamb flavour). The gravy is mild and gently aromatic.

The lamb is moist and loaded with flavourful juice inside.

The basmati rice cooked with ghee and spices such as star anise and cinnamon, and topped with fried shallots and chopped spring unions was delicately fragrant, fluffy yet slightly nutty and crunchy.

Of course, one cannot have nasi beriani without papadum and achar. I love the papadum here; they are fried just right - light and dry, without any residual oil clinging onto the crispy crackle. The crunchy achar was a nice blend of subtle sweet, sour, salty and spicy tastes.

Besides the signature nasi beriani, the Wednesday buffet at Café Downtown also serves a wide variety of other favourites such as ayam korma, laksa Johor, achar fish, and many other dishes.



Restaurant name: Café Downtown @ Tropical Inn
Address: 15, Jalan Gereja, Johor Bahru
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/uJXg
GPS: 1.465661,103.760456
Hours: Noon to 2:00pm
Halal

Date visited: 6 Jun 2012

I am an ardent nasi beriani fan, so when I heard that Hotel Tropical Inn in Johor Bahru has a nasi beriani buffet every Wednesday at RM25++, I immediately made up my mind to go for it J

Well, I found out that I was not the only one craving for nasi beriani.

The guests were greeted at the entrance of Café Downtown with mutton rendang made with whole legs of New Zealand lamb.

The cheerful Chef Ong personally cuts the guest's chosen part of the lamb's leg.

The lamb is tender and subtly fragrant with no hint of that gaminess associated with mutton (though personally I like that unique lamb flavour). The gravy is mild and gently aromatic.

The lamb is moist and loaded with flavourful juice inside.

The basmati rice cooked with ghee and spices such as star anise and cinnamon, and topped with fried shallots and chopped spring unions was delicately fragrant, fluffy yet slightly nutty and crunchy.

Of course, one cannot have nasi beriani without papadum and achar. I love the papadum here; they are fried just right - light and dry, without any residual oil clinging onto the crispy crackle. The crunchy achar was a nice blend of subtle sweet, sour, salty and spicy tastes.

Besides the signature nasi beriani, the Wednesday buffet at Café Downtown also serves a wide variety of other favourites such as ayam korma, laksa Johor, achar fish, and many other dishes.



Restaurant name: Café Downtown @ Tropical Inn
Address: 15, Jalan Gereja, Johor Bahru
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/uJXg
GPS: 1.465661,103.760456
Hours: Noon to 2:00pm
Halal

Date visited: 6 Jun 2012

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Nasi Bariani Chicken @ Nasi Bariani Power in Batu Pahat

Nasi Bariani Power is often mentioned together with Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah when speaking about the best of this popular dish in Batu Pahat.

Whereas Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah is a stall in a food centre, Nasi Bariani Power occupies two shop lots in Taman Soga. One of the shop lots is a spacious comfortable fully air conditioned dining hall.

As mutton was already sold out by the time I was at Power at 3:00pm, I had to settle for chicken.

The RM7 plate came with a large piece of chicken and a generous heap of basmati rice. There was also a dish of chicken curry and achar.

The basmati rice at Power was fragrant, and each separate grain of rice was springy and not too oily.

The chicken had a delicious, sweet, well marinated outer layer. The flesh was firm, well balanced in moistness and dryness, and tasted naturally sweet. 

I enjoyed this chicken bariani and must definitely come back for their famous mutton.

Restaurant name: Restoran BP Bariani Power

Address: 18, Jalan Tukas 2, Taman Soga, Batu Pahat, Johor

Map: http://goo.gl/maps/dGbW3

GPS: 1.836837,102.934223

Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm
Halal

Date visited: 10 Mar 2012

Nasi Bariani Power is often mentioned together with Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah when speaking about the best of this popular dish in Batu Pahat.

Whereas Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah is a stall in a food centre, Nasi Bariani Power occupies two shop lots in Taman Soga. One of the shop lots is a spacious comfortable fully air conditioned dining hall.

As mutton was already sold out by the time I was at Power at 3:00pm, I had to settle for chicken.

The RM7 plate came with a large piece of chicken and a generous heap of basmati rice. There was also a dish of chicken curry and achar.

The basmati rice at Power was fragrant, and each separate grain of rice was springy and not too oily.

The chicken had a delicious, sweet, well marinated outer layer. The flesh was firm, well balanced in moistness and dryness, and tasted naturally sweet. 

I enjoyed this chicken bariani and must definitely come back for their famous mutton.

Restaurant name: Restoran BP Bariani Power

Address: 18, Jalan Tukas 2, Taman Soga, Batu Pahat, Johor

Map: http://goo.gl/maps/dGbW3

GPS: 1.836837,102.934223

Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm
Halal

Date visited: 10 Mar 2012

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Nasi Baryani @ Mohd Shah in Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

The famous Mohd Shah Nasi Baryani is one of the most written about nasi baryani shops in Malaysia’s nasi baryani Capital, Batu Pahat. (The other famed shop is Nasi Bariani Power.)

Fortunately, locating Mohd Shah Nasi Baryani is not hard. Mohd Shah is stall M14 in the Kompleks Niaga Benteng Peserai food centre directly opposite Putra Specialist Hospital. The popular food centre is along Jalan Bakau Condong near the bridge over Sungei Batu Pahat (river). Batu Pahat town has two bridges over Batu Pahat river – this is the one in the north.

The very reasonable RM6 plate comes with a big piece of mutton rendang with bone on and a large heap of top quality Basmati rice. No frills, no distracting extras and add ons. Each long grain of Basmati rice is coated with fragrant spices and ghee. The slightly nutty rice is not overly oily.

The biggest kick of eating nasi baryani at Mohd Shah comes from the kambing (mutton) rendang.

The entire piece of mutton is saturated with fragrance and flavour. The mutton is cooked many hours in coconut milk and hot spices until every fibre is infused with the perfume of coconut and spices. The delicious mutton rendang is tender and moist inside.

Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah is definitely a Must Try for nasi baryani fans.

Watch this video on Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah.

Restaurant name: Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah

Address: Kompleks Niaga Peserai, Gerai No. 14, Benteng Peserai, Batu Pahat, Johor

Map: http://g.co/maps/us69b

GPS: 1.858509,102.922218
Hours: 8:00am to 10:00pm (closed on Friday)

Halal

Date visited: 10 Mar 2012

The famous Mohd Shah Nasi Baryani is one of the most written about nasi baryani shops in Malaysia’s nasi baryani Capital, Batu Pahat. (The other famed shop is Nasi Bariani Power.)

Fortunately, locating Mohd Shah Nasi Baryani is not hard. Mohd Shah is stall M14 in the Kompleks Niaga Benteng Peserai food centre directly opposite Putra Specialist Hospital. The popular food centre is along Jalan Bakau Condong near the bridge over Sungei Batu Pahat (river). Batu Pahat town has two bridges over Batu Pahat river – this is the one in the north.

The very reasonable RM6 plate comes with a big piece of mutton rendang with bone on and a large heap of top quality Basmati rice. No frills, no distracting extras and add ons. Each long grain of Basmati rice is coated with fragrant spices and ghee. The slightly nutty rice is not overly oily.

The biggest kick of eating nasi baryani at Mohd Shah comes from the kambing (mutton) rendang.

The entire piece of mutton is saturated with fragrance and flavour. The mutton is cooked many hours in coconut milk and hot spices until every fibre is infused with the perfume of coconut and spices. The delicious mutton rendang is tender and moist inside.

Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah is definitely a Must Try for nasi baryani fans.

Watch this video on Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah.

Restaurant name: Nasi Baryani Mohd Shah

Address: Kompleks Niaga Peserai, Gerai No. 14, Benteng Peserai, Batu Pahat, Johor

Map: http://g.co/maps/us69b

GPS: 1.858509,102.922218
Hours: 8:00am to 10:00pm (closed on Friday)

Halal

Date visited: 10 Mar 2012

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