Nasi Padang JJ in Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

I have always been fascinated by nasi padang stalls because of the sheer variety of flavours and colours to taste and feast upon with the eyes.

I was food spotting in Johor Jaya and was drawn to Nasi Padang JJ as I was impressed with their range of food. Nasi Padang JJ is like a mini one-shop Ramadhan bazaar, everyday!

 

 

And, behind all that sumptuous food is just Man, his wife Kak Ami, and a helper in the kitchen. Man is the brother of, wait for this, Man of Kak Ina (Restoran Causeway) fame. The two brothers have the same nickname and both run among JB's most loved nasi padang stalls. One Man runs Restoran Causeway with his wife Kak Ina, and this Man, runs Nasi Padang JJ with his wife, Kak Ami.

 

In the kitchen, Man was doing the day's cooking with just one lady helper.

 

In the morning between 7:00am to 9:30am, Nasi Padang JJ sells nasi lemak. Each nasi lemak packed in these pointy cone packets costs RM1.50.

 

Kak Ami packs the nasi lemak with banana leaves and old newspaper at the shop every morning, in the old charming way.

 

When we unwrapped the nasi lemak, it was still warm inside and the coconut aroma escaped to greet our noses.

For lunch, I tried Nasi Padang JJ's beef rendang and squid stuffed with mashed tofu.

 

Nasi Padang JJ's authentic Padang style the beef rendang was tender, juicy and fragrant inside while the caramelised outside was stiffer. The gelatinous tendons and fats were smooth, soft and jelly like, adding interesting texture to the bite. 

 

The good sized squid was stuffed with mashed tofu and egg. This was the first time I had this interesting fusion dish. The spicy chewy squid combined well with the softer, blander tofu and egg.

Kak Ami has an artistic eye and she takes a lot of pride in the presentation of her food. Let's watch the parade of just a small sampling of the food at Nasi Padang JJ.

 

These brinjal garnished with chili looks so colourful that it seemed like table art.

Spicy fried potato wedges with ground chili.

Quail fried to a crisp.

Fragrant pandan fried chicken.

 

Malay styled fried chicken.

 

 

Chicken rendang - not very photogenic but I bumped into the chef of a famous Chinese restaurant getting a packet of Nasi Padang JJ's for take away (bungkus). Shan't mention which Chinese restaurant but the chef told me that I got to try JJ's chicken rendang because it is special. So, next time :)

 

Nasi Padang JJ serves a lot of fish dishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

Fried salted fish.



JJ's popular asam pedas ikan pari which Man and Ami are very proud of. I must come back for this :)

Healthy greens to complete our meal.

The different types of sambal chili to spice up our meal.

I can go on and on to show you more photos of Nasi Padang JJ's food but I think you got the idea :) The best is to go and see, and eat it for yourself :P

Restaurant name: Nasi Padang JJ
Address: 21, Jalan Teratai 4, Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/BpHY3
GPS: 1.536893,103.810562
Hours: Breakfast 7:30am to 9:30am. Lunch/ Dinner 12:00 noon to 7:00pm
Halal

Dates visited: 26 Sep 2012, 27 Sep 2012



I have always been fascinated by nasi padang stalls because of the sheer variety of flavours and colours to taste and feast upon with the eyes.

I was food spotting in Johor Jaya and was drawn to Nasi Padang JJ as I was impressed with their range of food. Nasi Padang JJ is like a mini one-shop Ramadhan bazaar, everyday!

 

 

And, behind all that sumptuous food is just Man, his wife Kak Ami, and a helper in the kitchen. Man is the brother of, wait for this, Man of Kak Ina (Restoran Causeway) fame. The two brothers have the same nickname and both run among JB's most loved nasi padang stalls. One Man runs Restoran Causeway with his wife Kak Ina, and this Man, runs Nasi Padang JJ with his wife, Kak Ami.

 

In the kitchen, Man was doing the day's cooking with just one lady helper.

 

In the morning between 7:00am to 9:30am, Nasi Padang JJ sells nasi lemak. Each nasi lemak packed in these pointy cone packets costs RM1.50.

 

Kak Ami packs the nasi lemak with banana leaves and old newspaper at the shop every morning, in the old charming way.

 

When we unwrapped the nasi lemak, it was still warm inside and the coconut aroma escaped to greet our noses.

For lunch, I tried Nasi Padang JJ's beef rendang and squid stuffed with mashed tofu.

 

Nasi Padang JJ's authentic Padang style the beef rendang was tender, juicy and fragrant inside while the caramelised outside was stiffer. The gelatinous tendons and fats were smooth, soft and jelly like, adding interesting texture to the bite. 

 

The good sized squid was stuffed with mashed tofu and egg. This was the first time I had this interesting fusion dish. The spicy chewy squid combined well with the softer, blander tofu and egg.

Kak Ami has an artistic eye and she takes a lot of pride in the presentation of her food. Let's watch the parade of just a small sampling of the food at Nasi Padang JJ.

 

These brinjal garnished with chili looks so colourful that it seemed like table art.

Spicy fried potato wedges with ground chili.

Quail fried to a crisp.

Fragrant pandan fried chicken.

 

Malay styled fried chicken.

 

 

Chicken rendang - not very photogenic but I bumped into the chef of a famous Chinese restaurant getting a packet of Nasi Padang JJ's for take away (bungkus). Shan't mention which Chinese restaurant but the chef told me that I got to try JJ's chicken rendang because it is special. So, next time :)

 

Nasi Padang JJ serves a lot of fish dishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

Fried salted fish.



JJ's popular asam pedas ikan pari which Man and Ami are very proud of. I must come back for this :)

Healthy greens to complete our meal.

The different types of sambal chili to spice up our meal.

I can go on and on to show you more photos of Nasi Padang JJ's food but I think you got the idea :) The best is to go and see, and eat it for yourself :P

Restaurant name: Nasi Padang JJ
Address: 21, Jalan Teratai 4, Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/BpHY3
GPS: 1.536893,103.810562
Hours: Breakfast 7:30am to 9:30am. Lunch/ Dinner 12:00 noon to 7:00pm
Halal

Dates visited: 26 Sep 2012, 27 Sep 2012



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Nasi Padang @ Restoran Causeway Nasi Padang Ina along Jalan Lumba Kuda, Johor Bahru

Restoran Causeway is probably the most popular nasi padang restaurant within walking distance from the immigration building in Johor Bahru.

During lunch Restaurant Causeway is filled with workers and staff from government departments nearby. It is not that there is a lack of choice in this area, in fact, this part of JB is spoilt for choice when it comes to options for lunch. It is just that people are drawn to the delicious food at reasonable prices at Restoran Causeway.

The tiny Restoran Causeway which had been here for over twenty years is lined with food on tables and shelves, and filled with people milling around inside scooping food onto their plates.

Everything is very causal and informal here. Customers take their plate of white rice from the lady boss, and then go round to pick any amount and type of food they fancy.

The staff will then tally up the bill according to what is on the plate. Simple, transparent and straightforward.

Today, I treated myself to my usual favourites which were beef rendang, spicy sambal catfish and stir fried bean sprouts.

Restoran Causeway's beef rendang was one of the best I have tasted.

The meat was tender and saturated with rich aromatic spices. It was like eating perfumed meat. Each bite sent a waft of delicate perfume up my nose. The ends of my lips curled upwards unconsciously in a smile of pleasure.

The popular spicy sambal catfish was delicious.

The catfish was fried in oil and then drenched in a sambal of asam, spices, fresh chilies, lime and onions.

The catfish flesh soft and relatively bland, complemented the spicy hot, sourish and tangy sambal gravy very well.

I liked the stir fried bean sprouts too. Lightly tossed in a hot wok, the bean sprouts garnished with cut chilies, carrots, and spring unions retained their natural juices and sweetness.

Even the Sultan of Johor and his staff are known to visit Restaurant Causeway for their nasi padang.  

Restaurant name: Restoran Causeway Nasi Padang Ina
Address: Jalan Lumba Kuda near Johor Bahru CIQ and Hotel Bluewave
Map: http://g.co/maps/t79ws
GPS: 1.460036,103.767840
Hours: 11:00am to 2:00pm (nasi padang) and 6:00pm to midnight (ayam penyet and asam pedas)
Halal

Date visited: 18 Jun 2012

Restoran Causeway is probably the most popular nasi padang restaurant within walking distance from the immigration building in Johor Bahru.

During lunch Restaurant Causeway is filled with workers and staff from government departments nearby. It is not that there is a lack of choice in this area, in fact, this part of JB is spoilt for choice when it comes to options for lunch. It is just that people are drawn to the delicious food at reasonable prices at Restoran Causeway.

The tiny Restoran Causeway which had been here for over twenty years is lined with food on tables and shelves, and filled with people milling around inside scooping food onto their plates.

Everything is very causal and informal here. Customers take their plate of white rice from the lady boss, and then go round to pick any amount and type of food they fancy.

The staff will then tally up the bill according to what is on the plate. Simple, transparent and straightforward.

Today, I treated myself to my usual favourites which were beef rendang, spicy sambal catfish and stir fried bean sprouts.

Restoran Causeway's beef rendang was one of the best I have tasted.

The meat was tender and saturated with rich aromatic spices. It was like eating perfumed meat. Each bite sent a waft of delicate perfume up my nose. The ends of my lips curled upwards unconsciously in a smile of pleasure.

The popular spicy sambal catfish was delicious.

The catfish was fried in oil and then drenched in a sambal of asam, spices, fresh chilies, lime and onions.

The catfish flesh soft and relatively bland, complemented the spicy hot, sourish and tangy sambal gravy very well.

I liked the stir fried bean sprouts too. Lightly tossed in a hot wok, the bean sprouts garnished with cut chilies, carrots, and spring unions retained their natural juices and sweetness.

Even the Sultan of Johor and his staff are known to visit Restaurant Causeway for their nasi padang.  

Restaurant name: Restoran Causeway Nasi Padang Ina
Address: Jalan Lumba Kuda near Johor Bahru CIQ and Hotel Bluewave
Map: http://g.co/maps/t79ws
GPS: 1.460036,103.767840
Hours: 11:00am to 2:00pm (nasi padang) and 6:00pm to midnight (ayam penyet and asam pedas)
Halal

Date visited: 18 Jun 2012

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Restoran Causeway Nasi Padang Ina along Jalan Lumba Kuda, Johor Bahru

 

Restoran Causeway (popularly known as Kak Ina) runs on two shifts - one serving lunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm and another for dinner from 6:00pm to midnight.



The lady boss serving soto (spicy chicken soup)

For lunch, Restoran Causeway serves its famous Nasi Padang (Ina). Restoran Causeway, well known for its authentic nasi padang, has been in business here at Jalan Lumba Kuda for more than 20 years. This little corner of Johor Bahru has seen dramatic physical changes in the last 20 years but the authentic food and the brisk business at Restoran Causeway hasn’t changed much. Restoran Causeway's clientele includes the Johor royal family and their staff.

The charismatic boss Man, who is originally from Padang (West Sumatra), is still as youthful looking as ever despite being a grandfather now J Man’s two daughters now handle the restaurant business, one the lunch shift and the other the dinner shift.

As I had already eaten lunch, I only stayed awhile to observe the goings on and promised Man that I will be back at dinnertime for his famed ayam penyet and asam pedas.

Like any good nasi padang shop, Restoran Causeway serves a wide array of curry and spicy meat, fish and vegetable dishes at very reasonable prices.

Whole chickens boiling furiously in curry perfuming the air

Everything is cooked right there at the premises, so the food and entire space has that home cooked aroma and feel. 

The arrangements are very casual. The customers help themselves to portions of whatever dishes they fancy and the portions will be tallied and charged accordingly at very reasonable prices.

As promised, I was back at Restoran Causeway exactly at 6:00pm. On Man’s suggestion, I had his popular ayam penyet set and asam pedas ikan selar.

Over my ayam penyet and asam pedas dinner, Man shared with me a basic principle of culinary art – he said, to attract customers, the taste must be interesting and one way to achieve this is a mix of flavours.

He cited the example of his sambal chili. Man said, the whole ayam penyet dish is centred around the sambal chili sauce which makes or breaks the dish. The sambal chili is made with regular chili for bulk and spiciness, chili padi for a sharper spiciness, ginger for smooth mildly pungent spicy, tomatoes for tangy flavour, onions for sweetness and belacan (fermented shrimp paste) for saltiness and savouriness.

Restoran Causeway’s asam pedas is roughly balanced between asam (tamarind) sourness and pedas spicy hot. The ikan selar was very fresh and the asam pedas gravy brought out its natural flavours very well.

I definitely have to be back for lunch for Man’s authentic nasi padang which is fit for Sultan and rakyat (folks) alike.

Restaurant name: Restoran Causeway Nasi Padang Ina

Address: Jalan Lumba Kuda near Johor Bahru CIQ and Hotel Bluewave

Map: http://g.co/maps/t79ws

GPS: 1.460036,103.767840

Hours: 11:00am to 2:00pm and 6:00pm to midnight

Halal

Date visited: 17 Apr 2012

 

Restoran Causeway (popularly known as Kak Ina) runs on two shifts - one serving lunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm and another for dinner from 6:00pm to midnight.



The lady boss serving soto (spicy chicken soup)

For lunch, Restoran Causeway serves its famous Nasi Padang (Ina). Restoran Causeway, well known for its authentic nasi padang, has been in business here at Jalan Lumba Kuda for more than 20 years. This little corner of Johor Bahru has seen dramatic physical changes in the last 20 years but the authentic food and the brisk business at Restoran Causeway hasn’t changed much. Restoran Causeway's clientele includes the Johor royal family and their staff.

The charismatic boss Man, who is originally from Padang (West Sumatra), is still as youthful looking as ever despite being a grandfather now J Man’s two daughters now handle the restaurant business, one the lunch shift and the other the dinner shift.

As I had already eaten lunch, I only stayed awhile to observe the goings on and promised Man that I will be back at dinnertime for his famed ayam penyet and asam pedas.

Like any good nasi padang shop, Restoran Causeway serves a wide array of curry and spicy meat, fish and vegetable dishes at very reasonable prices.

Whole chickens boiling furiously in curry perfuming the air

Everything is cooked right there at the premises, so the food and entire space has that home cooked aroma and feel. 

The arrangements are very casual. The customers help themselves to portions of whatever dishes they fancy and the portions will be tallied and charged accordingly at very reasonable prices.

As promised, I was back at Restoran Causeway exactly at 6:00pm. On Man’s suggestion, I had his popular ayam penyet set and asam pedas ikan selar.

Over my ayam penyet and asam pedas dinner, Man shared with me a basic principle of culinary art – he said, to attract customers, the taste must be interesting and one way to achieve this is a mix of flavours.

He cited the example of his sambal chili. Man said, the whole ayam penyet dish is centred around the sambal chili sauce which makes or breaks the dish. The sambal chili is made with regular chili for bulk and spiciness, chili padi for a sharper spiciness, ginger for smooth mildly pungent spicy, tomatoes for tangy flavour, onions for sweetness and belacan (fermented shrimp paste) for saltiness and savouriness.

Restoran Causeway’s asam pedas is roughly balanced between asam (tamarind) sourness and pedas spicy hot. The ikan selar was very fresh and the asam pedas gravy brought out its natural flavours very well.

I definitely have to be back for lunch for Man’s authentic nasi padang which is fit for Sultan and rakyat (folks) alike.

Restaurant name: Restoran Causeway Nasi Padang Ina

Address: Jalan Lumba Kuda near Johor Bahru CIQ and Hotel Bluewave

Map: http://g.co/maps/t79ws

GPS: 1.460036,103.767840

Hours: 11:00am to 2:00pm and 6:00pm to midnight

Halal

Date visited: 17 Apr 2012

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