Jia Xiang Nasi Lemak: Blue Nasi Lemak!

Have you ever wondered if there is intelligent life in space? There probably is. But the reason why you don't see any aliens running around is because Jia Xiang Nasi Lemak have been mixing blue, alien blood into their rice. CONSPIRACY THEORISTS WHERE YOU AT? JET FUEL CAN'T MELT STEEL BEAMS.

Okay maybe not. But it would answer some questions like why this eatery is located at a fucking storage hub, hidden away from public view... 

For once, i'm not exaggerating. There were literally only 2 stalls occupied, and the other was an open CrossFit gym. To be honest, i would be pretty pissed off having to smell coconut rice and fried chicken while working out. Nonetheless, it is a testament to their nasi lemak that so many people go out of their way to have a plate. 

Focusing back on the food, it is worth noting that they did not have the widest variety of ingredients when we went, although the menu did indicate a thousand things you could pair your nasi lemak with. The prices were not the most economical, but they were not outrageous either.

Blue Nasi Lemak Set with Drumstick $4.50 

Rest assured that no food colouring or alien blood goes into their food. The blue actually comes from butterfly pea (not urine from butterfly), a flower popularly used in drinks to give them a unique galaxy blue hue. It also adds an additional floral aroma to the already fragrant coconut rice. The fried chicken had a notably satisfying crunch and well seasoned batter, while it was also commendable that their sunny side ups were perfectly runny BECAUSE NOBODY LIKES DRY POWDERY YOLKS MOM.

7 / 10

Pandan Nasi lemak Set with Drumstick $4.50

For comparison, we also ordered the pandan infused rice and it edged out the blue pea rice in the fragrance category, though it was not as instagram worthy. The chili was underwhelming as i would have preferred a spicier kick along with the sweetness it had. The ikan bilis and achar were as average as the size of my chinese penis.

7.5 / 10

Butterfly Pea Teh C $2

Offering a range of butterfly pea drinks as well, we found the milk tea tasting the same as any other. Perhaps it was only supposed to give it an aesthetic effect?

6.5 / 10

Butterfly Pea with Honey Lime $2

Wait.. why is this purple..? Anyway, the honey lime was similar in the aspect that the butterfly pea made no difference whatsoever. However, the sweet and sour drink was perfect to wash down the greasy and heavy meal.

7.5 / 10

This place is a little out of the way, but loitering around some storage facility, looking for blue food was a pretty unique experience. Also, maybe if you ate a ton of it your poop would turn out blue too. That possibility alone makes this place worth visiting.

Butterfly Pea Fact! : The scientific name for butterfly pea is Clitoria Ternatea, which probably has something to do with the flower looking like a clitoris. 

Address: 114 Lavender Street, #01-08/09, 338729

Nearest MRT: Lavender EW11

Contact: 98893466

Opening Hours: Weekdays 9:00am - 3:00pm

Saturdays 11:00am - 4:00pm

Closed on Sundays