Warung M Nasir

...a convenient and temporary escape for urbanistas...

Last sunday, FAMILY visited warung a nasi padang outlet at killiey road (next to THE original kopitiam). upon arrival, i somehow reckoned that this warung outlet resembles second-generation prodigal child who has managed to pry away from the safe hands of the older generation.

though the food is tastefully-authentic, new age jazz music (in place of traditional orchestra) plays softly in the background and the vicinity is thankfully equipped with high-tech-energy-consuming fans to minimise sweltering discomfort. apart from a mixed-race couple, there was a young casually-dressed caucasian man had just began tucking into his plate of degustation, with a thick possibly-new york times best seller within reading distance- thus confirming the hip appeal of this warung branch.

where we ordered: (from left to right, top to bottom) assam stingray, chicken rendang, beef rendang, sambal squid, aubergines, sambal goreng, potato balls, ayam goreng and fried eggs sprinkled with onions and cut-chilli (both not featured). notably, the nondescript dishes such as the sambal goreng and aubergines were more exceptional. the rest i would describe as 'endorphins-releasing comfort food' though the fried chicken was a tad dry for my liking so i would say order the chicken rendang if chicken is a must for you.

as you can see, you should probably lay off if your treshold for chillis and spice does not exactly surpass room temperature. haha. be sure to leave space for the kuehs as they provide a suitable finish to the spicy meal.

...be sure to leave space for the kuehs- sweet touch to a tantalizing meal..

another plus point is how though warung is situated in town, it manages to escape from the overwhelming hustle that traps too many town- eateries(though you will definitely be tempted to venture back to takashimaya to walk off the calories). furthermore, it is not easy to find nasi padang outlets that are conducive enough for meetings or just chilling, thus this is a great hideout for anyone as the location and great food provide a convenient and temporary escape for urbanistas.