Best Ayam Masak Merah in PJ

Hailed all the way from Kluang, Rail Canteen offers authentic kopitiam-style dishes amidst the contemporary yet laidback setting. Not surprisingly, you can expect classic Malaysian dishes such as nasi lemak and of course, ayam masak merah. Here, you can choose to pair the tomato-based chicken with nasi lemak, mee goreng or mee hoon Siam. The chicken has a right amount of spiciness and sweetness, while the meat on the inside is tender enough to the bite.

Formerly known as Nasi Ayam Berlada, this popular stall at the Uptown Hawker Centre is known for its signature – what else – Nasi Ayam Berlada (pepper chicken rice). Among other chicken dish to look out for is their yummylicious Ayam Masak Merah. Served with plain white rice, the ayam masak merah is juicy and flavourful enough you can almost eat it on its own.

If the name Khadijah sounds familiar to you, that is because the restaurant refers to the popular ‘70s and ‘80s legendary singer herself. True to her homegrown nature, Khadijah’s Kitchen covers a diverse range of Malaysian dishes. For chicken lover, look out for the ayam masak merah. The ayam masak merah is slow-cooked with a robust blend of chili tomato sauce and vinegar. Best served with white rice or nasi tomato.

Sometimes a certain delicious meal can be found in the most unlikely place. This is definitely rings true for Satay Satay located in the 1 Utama Shopping Centre. A restaurant known for its signature satay dishes, who could have thought their ayam masak merah is equally noteworthy as well? Loaded with savoury chili-tomato goodness, the succulent red chicken packs a wallop when serving alongside a plate of white rice or nasi lemak.

Started as a small-time coffee joint and now becomes a full-fledged café, Chawan can be found in various outlets in the Klang Valley area alone. Since the café focuses on serving variety of local dishes, it’s natural to expect chicken dishes like ayam masak merah. Here, you can choose to serve the tasty red chicken with plain white rice or nasi lemak. But the real deal that truly hits the spot is pairing ayam masak merah with nasi tomato.

Be it the classic Aglio Olio or the fusion tom yam pasta, Frisson Coffee Bar certainly knows a thing or two about pasta varieties. Added to the menu is Spicy Ayam Masak Merah – you guessed it – a classic Malaysian chicken dish given a unique Italian twist that complements with premium pasta noodles. The pasta is deliciously al dente, and it goes well with the spicy-sweetness of flavourful ayam masak merah. Now, this is something different worth trying at least once.