Village Park Restaurant

Minkee Chong

instagram: splashwww youtube: @splashwww Village Park Restaurant in SS21 lives up to its reputation as a lunchtime hotspot the place is always buzzing, and our visit was no different. The crowd is huge, but the system keeps things surprisingly manageable: you simply walk in, find an empty table, sit down, and order from there. No long outdoor queues or chaos just find a seat and you're good to go.The star of the show is undoubtedly the nasi lemak rice perfectly steamed, fluffy, and richly fragrant with coconut. It’s exactly what you want from a proper plate of nasi lemak. The fried chicken (ayam berempah) pairs beautifully: crisp, sweet-salty coating on the outside, juicy and tender meat inside. It’s easy to see why so many people come here specifically for this combination.The sambal leans noticeably sweet and salty, with visible chunks of onion adding texture. It’s a clear fusion of Chinese and Malay influences, which works for many but might not satisfy those craving a spicier, more savoury traditional sambal. If that’s your preference, this version could feel a bit off-balance.The curry noodle soup was acceptable but nothing memorable standard and forgettable. The coffee tasted like instant or pre-packaged brew, lacking depth or character. Village Park is a reliable, no-frills spot that excels at nasi lemak and fried chicken, especially if you like the sweeter, more Chinese-influenced style. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and the self-seating system makes the busy atmosphere manageable. It’s not a place where every dish shines, but for a solid plate of nasi lemak in a lively local setting, it’s definitely worth dropping by just don’t expect fireworks across the entire menu. Solid choice for a quick, satisfying lunch in SS21.

3 weeks ago

Ana Timoshina

Packed. Noisy. Authentic. Best Nasi Lemak in the city. Of course I am no expert and I ve read their sambal is not to everyone’s taste… well I love it. I never go beyond Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng though. It’s a single dish place for me🫣 sharing a table with total strangers is a special and fun experience. People are well fed and kind though. Couple times we were offered to try and share their food.

a month ago

wei K

Enjoyed the nasi lemak and chicken berempah very much. The rice is really fragrant. Can smell the coconut when we started scooping the rice to share. Chicken is tender and well seasoned. The berempah crumbs are really crispy. Beef rendang is tender and flavourful. Kangkong is good too. Very happy with my lunch

3 weeks ago

Licus Licus

Hello, i visited and ate at Febuary 20th 2026. And oh boy im going to brutally rate your restaurant. As a Terengganu, i love nasi lemak and this restaurant claimed to have the "best nasi lemak". Starting of with the atmosphere, feels like fancy islamic restaurant you usually see in Dubai but that's ok because we're in KL and not in some warung in a kampung. Then we have the drinks, i ordered Sirap Bandung and it matches the same taste as in Terengganu. Sweet, Pink but mostly delicious. After that we have the nasi lemak itself. I ate with my hands for the best experience and yum it was good. The chicken was crunchy, all the basic ingredients to make nasi lemak was complete and it even came with the leaf in the cardboard plate :D BUT, i am kinda dissapointed. Had to queue for a long time outside but AT LEAST there were fans and sprayers so you wouldn't wait outside sweating. Then the NASI LEMAK, the most important part of the nasi lemak is the nasi. Somehow the nasi wasn't lemak enough, tasted kinda bland. The timun came in sticks instead of circular slices in which i kinda dislike. Overall, the restaurant is pretty cool looking, if i could rate it higher probably 7/10. But if its the lowest then it's a 4/10. Next time make the nasi more lemak XD

4 weeks ago