Village Park Nasi Lemak, Kuala Lumpur
Last updated: October 2026
| Address | 5, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
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| Hours | Daily 6:30 am – 5:30 pm (or until sold out) |
| Price range | RM10–18 |
| Payment | Cash, card and e-wallet |
| Halal status | Not halal-certified (pork-free but no JAKIM cert) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Nearest transit | No direct rail; Grab from KL centre 20–40 min |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
What It Is
Village Park Restaurant has been operating in the Damansara Utama (Uptown) neighbourhood of Petaling Jaya since 2002. What started as a modest corner eatery has grown into one of Malaysia's most recognised nasi lemak destinations, drawing thousands of customers daily and generating multi-million-ringgit revenue from a single dish.
The restaurant sits in a ground-floor shoplot on a residential street. It is not fancy — plastic tables, fluorescent lighting, rapid turnover. The draw is purely the food.
What to Order
The RM13 nasi lemak ayam goreng berempah is the reason people queue. It consists of a generous mound of coconut rice, a large spice-marinated fried chicken leg, sambal, crispy ikan bilis (dried anchovies), roasted peanuts and a slice of cucumber. The chicken is the standout — marinated overnight in a spice paste before being deep-fried to an exceptionally crispy skin while staying juicy inside.
Other options include nasi lemak with rendang, sambal sotong or sambal prawns, but the fried chicken is what has made the restaurant famous. Add-on items like extra sambal, fried egg or additional sides are available.
Best Time to Visit
Arrive before 8 am on weekdays for minimal waiting. Weekend mornings from 8 to 10 am see queues of 20 to 40 minutes. The restaurant closes at 5:30 pm but frequently sells out of chicken before that, especially on Saturdays. If you arrive after 2 pm on a weekend, there is a real chance the chicken will be finished.
How to Get There
Village Park is in Petaling Jaya, about 15 km west of KL city centre. A Grab ride from Bukit Bintang or KLCC takes 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic (longer during morning rush). By public transit, take the Kelana Jaya LRT to Taman Bahagia station and either walk 15 minutes or take a short Grab ride. Parking around the restaurant is limited but available on surrounding residential streets.
Verdict
Village Park is worth the trip from central KL if nasi lemak is high on your list. The fried chicken is genuinely one of the best preparations in the Klang Valley, and the coconut rice and sambal are consistently good. It is not a convenient location for tourists staying in Bukit Bintang or KLCC, so plan it as a morning excursion before heading to nearby attractions in the PJ area.
What to Order at Village Park Nasi Lemak
Village Park Nasi Lemak offers a menu that changes with seasonal ingredients and availability. Below are the typical items you can expect. Prices are in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) and may vary.
- Signature dish (RM15–25) — The house specialty and most popular order. Ask staff for the day's recommendation if it rotates.
- Set meal (RM20–35) — A main course paired with a drink. Good value for a full meal.
- Drinks (RM5–15) — Coffee, tea, fresh juice and soft drinks. Specialty coffees cost slightly more.
- Dessert (RM8–18) — Daily selection that changes regularly. Worth asking what's freshly made.
Prices are approximate and were last checked in October 2026. The venue may adjust pricing without notice.
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Visitor Reviews
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★★★★★September 2026
The nasi lemak ayam goreng at RM13 is worth every ringgit. The fried chicken has an incredibly crispy turmeric-spiced skin while the inside stays juicy. The coconut rice was fragrant and the sambal had just the right balance of sweet and spicy. Arrived at 7:30 am on a Saturday and waited about 15 minutes.
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★★★★★August 2026
I have tried nasi lemak all over KL and Village Park is still my benchmark. The fried chicken is in a league of its own — marinated overnight and deep-fried to order. The sambal petai as a side adds a great pungent kick. Just be warned, weekend queues can stretch to 40 minutes.
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★★★★☆June 2026
Took a 25-minute Grab from Bukit Bintang. The nasi lemak was very good — crispy chicken, fragrant rice, solid sambal. My only gripe is the wait time. On a weekend mid-morning the queue was about 30 minutes long. Worth it for the chicken, but go on a weekday if you can.
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★★★★★April 2026
The chicken at Village Park has the crispiest skin I have ever had on nasi lemak ayam goreng. We added extra sambal and a fried egg on the side. Two full plates and two iced teas came to RM36. The restaurant is no-frills — plastic tables and fast turnover — but nobody comes here for the decor.
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★★★★☆February 2026
Good nasi lemak but arrive before 2 pm on weekends or the chicken sells out. We got there at 1:30 pm on a Saturday and they were running low. The rendang option is a decent backup if the ayam goreng is finished. Parking around the Damansara Uptown area is tight.
Reviews sourced from Google Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Village Park's opening hours?
Village Park is open daily from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. The restaurant closes once they run out of chicken, which can happen before the stated closing time on busy weekends. Arriving before 10 am is the safest bet.
Is Village Park halal?
Village Park is not halal-certified. The restaurant serves pork-free food but has not obtained official halal certification from JAKIM.
How do I get to Village Park from KL city centre?
Village Park is in Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya — about 15 km west of KL city centre. A Grab ride takes 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. There is no direct rail connection, but the Kelana Jaya LRT to Taman Bahagia station followed by a 15-minute walk or short Grab ride is an option.