Halal Food in 97 Nasi Lemak - Old Airport Road

97 Nasi Lemak at Old Airport Road Food Centre, operating from Units 01-96/97, represents a heartfelt culinary tribute born from Ellis Phua's desire to honour her late mother's cooking. After transitioning from careers in F&B sales and fashion wholesale, Ellis enrolled in the Hawker's Development Programme to pursue her dream of sharing her mother's recipes with Singapore. Opening in 2021, the stall quickly established itself within the iconic Old Airport Road Food Centre, earning recognition for authentic, homely-style nasi lemak that captures the soul of traditional Singaporean breakfast culture. The signature nasi lemak plate delivers perfectly balanced elements: fragrant coconut rice infused with pandan that avoids excessive oiliness while retaining aromatic coconut notes, paired with rich, smoky sambal that strikes the ideal balance between mild spice and subtle sweetness. Crispy fried chicken wings provide satisfying crunch alongside the hard-boiled or fried egg, crunchy peanuts, fried anchovies, and refreshing cucumber slices. Operating daily from 7am to 3pm (closed Mondays), the stall attracts early risers seeking a proper start to their day. Recognizing growing demand, 97 Nasi Lemak expanded into Unit 96, enabling them to prepare additional dishes including chicken rendang, ayam masak merah, curry chicken, sambal brinjal, sambal lady finger, and achar. The economic beehoon, kway teow, and mee options at budget-friendly prices further broaden appeal. The success at Old Airport Road has spawned additional outlets at Anchorvale, Senja Hawker Centre, and Hong Leong Building, spreading the comfort of home-cooked flavours across Singapore. While not halal-certified, the stall maintains food safety standards and has cultivated positive reviews for consistently delivering that elusive homely touch that distinguishes memorable hawker fare from merely competent cooking. For those navigating the vast Old Airport Road Food Centre, 97 Nasi Lemak offers a taste of traditional nasi lemak prepared with genuine care and maternal inspiration.