Crave Nasi Lemak has established itself as Singapore's beloved halal-certified chain, bringing the renowned flavours of The Original Adam Road Nasi Lemak by Selera Rasa to food lovers across the island. With 43 locations spanning popular malls like NEX, Bedok Mall, Jurong Point, and Junction 8, this restaurant has gained recognition from notable figures including PM Lee, the Sultan of Brunei, and the President of Indonesia, cementing its reputation as a must-visit destination for authentic Malaysian cuisine.
What sets Crave apart is their innovative approach to the traditional nasi lemak, featuring fragrant basmati rice instead of conventional short-grain rice. The long basmati grains create a light, fluffy texture with a delicate coconut milk fragrance that perfectly absorbs the accompanying flavours without becoming clumpy. Their signature sambal chili, crafted with both Indian and Japanese chilies, strikes an ideal balance between sweet and spicy, making it accessible even to those with lower spice tolerance while delivering authentic bold flavours.
The menu showcases signature dishes like the 2-piece Spicy Chicken Wings Nasi Lemak and Nasi Lemak Royale, complemented by traditional sides including beef rendang, curry chicken, otah, and sayur lodeh. With affordable pricing ranging from -0 per dish and convenient delivery options through GrabFood, Foodpanda, and Deliveroo, Crave successfully combines traditional Malaysian heritage with modern convenience and accessibility.
Yesterday I did tell the guy in morning that I wanted to order bee hoon and ask if there fish fillet
Yesterday morning, I told the staff I wanted to order bee hoon and asked if there was fish fillet. He didn't seem to understand and didn't confirm again. Despite being unsure, he still gave me rice, which made me feel full the whole day. There were no customers early in the morning, yet such a mistake is not appropriate due to a lack of alertness. He still provided a fork, which suggests he knew what I wanted but forgot and didn't bother to ask. I mean, who wants to pay for something they didn't order and expect us to keep making exceptions to forgive such careless mistakes? The service was poor; they also didn't have coins for change, even in the morning. I had to dig out my own two coins, which was disappointing. The food was also not very fresh, and the price wasn't cheap either.
Vivian Tan
I don’t even know if they are open for business? I went during their opening hours at 615 but they d
I don't even know if they are open for business. I went during their opening hours at 6:15 PM, but they didn't even have rice, which is the most basic thing for nasi lemak. How can you run out of rice if you're selling nasi lemak? Imagine going to the swimming pool and the operator says, "Sorry, no water, can't swim."
Okay, fine. Then I was told to come back at 6:45 PM. I came back, and there still wasn't any rice, even though the server was packing deliveries. I asked how much longer until there's rice, and he said, "I'm not sure." Why are you not sure? Does the rice cooker not have a timer? Or are the people in the back harvesting the rice from some field in Tengah?
This is absolutely ridiculous. I don't mind the wait, but I do mind the horrendous lack of accountability. If you can't serve your customers, then put up a "Be Right Back" sign so we don't waste our time. If you DON'T KNOW when your RICE will be ready, don't tell people to come back in 30 minutes. Just say there are no more ingredients and to come back another day.
I can't believe I wasted my evening waiting for RICE. In that 30 minutes, I could have eaten 10 other things in Northpoint and gotten home. Honestly, I should have done that.
0/10, will NOT recommend Crave. It's the nasi lemak store that doesn't have rice. GG.
Jazmin Tan
U should put atleast 3 staff during peak hour. 11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm for smoother operation. 2 staff is
You should have at least three staff during peak hours, from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm, for smoother operations. Two staff are insufficient during these busy periods.
TJ Chui
I ordered before a grab driver who came to collect his order. Your staff at Northpoint did not enter
I ordered before a Grab driver arrived to collect his order. Your staff at Northpoint did not attend to me and gave the Grab driver his order first. This is very bad service, especially as they were doing nothing before that. The Grab driver sounded unhappy because his order wasn't ready, yet they served him first. I had to wait for mine.
Jia
Before placing order was told there’s was a wait of 50 mins. After which there’s shortage of cucumbe
Before placing the order, I was told there would be a wait of 50 minutes. Afterwards, there was a shortage of cucumber, but I wasn't informed. Only during collection, when I asked the crew, was it acknowledged.
Positive Reviews
Faris Zulkafli
For the first time I bought this nasi lemak from this shop for my break fasting today. Finally, I fo
For the first time, I bought this nasi lemak from this shop for my break fast today. Finally, I found the best nasi lemak in Singapore. The sambal is superb. The price is reasonable for this quality of food.
RCS Cafe
I always order crave via delivery. Always the same consistent standard. Rice got lemak aroma. Chicke
I always order from Crave via delivery. The standard is always the same and consistent. The rice has a lovely lemak aroma. The chicken wings are a good size.
Siew Yi Qian
New flavor :Satay chicken recommend.
I like their Satay sauce, portion oso enough (for 1~1.5pax actu
New flavour: Satay chicken recommended. I like their satay sauce, and the portion is also enough (for 1-1.5 pax, actually). Haven't eaten Crave for a while, but it's all good as usual.
Koh Yi Ru
I’d like to give a 5-star review to Siti, the staff who served me today at the Yishun branch. She ha
I'd like to give a 5-star review to Siti, the staff who served me today at the Yishun branch. She had such a warm and positive attitude, making the whole experience very pleasant. Her friendly service and professionalism stood out, and the nasi lemak was delicious too! Thank you, Siti, for your excellent service — I'll definitely be back!
Siti Nuraini
Good service young lady siti..
Good person.. food nice and clear
Good service, young lady Siti. A good person. The food was nice and clear.
