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.
Ordered the chicken wing and coconut chicken nasi lemak sets.
Preferred the chicken wing as it was
Ordered the chicken wing and coconut chicken nasi lemak sets. I preferred the chicken wing as it was crispy and served hot. Generally, I find the chilli too sweet for me. The cashier staff wasn't very friendly; she raised her voice at the customer behind me when she couldn't hear clearly. Overall, the nasi lemak is okay, but due to the price point, I won't order it too often.
Hui Kai Wen
The food was good, but the service was much too slow — especially considering the food is pre-made.
The food was good, but the service was much too slow, especially considering it's pre-made. I placed my order around 7:40 PM and only received it close to 8:05 PM, which was quite disappointing as everything was already cooked and ready. There weren’t many customers at the time, only two ahead of me, yet the staff seemed more focused on topping up food trays than attending to those waiting. In my opinion, customer service should take priority, particularly when the place isn’t busy. This experience could have been much better with quicker service and better prioritization.
Ethan Yeo
Chicken cutlet seems to be getting smaller. Peanuts and ikan bilis portion is also quite stingy. I w
The chicken cutlet seems to be getting smaller. The portion of peanuts and ikan bilis is also quite stingy. I wish they would separate their ikan bilis and peanuts because I have a mild allergy to peanuts but don't want to miss out on the ikan bilis (as little as there is left).
At least their rice is still one of the best. And I appreciate the option to add long beans for $1.
Noreen
The rice is not fragrant enough. All deep fried and oily. Quite expensive to pay over $8 for a plate
The rice is not fragrant enough. Everything is deep-fried and oily. It's quite expensive to pay over $8 for a plate when it's not so nice. The staff were unfriendly when the stall was quiet and we were the only customers during lunch hour at 12:30 pm.
Leo Low
Ordered Rendang Chicken set. Meat is not tender. Rice fragrant level falls short of standard expecta
Ordered the Rendang Chicken set. The meat was not tender. The rice's fragrance fell short of standard expectations. Even the family at the next table made similar comments. It was hard to eat with the plastic fork and spoon, especially struggling with the tough meat. I can definitely find better Nasi Lemak elsewhere.
Positive Reviews
Kim Seng DD
Friendly staff. Seating space a bit squeeze. Chicken wing a bit hard. Can fry less longer time so th
Friendly staff. Seating space is a bit cramped. The chicken wings were a bit hard. Perhaps they could be fried for a shorter time to achieve the right texture.
Shatha
It's good to see that the space has been widened for people to queue. Before, the space was cramped
It's good to see that the space has been widened for people to queue. Previously, the space was cramped and difficult for queuing. The new menu, with the satay chicken, was good. I miss the teh-tarik though, as CRAVE in Eastpoint has it, but not in Bedok Mall.
Boon Kiat Tan
Friendly staff. Quick service. Tasty food. Very small space for dining and the seats are spaced very
Friendly staff and quick service. The food was tasty. However, the dining space is very small, and the seats are spaced very closely. You'll most likely be bumping elbows with others during busy times. Luckily, the place wasn't crowded when I arrived.
Siti Nurul Ain Abdul Rahman
Staff named Hafiz has been helping me clarifying the menu and recommended me a good choice when I wa
The staff member, Hafiz, was very helpful in clarifying the menu and recommended a good choice when I was unsure. I always buy from here from time to time whenever I crave Nasi Lemak!
Nur Halimah
Amazing food at affordable prices, many options too!
Amazing food at affordable prices, with many options too!