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.
Looking at the reviews I’m not sure whether the management take the repeated feedback seriously.
My
Looking at the reviews, I'm unsure if the management takes repeated feedback seriously.
My group arrived at Crave at 11:10 am. There were hardly any customers at that time. There seemed to be a lack of system, and the staff didn't seem to care. They allowed orders to accumulate, including those from food deliveries. When they finally started on them, they weren't following the sequence and decided to prepare for deliveries first.
We finally managed to get our food (unfortunately, the fried chicken and cutlet were dry and not tender) at 12 pm, and the number of people waiting for them to start serving was almost restaurant-full. Even the cutleries weren't enough.
The aunties working were polite when serving the food; however, I think management needs to re-examine the system and allow them to stop taking food delivery orders when on-site orders are high.
Aunty Mei
Hi Crave team,
I recently ordered your Ayam Berempah and Satay Chicken Nasi Lemak sets and wanted t
Hi Crave team,
I recently ordered your Ayam Berempah and Satay Chicken Nasi Lemak sets and wanted to share some feedback.
The Ayam Berempah arrived extremely dark in colour, and the meat near the bones was slightly undercooked, which was concerning. The satay chicken was quite dry, although the peanut sauce was flavourful and enjoyable.
On the sides, the sambal remains a highlight—rich and well-balanced. The ikan bilis and peanuts were crispy and satisfying, and the rice was decent. However, the egg presentation could be improved.
Overall, while the meal had some good elements, the main proteins were disappointing, especially considering the price point. I hope this feedback is helpful for future improvements.
Thank you.
Aidan Rajan
I was disappointed by the food. It was not good. We could taste that it was processed. The portion s
I was disappointed by the food. It was not good; we could taste that it was processed. The portion size was stingy, and it was clear that the meat was just ready-made. Even my mom and school can make better nasi lemak for half the price. Nothing was good about the food. I couldn't taste the pandan flavour in the rice, and the ikan bilis was abnormally sharp. The pictures showed a good portion size, but a different result came out in our food boxes. I got the chicken wing set and received very little meat as most of it was bone. The food in the photos was for a total of 14 dollars!
Malia Tan
Extremely horrible service!
I don’t think they deserve even 1 star. At least not this branch.
I wa
Extremely horrible service!
I don't think they deserve even 1 star, at least not this branch.
I was standing at the counter to order food when a middle-aged female staff started taking my order. Suddenly, her phone rang. While serving me, she took her phone out of her pocket and, instead of turning it off, she ACTUALLY TOOK THE CALL, walked away, and left me standing there. I couldn't order and was perplexed, not knowing what was happening.
The staff member then continued to use her phone, texting or doing something else, but remained away from the ordering counter.
She didn't appear to be in any emergency. While handling her phone, she was casually drinking and doing other things.
So, I waited a bit until another older staff member came to attend to me. Although she seemed to know what happened, there was no apology, and no one addressed the utterly bad customer service they provided.
This is my first time with Crave Nasi Lemak, and they've forever lost me as a customer.
Extremely horrible service.
Positive Reviews
Nur Jannah
Affordable and delicious Nasi Lemak. First time ordering Jewel set and it’s so good to be honest!
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Affordable and delicious Nasi Lemak. First time ordering the Jewel set and it's so good, to be honest!
The potato and the fried chicken cutlet were really delicious. Best of all is the chilli; I like it sweet and spicy. It went so well with everything on the plate. I'll be back for more.
Derrick Tan
The Nasi Lemak was similar to the other outlets. Tried the Beef Rendang Mee Hoon for the first time
The Nasi Lemak was similar to the other outlets. I tried the Beef Rendang Mee Hoon for the first time. The bee hoon infused with the rendang sauce was so good, and the beef was tender.
Missy Ang
My breakfast at crave star vista basement. I love the sambal and curry chicken is soft. Staff is fri
My breakfast at Crave Star Vista basement. I love the sambal, and the curry chicken is soft. The staff is friendly. It's a clean and peaceful place to dine in during the morning hours.
Jia Jia
Got nasi lemak ayam percik for $8.9 with add-on long beans (+$1). Basmathi rice were used and chicke
Got nasi lemak ayam percik for $8.9 with an add-on of long beans (+$1). Basmathi rice was used, and the chicken was tender and huge. The long beans were slightly salty but had a lot of shrimp flavour. The only downside is that the sambal was overly sweet.
Boon Kiat Tan
After walking around the food court I decided to try the Naasi Lemak from here. The price was also e
After walking around the food court, I decided to try the Nasi Lemak from here. The price was also economical, and they have a separate area to sit and eat. You can also order from the kiosk. It took them about 5 minutes to prepare the food, and it was delicious.
