Review: Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang – Michelin Rated Nasi Lemak

During a honeymoon trip to Lombok, Indonesia, the couple fell in love with the fiery flavours of Ayam Taliwang, a traditional grilled chicken dish from Lombok. Inspired by this experience, they decided to bring this dish back to Singapore and integrate it with the familiar Nasi Lemak, creating a new dish that would quickly gain popularity.

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Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang has been on a serious growth spree ever since Michelin shined its spotlight on them. While tracking down a complete list of their locations might feel like a scavenger hunt, a quick Google search will reveal at least ten outlets scattered across the island. For this review, we visited Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang’s Lau Pa Sat Market location.

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Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang

Imagine tender chicken marinated in a spicy blend that really grabs your attention, but in a good way. This isn’t just any chicken—it’s Ayam Taliwang, grilled to perfection with those distinctive charred lines. It’s served with fragrant coconut rice, crispy fried anchovies, peanuts, a fried egg, and sambal chili that quietly challenges your spice tolerance. This dish has a bit of everything: sweetness, spice, crunch, and a lot of character.

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The real stars of the dish are the sambal and the chicken, no question. That sambal doesn’t just pack a punch; it delivers a full-on flavour uppercut that nearly brought tears to my eyes—not just from the heat, but from sheer happiness. Now, I should mention that I’m rocking a solid 3-chilli padi spice tolerance, so if you find it spicier, don’t come after me. The chicken? Grilled to give you that smoky char, though it could’ve been a tad more tender. But hey, it’s the perfect vessel for the Taliwang sauce—a glorious mix of satay sauce meets sambal that just works. It’s this harmony of flavours and textures that keeps folks coming back, even when their wallets start whispering, “Really?”

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At $8.20, Sure, it’s a bit pricier than your average Nasi Lemak, but when your taste buds are this happy, who’s counting? Plus, it’s got that Michelin selected nod, so you can feel a little fancy while you sweat through the spice. We kid.

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In short, if you’re at Lau Pa Sat and ready for a dish that’s equal parts comfort and adventure, give Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang a shot. Just remember to keep a cold drink handy—you might need it.

Taste:3.75/5
Ambience:3.5/5
Shiokness: 3.75/5

Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang is Halal and Muslim Owned

Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang

Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang Lau Pa Sat
Stall 71 Lau Pa Sat
18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582

Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang Lau Pa Sat Hours
Operating Hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm

How to get into Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang
Lau Pa Sat. Free seating. Walk-in.
Peak hours 12-2pm, 7-9pm.

Best way to get to Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang
Nearest MRT: Downtown (DT17), Raffles Place (EW14/NS26), Shenton Way (TE19), Telok Ayer (DT18)
Nearest Parking: Telok Ayer street side or surrounding office buildings like Asia Square.

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Michelin Selected Location
#01-33 Yishun Park Hawker Centre51 Yishun Avenue 11, Singapore 768867

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Michelin Selected or Bib Gourmands At Lau Pa Sat

1. Lixin Fishball Noodles
2. Jian Bo Shui Kueh
3. Warong Pak Sapari
4. Pin Wei Chee Cheong Fun