Negeri Sembilan is located on the west coast of the peninsular of Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur… Negeri Sembilan was settled by the Minangkabau people from Sumatra in the 15th century and they brought with them their culture, their distinctive architecture, their traditions, their language and their food, all of which remain to this day.

Negeri Sembilan actually has a lot of good food to offer travelers or even foodies and here are just a tiny portion of some eateries I got to enjoy at Kuala Klawang, a tiny town in Jelebu while on a Media Familiarisation trip with Gaya Travel Magazine, Tourism Malaysia and Negeri Sembilan Tourism….

Kedai Kopi Gedebab

This charming and unassuming cafe is located just opposite the Kuala Klawang Bus Station…

They serve up pretty yummy localised Western dishes from lamb chop, chicken chop, chicken grill, mixed grill, meat balls, pasta and so on…

You can also indulge in their delicious ice blended beverages as well

I ordered spaghetti bolognaise and had some iced mocha frappe and it was pretty flavourful and satisfying !!!

Address – .16, Jalan Syed Abu Bakar, Kampung Jelebu Tengah, 71600 Kuala Klawang

Station 85

This roadside restaurant serves up western and local dishes…. It has made a name for itself for its fire-grilled lamb that is served with nasi lemak

Satay lovers will love the range of satays – chicken, beef, lamb and even errmmm… chicken bone satay ( chicken ribs) to pair with rice cakes, and tasty peanut dipping sauce…

I enjoyed their char koay teow and there are a lot of other dishes you can indulge in too……all which are full of flavours and just so good…

Address – 1A, Jalan Petaling, Kampung Mengkan, 71600 Kuala Klawang

Kopitiam Nam Theng, Kuala Klawang

Malaysians love their food so wherever there is good food, we will go and this is one such place which becomes a gathering point for everyone…

Nam Theng is a Chinese kopitiam which has been opened since the year 1953 !! This kopitiam which is a firm favorite of the local communities in Jelebu have been packing in customers of all races for years!!!

Nam Theng Kopitiam serves up Nasi lemak bungkus or served freshly hot, roti canai, mi hailam, toast and other affordable yet satisfying menu as well as all Malaysian’s favorite drinks…and the food is all halal

Address – 135, Jln Dato’ Moyang Salleh, Kampung Jelebu Tengah, 71600 Kuala Klawang, Negeri Sembilan

Salai Kayangan Jelebu

Salai means smoked and smoked meats (and fish) are a traditional way of cooking for the Malays in Negeri Sembilan, giving the meats – chicken, duck, beef, and fish – a distinct fragrant and smoky flavour. These meats are then used for cooking in rendang and masak lemak cili padi … stepping into Salai Kayangan Jelebu you can see the meats here getting smoked….and cannot miss the smoky smell wafting through the air

Masak lemak cili padi (spicy tumeric Coconut Milk dishes) is usually made by cooking fish, seafood, meat (usually chicken), smoked meats and fish, eggs, mushrooms, and/or vegetable in coconut milk blended with turmeric and ground cili padi. Masak Lemak Cili Api is a Negeri Sembilan specialty. The addition of fresh turmeric gives the gravy its golden colour. This dish can be pretty spicy depending on how much bird eye chillis are added in. They occasionally replace the beef with fish and add pineapple to provide a savoury flavour to the dish. For a filling meal, serve it with rice. Locals love this dish because it is unique in terms of flavours, as it is spicy, salty with a hint of smoky flavour!!!

Among the dishes you can find here would be Daging salai, Semilang salai, Ayam salai, itik salai, Siput sedut masak lemak and a whole lot more local favorites… all packed full of flavours so muchnso that Salai Kayangan has become a famous place for celebrities and VIPs including ministers to drop by whenever they are in Jelebu…

Cendol and Ais Batu Kacang(ABC) by Salmi
Majid and Mie Bobo

Address – Salai Kayangan Jelebu, Kampung Batu Serambai, 71600 Kuala Klawang

Pijoi Bahulu

I love bahulu… and Pijoi Bahulu is a stall situated at the roadside (You will not miss the stall with their banner along the way) in Kuala Klawang, Jelebu…You can watch the fresh Bahulu delicacies being prepared before your eyes on weekends and public holidays.

These Bahulu delicacies are a tasty treat for locals in the morning or evening accompanied by coffee or tea, and personally for me, I love it when it is piping hot and fresh from the oven!!!

This traditional delicacy is made up of only three ingredients namely eggs, sugar and flour, but the baking process is strenuous and time-consuming.

Bahulu sellers usually use electric oven for faster and easier baking, but Pijoi Bahulu use the traditional way of tending to firewood, coconut husks and sand, so that the Bahulu will turn out chewier, more fragrant and has a longer shelf life…

The make shift oven bakes the Bahulu to perfection in like one to two minutes…

You can try the Bahulu delicacies for free and then pick your own freshly baked Bahulu delicacies and purchase it for RM20 per container of 45 pieces!!!

On normal weekdays, you can still purchase your Bahulu delicacies which have been ready packed in the plastic container… Pijoi Bahulu also sells other traditional delicacies like dodol, wajik, and so on…

Address – No 23A, Kampung Puom Titi, 71650 Kuala Klawang, Jelebu