Selera Semarak Kuala Lumpur

Located at the intersection of Jalan Semarak and Jalan Padang Tembak lies Medan Selera Semarak, a complex in Kampung Datuk Keramat that’s both a morning wet market and a food court. There are more than 21 stalls in this food court which cumulatively serve a wide variety of food (predominantly Malay and Mamak food) and beverages. The food and beverages at some of these stalls includes tom yam, pisang goreng, soups, teh tarik, fried seafood, fried chicken, roasted meats, and much more.


That said, one of the standouts in this food court is stall 2 & 3; a stall specialising in Kelantanese food, which is already a rarity in most food courts in Kuala Lumpur as it is. The most authentically Kelantanese dish here has to be the nasi kerabu, which has all the necessary components to deliver a great plate of this Kelantanese delicacy. The greatest trademark of this dish is undoubtedly the mound of blue rice, which obtains it’s colour from the buds of the butterfly-pea flower (kembang telang), while also giving it it’s distinct aroma. Then there are the other equally important ingredients such as chopped long beans, cabbage, coconut sambal, and keropok which make up the rest of the dish. Other sides from other stalls such as fried chicken can be ordered to further enhance the dining experience.

 

So if you’re ever in the Kampung Datuk Keramat area and are looking to experience that old school food court feel together with some Kelantanese food, your best bet is certainly going to be in Medan Selera Semarak.