Best Nasi Goreng Ayam Kunyit in Penang

Don’t be deterred by the façade of the restaurant because once you've stepped foot into the shack-like dining space, you’ll be awed. It’s bright, full-of-life and the alluring aroma hovering through the air gets your salivary glands rumbling. Hands down, do order their turmeric fried chicken and expect nothing short of savoury. The gilded-brown chicken pieces have a tad of crispiness and are liberally loaded with onions, long beans, and chopped chilies, adding a layer of crunch and colour. Their fried rice is equally praiseworthy and a brimming bowl of tomyam would seal the deal for a memorable meal. 

This commodious eatery needs no introduction in the island, stacking up reputation as the best bet to satiate Tomyam and never-ending range of fried rice. The restaurant tows a traditional feel with wood-themed backdrop in a serene residential area. A hot favourite by the locals is their Nasi Goreng Ayam Kunyit. Shriveled deep-fried chicken pieces are wedged in a fried rice platter and showered with onions, long beans, and chilies. The meat is succulent and tender and dabbling in their sambal just elevates the flavours. 

Truly an unsung hero that offers a sheer spread of Thai food and fried rice with a humble price, Aziz Tomyam has garnered a loyal following for years. Walk in the luminously-lid space and hobnob with friendly locals who share the same love for food, and any conversation here would never exclude their Nasi Goreng Ayam Kunyit. Slivers of brownish-yellow chicken are cushioned on a salad and laden with chopped chilies, onions and long beans, and served with well-executed fried rice that captures the alluring essence of the wok. The turmeric-infused chicken just oozes out with flavours and surely would have you coming back for more. 

Sidestepping from quaint eateries, Restaurant Tomyam Udang offers a delightful range of Thai food goodness in a massive space, the best pick for a communal enjoyment. Among the triumphant dish on the menu is their Nasi Goreng Ayam Kunyit, downright a delicious dish that does wonders. Pleasantly fried to a gilded hue, the chicken has little speckles of crispiness, and is sautéed with onions and chilies then ladled on a salad. Hands down, it leaves an inedible mark in your mind. And you can’t leave without having their signature Tomyam.