I Love Naan at Pelita!
Nasi Kandar Pelita is no stranger to most of us, especially to those who stayed in Penang before. It is one of the more prominent ‘nasi kandar’ shops in Penang, along the names of Kayu, Kassim Mustafa and the likes. Recently, Pelita has opened a new branch just next to IOI Mall in Puchong. With its bright blue and yellow signboard, it’s almost impossible to miss this shop when you’re driving through the Puchong city. One night, Saucer and I decided to visit this place before our movie in IOI Mall.
Nasi Kandar station
While Saucer was busy getting his mixed rice, I ordered a hot glass of ‘teh halia’ or Ginger tea with milk. I requested for ‘kurang manis’ or less sweet, so the tea turned out just nice. It had more tea taste instead of sweetened milk, but I still think it would be nicer if it were frothier and thicker.
Teh Tarik Halia / Ginger Tea
Saucer then came back with a plate of rice drenched with curry and gravy as well as 2 pieces of chicken. The fried chicken was for me! 
I particularly requested for it to go with my Naan bread. This plate of rice cost RM9.50. What do you think? I like mixing all the sauces and gravy together with the rice. In fact, the wetter, the better. But of course, it was Saucer’s plate of rice, and he didn’t like too much gravy. But the final product was delicious and appetizing! Comparable to the one I had in Penang.
Nasi Kandar (RM9.50)
My yummy fried chicken
Look at Saucer paying attention and enjoying his food! *LOL*
Saucer enjoying his plate of rice
My order of Garlic Naan soon arrived. I loved the Naan there! It was done with the right amount of ‘burnt’ factor, and with the right thickness. I had Naan before which was too thick and made me full even when I was just halfway through. But this was just crispy on the outside and warm and fluffy inside. Really good when you mix it with dhal or curry.
Garlic Naan (RM2.50)
I really enjoyed my Naan, together with the fried chicken. I’m sure if you order the Tandoori chicken, it would go well too. I would definitely order Naan again in my next visit to Pelita. 
The curry, peppermint and dhal sauces
On top of all that, we also ordered a plate of Roti Tisu. It didn’t come out as expected, as I was hoping to see something similar to the one at Kayu, towering tall and thin as tissue. This was not really tall, and it’s not that thin either. It was passable, but not exemplary. It would be an enjoyable supper food though, eating the crispy roti drizzled with sweetened condensed milk bit by bit.
Roti Tisu (RM1.50)
Overall, I quite enjoyed the experience at Nasi Kandar Pelita. It definitely brought back good old memories while I was staying in Penang. Definitely going back again for the Naan, that is, if my waistline permits.
Nasi Kandar Pelita, Puchong
Nasi Kandar Pelita Puchong
No. G2, Jalan Merbah2 (Next to IOI Mall),
Bandar Puchong Jaya,
47170 Puchong, Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia.
Tel/Fax: +603-8076 9532
Comments (40)
ohmy.. all look spicy to me.
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Not really spicy.. the roti tisu is sweet!
huhuhu… the last time i ate naan n roti tissue was when he came here last year. *sobs*
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He?? Aww…
*hugs*
Yum…I love roti tisu…
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ohh…i’ve heard of this place before but did not know they open 1 branch in Puchong. The curry on the rice are so yummy!!!
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Yea the one in Puchong is quite new… U love nasi kandar eh?
at least a nice nasi kandar in puchong now~
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Yea! finally
Haha, absolutely essential to stay seriously focused when attacking a plate of nasi kandar! I’ve often stayed away from the big names in mamak, but I guess I’ll be willing to give this a shot!
LOL at your first comment! But I don’t know of any other good mamak in KL, not very adventurous with nasi kandar. LOL! You have to tell me which one is good!
Nasi kandar!!! Shudders!!! I would stay far far away from those shops! Their “knives very sharp” one! Just pick a few items – over RM10.00 already!!! *pengsan Poor pensioner like me cannot afford…
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LOL! Knives very sharp! I seldom eat the nasi kandar actually.. mostly take the roti only, which is fixed price
i love naan too
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Yay! hi 5!
Hmm… you were wearing white shirt with blue belt, and short skirt?
I think this shop is bigger than the one in PJ.
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Haha you spotted my reflection on the counter!! I knew someone would comment on that!
If you like Naan, there’s this mamak place @ Uptown Damansara, same row as Old Town White Coffee.
You can get some more exclusive naan there, like Kasmiri Naan, Roshini Naan…etc etc…
Your hubby certainly has a thing for friend chicken ^^
Ohh I love Kashmiri naan!! OK, thanks for the info!
PS: The fried chicken was for me.
Been at Pelita. Not bad
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What did you have there?
This is the new branch in Puchong. There is one at KLCC area….always full house also
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Oh really? Never visited other branches in KL before.. lol
Hmm … Pelita was the place to go back then … when we craved for a simple, Nasi Kandar meal near to USM.
Or Subaidah, but the former was slightly better.
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Yea, I always went to Pelita in Sg Dua for my roti cravings too.. aside from kayu, that is. But Kayu has gone up in price!
Pelita, is this the one very famous in Bangsar?? i’ve only been there once, pai seh, haha.. but the nasi kandar is nice woh, though slightly expensive..
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Bangsar? Ermm.. not sure if they have a branch there, but they have one in SS2 and KLCC
Pelita is not bad, but den again… I makan-ed too much mamak food. Boring liao. LOL…
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Haha.. where do you usually have your mamak food??
hmmm now I know why your saucer got sick lol!
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Ehh where got! We only eat at this place once in a long while
saucer looks like a small boy there… maybe becoz u both are so baby faced *shake head*
food wise.. i find nasi kandar to be expensive leh! compared to our ‘nasi campur’
but then again.. it’s totally different story lah kan?
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True.. nasi kandar is more expensive compared to nasi campur.. but I don’t go Pelita for nasi kandar usually.. I love their NAAN!! hehehehe
I want the fried chicken… by the way, can see your reflection there.
Yea I was wondering if someone would notice my reflection actually. LOL!
i LOVE Naan dip with condensed milk..hehee
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Ooh! Looks good but fattening and quite unhealthy for me! haha!
I think there’s a Pelita in SS2 right?
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I think the food in Pelita is not bad, although i haven’t tried out the Naan yet. May be should give it a try next time. Anyhow good review for Restoran Nasi Kandar Pelita.
This restaurant’s worker give a Damn Shit service,and i wanted to complain to any authorized person Immediately。