Traditional nasi lemak at SugarBun
By Cedrina Norlaila A. Clark

Alexander (R) and James at SugarBun Restaurant in Sengkurong 

SugarBun recently launched its traditional 'nasi lemak' dish which is a very popular local cuisine in many Southeast Asian countries including Brunei. Not only it is considered as a complete meal, many Bruneians eat it for breakfast or just as a mid-morning snack. There are several varieties of 'nasi lemak' but the main dish of fragrant coconut rice remains unchanged. However, the toppings or side dishes can be altered to suit the wishes of consumers.

However, recently in all SugarBun outlets throughout Brunei, one can eat 'nasi lemak' in style.

The SugarBun's traditional 'nasi lemak' comes with the fragrant 'nasi' or rice cooked with fresh coconut milk, served topped with sliced tomato and cucumber, fried peanuts, 'sambal ikan bilis' or spicy anchovies, a half-boiled egg and sambal shrimp paste which is also quite spicy. It is available at $2.50.

The nasi lemak here is served on an unbreakable platter with the pattern of green banana leaves that makes the 'nasi lemak' feel traditionally tasty.

All of SugarBun's chicken is slaughtered the 'halal' way, confirmed Alexander, the head of SugarBun Restaurant in Sengkurong.

Courtesy of Sunday Bulletin