$10 nasi lemak to celebrate Malaysia independence day. Not as good as previous deal of $2 or $5 nasi Lemak, probably due to the inflation. From the sign looks like it is available whole day for all Paparich stores until 31 Aug. Dine in only.
You can choose between:
Store Locator
https://www.papparich.net.au/store-locator
You're not gonna like what's gonna happen to said friend…
Not as good as previous deal of $2 or $5 nasi Lemak, probably due to the inflation.
This inflation rates are much higher than most. 500% or 200% by PappaRich who's Pa is really getting Rich!
Maybe it wont taste as bad as before?
Its more like unforend the chicken after its fried
What is an unforend
That's what happens to the chicken after it's fried.
When you go to a foren country, you become forend. But when you come home, you become unforend
Taste like crap and overpriced
I think the taste is fine, but I find their servings are too small. Like one 'meal' isn't enough to fill me up, which I don't think I've found anywhere else.
edit: I'm referring mainly to the roti meals
Sorry I come from Singapore so the taste does matter to me I don’t mind paying a bit more to get that original taste but I am yet to find a place that’s even close
Do you recommend Mamak?
Sorry I come from Singapore so the taste does matter to me I don’t mind paying a bit more to get that original taste but I am yet to find a place that’s even close
I agree with you 100%. I'm Aussie but I've lived in Kuala Lumpur & Singapore and can vouch for the low quality of Papa Rich.
Hell, I was even courageous enough to give them a shot when I was in Singapore a few weeks back and they are rubbish there too.
@Cyphar: Real taste are from street food stalls or those mama and pa shops that's been open for like 50 years.
Papa Rich is just a sad imitation to fool westerners and also young Asians that like going to a fancy settings eateries.
@PuppieWayne: Open for like 50 years? food stalls rarely last that long, they rarely last for more than 1 generation i've noticed.
Still, what are the alternatives? McDonalds meal for $12, Cafe Brunch for $18-26, Nene Lunch $12.
Don't listen to the "you have to go to a street stall in Malaysia in the 1970s" brigade. Papa Rich does a good job of Malaysian food for a franchise, and it does fresh roti, which is hard to find in Australia and worth a visit just for that. That said, it is a franchise, not all outlets are the same, and I hope the one at Northland has taken down the sign to staff saying "If you get the order wrong, you pay for it".
Disagree. Paparich makes pretty sad tasting and looking food that just happens to have the same names as the Malaysian favourites, franchise or not
That sounds like a stupid sign. Any customer who feels like being a prick can just tell the manager their order was different.
And when it's your word as a server against the customer you can bet that the customer is always right.
I'm pretty sure that's illegal, even in today's gig economy, but I haven't been there since before the pandemic.
LOL, imagine paying PPR a visit to eat their "Fresh Roti". When i worked there, only Indians would order that crap. I have never seen or served a Malaysian customer that ordered that. I've had it as my staff snack, as a food to sustain yourself during the shift they are alright cause it's free. But paying for oversweetened badly made roti is not alright.
You can find "fresh roti" in any Indian restaurant in Australia and most prepare it in a proper tandoor oven too so it is authentic. Roti is not part of the Malay cuisine so the fact they have it is very odd.
you claim that you have lived in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, but you don't know that Roti Canai (Malaysian) and Roti Prata (Singapore) is native to the region? You do realise Roti Canai is THE food you get when you visit any mamak any where in West Malaysia yeah? Phrasing it as if Roti Canai is the less authentic version of Indian Tandoor Roti is non-sensical. The unique thing about it is - you toss/flip the dough and then you grill it on a flat top with toppings of your choosings such as eggs, onion. Which is something Indians do not do. Heck, i have seen Indian joints selling Roti Canai but they marketed it as "Indo-Malaysian" Roti. So yeah, Indian Roti and Malaysian Roti are not the same thing. I suggest you pay Malaysia a visit again, and ask the cab driver to take you to the best roti canai joint he knows of.
Claiming Roti Canai is not part of Malaysian cuisine is like claiming CKT and Hainanese Chicken Rice not being part of Malaysian cuisine. You could find similar things in China, former is simply fried Hor Fun and latter is WenChang chicken, if you think about it.
Ps. Malay is an ethnic group, it is not a short form for "Malaysian". Malay style Roti Canai slaps more than Mamak Roti Canai from experience.
but you don't know that Roti Canai (Malaysian) and Roti Prata (Singapore) is native to the region?
You seem to miss the point that both are Indian cuisine, not Malay/Singaporean. Just because it's served there doesn't make it Malay. I can cross over to India and I'll find it there as well because that's where it came from
Claiming Roti Canai is not part of Malaysian cuisine is like claiming CKT and Hainanese Chicken Rice not being part of Malaysian cuisine
But they aren't though. Chicken Rice in particular is from China and I would lay claim that is more Singaporean than Malay.
@shkippy: Australia has a cuisine? What does it consist of? VB and dim sims?
Australia is a hodge-podge of cuisines from all over the world. I've never heard of an Australian cuisine though.
@Cyphar: I kinda like having beetroot on my beef burger, chilli on my Portuguese chicken burger, chicken salt on my fish & chips and I certainly love the many asain fusion restaurants that are quite unique to Australia. Yes none of them originated here but they have certainly evolved here.
Would you consider pasta Italian? Wasn't it originally noodles in China brought to Europe via the silk road? And tomatoes originated in the America's, so not even the sauce is Italian or even European!
So you enjoy eating your Indian only roti, but I'll enjoy the variety of Indian and the unique Malay subtle differences because I believe in food evolving.
@shkippy: all that gatekeeping is almost as if it is racially motivated.. Like what you said food is always evolving. Who would have thought diasporas living in a different country would eat something similar!?
And another example i could think of is Pilaf rice aka world's most shared dish - in India and Pakistan it's Briyani, in central Asia it's pilaf/polo, in Spain it's Paella.. conceptually similar and yet so different. Who's to say where it originally came from…
Likewise with Char Kueh Teow and Roti Canai. To an untrained palette it may taste similar to Fried Hor Fun and Tandoor Roti but it could not be more different.
@dukeGR4: Wow, OK… I don't understand why you're attacking me. What exactly did I say that you disagree with? And playing the racist card… What?
@shkippy: I'm talking about him, not you. Sorry!!! i basically agreed with you… I'm so sorry for the misunderstanding!!! :(
i will send you an imaginary Nasi Lemak as compensation hehe
@Cyphar: I refuse to be lectured by someone that knows absolutely nothing about Malaysia. You just lost all credibility cause you can't even distinguish the difference between Malay and Malaysia, nor do you know about Malaysia's demographics.
here's a crash course because you need it since you are rather ignorant, and offensively so:
Modern day West Malaysia was Hindu Buddhist up until 15th century. It has very strong Indian influence.
When Malaya was a British protectorate, many Indians migrated to Malaya. Working in rubber plantations OR as soldiers/police. The tradition continued when the Brits officially colonised Malaya between 1945-1963
Malay is an ethnic group. It is one of 3 major ethnic groups in Malaysia, the other two being Chinese and Indians.
If you search up Roti Canai on google, it will tell you it is literally created by Indian diasporas in South East Asia. Same goes to Teh Tarik, CKT and Hainanese Chicken. As I have mentioned, tossing the roti and cook it on a flattop is only unique to Malaysia and Singapore.
In any case, I find it fascinating how you claim to have lived in both cities, but yet know so little about the history and the cuisine. Malaysia's culinary cuisine is rich, and has very strong Chinese, Malay and Indian influence due to immigration.
China DOES have Wen Chang chicken. But when brought by Hainanese diasporas to South East Asia they have adapted it.
@dukeGR4: You don't seem to even understand the points you're arguing in this diatribe. Just like your other responses in this entire thread, if you're not flat our wrong, you are contradicting yourself. It's not worth debating with you. Take whatever stance you want but I will continue to maintain my stance that Papa Rich isn't very good.
@Cyphar: that's rich considering you don't even know the difference between Malaysian and Malay, or its demographics, or its Hindu Buddhist roots. I'm flat out wrong? hahha! So you reckon just because you have lived in Kuala Lumpur you know more about Malaysia than an actual Malaysian? At no point am i contradicting myself so you could stop downplaying my cultural identity and splain to me about my culture, racist.
Oh, Papparich is shit. That I agree, I know, i worked there. But DO NOT change the topic and put words in my mouth so you could feel better. At no point we were talking about the quality of Papparich. it's shit, everybody knows that. You were the one that started this gatekeeping about how Roti Canai is Indian, not me lol.
Even if you do not believe me, a quick google would have revealed all the answers rather than you standing behind this "I live in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore" and pretend to be an expert on Malay Peninsular history. But this is a catch-22 paradox, if you googled in the first place how do you still maintain this racist stance of denying other people's cultural identity lol.
I sincerely hope that you could visit Malaysia or Singapore again, and this time visit the museums and learn about our rich South East Asian history. Malaysia is home to more than 100 ethnic groups, and Mandarin, Malay and Tamil are the three most spoken languages. In Singapore, all 3 of them are the official language.
@dukeGR4: The fact that you write novella-length diatribes going way off topic is amusing. You're completely wrong, ofcourse, but thank you for making me smile a bit while enjoying my Oldtown White Coffee.
@Cyphar: and going by your logic Italian food is Chinese, since noodles came from China. And every single rice dish, doesn't matter where it's from is from China.
Love Nasi lemak but the quality and quantity of serve of papa rich has taken a real downhill run since the glory days
Their laksa are still passable tho imo but quite up there in price compared to smaller independents
I've only been once because I had some relatives visiting from the US and I didn't know anywhere good that was close by so we just walked in.
I ordered the Laksa and I didn't think it was terrible. Turns out it was pure luck according to most comments here lol 🤣.
I'm not sure I'd eat there if it's $1.. food quality and portions are on a one way st down.
You can't expect much if it was a buck
PapaInflation?
I just want one malaysian/singaporean restaurant in Australia that does decent serving sizes and taste good.
Nothing i've found remotely compares to the quality you can get in Singapore//Malaysia.
If you're in NSW I would recommend to visit Campsie
Where in Campsie, s'il vous plait
My favourites so far are Small Chilli and Albee's Kitchen
@PrinceOfWhales: +1 for Albee's. I rate it as one of the best Asian restaurants in Sydney for serving size, taste, quality, variety and value. Their daily specials are great as well!
Temasek Parramatta
I feel like they've gone downhill also. They were beyond amazing in the early 2000s!
Laksa King if you’re in Melbourne
Is this the one in flemington? I always see a lot of people there but i thought the food to be quite average.
I recommend Laksa house in the cbd for a better version of laksa king.
Here in VIC, Chef Lagenda in Deer Park is the most authentic Malay food I've had outside of Malaysia. There's always massive queues though but for good reason. The Beef Rendang is out-of-this-world amazing.
Chef Lagenda is legit. Haven't been to the Deer Park site but the Ascot Vale one is great. Recommend the laksa.
I think Ascot Vale one is the OG so it's gotta be good, if not better than the Deer Park one. Will have to check it out!
don't listen to anyone else. Roti Bar in Melbourne CBD is Malay cuisine as it is
I don't disagree the food is tasty but MSG-laden as you'd have this enormous thirst that lingers after eating their food…
Another misconception of MSG. Its not MSG that makes you thirsty, it's the salt in the food. Most Asian restaurants use chicken bullion powder, which is super salty and MSG laden.
@NoApostrophePlurals: You are absolutely wrong about that. I eat plenty of meals with a decent salt content without getting the dry mouth effect I always get from a meal high in MSG.
@Karfaffel: I highly doubt it. There are literally hundreds of studies and science that say what you experience is a load of crap. It's all in your head or a result of something else like not drinking enough water beforehand in the day. This has been proven in dozens of placebo trials where people were told dish A had MSG and dish B didn't have msg and the people being trialled consistently said dish A made them thirsty when in fact they were the same dish.
I'm sorry you have this confirmation bias in your head, but I used to think like you did, because my parents told me it was true, so I avoided MSG as much as possible. I still try to minimise my intake/usage just as I do with salt, sugar, etc. Everything in moderation as they say.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16999713/#:~:text=Conclusion….
"Conclusions: MSG has a widespread reputation for eliciting a variety of symptoms, ranging from headache to dry mouth to flushing. Since the first report of the so-called Chinese restaurant syndrome 40 years ago, clinical trials have failed to identify a consistent relationship between the consumption of MSG and the constellation of symptoms that comprise the syndrome. Furthermore, MSG has been described as a trigger for asthma and migraine headache exacerbations, but there are no consistent data to support this relationship. Although there have been reports of an MSG-sensitive subset of the population, this has not been demonstrated in placebo-controlled trials."
@NoApostrophePlurals: MSG contains 1/3 the amount of sodium as table salt, therefore if used instead of salt in similar quantities it can be a healthier alternative.
As for glutamate: The human body treats MSG the same as natural glutamate found in food. For instance, the body does not distinguish between free glutamate from tomatoes, cheese or mushrooms and the glutamate from MSG added to foods.
https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/keeping-food-s…
So I wonder if Karfaffel also avoids foods high in natural glutamate such as hard cheeses like parmesan, tomato concentrates and sauces, stocks cubes and concentrates, sauces such as soy, fish, oyster etc, spreads such as Vegemite®, Marmite®? Or is it all in their head as suggested by the study you linked.
it's the salt. I cook at home and lately i reduced salt and substituted it with MSG. Not thirsty anymore.
Looks like you're in Perth?
Maybe try:
- ACituation (113 Collins Rd, Willetton WA 6155).
- Kopitime Thornlie
- BananaBro East Vic Park
Tried bananabro but it was booked out last time I went
Will look into the other two
My best bet so far was chopchop in the city which did amazing bbq pork
BBQ Pork? Oh then none of the above, lol. I usually make my own Char Siu.
For roast meats maybe try Golden King BBQ Express in Morley.
Actuation - nice but some of the dishes are more rice than meat.
BananaBro - been there once. Very very over priced for what you are getting.
Try Mr Hawkers in Leederville.
Peranakan Place Nyonya Cuisine Auburn
Malaysian Kampung Restaurant in Bentleigh, Vic is worth a try.
This place called Lemak does that but you got to go to Brisbane
Is that the one in East Brisbane?
there's one there but they put too much pepper
I feel like the Chermside one is better
Roti Roads, VIC
Lunch sorted
From 29 – 31 August, dine in at any of our outlets to enjoy a plate of our Nasi Lemak Fried Chicken, Nasi Lemak Curry Chicken, or Nasi Lemak Vegetarian Curry Mutton for only $10!
*T&C – Only available for dine-in orders. This offer is not valid with other discounts, promotions and vouchers. PappaRich reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions without prior notice.
I had better 2 ringgit nasi lemak in Malaysia than what they serve.
I know right
I've had a a meal in Malaysia that made me shit for 3 days unable to even keep water down. But yea of course Malaysian food is mostly better in Malaysia
A dodgy kebab here will do that too.
Never had food poisoning in Australia but i guess i usually avoid kebab places for that reason. Frozen meat on a rotating stick with no cover is scary
Ah.. ang mo tummy.
Just means you've not toughen up. 😀
I found Malaysia had great food hygiene standards last time I was there
I guess its always luck though
It was Tioman and I'm pretty sure the meat wasn't refrigerated
Why so weak? - Uncle Roger
Haiyaa why so weak?
white people weak tummy haiyaaaa
Appears to be good value, but food is below average, edible nonetheless.
Do people like this place? I have been a couple of times and thought it was very mediocre food with terrible customer service. I guess it was cheap enough.
Nah been there twice disappointed both times and there won’t be a third visit from me and the fam
Try it in KL if you ever go there
I thought they're pretty expensive for what you got.
They are not cheap any means. They are on the expensive side and the quality of food ranges from 0 star to 2.5 stars.
always a pleasure to see ozbargain's high standard for food. dyamm.
I think it depends who is prepping the food.
I had really good roti one day and I think it was a Malay mum making the food, then another day it was someone young and didn't taste as good.
Tasteless food, average service, overpriced menu.
Is Cockburn branch the only one left in WA?
Why would you eat there? D Big Mama has a far better nasi lemak.
But is it available for $10?
I would pay more for a way way way way better meal than eating at this chain restaurant. Try a nasi lemak from singapore and compare. They are galaxy apart. The D Big Mama remind me of the Singaporean one.
As a Singaporean can confirm the food is crap and highly overrated.
Lol mate no one is rating it I can tell you now.
I like the sound of friend chicken :P