97 Nasi Lemak - Old Airport Rd at Old Airport Road Food Centre
Location: 51 Old Airport Rd, #01-96/97 Food Centre, Singapore 390051
Floor 1 · Old Airport Road Food Centre
Nasi lemak stall founded through NEA Hawker Dev Programme at Old Airport Road
Nasi lemak stall founded through NEA Hawker Dev Programme at Old Airport Road
97 Nasi Lemak is a nasi lemak stall at Old Airport Road Food Centre, founded by Ellis Phua through the National Environment Agency's Hawker Development Programme. The stall serves the classic Malay coconut rice dish accompanied by fried chicken wings, fried egg, ikan bilis, cucumber slices, and a house-made sambal chilli that balances sweet and spicy notes. Its origin through the Hawker Dev Programme highlights a government initiative designed to nurture new hawker talents and sustain Singapore's hawker culture for future generations. 97 Nasi Lemak has earned a following at Old Airport Road, a food centre already renowned for its concentration of quality stalls. The stall exemplifies how new entrants can carve out a loyal customer base by delivering well-executed traditional recipes in a competitive hawker environment.Operating Hours
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Richard
The rice is frangant and tendered. The sambal has a smokey chilli flavour with a mid spicy level. The chicken was well marinated, not over flavour and crisp. Good job team 97 Nasi Lemak. Keep it up.
owen
A decent Nasi Lemak that hits all the fundamentals Rice was fragrant, super nice to eat it with the dishes or even on its own. …
Bryan Tan
tried a few times and they are very very consistent. yes, there's other stalls that serve much better nasi lemak sambal but this is one of the better ones. …
Amelia Ding
Ordered through grab. Food came hot, portion is just nice for me. chicken wings flavorful, rice taste is good but texture Abit soft for me. chilli is the nasi lemak sweet kind not bad. ❤️
LP Pua
Saw a few people eating Nasi Lemak and also noticed a queue at the Nasi Lemak stall, so I assumed it must be good and promptly joined the queue. I wanted to order the Chicken Katsudon set, but it was sold out, so I ended up ordering the …
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97 Nasi Lemak - Old Airport Rd
97 Nasi Lemak
A food stall with a sign that reads "97 NASI LEMAK" in English and Chinese characters. The stall displays images of various nasi lemak dishes. In front of the stall, there are many takeaway containers filled with food, neatly arranged in plastic bags. The stall also has a display case with food items and a cash register.
97 Nasi Lemak
A storefront for a Nasi Lemak stall. The stall has a large sign with the number 97 and "NASI LEMAK" written on it. Below the sign, there are pictures of different meal sets with prices. A display case shows various food items. Cutlery and napkins are arranged on the counter.
Nasi Lemak Stall
Two stalls are visible, both advertising "97 NASI LEMAK" with Chinese characters above. The stall on the left has a wooden facade with a display of food items. The stall on the right also has a wooden counter and a display case filled with food. Several pictures of dishes are displayed above the counter. Two women are seated at a table in front of the stalls.
Nasi Lemak Stall
A food stall with a sign that reads "97 NASI LEMAK" in English and Chinese characters. Below the stall name are pictures of various nasi lemak sets with prices. People are queuing to order.
97 Nasi Lemak
A food stall with a prominent sign displaying "97 NASI LEMAK" in English and Chinese characters. Below the main sign, there are illuminated menu boards showcasing various set meals with pictures and prices. The stall features a display counter with food items and a menu board. Two customers are visible, one facing the counter and the other looking at the menu.
Nasi Lemak Stall
A food stall with a prominent sign displaying "97 NASI LEMAK" in both Chinese and English. The stall features a display of food items and a menu board with pictures of dishes. Several customers are seen ordering and waiting for their food.
97 Nasi Lemak
A food stall with a large sign displaying "97 NASI LEMAK" in English and Chinese characters. Below the main sign, there are images of various nasi lemak sets with prices. People are queuing and ordering at the counter.
97 Nasi Lemak
A food stall with a prominent sign displaying "97 NASI LEMAK" in both Chinese and English. Below the main sign, a menu board showcases various nasi lemak sets with images and prices. The stall appears to be part of a larger food court or market.
Nasi Lemak Stall
A stall selling Nasi Lemak with a prominent sign displaying "97 NASI LEMAK" in both Chinese and English. Below the main sign, there are pictures of various Nasi Lemak sets with prices. People are queuing to order.
97 Nasi Lemak
A food stall with a prominent sign displaying "97 NASI LEMAK" in large letters. The stall features a display case filled with various food items and a menu board above showing set meals and ingredients. Two customers are visible, one ordering and another preparing to order.
Spicy Eggplant and Green Beans
A close-up shot of a food display case featuring two white trays of food. The tray in the foreground on the left contains chopped eggplant mixed with a spicy red chili and garlic sauce. The tray on the right holds cooked green beans with a few julienned carrots. In the background, a woven basket holds more food, and a bright LED light illuminates the display.
Food Stall Display
A food stall display case filled with various dishes. In the top shelf, there are fried items. The middle shelf has white trays with what appears to be rice and vegetables. The bottom shelf contains noodles, curry dishes, and a vegetable stir-fry. Cutlery is organized in a grey tray at the bottom. A sign above the display indicates "97 NASI LEMAK" and "OLD AIRPORT ROAD FOOD CENTRE". A "HALAL SINGAPORE" logo is also visible.
Vegetable Curry
A close-up shot of a white rectangular dish filled with a creamy, yellow curry. The curry contains various vegetables, including green beans, cabbage, and carrots. The dish appears to be part of a buffet or food service line.
Nasi Lemak Meal
A takeaway box containing Nasi Lemak, a traditional Malaysian dish. The meal includes rice, a fried egg, fried fish, anchovies with peanuts, cucumber slices, and a small container of sambal. The box is branded with "91 NASI LEMAK" and Chinese characters.
Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken
A plate of Nasi Lemak served with white rice, a fried egg, sliced cucumbers, a piece of fried chicken, and a slice of fried fish cake. A glass of iced tea is in the background.
Food Stall Display
A food stall display featuring various dishes in white trays. Visible dishes include fried items, noodles, vegetables, and a curry. A certificate for "Promising Best Hawker Award" is displayed above the food. A sign with "#01-97" and a Halal logo is also visible.
Nasi Lemak
A close-up shot of a Nasi Lemak dish in a white takeout box. The dish includes white rice, a fried egg, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber slices, and a dark sambal sauce. A piece of golden-brown fried chicken is visible at the top of the box.
Fried Chicken Display
A close-up view of a display case filled with golden-brown fried chicken pieces, including wings and drumsticks. In the background, a person wearing a yellow shirt and a face mask is visible, along with shelves holding food items. Through the glass, an outdoor seating area with tables and chairs can be seen, along with a red lantern and a bus.
Nasi Lemak Meal
A close-up shot of a Nasi Lemak meal served on paper. The dish includes white rice, a fried egg with a runny yolk, a piece of fried chicken, sambal chili, sliced cucumbers, and peanuts. In the background, a busy food stall or market is visible with people and shelves stocked with goods.
Fried Chicken and Rice
A white takeout box filled with white rice and several pieces of fried chicken. The box has a decorative paper liner with a sunburst pattern.
Nasi Lemak with Iced Coffee
A plate of Nasi Lemak, a traditional Malaysian dish, is served on brown paper. It includes white rice, a fried chicken wing, a fried egg, sambal (chili paste), fried anchovies, and cucumber slices. A spoon and fork are placed to the left of the plate. In the background, a plastic cup of iced coffee with a pink straw is visible, along with a black helmet and a patterned cloth.
Nasi Lemak
A close-up shot of a Nasi Lemak dish in a white takeaway container. The dish includes white rice, a fried egg, a slice of fried luncheon meat, stir-fried cabbage, cucumber slices, anchovies, and peanuts. A dark sauce is visible in the top right corner.
Food Display
A refrigerated display case filled with various prepared foods. On the top shelf, there are dishes of fried items, scrambled eggs with other ingredients, and a vegetable stir-fry. The bottom shelf contains sausages and fish balls in broth, noodles, a yellow curry, and another curry dish with vegetables. A person wearing a yellow shirt with a logo is visible in the background.
Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken
A close-up overhead view of a Nasi Lemak dish served in a white takeout box. The dish features a mound of white rice, several pieces of crispy fried chicken, a fried egg with a runny yolk, sliced cucumbers, anchovies, and peanuts. The takeout box has some sauce stains on the inside lid. The box is placed on a wooden surface.
Food Delivery Order
A collection of food containers and a thermal bag are arranged on a table. The thermal bag has a logo that says "97 NASI LEMAK" with Chinese characters below. The containers hold various dishes, including what appears to be rice, fried items, and meat dishes.
Takeaway Meal
A white takeaway box filled with food. The meal includes rice, a piece of chicken coated in a red sauce, a fried egg, several fried balls, shredded lettuce, and cucumber slices. A white plastic spoon rests on top of the food.
Noodles with Vegetables
A close-up overhead shot of a bowl of rice vermicelli noodles mixed with shredded carrots, cabbage, and garnished with sliced green onions and red chili peppers. The dish is served in a white enamel bowl with a blue rim.
Nasi Lemak Takeout Box
A takeout box for Nasi Lemak is shown on a wooden table, along with two brown paper bags and a fork and spoon. The box has a design with radiating lines and the number "97" prominently displayed. Below that, it reads "NASI LEMAK" and then Chinese characters.
Nasi Lemak Takeaway Box
A white takeaway box filled with Nasi Lemak. The dish includes white rice, fried chicken wings, sambal chili, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber slices, and scrambled egg. The box is slightly open, revealing the contents.
Fried Chicken and Sausage Rice Plate
A plate of rice served with fried chicken wings, a sliced sausage, a piece of fried item, pickled vegetables, and cucumber slices. A cup of coffee and a glass of yellow beverage are visible in the background.
Nasi Lemak 97 Logo
A graphic logo with the number 97 in large yellow font with a blue shadow. Below it, the text "NASI LEMAK" is in blue. Underneath that, there is text in Chinese characters, also in blue. The entire graphic is set against a white background with thin blue radiating lines emanating from behind the number 97.
Nasi Lemak Stall Signage
A sign for a Nasi Lemak stall featuring various set meals and ingredients. The sign displays the stall name "97 NASI LEMAK" in English and Chinese characters. Below the name are images and prices for four set meals: Set A Sotong Fillet ($3.20), Set B Nonya Otah ($3.40), Set C Chicken Wing ($3.50), and Set D Chicken Katsudon ($4.10). There are also images of coconut rice and ikan bilis & peanuts. A "Promising New Hawker Award" is also visible.
97 Nasi Lemak Facebook Page
This is a screenshot of the Facebook page for "97 Nasi Lemak". It displays the business name, a food stall designation, contact information, and location details. The page also shows navigation tabs for Home, Menu, Groups, Events, Posts, and Reviews.
Chicken Dish with Spices
A close-up shot of a chicken dish served in a scalloped white bowl, covered in a rich, brown sauce. Surrounding the bowl are various ingredients, including red chilies, sliced lime, shallots, lemongrass stalks, and a piece of galangal, all arranged on a wooden surface. The dish appears to be a flavorful curry or stew, with the spices suggesting an Asian influence.
Food Stall with Seating Area
A food stall with a prominent 'Nasi Lemak' sign is visible, with food displayed behind glass. Several people are seated at round tables in the foreground, some wearing yellow shirts. The stall appears to be part of a larger market or food court with shuttered stalls on either side.
Takeaway Meal
A white takeaway box filled with a meal. The meal consists of thin noodles, a long fried item, a piece of braised meat, and a dollop of dark sauce. A white plate with a piece of the braised meat is in the foreground.
Nasi Lemak Takeaway Box
A white takeaway box filled with Nasi Lemak. The dish includes white rice, fried chicken wings, fried tofu, a fried egg, sambal chili, anchovies, and peanuts. The food appears to be freshly prepared and is presented in a casual, ready-to-eat format.
Nasi Lemak Meal
A plate of Nasi Lemak is served on brown paper, with a fried egg, fried chicken, anchovies, peanuts, cucumber slices, and sambal. A glass of iced tea and a bottle of water are on the table, along with a portable Wi-Fi device.
Okra with Chili Paste
A close-up shot of a white rectangular dish filled with chopped okra mixed with a vibrant red chili paste. The dish appears to be part of a buffet or food display, with a blurred background suggesting an indoor setting.
Nasi Lemak Takeaway Box
A white takeaway box filled with Nasi Lemak. The dish includes white rice, a fried egg, sambal, fried chicken pieces, anchovies, peanuts, and cucumber slices.
Singapore Hawkers Awards Certificate
A framed certificate for the Singapore Hawkers Awards, recognizing '97 Nasi Lemak' at Old Airport Road Food Centre with the 'Promising New Hawker Award' on April 11, 2022. The certificate includes signatures and logos of various organizations, including The Federation of Merchants' Associations, Singapore, National Environment Agency, Enterprise Singapore, and media partners like The Straits Times.
Nasi Lemak Menu
A food stall menu featuring Nasi Lemak sets and side dishes. The main sign displays "97 NASI LEMAK" in large letters. Below, there are images and prices for four set meals: Set A Sotong Fillet ($2.60), Set B Nonya Otah ($2.80), Set C Chicken Wing ($2.90), and Set D Chicken Katsudon ($3.50). There are also images of side dishes: 97 Coconut Rice, Japanese Cucumber, Ikan Bilis & Peanuts, and 97 Sambal Chili. A smaller menu board lists "All Time Favourites" with various dishes and prices.
Food Stall in a Market
A food stall in a market with a sign that says "NASI LEMAK". There are tables and chairs in front of the stall. People are sitting at the tables and eating. The stall is open and food is visible in the display cases.
Chicken Curry
A close-up shot of a chicken leg and thigh coated in a rich, orange curry sauce, served on a decorative white plate. The dish is garnished with a few green leaves. Surrounding the plate on a wooden surface are ingredients commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine, including red chilies, sliced shallots, lime wedges, lemongrass stalks, and a piece of galangal.
Noodles with Fried Chicken Wing, Sausage, and Egg
A close-up, overhead shot of a bowl of noodles. The noodles are dark brown and appear to be stir-fried. Topped with a fried chicken wing, a long sausage, a fried egg, and garnished with chopped green onions and red chili peppers. The bowl is white with a blue rim.
Nasi Lemak
A close-up shot of a plate of Nasi Lemak, a popular Malaysian dish. The dish includes rice, fried egg, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber slices, and a savory meat dish, likely chicken or beef, in a rich sauce. The food is served on a brown paper liner.
Nasi Lemak Stall
A food stall with a large sign displaying "97 NASI LEMAK" in English and Chinese. Below the sign are pictures of various nasi lemak sets and side dishes with their prices. Two men in yellow shirts are working behind the counter. A display case shows various food items.
Nasi Lemak Menu
A food stall sign displaying various Nasi Lemak sets with prices. The sets include Sotong Fillet, Nonya Otah, Chicken Wing, and Chicken Katsudon. Below the main display is a smaller menu board and an award certificate.
Food Stall Display
A food stall display with various dishes in trays. Above the display are pictures of food items and awards. A menu board lists 'All Time Favourites' with prices. A takeaway price is also visible.
Nasi Lemak Stall
A food stall with a large sign displaying "97 NASI LEMAK" in English and Chinese characters. Below the main sign, there are images of various nasi lemak sets with their prices. Several customers and staff are visible.
Food Stall Seating Area
An outdoor seating area at a food court with several stalls visible in the background. Tables and chairs are arranged for diners. One stall has a sign that reads "97 NASI LEMAK". Another stall has a sign with images of drinks. People are seen ordering and sitting at tables.
Food Stall Display
A food stall display featuring images of Curry Chicken, Ayam Masak Merah, and Rendang Chicken. Below the images, a glass display case shows trays of fried eggs and other cooked dishes. A unit number '#01-96' is visible.
Nasi Lemak Stall
A stall sign displays various Nasi Lemak sets with prices. The sets include Sotong Fillet, Nonya Otah, Chicken Wing, and Chicken Katsudon. A smaller menu board lists other items and prices. A "We Are Hiring!" sign is also visible.
Nasi Lemak Box
A close-up shot of a cardboard box with the number 97 prominently displayed in yellow and blue. Below the number, the words "NASI LEMAK" are written in large blue letters. Beneath that, there are Chinese characters in a lighter blue color. The box has a sunburst pattern radiating from the bottom.
Food Stall Display
A food stall display with various dishes in trays behind glass. There are fried items, noodles, sausages, and other prepared foods. A menu board is visible above the display. Staff members in yellow shirts and masks are working behind the counter. Cutlery is arranged in a tray at the bottom.
Nasi Lemak
A plate of Nasi Lemak, a traditional Malaysian dish, is presented on a wooden table. The dish includes a mound of white rice, a fried egg with a runny yolk, a slice of fried fish or chicken, sambal (chili paste), fried anchovies, and peanuts. Sliced cucumbers are arranged on the side. The plate is placed on a burlap placemat, with a woven bamboo mat visible in the background.
Spicy Chicken Dish
A close-up shot of a chicken leg coated in a vibrant red, chunky sauce, presented on a decorative white plate. Surrounding the plate are fresh ingredients, including lime wedges, red chilies, shallots, lemongrass, and galangal, all arranged on a wooden surface. A large green leaf serves as a garnish.
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