Authentic Nusantara Flavors at Congkak
Nestled in the bustling heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang district, Congkak invites you on a culinary journey through rich Malay and Nusantara traditions. Their menu boasts an enticing array of dishes crafted with vibrant spices and fresh ingredients, promising an immersive taste experience in every bite.
Starters to Awaken Your Appetite
Begin your meal with classic favorites like Tauhu Telur, featuring cylindrical-shaped tofu paired with fried egg, drizzled in a luscious peanut and soy sauce blend, complemented by fresh julienned cucumber and carrots. For those craving smoky, charcoal-grilled delights, the Satay Ayam offers juicy chicken pieces marinated in herbs and spices, served alongside creamy peanut sauce. Alternatively, the Satay Daging presents tender beef skewers infused with aromatic seasonings and grilled to perfection.
Mains Bursting With Tradition
The star of Congkak’s menu is undoubtedly the Nasi Ambeng — a generous platter designed for sharing that combines fragrant white rice with an array of accompaniments including acar rampai, serunding kelapa (spiced coconut flakes), telur masin (salted egg), ikan masin (salted fish), and a trio of sambals: sambal belacan, sambal Jawa, and sambal berlado. It is rounded off with kerabu sayur, terung sambal (eggplant in chili sauce), keropok Belindo crackers, begedil (potato patties), and ikan kembung belado (spicy mackerel), with your choice of rich chicken curry gulai ayam or the robust rendang tok.
Other mains include the Nasi Tumpeng Ayam Percik, where turmeric-infused nasi kunyit is paired with ayam percik — grilled chicken bathed in spiced coconut milk — served alongside keropok belindo and flavorful sambals. For fried rice lovers, Nasi Goreng Berlado Ayam Bakar delivers spicy sambal-fried rice with tender ayam bakar kicap Madura glazed in sweet soy sauce, complemented by urap steamed vegetables and crunchy keropok berlindo.
Traditional Malay comfort is found in Nasi Lemak Pandan — pandan-infused rice adorned with fried shallots, dried anchovies, ayam rendang served on banana blossoms, kangkung belacan (water spinach in shrimp paste), peanuts, hard-boiled egg, and sambal for a perfect balance of flavors. For meat lovers, Nasi Dendeng Daging offers Australian beef strips cooked with fried tempeh and sambal belado, served alongside refreshing urap campur — seasoned cabbage, long beans, and carrots.
Vegetarian options shine with dishes like Lontong, featuring compressed rice cakes paired with a medley of vegetables, coconut milk gravy, serunding kelapa, and sambal varieties, as well as the Gulai Pucuk Paku, a creamy coconut milk curry with young fern shoots and lemongrass.
For a bold and smoky indulgence, the Rusuk Panggang Masak Hitam showcases charcoal-grilled Australian beef short ribs glazed in a spiced soy sauce that tantalizes the palate.
Desserts and Refreshing Drinks
Complete your meal on a sweet note with the Pulum Hitam, a traditional dessert that delights with its rich, comforting flavors. Pair your food with signature house drinks like the Virgin Mojito, Assam Boy, or When Apple Met Mint — crafted to refresh and complement Congkak’s vibrant dishes.
Why Choose Congkak for Your Next Meal
- Authentic Nusantara Cuisine – Experience traditional Malay and Indonesian flavors crafted with passion and authenticity.
- Diverse Menu Options – From hearty mains to fresh vegetarian dishes and flavorful starters, there’s something for every palate.
- Vibrant Flavors and Presentation – Each dish is carefully prepared and beautifully presented to enhance your dining experience.
- Convenient Location – Easily accessible in Bukit Bintang, ideal for food lovers exploring Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant culinary scene.
