Born Butcher Meat Fix
Beef
- RM50 - RM100 per pax
Chiefeater Mark Leo recommends Born Butcher Ara Damansara to all meat lovers who need a carnivorous fix


Indonesian, Nasi Padang, Pork-Free
I found myself taking the LRT into the heart of Kuala Lumpur one day, wandering around looking for an early lunch. Chow Kit isn’t an area I’ve really explored. Then I spotted the signboard for Restoran Nasi Kapau Masakan Minang across the road. Being in the mood for nasi padang, the famous mixed rice dish from Indonesia, I crossed the road to check out this place.
The nasi padang at Kapau can be either served nasi kandar-style, with the server putting helpings of pre-cooked dishes directly on your plate of rice, or with those dishes served in individual small plates. I got a heaping of yam leaves cooked in turmeric and coconut milk, a deep fried catfish and multiple helpings of local vegetables. It only cost me RM13 with a glass of cold lime juice.

The grilled petai packed a lovely umami flavor but you also have to be willing to tolerate the stink afterwards. The yam leaves were spicy and creamy but for me, the star of the show was the mixed gravy taken from multiple meat curries and stews. It had a very different taste to the typical nasi kandar mixed gravy, having a lighter load of aromatic spices yet being more creamy, with the typical heat from nasi padang dishes. There was also plenty of heat from the servings of fried sambal made from green and red chillies.
Apparently the cook at Nasi Kapau is from the highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia so this is as authentic as it gets in these parts. The restaurant has a small eating area so expect a packed crowd during lunch.
Take the Monorail to the Medan Tuanku station.

Hi there, I'm the Chiefeater AI at your service 🤗
Try the preset questions below or type in your own question. Ask me a detailed question and you'll get a more detailed answer!
Thinking...
By using this chatbot, you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy. Check with the outlet for correct pricing and information.
There are no reviews yet.
Beef
$$$$Chiefeater Mark Leo recommends Born Butcher Ara Damansara to all meat lovers who need a carnivorous fix
Street Food
$$$$Chiefeater Eddie Low still finds Singapore fried hokkien mee at You Fu Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle still as good as he remembers it
Nasi Kerabu
$$$$Chiefeater VK found that Hanan Nasi Kerabu offers an affordable and more than decent Nasi Kerabu via food delivery
Curry Mee
$$$$Chiefeater Yong Choy Peng had the classic curry mee and claypot pandan kopi at Unclesam Kopi Klang
Nasi Melayu, Street Food
$$$$Chiefeater William WL Loo arrived early at MakTok Nasi Melayu1974 to get ahead of the queue and did not regret his diligence
Big Breakfast
$$$$Chiefeater VK was surprised to find a specialty bagel place, Kim's Bagels, in Bandar Puteri and decided to head over to try their food
Chinese New Year
$$$$Pullman KLCC invites you to enjoy their prosperity sets, curated for a truly grand celebration, this Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
$$$$Gather your loved ones and welcome the Year of the Horse with an unforgettable dining experience at Chynna Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Chinese New Year
$$$$Penang Marriott Hotel invites you to usher in the Year of Prosperity with a celebration of flavour and tradition with them
Ask our foodie AI about food in KL, PJ, Penang and beyond!
Like “where got buffet in PJ”, “I want halal chicken rice in Puchong”, “mana boleh cari pizza di KL” or “最好的鸡排”