Much Ado About Mutton

by Julius Kensan
14th March 2014
Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih continues to draw big crowds with good food and dramatic cooking "performance".

It is always a sight to behold at Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih. For it has all the elements that people have come to associate street food with – good food, big crowds and dramatic cooking “performance”.

It’s not hard to miss this establishment along the street of Kebon Sirih. Those who are visiting for the first time may mistake it as a huge gathering for a special occasion. Though there are seats available in the stall, the seating spills out into the roadside due to the crowds. Here, you’ll witness two giant woks, both with massive pile of Mutton Fried Rice enough to feed a whole village. Behind it, two cooks tirelessly stirring the fried rice – forming “waves”, to enhance the flavour and maintain it in ideal temperature at the same time.

The Mutton Fried Rice from this particular establishment would please those who are not used to the strong gamey odour of mutton. Expect delicate whiff of the latter’s aroma and tender mutton, all thanks to the continuous stirring of the fried rice. If that is not enough mutton in one sitting, add on Mutton Satay to fix your appetite.

If you worry about not able to get any seat here, visit this establishment with a car. It’s not unusual to find long stretch of cars parked along the road nearby the area. Here, you’ll have the option to enjoy this famous delicacy in the comfort of your own vehicle.