Lunchie At Work

Come early to avoid the crowd at this popular ramen spot in quiet Jaya One! Choose from the four broths available – Kuro (black garlic), Midori (basil), Aka (spicy) and Ki (curry pork) – and pair it with your choice of toppings (with pork, sans egg and more). Try the Basil Pork Soup (from RM18) which Burppler Carmen Chan declares scrumptious with hints of fresh basil with every mouthful. Otherwise, go big with the triple-flavoured Black Garlic Spicy Basil Pork Soup (from RM18) for a whirlwind of flavours. Word is they're expanding to a double-lot in September – yay to more space!
Photo by Burppler Carmen Chan

Open from as early as 8am, this chicken rice shop sees students flock in for affordable, quality meals. Keep it simple with a plate of Roasted Chicken Rice (RM6). Each portion comes with a mountain of buttery yellow rice and tender roasted chicken that pairs excellently with the spicy chilli sauce. For more meat, go for the Chicken & R.Pork Rice (RM6.50) or Chicken & Char Siew Rice (RM6.50). What we love most about the chicken rice here is this tiny detail: the addition of crispy, fragrant fried garlic sprinkled atop the meats!