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Ponggol Nasi Lemak
965 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534721
Ponggol Nasi Lemak serves traditional Malay cuisine in Hougang at 965 Upper Serangoon Rd. Known for its nasi lemak and other classic dishes, this mid-range spot draws steady crowds and holds a 3.8 rating across nearly 1,900 reviews.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 80 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take on Ponggol Nasi Lemak is that it's a long-standing institution, tracing its roots back to 1979, known for its Chinese-style nasi lemak with a wide selection of side dishes.
We find the coconut rice to be fragrant, though some feedback suggests it could be more 'lemak' compared to other offerings.
The strength here lies in the side dishes, particularly the crispy chicken drumstick and well-marinated chicken wings, which consistently receive praise for their quality and flavour.
The sambal tumis is noted for its deep savoury spice, though it can be quite spicy.
While the portions for some sides might feel small, the overall quality and consistency over the years are frequently highlighted.
We note that prices are generally higher than average nasi lemak stalls, with a meal for two with four side dishes each costing around $15.
Expect significant queues during peak dinner hours, which can extend to 10-20 minutes, but many reviewers feel the wait is justified.
We'd recommend this for those seeking a reliable, established nasi lemak with quality fried sides, provided you're prepared for the slightly higher price point and potential wait times.
Signature
chicken drumstick
Best time
avoid dinner peak periods
Wait time
10-20 minutes during peak hours
Price
$$ ($7.50-$15/person)
Score: 80 · 5 sources
What customers say
Ponggol Nasi Lemak is a long-standing establishment, praised for its fragrant, non-oily coconut rice and consistently high-quality side dishes, particularly the tender chicken drumstick and crispy chicken wings.
While customers acknowledge the higher-than-average prices and frequent long queues, many find the overall experience and taste worth the wait and cost.
Some note that portion sizes for side dishes can feel small, and the chili spice level can be inconsistent.
Google Reviews
Nice fragrant rice nasi lemak. Chicken wing is tasty and crispy. Ikan bilis made sweet which is nice. Otah also not bad. Always got queue and fast moving, so gotta order fast else you will look like a…
There are Nasi lemak sets with chicken wings & ikan bilis but we ordered the pretty big crispy skin juicy chicken drum stick being first time here for me. I’ve heard of the super long queue at this br…
Ponggol Nasi Lemak is a famous Singapore heritage brand that started as a small stall in 1976 before officially establishing the business in 1979. In its early days, it supplied pre-packed banana leaf…
Punggol Nasi Lemak is one of the more traditional brands that have existed in Singapore. It’s more like mixed rice, but in a Nasi Lemak version where you can choose your preferred side dishes. The ri…
Their Nasi Lemak is very good. Queue really long though. Also parking not easy find. But the food is still good enough to make me wanna go eat it again
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