Chong Pang Nasi Lemak

Chong Pang Nasi Lemak is a long-running nasi lemak stall at 447 Sembawang Road, in the north of Singapore. It serves Chinese-style nasi lemak: fragrant coconut rice with sambal and your choice of sides. It is best known as a supper spot, serving from the evening into the early morning.

It started in the 1960s, when the founding couple sold nasi lemak from a van. Their children later took over the business. Its fried chicken wings and house-made sambal have kept locals coming back for years.

What to order

Start with the basics: a plate of coconut rice with a spoonful of sambal. Then add your sides. The fried chicken wing is the side most reviewers single out. It is lightly battered, with crisp skin and juicy meat inside.

Ikan kuning, a small fried yellow fish, is another classic pick. Otah, a spiced fish cake, and an egg are other common additions. Food blogger Leslie Tay has written that the rice here is light and does not clump together.

The sambal is made in-house. Eatbook describes it as sweet and nutty, and it pairs well with the rich rice. If you like more heat, ask for an extra spoonful.

How ordering works

The stall works much like an economy rice counter. Instead of fixed sets, you point at the sides you want from a long spread of dishes. The choice changes from day to day. A 2026 review lists lady's fingers, long beans and hash browns. Older reviews mention curry chicken, stewed mushrooms and tempura prawns.

Your bill depends on what you pick, so it is easy to keep the cost low. If this style of ordering is new to you, our guide on how to order economy rice explains how it works.

Good to know before you go

• Supper crowd: it is one of the best-known places for a late meal in Sembawang.
• Queues: reviewers mention queues at busy times, so allow a little extra time.
• About the dish: nasi lemak has Malay roots. Our guide to Malay hawker dishes explains it and other local favourites.

Nearby

Sembawang is quieter than the city centre and makes a pleasant short trip. Soak your feet in the warm pools at Sembawang Hot Spring Park. For a sit-down meal by the sea, try Beaulieu House in Sembawang Park.

For more ideas, browse all restaurants in Yishun and Sembawang and our hawker favourites. Our supper guide lists more late-night food, and our north Singapore guide covers the wider area.