Saturday, February 21, 2009

Penang - Nibong Tebal KTM Station - Indian Tosai

Food: Indian Tosai
Type: Halal
Location:
Nibong Tebal KTM Station
Price: Less Than RM5.00
Parking Conveniency: Good
Hygiene: Good
Contributor: Mr. Azmi Rahman (15 Feb 2009)
Owner: Mr. Rajan
Contacts: (Mobile) 016 424 5411 / (Shop) 04-593 8522 / (Home) 04-593 8523

Direction:

From Penang, take PLUS heading south. After Juru toll, just go further. Take Nibong Tebal exit. After the toll, turn left and goes straight until you see big bridge. Right after the bridge, turn left. You will see the KTM Station.






Adventurous moment

It was my friend who captured the photo of Tosai with detailed introduction. Had been a fan of Tosai since my early age. Decided to drive south to Nibong Tebal to hunt for this shop. It was long while I never did this kind of so-called insane plan instantly – I assume the consideration time should be less than 5 minutes.

Drove for 30 minutes started from Seberang Jaya. This route took you for approximately 40km to reach Nibong Tebal exit from PLUS. You can refer to the direction I listed above. From Juru toll to Nibong Tebal exit costs you RM2.80.


Nibong Tebal KTM Station
Nibong Tebal KTM Station

Family business

This shop has been there in Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) station for more than 40 years. Inherited the business from his father, Mr. Rajan still insist to retain this traditional food business. I can see his passion through his eyes. Patient and friendly gave me a total satisfaction to sit there enjoying fresh Tosai. I couldn’t resist having the second piece, mixed with Chadgy, which I still have problem to pronounce it due to my tongue



Mr. Rajan & his daughter - thanks for his permission to snapshot.
Mr. Rajan & his daughter

Using banana leave as plate. Unique!~
Preparation

Fish curry - another company for Tosai
Fish Curry

The shop - check out the time schedule that set - exactly like old school board using chalk to write.
The Shop

Attractions

Tosai is freshly made on the spot. Crispy, fresh hot and it carries salty taste – this is totally different taste from the Tosai I ate in Penang Island. Love the taste!



Here's come my B-lunch - starving indeed
Here's come my B-lunch

Yum yum fresh crispy Tosai served
Tosai

2nd round of Tosai - having problem to resist it...
2nd round of Tosai


According to Mr. Rajan, Chadgy is made of onion, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, spices, coconut milk and either red chilly or green chilly. Chadgy must serve in cold due to coconut milk. Beside that, Chadgy only can last for 6-8 hours due to the Asam. This Asam purposely enhance the taste.



Chadgy
Chadgy

There are two (2) types of Chadgy – you can see the different colour of Chadgy – slightly orange and white. How to differentiate this? The “trick” he shared – Mixed with red chilly will make the Chadgy slightly orange. The white colour is actually mixed with green chilly. If you come by Friday & Sunday – Mr. Rajan will serve the Chadgy (white).


Mr. Rajan insists to have the flour process done it in traditional way – using the stones to process it slowly. This process normally will take 1 – 2 hours to get it done. Nowadays the advanced technology will cause the flour processing over-cooked and this definitely affect the taste later.




Beside KTM railway
KTM station

Heads South

Other than Tosai, you can have a walk near the railway.



and the ticket counter is still ON - not for display purpose only :-P
Ticket Counter


6 comments:

  1. I just noticed that there is no comment for your very first Blog over food hunting :-) Yes, Tosai was definitely our family favourite food since my father liked Indian and Malay food more than Chinese food. Although it has been almost 13 years now since my last experience from Tosai but when I see your photos I can recall very clearly how it tastes :-) It is always a pleasure to show your nice photos to my hubby and daughter. Good work !!! By the way, I am the big sister from Rachael Lee living in Germany. Cheers.......

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  2. Joyce - I'm very glad to know this series of photos able to make you recall the taste :-) Rachael did mention to me about you :-) When you come back to Penang - bug me please. Take good care :-)

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  3. you might be surprise... NT is my home town.....:P

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  4. Thanks PenangTuaPui :-)
    I hope I can start hunt your hometown :-)

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  5. has the tosai shop closed down? love to give it a try if not. anyone know about it?

    Ling

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  6. Thanks Ling :-) I'm not so sure about the shop close or open. It was my first hunt to kickstart and it is definitely far for me to re-check. I do hope someone from Nibong Tebal may help out to check :-)

    Recently I just really tight up with my son's stuff. I will check other good tosai shop :-)

    Thanks for dropping by and have a great weekend!

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