Hidden Highway Spot Serving Ayam Gepuk Kriuk in Pandan Indah
Tucked beneath a highway flyover in Pandan Indah, this casual spot offers a straightforward take on Ayam Gepuk Kriuk in a surprisingly open and breezy setting. The space is simple and relaxed, with plenty of seating and a self-service water station that comes in useful alongside the spicy sambal.
The menu is divided into three sets. Set A is RM12.90, Set B is RM13.90 with tahu and tempe, while Set C is RM15.90 and includes tahu, tempe and kubis goreng. Set C offers the most complete combination for those looking to try the full plate.
Crispy Chicken with Spicy Sambal
The chicken is fried until golden before being smashed and topped with sambal. The skin has a noticeable crunch, while the meat underneath remains tender and retains some of its juices. The flavour of the chicken itself is savoury and well suited to the sambal, which becomes the stronger element once everything is mixed with rice.
The cili padi-based sambal brings a fairly direct heat, followed by a nuttier flavour from roasted peanuts and toasted aromatics. It is certainly spicy, but the rice helps mellow the heat enough to keep the other flavours present.
Where the Kriuk Comes In
The kriuk adds another layer of crispness to the fried chicken. The light, crunchy batter pieces work particularly well when combined with rice, chicken and sambal, giving each bite a mix of soft, juicy and crisp textures. As with most fried toppings, the kriuk gradually loses some of its crunch once it comes into contact with the sambal and rice. Keeping it on top rather than mixing the entire portion at once helps retain more of the texture.
Tahu, Tempe and Kubis Goreng
The tahu and tempe are lightly fried, with a crisp exterior and softer centres. Their milder flavours provide a useful contrast to the chicken and sambal rather than competing with them. The kubis goreng, included in Set C, brings something different to the plate.
The cabbage is fried until lightly browned and paired with kecap manis, giving it a slightly sweet and savoury flavour that balances the heat of the sambal. The sides are not particularly elaborate, but they make the RM15.90 Set C feel more varied and complete.
Overall Impression
This Ayam Gepuk Kriuk in Pandan Indah keeps things simple and focuses on the combination that matters: fried chicken, sambal, rice and kriuk. The chicken provides the main savoury and crispy element, while the sambal brings most of the heat and flavour. Tahu, tempe and kubis goreng add some variety without taking attention away from the main dish.
With prices starting at RM12.90, it is also a fairly accessible option for a casual meal. Set A suits those mainly interested in the ayam gepuk, Set B adds tahu and tempe, while Set C at RM15.90 is the more complete choice with kubis goreng.
For anyone searching for Ayam Gepuk Kriuk in Pandan Indah (Jambatan), this is a straightforward local-style meal worth considering, particularly for those who enjoy crispy fried chicken, sambal and contrasting textures.
