After reading Rumet’s post a while ago, I was looking forward to try the food at Raju’s hence that was my destination for breakfast this morning.

Finding parking is a challenge, Raju’s proof that it is indeed a popular spot. You have to park in the narrow strteets around the housing area. Carol & I came early for our breakfast appointment. While waiting for our friends who could only arrived an hour and a half later because they were stuck at the National Blood Center, we decided to order roti kosong for our breakfast. Ummmpphhhhh … I must compliment that their roti canai is one of the best. It’s crunchy and not oily. The dhal gravy that accompanied the roti also taste good.

I ordered mutton curry as side dish. I’m happy to rate it as average . Raju’s drinks are not something to shout about. I had one glass of teh ais and three glasses of teh o ais limau while waiting for our friends. I thought all the drinks that came were diluted.

By the way, if you’re observant you would be able to detect what is wrong with the picture below.

Our friends arrived on time, just as promised. It was almost lunch time. Carol & I ordered something light for ourselves. We had fried squid. My verdict: Taste so-so. Asia Cafe’s grilled squid (at SS15) still tops my squid rating.

I’ve seen ikan bulus in the fish market before but I never bother to buy them. Since I’ve heard good comments about this fish before, I wanted to give it a try. My verdict: The crispy fried fish taste marvelous! Nothing was spared. From the head up to the tail, they are all edible and that includes the bones.

I have to warn you that, Raju is quite pricey if compared to your next door mamak. The owner in fact put up a disclaimer at the cashier counter which sounds something like, “We don’t care if our competitor charge cheaper than us. It is how they think what their food is worth“. My total damage was RM77.00.

Raju’s also claimed that their foods do not contain MSG. Does that means they promote healthy cooking? I personally think they do, because their foods are lightly salted, less oily. Maybe that also explains why their drinks were diluted at the first place. Well … that’s if you’re looking from the health perspective. Economic wise, they are making extra profits from the diluted drinks.

Raju’s staff wear white shirts hence it made them look presentable and clean. All of them carry name tag on their chest. It helps when you need to call for their attention. Their caps bear the name Raju after the restaurant’s. By default, if you can’t see their real name on the tag, just shout for Raju and 5 or 6 Raju’s would turn their head at you.

There are plenty of seating arrangements outside the restaurant. The huge shady trees provide a great outdoor dining experience. The place is crowded during breakfast and subsides when noon approaches.

Next to Raju’s there’s another famous Indian’s called Sri Pandi.

How to get there?
Raju’s restaurant is located at PJ, besides the La Salle School. If you are driving from mid-valley towards Sunway, go up to the 1st bridge after the Selangor arch. Landmark: KWSP building on your left. At lights, filter left and drive ahead. Landmarks: Shell at left, SFX church at right. Drive down a little bit further until you see Restoran Jalan Gasing. Filter left into this junction. Landmark: Siamese temple on the right side of the main road. Raju’s is located at the opposite end of Restoran Gasing.

Raju Restaurant
Jalan Chantek 5/13 (off Jalan Gasing),
Petaling Jaya