PerghChicks Review: Ex-Pasar Malam Stall Opens Restaurant Selling Volcano Curry Rice And Spicy Wings

One dish that encompasses all those qualities is ayam percik, a dish I’ve only had on my occasional trips to Malaysia. Food at Pergh!Chicks As I browsed the menu, a dish that caught my eye was the Honey BBQ Chop Set ($9.50+) , which featured vibrant blue pea flower rice, potato wedges, fresh salad, and a thick slab of honey-glazed chicken chop. I loved how tender and juicy it was, but the honey glaze was a tad too sweet for my liking.

The next dish we tried was the crowd-favourite Nasi Kukus Volcano ($8.50+) . Do note that it didn’t arrive like what you see in the picture above; instead, this dish was encased in a metal cylinder.

My dining companion and I had expected the curry to be on the sweeter side, but we were met with a rich, savoury, and flavourful gravy that worked in tandem with the crispy turmeric-infused chicken. If you plan on getting this dish, be warned of the sambal as it packs a punch. Our taste buds were numbed for a bit as we made the mistake of adding too much to our rice.

After a while, the zesty notes of the sambal became more apparent, which complemented the slight greasiness of the fried chicken and the richness of the curry. Burgers aren’t something I would usually go for, but we decided to give the Ramly-style Crispy Chicken Burger ($3.50+) a shot after reading numerous positive reviews online. Unfortunately, we weren’t a fan of this as the mayonnaise and black pepper sauce overpowered the crispy chicken.

The burger was also slightly soggy, but that could be also since we left it out for quite some time during our shoot. Saving the best for last, next up was the dish I was most excited about: the Percik Wings ($16+) .

This was easily my favourite dish out of all the food we’ve tried, as the meat absorbed the spicy, tangy, and slightly nutty sauce really well. Ambience at PerghChicks Despite being tucked away along a row of bars and restaurants, it’s impossible to miss PerghChicks as the restaurant sports a bright orange interior.

When we arrived, close to all of the tables were occupied, so we chose to sit at the small outdoor dining area by the roadside. Do note that PerghChicks as well has an extended dining area on the second floor to host bigger groups of people. The food was also satisfying enough and relatively affordable to draw me back for a second visit.

I highly recommend coming down even if it’s just for the Percik Wings, as they were as good as the ones I’ve tried in Malaysia. For more eateries to check out in the area, read our guide to the best cafes in Bugis for mochi croissants, souffle pancakes and more!