{
  "id": 15527569,
  "title": "BigBasket Kitchen in PJ Section 14 showcases Hainanese chicken rice with rice balls, ‘nasi lemak’ with a Nyonya twist and handmade Nyonya ‘kuih’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/bigbasket-kitchen-in-pj-section-14-showcases-hainanese-chicken-rice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/10/19/bigbasket-kitchen-in-pj-section-14-showcases-hainanese-chicken-rice-with-rice-balls-nasi-lemak-with-a-nyonya-twist-and-handmade-nyonya-kuih/239648"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 19, a family-run BigBasket Kitchen in Petaling Jaya's Millenium Square is introducing a unique twist to traditional Hainanese chicken rice. The restaurant, run by Margaret, a septuagenarian Hainanese mother, and her Nyonya aunt Abigail Lim, offers a fresh take on the classic dish with handmade rice balls and Nasi lemak infused with a Nyonya flair.\n\nMargaret and Abigail's love for their heritage shines through in their small menu, which emphasizes freshness, traditional techniques, and family heritage. The chicken rice, made with poached chicken and homemade rice balls, represents their Hainanese roots and is a hit among patrons. The rice balls, served freshly made upon order, boast a soft and tender texture, perfect for biting into.\n\nThe Nasi lemak feature a zingy sambal with chicken rendang and a perfectly cooked rice, capturing the essence of a zesty Malaysian dish. The family also invites guests to join them in learning to appreciate their rice balls, warning against the common mistake of smashing the ball, as the key is to savor its delicate, fluffy texture.\n\nMade-to-order dishes ensure the food is always fresh and flavorful. The menu rotates daily, with options like kapitan chicken, chicken rendang, otak-otak, and even desserts like Pulut Panggang and Pulut Inti. These delicacies, made with blue marbled glutinous rice, grated coconut, and gula Melaka syrup, are a testament to the family's commitment to preserving their culinary traditions.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA, Oct 19 — Our relationships with restaurants are often as complicated as human ones.We may love one...",
  "key_points": [
    "BigBasket Kitchen in Petaling Jaya introduces unique Hainanese chicken rice with rice balls",
    "Nyonya aunt Abigail Lim collaborates with septuagenarian Hainanese mother Margaret",
    "Menu features daily rotating dishes, emphasizing freshness and traditional techniques"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This family-run kitchen preserves regional culinary heritage by blending Hainanese and Nyonya traditions through handmade, made-to-order dishes that prioritize traditional techniques over mass production.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}