We all know that Lemang (glutinous rice stuffed in hollowed bamboo and cooked over charcoal fire) is a popular traditional food during Hari Raya and we know that is is abundantly available throughout the festive season but do you know where to look for it during normal days?

One place to look for Lemang is at Lemang Panas No. 1 stall situated at Kilometer 30 Layby, Karak Expressway (E8) situated in the vicinity of Gombak, Selangor. I often dropped by here whenever I was East Coast bound.

Lemang Panas No. 1 is quite popular amongst those who travel along the expressway mostly for its hot Lemang and various choices of rendang. Rendangs are readily packed for takeaways. Choices of rendang include quail rendang, beef rendang, chicken rendang, mutton chicken and venison rendang. Other than rendang there are also meat and chicken floss. If you like sambal, there’s sambal petai.

Here is the complete price list of Lemang and its dishes.

So, if you happen to drive along Karak Highway and have that sudden urge to eat Lemang, do drop by Kilometer 30 Layby. To reach here, just be aware of the small kilometer markers along the expressway. Be on the lookout for lorries layby area because that’s where the stall is situated. Parking your car here is not a problem as there’s ample parking space. If you just want to go and eat, bear in mind that the nearest U-turn is at Genting Sempah Interchange, Pahang. It sounds like far but really, it is not that far.