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On
9 June 1995, Nasi Kandar Pelita first opened for business
as a stall selling nasi kandar at a corner coffee shop at
Taman Chai Leng, Perai, Penang. In a short time, word of
Nasi Kandar Pelita's tasty dishes spread and some time later
the restaurant was able to buy the coffee shop.
The growing popularity of Nasi Kandar Pelita's food led
them to extend their business hours to 24 hours which helped
transform the once sleepy hollow of Taman Chai Leng into
a more lively and busy hub. People from all walks of life
thronged to the restaurant just to taste their nasi kandar.
Since then, Nasi Kandar Pelita has grown to become Malaysia's
largest nasi kandar restaurant chain.
Nasi
Kandar Pelita was established on the concept of bonding
the old generation with the new generation of nasi kandar
entrepreneurs. Combining the culinary knowledge of the older
generation and the innovative business and management strategies
of the new generation has resulted in turning a small scale
business into a multi million Ringgit Malaysia international
operation.
The men behind Pelita Nasi Kandar are two family friends,
Mr. Kirudu Muhamed Bin Kuppaikanni or as regulars know him,
Abang K. K., and Mr. Kaliq Jamal, popularly known as 'Pak
Misai'. Abang K. K. has more than 40 years experience in
nasi kandar cooking and is the very first person to introduce
a fully wall to wall tiled 24-hour nasi kandar outlet located
at Tamil Street next to the Penang Chowrasta Market. He
introduced 'Kuah Campur' a specialty that definately give
Pelita's nasi kandar its unforgettable taste. Pak Misai
has more than 34 years experience in nasi kandar cooking
and is a man of great culinary knowledge. Through his skill,
he has improved and maintained the great taste of traditional
nasi kandar. |
