🌶️Masak Lemak Cili Api

#2 Masak Lemak Cili Api in Malaysia · 2026

Warung Dayang Salai D'Linggi

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☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM12–RM30

A small kampung warung that has become a pilgrimage for Negeri Sembilan cooking: smoked river catfish in a fiery, turmeric-gold coconut gravy. Diners travel hundreds of kilometres for it, so expect a queue.

What to order
Smoked baung in masak lemak cili api
Address
Linggi, 71150 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Area
Linggi, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Price
RM12–RM30 per person
Halal status
☪︎ Muslim-friendly (no pork/lard; certification not confirmed)

☪︎ Halal status shown here is based on public sources and may change. Please check that the restaurant holds a valid JAKIM (or state religious authority) halal certificate before dining — look for the certificate on display or verify at myehalal.halal.gov.my.

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