Move over, Gordon Ramsay! There's a new culinary sensation in town, and her name is Sangeetha!
This Indian food vendor, known as "Akka Nasi Lemak," has become an online sensation after videos promoting her delicious dishes went viral.
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Sangeetha's stall, located in Seri Kembangan, has become a hotspot for foodies who can't get enough of her nasi lemak, squid sambal, chicken rendang, and quail egg sambal.
Beratur panjang betul.. Siapa pernah makan nasi lemak Akka depan Hong Leong Bank Puncak Jalil ni? Dah letak banyak lauk pun masih nampak original nasi lemaknya.. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/gm4exPFB7M
— Jalal Misai (@jllmisai) April 26, 2023
Customers are willing to queue up for hours just to get a taste of her mouth-watering offerings.
Although Sangeetha has been in the business for ten years, it was only recently that she gained widespread recognition after a food blog posted a TikTok video reviewing her food. The video was then tweeted by @jllmisai, which has garnered over 1,560 retweets and almost 5,000 likes.
Customers have been taking to social media to share their experiences waiting in line for hours to try Sangeetha's dishes.
Reached @ 4.30 am. Got to the front at 8.45 am. It was an experience. The longest I’ve waited in a line, ever. Everyone who came were in high spirits, even under the heavy rain. Those who had umbrellas shared with those who didn’t. Truly Malaysians. Jap I review in a while 😂 pic.twitter.com/xVcba6YPvV
— DP (@pereira9403) April 20, 2023
The buzz around her stall caught the attention of the Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli's special officer, Thiban Subbramaniam, who paid her a visit and offered to help her legalise her business by obtaining the necessary documents.
But that's not all - he also suggested that Sangeetha sign up for the People's Income Initiative (IPR) to sell her nasi lemak via vending machines. This initiative aims to eradicate poverty and improve income by allowing entrepreneurs to sell their products through vending machines.
Sangeetha has since gained a massive following on social media and has even set up her TikTok account to keep her fans updated on her latest updates.
And with her delectable dishes and newfound fame, it's safe to say that Sangeetha, the "Akka Nasi Lemak," is a force to be reckoned with in the culinary world… (if we do say so ourselves!)
@meerasha2 finally gt our nasi lemak after waiting almost 7 hours☺️… #akkakadainasilemak #akkanasilemakserikembangan #nasilemakviral #nasilemakserikembangan #akkanasilemakserikembangan @Akka Nasi Lemak Seri Kembangan @Black Mafia ♥️🔥 ♬ The Monster (KGF) - Rosh Blazze
We mean… just look at how long the queue is!