Rasai Machan Sri Lankan Food at Monash University: Food-stall review

The soulful secrets of Sri Lankan cooking are waiting to be unearthed at an unlikely location, inside the students’ cafeteria of Monash University Malaysia: A friendly matriarch and her family run this stall where customers can savour a sublimely hearty plate that’s heaped with rice, devilled chicken, stewed tapioca, pumpkin curry, simmered lentils, mint sambol, fried bittergourd, grated coconut and banana blossoms for (wait for it) only RM10 – very possibly the most satisfying RM10 we’ve spent recently.

Honest flavours, textured food – you’ll relish each spoonful with gusto, recognising that the meal will stick in your memory for a long time. Add a serving of roti wrapped around spiced potatoes if it’s available; if the kitchen’s not too busy, it can also prepare kottu (chopped stir-fried flatbread) to order, though the main highlight is the customisable mixed rice platters.

Plan ahead

Note that Monash University has strict security; try coming here with someone with access to the campus (a staff member or student), or if you’re in a large-enough group, make arrangements in advance with Rasai Machan to assist in escorting you inside.

Location & Details

Address: Monash University Malaysia,  Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Hours: Daily for breakfast, lunch & early dinner.
Tel: +6019-385-3727
Find: View directory for Rasai Machan here.