Hey guys, so I know eating at a mamak is not healthy but I'm sort of stuck with just eating at the mamak everyday. Let me explain.

I work in Cyberjaya on night shift for 12 hours. And in my job, I can only take 30 mins break. No longer. This limits my movement around Cyberjaya for lunchtime (usually 2AM). So in the end to stay close to work, the only option I have is Pelita and even if there was any restaurants open at that ungodly hour, it is usually a mamak stall.

Now I know what you are thinking, pack food. But I have trouble doing that for reasons. Let's just pretend that I have no other choice but to eat at the mamak. What should I order to stay full and sort of healthy?

Help me out! I can already feel the fat piling on!

Tandoori and plain naan should be pretty good. You dont have to finish the naan if you think you're eating too much.

Capati also is a healthy choice, provided you cicah with dhal.

I like capati with dhal, thanks! What about drinks? I have a water bottle that I can use to bring plain water but if I forgot to bring, any suggestions?

Chapati with no sauce and plain water. Can't think of any other healthier alternative

roti kosong ais kosong no sauce ...if want fuller take 2 roti telur

lol take roti gardenia the chocolate one..am on 12 hours night shift also

works for me...

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last year i was 87 kg dropped down to 77kg this year back to 91kg and within 2 months dropped down to 84kg... this time the bodybuilding part will stay for years as i got my own dumbbell set up to 76kg in home. This time probably aiming to 70kg bodyweight to have a lean muscle popping out.

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This post has been edited by UnknownDave: Oct 14 2014, 06:31 AM

tosai has low calorie

It'snot about low calories, mamak food is notorious for being high in saturated fats (oily) and processed food.

Best bet is tandoori chicken and naan.
Drinks? Barli if the have or teh o ais with lil sugar or just air suam

Yes tandoori - go for chicken breast! Mamak you can order ice water or teh 'o ais.

Agree on the tosai, naan kosong and chapatti. They have eggs too right? Hard boiled eggs on the table? If not, then telur mata kerbau works too.

I personally don't take dhal curry. I would minimize my dip on the curry chicken when i take chapatti. Just want the taste so whichever works.

Apart from going out to eat, you can also pack some food from home for your "lunch" occasionally.

Is roti telur ok to take meh everday? 2 summore. Wahlao.

Thanks man. This is exactly what I need. I'll take your advice

Chicken breast? I like drumstick. Must be chicken breast is it?

If I take the eggs, should I avoid the yolk?

I personally would avoid those mamak flour as they are non healthy and have a lot of trans fat.

Go for the meat only etc..chicken.

Nay, not a must to go for chicken breast. Just that it is leaner. Go for whatever you like, diet should not be so stringent that you don't enjoy your food.

Yolk is sedaps, how can you waste it? Just eat!

But mamak only have fried chicken and tandoori chicken. So just eat tandoori chicken without naan is it?

Taw xpe! I don't wanna waste the delicious olk! Hahahah. Thx 4 the advice. Will keep it in mind

... I was about to say - where got mamak food healthy wan? ... ... ok, let just say and I won't say I am saint myself to avoid mamak stuff -- I would go for the veggies (favourite bayan or fried taufu), telur mata or fried egg with onion, and meat (either mutton, fried chicken or fried fish). As much as I can is to avoid the oily santan kuah. Oh, with a cup of milo kurang manis ... ... ha ha ha ha ... dirty bulking ... ha ha ha ha ... ...

This post has been edited by esy: Oct 14 2014, 12:52 PM

Tandoori is just chicken, u can't be eating only chicken for ur meal. Ull be hungry in no time. Naan is High in carbs as it is made of wheat flour yet I'd say it's the healthiest carb food u can find in a mamak. Eat it with some sauce and u won't have to worry that much with clogging ur arteries heh

The sayur at the mamak does not look appetizing at all but I guess theres no harm in trying. I've never ordered telur mata with onion. Looking forward to trying that. I'm trying to stay away from mutton and fried stuff so I guess tandoori chicken will have to be my fave source of protein aside from steamed soft tofu.

Thanks mate~ That's my plan from now on.

Thanks everyone for all the input!!

I really appreciate it and I'll try my best to follow the sort-of-healthy diet at the mamak from now on.

My decision is to take tandoori chicken with plain naan and bring along plain water in my tumbler.

Hope I wont get fat!!

Eat almost daily at mamak??? Why not make some sandwiches for a change, at least it's healthier plus won't take a lot of your time.

he already said to pretend that he has no other choice but to eat mamak food only.

Drinks: sometimes they have milk. Can try ask for that. Once in a while teh tarik is ok.

others: half boiled eggs are alright as well. just that pricy la, when u think one egg is 30sen and they just boiled it.