Cover image via @wthiqah_ (Threads)
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Rembayung, the latest venture by social media personality-turned-entrepreneur Khairul Amin Kamarulzaman, officially opened its doors on 6 January, drawing immediate attention from fans
The restaurant's first customer, a Threads user known as @wthiqah_, gave a detailed review of the dishes, highlighting both standout flavours and minor flaws.
Her feedback suggests that Rembayung delivers both on taste and portion sizes, while giving readers a peek into what the hype is really about.
Here's the customer's honest review of Rembayung
The seafood and signature sambal dishes received particular praise from her.
She described the siakap sambal and udang sambal as "perfectly balanced", with fresh seafood and a harmonious sweet-and-spicy kick.
The sayur lemak, a rich vegetable curry, was singled out as "exceptionally creamy, reminiscent of traditional laksam", while the terung sambal was commended for its texture and balanced spicing.
The meat dishes earned mixed reviews.
While she was impressed with the ayam lemak for its generous portions and tender pieces, she found the daging lemak slightly tougher than expected, with a pronounced smoky flavour.
Other items, including the cucur udang and buah campur asam boi, rounded off the meal with high marks for freshness and presentation.
- Daging lemak: 6/10 – "Meat was a bit tough, with a strong smoky flavor."
- Ayam lemak: 9/10 – "Spicy, packed with meat pieces, plenty of tender bits."
- Siakap sambal: 10/10 – "Spicy, flavourful, just right."
- Udang sambal: 10/10 – "Sweet and spicy, lots of petai, prawns cleaned and fresh."
- Telur dadar: 7/10 – "Over-seasoned, overpowering compared to other dishes."
- Sayur lemak: 100/10 – "Rich and creamy, tastes like laksam, honestly amazing."
- Terung sambal: 10/10 – "Perfectly cooked, not too soft, just the right spiciness."
- Ulam & sambal: 10/10 – "Tempoyak and belacan flavour on point, best eaten with rice and mains."
- Cucur udang: 100/10 – "Big, fresh prawns, cleaned, with tasty peanut sauce."
- Buah campur asam boi (dessert): 10/10 – "Refreshing finish to the meal."
Beyond the food, the diner noted the restaurant's cosy interior and attentive staff, who excelled in delivering both hospitality and photo-ready plating.
So, how much did it cost?
According to the receipt shared by @wthiqah_, the total bill for four diners came to RM360.35, inclusive of a 10% service charge.
Depending on how the meal is split, the cost per person varies slightly. But if all food and drinks are shared equally, each of the four diners would pay RM90.09.
Below are the order details and the cost of each item based on the receipt:
Order Details – Rembayung
| Qty | Item | Price (MYR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cucur Udang | 16.90 |
| 1 | Ayam Salai Masak Lemak Cili Api | 29.90 |
| 1 | Daging Salai Masak Lemak Cili Api | 35.90 |
| 1 | Udang Sambal Tumis Petai | 39.90 |
| 1 | Ikan Siakap Sambal Berlada | 68.90 |
| 1 | Sayur Masak Lemak Putih | 18.90 |
| 1 | Terung Masak Sambal Hijau Petai | 17.90 |
| 1 | Telur Dadar | 9.90 |
| 1 | Ulam bersama Sambal Belacan | 12.90 |
| 1 | Sambal Tempoyak | 4.90 |
| 4 | Nasi Putih | 15.60 |
| 1 | Teh O Limau Ais | 6.90 |
| 2 | Sirap Selasih Ais | 9.80 |
| 3 | Air Kosong Ais | 1.50 |
| 1 | Jus Oren | 14.90 |
| 1 | Buah Campur Asam Boi | 22.90 |
| Grand Total: | RM360.35 | |
The receipt shows that while some dishes, like the Ikan Siakap Sambal Berlada, command a higher price, most mains fall within the RM30–40 range, reflecting Rembayung's positioning as a premium yet approachable modern Malay dining experience.
Khairulaming personally responded to the feedback on Threads, thanking the diner and congratulating her on being the restaurant's first customer to celebrate her birthday on-site
With Rembayung now open, early impressions suggest Khairulaming has successfully translated his social media following into a tangible dining experience, blending traditional flavours with modern presentation and generous portioning.
