Raja’s Appam: A Small Taman Melawati Eatery Serving Fluffy, Flavorful Appams

Located in Taman Melawati, Raja’s Appam has become a beloved local spot for traditional South Indian-style pancakes called appam. Originally operating as a catering service from 2017 to 2020, the business transitioned into a food truck in 2021 before settling into its current small eatery in March 2025. The restaurant has gained a reputation for its freshly made, crispy-edged, and spongy-centered appams, served with toppings such as banana, corn, egg, or brown sugar. The Banana Appam offers ripe bananas mixed with coconut milk and a sprinkle of brown sugar, while the Special Appam combines a soft-cooked egg with caramelized brown sugar. Other menu items include thosai, chapati, poori, idli, vadai, and curry puffs, all prepared fresh from scratch. Drinks like Teh Tarik complement the breakfast offerings perfectly. During weekends, customers should expect long waits due to the eatery’s popularity, but the quality and freshness of the dishes make the wait worthwhile. Raja’s Appam has successfully carved out a niche in a neighborhood dominated by Malay cuisine, attracting patrons who value authentic flavors and freshly made dishes.