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Living in the city, eating out can be quite costly these days. But as much as we’d love to cook and prep our meals all the time, there are days when we just wanna have a good meal without worrying about going broke.
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Luckily, we found the perfect place for you to enjoy a delicious meal on days you can’t afford to spend more than a bubble tea (đ© Don’t worry, we feel your pain)—and it’s somewhere that might sound familiar to you… especially if you travel often!
What started out as a popular AirAsia inflight menu has turned into a fast food restaurant and café chain that specialises in ASEAN food and beverages (including coffee) at everyday prices. Introducing the Santan Restaurant and T&CO Café!
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Both eateries cater for people of all ages. You can get a la carte meals as low as RM12 and combo meals for RM15, while T&CO has 100% Arabica beans at only RM5 or choose to upsize for just RM1! Can jimat a bit more than usual.
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Inspired by our ASEAN heritage, you’ll find the best meals and beverages from all across the region. And in case you’re wondering, the meals are not served in the typical inflight foil container. Portions are bigger and they are prepared fresh daily once your orders are received by the kitchen.
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Here are some of the meals and snacks you can enjoy for RM12 and under:
#1 Pak Nasser’s Nasi Lemak with Ayam Rendang / Ayam Goreng (RM12)
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Malaysia’s national dish with Pak Nasser’s highly rated chilli sambal, fried anchovies, groundnuts, and hard-boiled egg. You can pair it with either chicken rendang or crispy fried chicken on the side.
#2 Nasi Padang with Beef Rendang (RM12)
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The most celebrated Indonesian cuisine, here’s a Minang-style rice traditionally served with various side dishes. Over at Santan, it’s served with white rice, beef rendang, stir-fried cassava leaves, crispy anchovies in sambal balado, and a fiery green sambal.
#3 Uncle Chin Chicken Rice (RM12)
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Enjoy this all-time-favourite comfort food that consists of aromatic, fluffy rice served with roasted chicken and accompanied by ginger, garlic soy sauce, and not to forget, Uncle Chin's secret chilli sauce!
#4 Grilled Chicken Inasal Garlic Rice (RM12)
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A savoury and zesty grilled chicken dish from the Philippines, the chicken is marinated in a unique blend of spices, vinegar and based in calamansi juice. Comes with a plate of fragrant garlic rice and a sunny side-up egg.
#5 Nyonya Curry Laksa (RM12)
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This amazing curry laksa broth is a combination of Santan’s special chilli paste and creamy coconut milk. Comes with springy yellow noodles, shredded chicken, fishcake slices, fried beancurd, long beans and hard-boiled egg.
#6 Mee Goreng with Ayam Goreng (RM12)
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Have some stir-fried noodles in a sweet and spicy sauce with slices of fishcake, beancurd and cabbage. For an added punch, it's also topped with sliced chillies, a squeeze of Calamansi and served with a juicy piece of signature fried chicken.
#7 Thai Fried Chicken with Nam Prik Mayo (RM10)
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Looking for something to keep the kids occupied? Here’s a plate of fried chicken made with a southern Thai twist! Marinated in secret sauces and fried to perfection for that tender crunch. Served with a side of Nam Prik (Thai green chilli) mayonnaise for a spicy and tangy finish.
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#8 Specialty Brew (RM5)
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T&CO’s signature ASEAN blend is made with 100% Arabica coffee beans sourced primarily from Sabah, Vietnam and Indonesia with notes of roasted nuts, dark cocoa and caramel with mild acidity. A great coffee for connoisseurs!
#9 Nasi Lemak Onigiri (RM4.50)
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Malaysia meets Japan with a fusion-style onigiri! The familiar flavours of nasi lemak is packed into a Japanese rice ball for you to enjoy the best of both worlds.
#10 Teriyaki Chicken Wrap (RM8)
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Tender chicken slices dressed with teriyaki sauce, topped with spring onion, garlic chips, romaine lettuce and white cabbage, all wrapped into one. This wrap is bursting with fresh flavours and a little bit of zing!
#11 Classic Burnt Cheesecake (RM9.90)
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You no longer have to fly to indulge in AirAsia’s famous burnt cheesecake. Smooth and creamy with hints of vanilla, your sweet tooth is calling out for you!
#12 Onde-Onde Cake (RM9.90)
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Inspired by the classic Malaysian Nyonya kueh, this pandan sponge cake is layered with Gula Melaka, coconut mousse and pudding, and topped generously with sweetened coconut flakes.
Are your mouths watering already?
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For the best value, enjoy a super value meal for two, including beverage and snacks for only RM28.90 and save up to RM15! And if you go for a super value meal for one, you can get a plate of rice or noodle, snack and beverage for only RM18.90 and save up to RM8.
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Order through santan.com.my or the T&CO mobile app to enjoy exclusive online promos, pay with AirAsia Big Points, skip the queues and collect your meals directly at the Collection counter for dine-in or takeaway anytime you want. Santan and T&CO are also now available on GrabFood, so you can enjoy these everyday meals and snacks from the comfort of your own home!
Check out Santan’s full menu here or download the T&CO mobile app now, available on both Apple Store and Google Play Store.
Store Location:
Santan Restaurant & T&CO Cafe
F-051, First Floor, Centre Court (next to Toys”R”Us),
Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm
Follow Santan (@santan.asean) and T&CO (@tcocafe) on Instagram!