PenangTime.com: Food Guide

NASI LEMAK

Also known as: Nasi Lemak Bungkus, Nasi Lemak Kuning, Nasi Lemak Halba, Nasi Lemak Tumpang

Nasi Lemak
Thumbs up!

The Story

Considered Malaysia's national dish, it is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk.

Flavor Profile

Creamy, fragrant rice complemented by a spicy-sweet sambal, salty anchovies, and fresh cucumber.

Key Ingredients

Coconut rice, sambal (spicy chili paste), fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, hard-boiled egg.

Did You Know?

A popular breakfast, often wrapped in a banana leaf. Price varies greatly depending on the side dishes chosen.

Average Price

RM 2 to 10

Per serving

Discover Locations

WHERE TO FIND IT

Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Nasi Lemak

Loading map...

RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Bock Garden Meatless Cafe
★ 4.2

Bock Garden Meatless Cafe

Address: 24, Jalan Kedah, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

View Details
木 BREAKFAST(Mupenang90s)
★ 3.8

木 BREAKFAST(Mupenang90s)

Address: 3, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

View Details
Kafe Dapor Rumah Penang
★ 4.8

Kafe Dapor Rumah Penang

Address: 88, Bishop St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

View Details
Warisan Bonda Astaka Tmn Sardon(Roti Jala, Pulut Kuning,Nasi Lemak & Lontong Soto Ayam)

Warisan Bonda Astaka Tmn Sardon(Roti Jala, Pulut Kuning,Nasi Lemak & Lontong Soto Ayam)

Address: Gerai No5, Astaka.Gelugur, Taman Tun Sardon, 11700 Gelugor, Penang

View Details
Nasi Lemak Banana Leaf

Nasi Lemak Banana Leaf

Address: 2, Lorong Delima 6, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang

View Details
Robina Roti Canai Nasi Lemak Sotong

Robina Roti Canai Nasi Lemak Sotong

Address: 13050, Taman Robina, 13050 Butterworth, Penang

View Details