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NASI LEMAK

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

Nasi Lemak
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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

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WHERE TO FIND IT

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

48 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak Liverpool Cafe Penang

Nasi Lemak Liverpool Cafe Penang

Address: 92, Jln Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Around The World Café and Restaurant / Asian Western Fusion Food

Around The World Café and Restaurant / Asian Western Fusion Food

Address: 1E, Jalan Sungai Kelian, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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D'tomato Street

D'tomato Street

Address: Taman Batu Bukit Blok 17, Jalan Tanjong Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia

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Makan Pagi by Fizzy Cafe

Makan Pagi by Fizzy Cafe

Address: 266, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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CAFE JOM SINGGAH(PORT SARAPAN SEBELAH JPJ BATU UBAN) (PG0461534)

CAFE JOM SINGGAH(PORT SARAPAN SEBELAH JPJ BATU UBAN) (PG0461534)

Address: Gerai sebelah JPJ cawangan, Persiaran Sungai Gelugor 2, Kampung Batu Uban, 11700 Gelugor, Penang

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Meja Saji

Meja Saji

Address: PPD Tengah, Permatang Pasir, Permatang Pauh, Penang, Malaysia

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