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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

Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Nasi Lemak

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens ( Island 88 )
★ 4.8

Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens ( Island 88 )

Address: G-22L-1, Island 88 Mall, Jln Tanjung Tokong, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang

Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang

Address: Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang

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nasi lemak @ ah lan
★ 4

nasi lemak @ ah lan

Address: Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Mamak Teh Tarik Nasi Lemak

Mamak Teh Tarik Nasi Lemak

Address: 132, Kampung Jawa Baru, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Mews Cafe
★ 4.4

Mews Cafe

Address: 77 Muntri St Georgetown 10200 George Town Penang

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Auntie May Nyonya Kopitiam

Auntie May Nyonya Kopitiam

Address: No.1-1-10, Elit Avenue, Lintang Mayang Pasir 3, Elite Height, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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