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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.

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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

AH LAN CAFE
★ 4.1

AH LAN CAFE

Address: 46, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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APOM street food
★ 5

APOM street food

Address: Penang, George Town, Georgetown, Lebuh Carnarvon, 10200 :, Malaysia

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Astaka Lama Bukit Gedung

Astaka Lama Bukit Gedung

Address: Bandar Bayan Bam, 160, Persiaran Mayang Pasir, Taman Gedung Heights, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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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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PANG Hainan Coffee & Nasi Lemak (Morning)
★ 4.1

PANG Hainan Coffee & Nasi Lemak (Morning)

Address: 501 K & L, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 10470 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia

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Mews Cafe
★ 4.4

Mews Cafe

Address: 77 Muntri St Georgetown 10200 George Town Penang

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