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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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Olive Tree Hotel Penang

Olive Tree Hotel Penang

Address: 76, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Sunway Tunas, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Cawan Kuey & Sajian

Cawan Kuey & Sajian

Address: 5, Lintang Bayan 11, Sungai Ara, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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菩提树 Bodhi Tree Vegetarian Cafe, Penang Malaysia
★ 4.4

菩提树 Bodhi Tree Vegetarian Cafe, Penang Malaysia

Address: VANTAGE A-1-8 Jalan Desiran Tanjung Seri Tanjung Pinang Tanjung Tokong, 10470 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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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

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Neko Vegan House
★ 4.9

Neko Vegan House

Address: 375H, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Meja Saji

Meja Saji

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

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