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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

Morning Light Kitchen
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Morning Light Kitchen

Address: 2, Jalan Birch, Off, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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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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Kafe Tanjung

Kafe Tanjung

Address: 125-D, Jln Tanjong 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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