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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

Bock Garden Meatless Cafe
★ 4.2

Bock Garden Meatless Cafe

Address: 24, Jalan Kedah, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Citarasa Dadi Dada

Citarasa Dadi Dada

Address: 23, Jalan Krian, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Kedai Makan 1189
★ 3.8

Kedai Makan 1189

Address: 22, Medan Angsana 1, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, 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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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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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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