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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

Anak Mak Cafe
★ 5

Anak Mak Cafe

Address: 39b, Jalan Cantonment, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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木 BREAKFAST(Mupenang90s)
★ 3.8

木 BREAKFAST(Mupenang90s)

Address: 3, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Farah Kitchen
★ 4.9

Farah Kitchen

Address: 38b, Jalan Air Itam, Kampung Pisang, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Sukkah Cafe

Sukkah Cafe

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

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Morning Light Kitchen
★ 5

Morning Light Kitchen

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

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The Bungalow At Lone Pine Hotel

The Bungalow At Lone Pine Hotel

Address: 97, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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