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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.

Did You Know?

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

D'tomato Street

D'tomato Street

Address: Taman Batu Bukit Blok 17, Jalan Tanjong Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia

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Pinxin Vegan Cuisine
★ 4.3

Pinxin Vegan Cuisine

Address: 38, Lebuh Tye Sin, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Wakzee Nasi Lemak
★ 4.4

Wakzee Nasi Lemak

Address: Macalister Signature Food Court, Jln Macalister, 10150 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Ummi Nasi Lemak Lorong Kulit(HAYY ENTERPRISE)

Ummi Nasi Lemak Lorong Kulit(HAYY ENTERPRISE)

Address: 1-1, Lorong Kulit, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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PANDAN Kitchen
★ 4.5

PANDAN Kitchen

Address: 45, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Plant A Seed Vegan - Bayan Lepas

Plant A Seed Vegan - Bayan Lepas

Address: 72-1-29, Jalan Mahsuri, Arena Curve, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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