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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

95 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Astaka Lama Bukit Gedung

Astaka Lama Bukit Gedung

Address: Bandar Bayan Bam, 160, Persiaran Mayang Pasir, Taman Gedung Heights, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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AR Nasi Lemak & Mee Goreng
★ 4.6

AR Nasi Lemak & Mee Goreng

Address: 187, Jalan Dato Keramat, George Town, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, 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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KAMPUNG CAFE2

KAMPUNG CAFE2

Address: 139, Jln Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Mommy Irene
★ 4.2

Mommy Irene

Address: 69, Lintang Angsana, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Sampan Garden

Sampan Garden

Address: 114, Jalan Lebuh Bandar 3/1, Bandar Putra, 09000 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia

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