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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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Milah Cafe

Milah Cafe

Address: Lrg Madrasah, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Memang Meow @ Design VIllage Outlet Mall, Penang
★ 4.8

Memang Meow @ Design VIllage Outlet Mall, Penang

Address: Lot No. G-66, Design Village Outlet Mall, 733, Jalan Cassia Barat 2, Bandar Cassia, 14110 Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Plant A Seed Vegan - Georgetown Branch
★ 4.7

Plant A Seed Vegan - Georgetown Branch

Address: 12, Gat Lebuh Acheh, George Town, 10300 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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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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Restoran Dapur Arang PENANG

Restoran Dapur Arang PENANG

Address: Restoran Dapur Arang PENANG, 494, Mukim 21, Bukit Berangan, Kubang Semang, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia

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