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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

95 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Borak Borak Bistro
★ 4.1

Borak Borak Bistro

Address: 2, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100 George Town, 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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Abu Mamak (Restoran KSB Cahaya)

Abu Mamak (Restoran KSB Cahaya)

Address: Jalan Larut, 10050 George Town, 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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Kopitan Classic Alma

Kopitan Classic Alma

Address: 1, Medan Seri Impian 1, Pusat Perniagaan Seri Impian, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Robina Roti Canai Nasi Lemak Sotong

Robina Roti Canai Nasi Lemak Sotong

Address: 13050, Taman Robina, 13050 Butterworth, Penang

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