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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

Hans Cafe & Deli
★ 4

Hans Cafe & Deli

Address: G-05, Jalan Seri Tg Pinang, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia

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SRii KAYAA COCONUTS
★ 4.9

SRii KAYAA COCONUTS

Address: 33, Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Kopi Tiam

Kopi Tiam

Address: Level 1, 25-A, Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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阿坤nasi lemak Bayu Mutiara

阿坤nasi lemak Bayu Mutiara

Address: 19, Jalan Bukit Tengah, Taman Bayu Mutiara, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Paya Terubong Nasi Lemak
★ 3.8

Paya Terubong Nasi Lemak

Address: 200, Jln Paya Terubung, Paya Terubong, 11060 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Makan Pagi by Fizzy Cafe

Makan Pagi by Fizzy Cafe

Address: 266, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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