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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

Sukkah Cafe

Sukkah Cafe

Address: 76, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Sunway Tunas, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Bread Lover Bakery
★ 5

Bread Lover Bakery

Address: 23, Kompleks Desaran Tanjung, Jalan Desiran Tanjung 3, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang, 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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Old Tower Cafe

Old Tower Cafe

Address: 14200 Sungai Jawi, Penang, Malaysia

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Natasha Cafe
★ 2.3

Natasha Cafe

Address: Tanjung Tokong, 10470 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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19 Delicioso Restaurant

19 Delicioso Restaurant

Address: 3-GF, Medan Seri Impian 4, Pusat Perniagaan Seri Impian, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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