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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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The Story

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

POPIA PAK HASSAN KUALA KANGSAR
★ 4.4

POPIA PAK HASSAN KUALA KANGSAR

Address: 200, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Alamak Kopitiam @ Argyll Road
★ 4.1

Alamak Kopitiam @ Argyll Road

Address: 175, Jalan Argyll, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Nasi Lemak Banana Leaf

Nasi Lemak Banana Leaf

Address: 2, Lorong Delima 6, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang

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My Own Cafe

My Own Cafe

Address: 2, Cannon St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang

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Food Town Cafe
★ 3.2

Food Town Cafe

Address: First Floor, 2-1-18, Persiaran Halia 3, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, 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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