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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

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Mommy Irene
★ 4.2

Mommy Irene

Address: 69, Lintang Angsana, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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AH LAN CAFE
★ 4.1

AH LAN CAFE

Address: 46, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Around The World Café and Restaurant / Asian Western Fusion Food

Around The World Café and Restaurant / Asian Western Fusion Food

Address: 1E, Jalan Sungai Kelian, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Natasha Cafe
★ 2.3

Natasha Cafe

Address: Tanjung Tokong, 10470 George Town, Penang, 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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Borak Borak Bistro
★ 4.1

Borak Borak Bistro

Address: 2, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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