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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.

Did You Know?

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

Olive Tree Hotel Penang

Olive Tree Hotel Penang

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

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Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens ( Island 88 )
★ 4.8

Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens ( Island 88 )

Address: G-22L-1, Island 88 Mall, Jln Tanjung Tokong, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Memang Meow @ Design VIllage Outlet Mall, Penang
★ 4.8

Memang Meow @ Design VIllage Outlet Mall, Penang

Address: Lot No. G-66, Design Village Outlet Mall, 733, Jalan Cassia Barat 2, Bandar Cassia, 14110 Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Nasi Lemak Ciksue
★ 4.5

Nasi Lemak Ciksue

Address: 195, Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Citarasa Dadi Dada

Citarasa Dadi Dada

Address: 23, Jalan Krian, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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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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