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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.

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

95 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Double Thumbs Up Cafe 赞赞食坊 (Zan Zan Cafe)
★ 4.4

Double Thumbs Up Cafe 赞赞食坊 (Zan Zan Cafe)

Address: 52 Ground Floor, Medan Angsana 4, Farlim, 11500 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia

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The Gunners Burger & Cafe
★ 4.1

The Gunners Burger & Cafe

Address: Jln. Utama, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Flower Mulan Nyonya Cafe Burma Road
★ 4.1

Flower Mulan Nyonya Cafe Burma Road

Address: 48, Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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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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Kafe The Leaf Healthy House

Kafe The Leaf Healthy House

Address: 5, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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AR Nasi Lemak & Mee Goreng
★ 4.6

AR Nasi Lemak & Mee Goreng

Address: 187, Jalan Dato Keramat, George Town, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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