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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

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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YUMMY COTTAGE

YUMMY COTTAGE

Address: 63, Jln Macalister, 10400 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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Anak Mak Cafe
★ 5

Anak Mak Cafe

Address: 39b, Jalan Cantonment, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Kafe Tanjung

Kafe Tanjung

Address: 125-D, Jln Tanjong Tokong, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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CAFE JOM SINGGAH(PORT SARAPAN SEBELAH JPJ BATU UBAN) (PG0461534)

CAFE JOM SINGGAH(PORT SARAPAN SEBELAH JPJ BATU UBAN) (PG0461534)

Address: Gerai sebelah JPJ cawangan, Persiaran Sungai Gelugor 2, Kampung Batu Uban, 11700 Gelugor, Penang

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