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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

95 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

菩提树 Bodhi Tree Vegetarian Cafe, Penang Malaysia
★ 4.4

菩提树 Bodhi Tree Vegetarian Cafe, Penang Malaysia

Address: VANTAGE A-1-8 Jalan Desiran Tanjung Seri Tanjung Pinang Tanjung Tokong, 10470 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Lagenda House & Cafe
★ 4.6

Lagenda House & Cafe

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

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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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Kafe Dapor Rumah Penang
★ 4.8

Kafe Dapor Rumah Penang

Address: 88, Bishop St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Morning Light Kitchen
★ 5

Morning Light Kitchen

Address: 2, Jalan Birch, Off, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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