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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

Cafe 26- Tg Bungah

Cafe 26- Tg Bungah

Address: 5, 41, Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia

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Roti Bakar Nasi Lemak

Roti Bakar Nasi Lemak

Address: 10200, 5-7, Union St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang

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Pinxin Vegan Cuisine
★ 4.3

Pinxin Vegan Cuisine

Address: 38, Lebuh Tye Sin, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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阿坤nasi lemak Bayu Mutiara

阿坤nasi lemak Bayu Mutiara

Address: 19, Jalan Bukit Tengah, Taman Bayu Mutiara, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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PANG Hainan Coffee & Nasi Lemak (Morning)
★ 4.1

PANG Hainan Coffee & Nasi Lemak (Morning)

Address: 501 K & L, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 10470 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia

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Bread Lover Bakery
★ 5

Bread Lover Bakery

Address: 23, Kompleks Desaran Tanjung, Jalan Desiran Tanjung 3, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia

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