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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

Meja Saji

Meja Saji

Address: PPD Tengah, Permatang Pasir, Permatang Pauh, Penang, 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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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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Kopitiam 7 Pagi

Kopitiam 7 Pagi

Address: 81, Lebuh Tye Sin, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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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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Permai 32 F&B
★ 4.4

Permai 32 F&B

Address: Lebuh Lembah Permai 4, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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