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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

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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Citarasa Dadi Dada

Citarasa Dadi Dada

Address: 23, Jalan Krian, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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木 BREAKFAST(Mupenang90s)
★ 3.8

木 BREAKFAST(Mupenang90s)

Address: 3, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 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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KAMPUNG CAFE2

KAMPUNG CAFE2

Address: 139, Jln Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Neko Vegan House
★ 4.9

Neko Vegan House

Address: 375H, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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