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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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The Story

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.

Did You Know?

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

TT Morning Breakfast
★ 5

TT Morning Breakfast

Address: Jalan Chowrasta, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Double Thumbs Up Cafe 赞赞食坊 (Zan Zan Cafe)
★ 4.4

Double Thumbs Up Cafe 赞赞食坊 (Zan Zan Cafe)

Address: 52 Ground Floor, Medan Angsana 4, Farlim, 11500 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia

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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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Halzan Penang

Halzan Penang

Address: No 168A, Central@Gurney Unit G08, Halzan Penang, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Mews Cafe
★ 4.4

Mews Cafe

Address: 77 Muntri St Georgetown 10200 George Town Penang

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老街巴剎早餐美食 Pasar Food
★ 4.4

老街巴剎早餐美食 Pasar Food

Address: 10000, Malaysia, Penang, George Town, Jln Penang, Kompleks Komtar, Lot C3 2.22B

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