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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.

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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

Achik Ikan Bakar

Achik Ikan Bakar

Address: 2099, Jalan Rozhan, Taman Impian Ria, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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The Gunners Burger & Cafe
★ 4.1

The Gunners Burger & Cafe

Address: Jln. Utama, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Dataran Matang Street Food

Dataran Matang Street Food

Address: 7127, Lintang Permatang Damar Laut, 11960 Batu Maung, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Nasi Lemak Liverpool Cafe Penang

Nasi Lemak Liverpool Cafe Penang

Address: 92, Jln Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Makan Pagi by Fizzy Cafe

Makan Pagi by Fizzy Cafe

Address: 266, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Bock Garden Meatless Cafe
★ 4.2

Bock Garden Meatless Cafe

Address: 24, Jalan Kedah, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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