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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.

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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Borak Borak Bistro
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Borak Borak Bistro

Address: 2, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Kedai Makan 1189
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Kedai Makan 1189

Address: 22, Medan Angsana 1, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Olive Tree Hotel Penang

Olive Tree Hotel Penang

Address: 76, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Sunway Tunas, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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AR Nasi Lemak & Mee Goreng
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AR Nasi Lemak & Mee Goreng

Address: 187, Jalan Dato Keramat, George Town, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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SRii KAYAA COCONUTS
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SRii KAYAA COCONUTS

Address: 33, Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 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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