PenangTime.com: Food Guide

NASI LEMAK

Also known as: Nasi Lemak Bungkus, Nasi Lemak Kuning, Nasi Lemak Halba, Nasi Lemak Tumpang

Nasi Lemak
Thumbs up!

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

Discover Locations

WHERE TO FIND IT

Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Nasi Lemak

Loading map...

RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Restoran Dapur Arang PENANG

Restoran Dapur Arang PENANG

Address: Restoran Dapur Arang PENANG, 494, Mukim 21, Bukit Berangan, Kubang Semang, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia

View Details
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

View Details
Halzan Penang

Halzan Penang

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

View Details
Farah Kitchen
★ 4.9

Farah Kitchen

Address: 38b, Jalan Air Itam, Kampung Pisang, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

View Details
Kopitiam 7 Pagi

Kopitiam 7 Pagi

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

View Details
CAFE JOM SINGGAH(PORT SARAPAN SEBELAH JPJ BATU UBAN) (PG0461534)

CAFE JOM SINGGAH(PORT SARAPAN SEBELAH JPJ BATU UBAN) (PG0461534)

Address: Gerai sebelah JPJ cawangan, Persiaran Sungai Gelugor 2, Kampung Batu Uban, 11700 Gelugor, Penang

View Details