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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

Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Nasi Lemak

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Plant A Seed Vegan - Georgetown Branch
★ 4.7

Plant A Seed Vegan - Georgetown Branch

Address: 12, Gat Lebuh Acheh, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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APOM street food
★ 5

APOM street food

Address: Penang, George Town, Georgetown, Lebuh Carnarvon, 10200 :, Malaysia

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Mews Cafe
★ 4.4

Mews Cafe

Address: 77 Muntri St Georgetown 10200 George Town Penang

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Plant A Seed Vegan - Bayan Lepas

Plant A Seed Vegan - Bayan Lepas

Address: 72-1-29, Jalan Mahsuri, Arena Curve, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Kopi Tiam

Kopi Tiam

Address: Level 1, 25-A, Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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TT Morning Breakfast
★ 5

TT Morning Breakfast

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

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