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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

Roti Bakar Nasi Lemak

Roti Bakar Nasi Lemak

Address: 10200, 5-7, Union St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang

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Ikat Tepi Kopitiam Georgetown (Muslim-Friendly)
★ 4.4

Ikat Tepi Kopitiam Georgetown (Muslim-Friendly)

Address: 69, Jalan Magazine, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Milah Cafe

Milah Cafe

Address: Lrg Madrasah, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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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

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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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KAMPUNG CAFE2

KAMPUNG CAFE2

Address: 139, Jln Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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