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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.

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

Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens ( Island 88 )
★ 4.8

Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens ( Island 88 )

Address: G-22L-1, Island 88 Mall, Jln Tanjung Tokong, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang, 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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Sukkah Cafe

Sukkah Cafe

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

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Farah Kitchen
★ 4.9

Farah Kitchen

Address: 38b, Jalan Air Itam, Kampung Pisang, 11500 Ayer Itam, 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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The Bungalow At Lone Pine Hotel

The Bungalow At Lone Pine Hotel

Address: 97, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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