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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

Nasi Lemak Banana Leaf

Nasi Lemak Banana Leaf

Address: 2, Lorong Delima 6, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang

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The Hillside Cafe© Bar & Restaurant

The Hillside Cafe© Bar & Restaurant

Address: 3, Jalan Sungai Kelian Tanjung Bungah, 11200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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阿坤nasi lemak Bayu Mutiara

阿坤nasi lemak Bayu Mutiara

Address: 19, Jalan Bukit Tengah, Taman Bayu Mutiara, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Flower Mulan Nyonya Cafe Burma Road
★ 4.1

Flower Mulan Nyonya Cafe Burma Road

Address: 48, Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Wakzee Nasi Lemak
★ 4.4

Wakzee Nasi Lemak

Address: Macalister Signature Food Court, Jln Macalister, 10150 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Fuhlemak 1st Avenue Mall

Fuhlemak 1st Avenue Mall

Address: Stall K, Level 4, Food Avenue, 1st Avenue Mall, Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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