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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

Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Nasi Lemak

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

KAMPUNG CAFE2

KAMPUNG CAFE2

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

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NZ CAFE
★ 4.5

NZ CAFE

Address: 329, Jalan Dato Keramat, Kampung Makam, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Mansoor Halia Cafe

Mansoor Halia Cafe

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

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Dhoby Ghaut Cafe

Dhoby Ghaut Cafe

Address: 247-H, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

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Astaka Taman Tun Sardon

Astaka Taman Tun Sardon

Address: Taman Tun Sardon, 11700 Gelugor, Penang

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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

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