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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

95 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Milah Cafe

Milah Cafe

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

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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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Paya Terubong Nasi Lemak
★ 3.8

Paya Terubong Nasi Lemak

Address: 200, Jln Paya Terubung, Paya Terubong, 11060 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Mamak Lane Food Hall

Mamak Lane Food Hall

Address: 657, Jalan Dato Keramat, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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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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Kim Kim Cafe

Kim Kim Cafe

Address: No. 858-A, Taman Sri Indah, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia

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