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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.

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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

Farah Kitchen
★ 4.9

Farah Kitchen

Address: 38b, Jalan Air Itam, Kampung Pisang, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Sampan Garden

Sampan Garden

Address: 114, Jalan Lebuh Bandar 3/1, Bandar Putra, 09000 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia

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Abu Mamak (Restoran KSB Cahaya)

Abu Mamak (Restoran KSB Cahaya)

Address: Jalan Larut, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Suhailee Enterprise
★ 4.1

Suhailee Enterprise

Address: Jln Macalister, George Town, 11400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Kopi Tiam

Kopi Tiam

Address: Level 1, 25-A, Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Natasha Cafe
★ 2.3

Natasha Cafe

Address: Tanjung Tokong, 10470 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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