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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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Bock Garden Meatless Cafe
★ 4.2

Bock Garden Meatless Cafe

Address: 24, Jalan Kedah, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Gratitude Veggie Cafe

Gratitude Veggie Cafe

Address: 606a, Jln Paya Terubung, Kampung Pisang, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Artroom Café

Artroom Café

Address: No. 216, Penang Road, Pulau Pinang, 10000 George Town, Malaysia

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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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Kafe Dapor Rumah Penang
★ 4.8

Kafe Dapor Rumah Penang

Address: 88, Bishop St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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木 BREAKFAST(Mupenang90s)
★ 3.8

木 BREAKFAST(Mupenang90s)

Address: 3, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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