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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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Permai 32 F&B
★ 4.4

Permai 32 F&B

Address: Lebuh Lembah Permai 4, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Abdul Hamid Gerai Kopi dan Makanan
★ 4.5

Abdul Hamid Gerai Kopi dan Makanan

Address: 84, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Cafe 26- Tg Bungah

Cafe 26- Tg Bungah

Address: 5, 41, Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia

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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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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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SRii KAYAA COCONUTS
★ 4.9

SRii KAYAA COCONUTS

Address: 33, Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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