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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

TT Morning Breakfast
★ 5

TT Morning Breakfast

Address: Jalan Chowrasta, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang

Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang

Address: Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang

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The Bungalow At Lone Pine Hotel

The Bungalow At Lone Pine Hotel

Address: 97, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Bread Lover Bakery
★ 5

Bread Lover Bakery

Address: 23, Kompleks Desaran Tanjung, Jalan Desiran Tanjung 3, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia

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Ummi Nasi Lemak Lorong Kulit(HAYY ENTERPRISE)

Ummi Nasi Lemak Lorong Kulit(HAYY ENTERPRISE)

Address: 1-1, Lorong Kulit, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Nasi Lemak Banana Leaf

Nasi Lemak Banana Leaf

Address: 2, Lorong Delima 6, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang

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