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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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Olive Tree Hotel Penang

Olive Tree Hotel Penang

Address: 76, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Sunway Tunas, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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My Own Cafe

My Own Cafe

Address: 2, Cannon St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang

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Hans Cafe & Deli
★ 4

Hans Cafe & Deli

Address: G-05, Jalan Seri Tg Pinang, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia

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Kafe The Leaf Healthy House

Kafe The Leaf Healthy House

Address: 5, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Kafe Tanjung

Kafe Tanjung

Address: 125-D, Jln Tanjong Tokong, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Heritage Recipe House
★ 4

Heritage Recipe House

Address: 198, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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