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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

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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Morning Light Kitchen
★ 5

Morning Light Kitchen

Address: 2, Jalan Birch, Off, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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The Gunners Burger & Cafe
★ 4.1

The Gunners Burger & Cafe

Address: Jln. Utama, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, 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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阿坤nasi lemak Bayu Mutiara

阿坤nasi lemak Bayu Mutiara

Address: 19, Jalan Bukit Tengah, Taman Bayu Mutiara, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Halzan Penang

Halzan Penang

Address: No 168A, Central@Gurney Unit G08, Halzan Penang, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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