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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

Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Nasi Lemak

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Nagore's Kitchen
★ 4.4

Nagore's Kitchen

Address: 10, Jalan Kedah, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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1816 Cafe

1816 Cafe

Address: Hilir Pemancar, Taman Tun Sardon, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang

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AH LAN CAFE
★ 4.1

AH LAN CAFE

Address: 46, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Komtar Coffee House
★ 3.4

Komtar Coffee House

Address: 182, Lebuh Lintang, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Restoran Dapur Arang PENANG

Restoran Dapur Arang PENANG

Address: Restoran Dapur Arang PENANG, 494, Mukim 21, Bukit Berangan, Kubang Semang, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia

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Ikat Tepi Kopitiam Georgetown (Muslim-Friendly)
★ 4.4

Ikat Tepi Kopitiam Georgetown (Muslim-Friendly)

Address: 69, Jalan Magazine, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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