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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

Suhailee Enterprise
★ 4.1

Suhailee Enterprise

Address: Jln Macalister, George Town, 11400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Food Town Cafe
★ 3.2

Food Town Cafe

Address: First Floor, 2-1-18, Persiaran Halia 3, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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木 BREAKFAST(Mupenang90s)
★ 3.8

木 BREAKFAST(Mupenang90s)

Address: 3, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Kopitan Classic Alma

Kopitan Classic Alma

Address: 1, Medan Seri Impian 1, Pusat Perniagaan Seri Impian, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, 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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Kim Kim Cafe

Kim Kim Cafe

Address: No. 858-A, Taman Sri Indah, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia

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