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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

Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Nasi Lemak

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

My Own Cafe

My Own Cafe

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

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Plant A Seed Vegan - Georgetown Branch
★ 4.7

Plant A Seed Vegan - Georgetown Branch

Address: 12, Gat Lebuh Acheh, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Roti Bakar Nasi Lemak

Roti Bakar Nasi Lemak

Address: 10200, 5-7, Union St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang

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菩提树 Bodhi Tree Vegetarian Cafe, Penang Malaysia
★ 4.4

菩提树 Bodhi Tree Vegetarian Cafe, Penang Malaysia

Address: VANTAGE A-1-8 Jalan Desiran Tanjung Seri Tanjung Pinang Tanjung Tokong, 10470 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens ( Island 88 )
★ 4.8

Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens ( Island 88 )

Address: G-22L-1, Island 88 Mall, Jln Tanjung 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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