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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

Neko Vegan House
★ 4.9

Neko Vegan House

Address: 375H, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Robina Roti Canai Nasi Lemak Sotong

Robina Roti Canai Nasi Lemak Sotong

Address: 13050, Taman Robina, 13050 Butterworth, Penang

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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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19 Delicioso Restaurant

19 Delicioso Restaurant

Address: 3-GF, Medan Seri Impian 4, Pusat Perniagaan Seri Impian, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Kopi Tiam

Kopi Tiam

Address: Level 1, 25-A, Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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PANDAN Kitchen
★ 4.5

PANDAN Kitchen

Address: 45, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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