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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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

Memang Meow @ Design VIllage Outlet Mall, Penang
★ 4.8

Memang Meow @ Design VIllage Outlet Mall, Penang

Address: Lot No. G-66, Design Village Outlet Mall, 733, Jalan Cassia Barat 2, Bandar Cassia, 14110 Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Plant A Seed Vegan - Bayan Lepas

Plant A Seed Vegan - Bayan Lepas

Address: 72-1-29, Jalan Mahsuri, Arena Curve, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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The Hillside Cafe© Bar & Restaurant

The Hillside Cafe© Bar & Restaurant

Address: 3, Jalan Sungai Kelian Tanjung Bungah, 11200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Mansoor Halia Cafe

Mansoor Halia Cafe

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

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Cafe 26- Tg Bungah

Cafe 26- Tg Bungah

Address: 5, 41, Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, 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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