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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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

96 amazing places to try Nasi Lemak

AR Nasi Lemak & Mee Goreng
★ 4.6

AR Nasi Lemak & Mee Goreng

Address: 187, Jalan Dato Keramat, George Town, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Nasi Lemak Ciksue
★ 4.5

Nasi Lemak Ciksue

Address: 195, Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, 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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NZ CAFE
★ 4.5

NZ CAFE

Address: 329, Jalan Dato Keramat, Kampung Makam, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Nasi Lemak Banana Leaf

Nasi Lemak Banana Leaf

Address: 2, Lorong Delima 6, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang

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Pinxin Vegan Cuisine
★ 4.3

Pinxin Vegan Cuisine

Address: 38, Lebuh Tye Sin, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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