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NASI LEMAK
Also known as: Nasi Lemak Bungkus, Nasi Lemak Kuning, Nasi Lemak Halba, Nasi Lemak Tumpang
The Story
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
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
Flower Mulan Nyonya Cafe Burma Road
Address: 48, Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Dataran Matang Street Food
Address: 7127, Lintang Permatang Damar Laut, 11960 Batu Maung, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Plant A Seed Vegan - Georgetown Branch
Address: 12, Gat Lebuh Acheh, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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NZ CAFE
Address: 329, Jalan Dato Keramat, Kampung Makam, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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SRii KAYAA COCONUTS
Address: 33, Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Auntie May Nyonya Kopitiam
Address: No.1-1-10, Elit Avenue, Lintang Mayang Pasir 3, Elite Height, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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