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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

Roti Bakar Nasi Lemak

Roti Bakar Nasi Lemak

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

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Gratitude Veggie Cafe

Gratitude Veggie Cafe

Address: 606a, Jln Paya Terubung, Kampung Pisang, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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APOM street food
★ 5

APOM street food

Address: Penang, George Town, Georgetown, Lebuh Carnarvon, 10200 :, Malaysia

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Fuhlemak 1st Avenue Mall

Fuhlemak 1st Avenue Mall

Address: Stall K, Level 4, Food Avenue, 1st Avenue Mall, Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Citarasa Dadi Dada

Citarasa Dadi Dada

Address: 23, Jalan Krian, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Mommy Irene
★ 4.2

Mommy Irene

Address: 69, Lintang Angsana, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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