Nasi lemak is one of the Malaysian food that is considered a national dish, as it is famous and everyone in Malaysia will have tasted it at least once in their lives.
So if you’re a traveler to Malaysia, you just have to try it out. Nasi lemak is basically fragrant rice cooked with coconut milk, and then mixed with different dishes especially curries to enjoy with.
If you browse through most of the photos of nasi lemak on social media, it may look similar; but don’t let the images deceive you. Each nasi lemak seller have their own secret recipe or ways to cook the dishes that each of the restaurant have their unique taste.
The usual nasi lemak sellers will pre-packed it with banana leaves (daun pisang) and you can choose either the egg, anchovies, fish or chicken. Some stalls go beyond the usual ingredients and lets you select from a variety of different dishes which is bigger in portion.
Here’s some of the best nasi lemak that you just have to try in Penang.
Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang
Sri Weld Food Court
Beach Street, 10300 George Town, Penang
Alamak
175, Jalan Argyll,
10050 George Town, Penang.
Nasi Lemak Liverpool
92, Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim
Jelutong, 11600
George Town, Penang.
Jin Hoe Cafe Nasi Lemak
48, Jalan Cantonment,
Pulau Tikus, 10350
George Town, Penang.
Uncle Lanz Nasi Lemak
82, Jalan Mahsuri,
Bayan Baru, 11950
Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Paya Terubong Nasi Lemak
200, Jalan Paya Terubong,
Paya Terubong, 11060
Ayer Itam, Penang.
Nasi Lemak Wakzee
Pinang Delicious Food Court
105, Jalan Macalister,
10150 George Town, Penang.
Nasi Lemak Cik Sue
195, Jalan Dato Keramat,
10150 George Town, Penang.
