Best Nasi Lemak In Penang
Malaysians love to eat nasi lemak! While in Penang, a true foodie wouldn’t miss a good plate of nasi lemak. If you’re hunting for the best nasi lemak in Penang, below are some of the best recommendations to fulfil your cravings:
1. Nasi Lemak Liverpool Cafe Penang
An unofficial nasi lemak restaurant dedicated to the British Premier League football club, Liverpool. There are a few Liverpool-inspired decorations all around the restaurant with plenty of outdoor seatings.
You’ll have a wide variety of choices for chicken or seafood. The choices for chicken include rendang, cili api, masak kicap and masak merah. As for the seafood, there are squid, prawns and fish dishes.
Address: 92, Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim Jelutong, 11600 George Town
Opening Hours: Monday, 5pm to 12am. Tuesday, 12am to 12pm. Wednesday to Sunday, 4pm to 11pm
2. Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang
The husband and wife pair have been selling nasi lemak for only RM2! There are up to 5 types of nasi lemak to choose from such as squid, prawn, fish or salted fish. Each packet is wrapped with banana leaf and cooked fresh daily.
Address: SEENI MEE SOTONG, Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 2pm. Saturday, 7.30am to 1pm. Closed on Sundays
3. Jin Hoe Cafe Nasi Lemak
Unlike the usual nasi lemak, the one offered at Jin Hoe focuses on nyonya-style nasi lemak. Hence, each dish comes with sambal, grilled prawns, cucumbers, fried fish and fried chicken. Most customers mention how addictive they are! A rough estimate for a plate of nasi lemak would be around RM5.
However, bear in mind it will be sold out by 10am to 10.30am, so it’s best to come early!
Address: 48, Jalan Cantonment, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday & Saturday, 9am to 12pm. Closed on Friday & Sunday
4. Nasi Lemak Intan
Located near Penang Free School, Nasi Lemak Intan is where you can get various sambal and curry dishes to add to your usual nasi lemak. Some of the popular side dishes include beef rendang, fried chicken and stir-fried green vegetables. The average price of a plate of nasi lemak goodness would be about RM15 and below.
Address: Jalan Free School, Jelutong, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday & Sunday, 5pm to 1am. Saturday, 24/7
5. CJ Nasi Lemak
Known as a hidden gem for nasi lemak, CJ Nasi Lemak is a small restaurant offering a packet of nasi lemak filled with coconut rice, 2 pieces of fried fish and 3 pieces of fried chicken at a price of RM3.
If you’re lucky, sometimes the chef will prepare additional side dishes such as mixed vegetable curry priced at RM3 a bowl.
Address: Unnamed Road, Kampung Dua Bukit, 11700 Gelugor, Penang
Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 3pm to 7.30pm . Closed on Tuesday
6. Spicy Lemak George Town
For something a little unique, Spicy Lemak offers tri-coloured nasi lemak (pink, blue and yellow) together with fried chicken and two types of sambal (the other option is sambal-stuffed fish). Of course, you can also opt for the regular nasi lemak.
There’s also Nasi Lemak Burger and Nasi Lemak Pizza on their menu.
Address: 253G-1-7, Tingkat, 1, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Penang
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 10pm. Closed on Monday
7. Paya Terubong Nasi Lemak
A family-run business that sells up to 800 packers in one day! That’s how good it is! You can choose between several side dishes to go with your nasi lemak such as fried chicken, fried fish and grilled prawns.
Address: 200, Jln Paya Terubung, Paya Terubong, 11060 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
Opening Hours: Wednesday to Monday, 4.30pm to 9pm. Closed on Tuesday
8. Alamak
Alamak is a popular place for supper that offers nasi lemak panas! They serve a good amount of ikan bilis and peanuts alongside fried chicken. Other than nasi lemak, you can find cheese burgers and maggie goreng ayam as well.
Address: 175, Jalan Argyll, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening Hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 11am to 2.30pm, 5pm to 9pm. Closed on Wednesday
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