Wake up and smell the sambal! Nothing screams Malaysia more than nasi lemak.
Ranked #9 in TIME magazine’s 10 most healthy international breakfasts, the delicious all-in-one dish is said to be “balanced with lots of manganese, protein, and carbs”. Nasi lemak, which can be literally translated as “fat rice”, is primarily made up of fragrant coconut rice and spicy sambal sauce, served with crispy ikan bilis (anchovies), sliced cucumbers, roasted peanuts, and a hard boiled egg on the side.
From the simple wallet-friendly RM1 banana leaf-wrapped packet sold at roadside stalls to the fancy schmancy versions sold at nice cafes and restaurants, nasi lemak has many different variations to suit different tastebuds. If your usual nasi lemak stall is not open or if you’re just in the mood for some spicy goodness, here’s a list of our must-try nasi lemak places (aside from Madam Kwan and Village Park) in the Klang Valley.
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1. Nasi Lemak Bumbung @ Seapark
Looking for some hearty nasi lemak? Look no further because we’ve got just the right place for you! Like the Chinese Nasi Lemak, Warung Sinarnor offers various add-ons – sambal sotong, bergedil (potato cutlet), curry chicken, and deep fried paru (cow lungs) – to spice up your nasi lemak.
The stall opens daily from 6:30am to 11:30am and if you are planning a party, they take orders for catering as well.
Warung Sinarnor is located at Jalan 2/89c, Chan Sow Lin, 55200 Kuala Lumpur.
Did we miss out any of your favourite nasi lemak joints? What are some of your favourite side dishes that you often add to your nasi lemak? Don’t hesitate to tell us in the comments below!
Sources: Fried Chillies, The Smart Local.
