Always been looking for Nasi Lemak but certain ones are overrated? Nasi Lemak can be so addictive especially its sambal, be it spicy or sweet. We Malaysians will sure to drive all the way to get the best Nasi Lemak without fail! Besides the same old stall or restaurant that you have been visiting for years, why not check these out? (The restaurants are listed in no particular order.)

1. Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa

Seen some friends posted about this Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa again? Yes, worth your time to queue there for a plate of fantastic Nasi Lemak, with lots of ‘Lauk’ that you can choose from like fried chicken, rendang, sambal cockles, sambal sotong, beef lungs (paru) and many more! A plate of Nasi Lemak that comes with egg, anchovies and peanuts, if you love it spicy, remember to add more sambal!

2. Nasi Lemak Kampung Pandan

Another must try Nasi Lemak that will sure to delight your taste buds, they have been operating for more than 30 years! Looking at every dish that they had for you to match with your fluffy hot Nasi Lemak, you just feel to have everything at one go! The secret too lies within their home made sambal that gets nod from every patron; not only that, they too serve bergedil here! Some sambal kerang and sambal sotong, let’s go!

3. Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock

Known for their Nasi Lemak Ayam Berempah, the café interior is nostalgic yet feels like a traditional ‘kopitiam’! Do not skip this dish when you are here, give it a try as the Nasi Lemak smells fragrant and soft, with the fried chicken that is just nice, meat texture isn’t dry and still remain the juiciness in it. Sambal is more to the sweet side with slight savory and spiciness. Overall this would sure to be your favorite when you’ve tried it!

4. Village Park Nasi Lemak

One of the well-known Nasi Lemak place here at Damansara Uptown, don’t miss the Nasi Lemak with fried chicken out. A great plate of fragrant coconut rice, sambal, egg, anchovies and peanuts; then that fried chicken that is super good, juicy and tender to be eaten with your Nasi Lemak! Always crowded with patrons, expect some queues when you get there!

5. Warung Rindu Nasi Lemak Panas

Located at Pantai Dalam area for more than 18 years of history, many patrons will recommend you to this stall if you asked the neighbors here. A normal plate of Nasi Lemak, but what makes it special would be its Fried ‘Burung Puyuh’. Fried till perfection as it is marinated with their secret recipe of herbs and spices, you should try it and you will get what delicious means!