It is no doubt that Nasi Lemak will always be included in the list of the foods that people love! It’s appetizing smell and distinct taste makes it a well-known dish for Malaysians. Whether you eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or for a midnight snack, your tummies will be satisfied! This dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf is even considered as the national dish in Malaysia. So let’s travel the city of Johor Bahru and discover the top 8 restaurants serving the best Nasi Lemak!
1. Restoran Mana Lagi
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Started off small and only serving their dishes in a stall, Restoran Mana Lagi has improved a lot and now has their own shop where hundreds of their customers go! Thanks to the rich taste of their Nasi Lemak, vegetable curry, and other delicious dishes they serve such as lontong and crispy fried chicken! You should try them, too!
Location: 569, Jalan Persisian Perling 1, Taman Perling, 812200, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: 6:00pm – 12:00mn; Closed on Fridays
2. Nasi Lemak Wak Kentut Kulai
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Nasi Lemak Wak Kentut has been in the business for 39 years and it’s now very famous for many diners! You would see many people falling in line at the store anytime you come here! The signature dish that many of their customers love is their crispy fried chicken! This and Nasi Lemak are must-try in this store!
Location: 2130, Jalan Susur Kulai 2, Taman Kulai Besar, 81000 Kulai, Johor
Hours: 5:00pm – 1:00am
3. Nasi Lemak Warung Kak Zai
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Batu Pahat’s Nasi Lemak Warung Kak Zai is loved by many diners in spite of being a not-easy-to-find restaurant. Like the other stores in this list, Nasi Lemak Warung Kak Zai serves delicious and crispy fried chicken and of course Nasi Lemak!
Location: Low Piak, Taman Nira. 83000, Batu Pahat, Johor
Hours: 7:00am – 12:30pm; Closed on Wednesdays
4. Yummy Nasi Lemak House Johor Bahru
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Just reading its name gives us a hint of what is up for us in this store! Yummy Nasi Lemak House is a home of authentic coconut rice, which they serve in banana leaves! What a great way of presenting the food to their customers and making the food look more appetizing! Try their Nasi Lemak with their own Sambal chili sauce along with other dishes such as fried chicken, curry chicken, and Mee Siam!
Location: 104, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Century, Johor Bahru
Hours: 7:30am – 3:00pm; Closed on Tuesdays
5. Nasi Lemak Simple
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There are different versions and improvements for our favorite Nasi Lemak, but if you craving for the original one, just coconut rice and Sambal sauce, then Nasi Lemak Simple is perfect for you! For only RM2.80, you can already satisfy your tummy! But of course, they offer additionals in case your tummy craves for more.
Location: Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Taman Abad, 80300, Johor Bahru
Hours: 6:00pm – 3:00am
6. Nasi Lemak Berlauk Rosmerah
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Another place highly recommended for serving authentic and delicious coconut rice is Nasi Lemak Berlauk, which serves our favorite Nasi Lemak for dinner or a late-night food trip! Visit the store now and try their signature dishes!
Location: 16. Jalan Ros Merah 3/2, Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 5:00pm – 11:00pm; Closed on Saturdays
7. Yellow Corner Nasi Lemak
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One distinct feature of the Nasi Lemak in Yellow Corner Nasi Lemak is the color of their coconut rice, which is yellow! Delicious coconut rice, crispy fried chicken, plus their own Sambal sauce. These three are a perfect combination, which is made more appetizing with their coconut milkshake! Your stomach will surely be happy and full once you leave the store~
Location: Jalan Pinang 1, Taman Kota Kulai, Kulai, Johor
Hours: 8:00pm-12:00mn
8. Nasi Lemak Ayam Rempah Alang Tunggal
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Bet you’ll crave once you smell the aroma of their coconut rice with fried chicken and rich Sambal sauce! Nasi Lemak Ayam Rempah Alang Tunggal is a buffet-style restaurant that serves not only our favorite Nasi Lemak but also available are mee goreng and other must-try dishes! And if you are lucky, have fun while eating with music from bands that perform here live occasionally.
Location: Jalan Mahmoodiah, Kampung Mahmoodiah, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 7:00am – 11:30pm; Closed on Fridays and Saturdays
