Where is the best nasi lemak in Kuala Lumpur?

Based on diner recommendations, the best nasi lemak in Kuala Lumpur is at Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa. We compared 13 restaurants serving nasi lemak.

How much does nasi lemak cost in Kuala Lumpur?

Nasi Lemak prices in Kuala Lumpur range from MYR4.00 to MYR22.00 across 13 restaurants.

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Best Nasi Lemak in Kuala Lumpur

13 restaurants compared

Price range: MYR4.00 – MYR22.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Nasi Lemak in Kuala Lumpur (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 13 restaurants:

Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa, MYR10.00 (Kampung Baru)
Warung Pak Hassan, MYR4.00 (Kampung Baru)
Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu, MYR13.00 (Bangsar)
Merchant's Lane, MYR22.00 (Chinatown)
Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu, MYR7.50 (Bangsar)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 13 Restaurants Compared

Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa

Kampung Baru·$

Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang

MYR10.00

Coconut rice with tender rendang chicken, sambal, ikan bilis, egg, and cucumber.

Tip: The rendang is a great alternative if you want cooked chicken — it's just as satisfying as the fried chicken but feels lighter.

Warung Pak Hassan

Kampung Baru·$

MYR4.00

Self-serve coconut rice with your choice of lauk — roti canai curry, fried chicken, or other sides.

Tip: If the chicken feet curry is too adventurous, order nasi lemak and add a simple lauk instead — the rice itself is quality.

Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu

Bangsar·$

Nasi Lemak Sambal Sotong

MYR13.00

Basmati rice with squid in spiced sambal, ikan bilis, egg, and cucumber.

Tip: The sotong is tender — a sign they cook it to order or time it well. This is one of the best versions of sambal sotong nasi lemak I've had, even late at night.

Merchant's Lane

Chinatown·$$

Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang

MYR22.00

Fragrant coconut rice with tender chicken rendang, fried egg, sambal, anchovies and peanuts.

Tip: If hungry for nasi lemak, Merchant's Lane's version is upscale but still faithful to the original.

Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu

Bangsar·$

Nasi Lemak Telur Mata

MYR7.50

Basmati rice with a sunny-side-up egg, sambal, ikan bilis, and cucumber.

Tip: This is the most affordable nasi lemak option here — and it's actually very satisfying with the runny yolk mixing into the rice and sambal.

Village Park Restaurant

Damansara Utama·$

Nasi Lemak with Sambal Kicap

MYR8.50

Coconut rice with sweet soy sambal, fried peanuts, ikan bilis, and egg.

Tip: Ask for a side of spicy sambal if you want both soy and heat — they'll serve both on the plate.

Nasi Lemak Wanjo

Kampung Baru·$

Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng Berempah

MYR11.50

Coconut rice with spiced fried chicken, served with sambal, ikan bilis, egg, and cucumber.

Tip: Request extra sambal if you want more of that signature sweet-smoky flavor — they serve generous helpings, but you can ask for double at no extra charge.

Nasi Lemak Tanglin

Kerinchi·$

Nasi Lemak Tanglin

MYR8.00

Coconut rice steamed using the ceroi technique — less starchy, soaks up more sambal and gravy.

Tip: This is a stall operation — order at the counter, pay, take a number, then wait for your plate. Dine-in seating is shared with other food court vendors.

#995% recommend

Village Park Restaurant

Damansara Utama·$

Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng Berempah

MYR13.00

Coconut rice with whole chicken leg marinated in lemongrass, turmeric, and ginger, fried until crispy.

Tip: Arrive by 6:45am or expect a queue. The restaurant operates first-come, first-served and popular lunch rush is 12–1pm.

#1090% recommend

Nasi Lemak Wanjo

Kampung Baru·$

Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang

MYR10.80

Coconut rice with tender rendang chicken, sambal, ikan bilis, egg, and cucumber.

Tip: Arrive by 6:30am if you want to avoid the queue. By 7:30am, crowds have already formed and the wait stretches to 20+ minutes.

#1188% recommend

Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu

Bangsar·$

Nasi Lemak Ayam Berempah

MYR12.50

Basmati coconut rice with spiced fried chicken thigh, sambal, ikan bilis, egg, and cucumber.

Tip: This is the only nasi lemak stall open till 3am in the Bangsar area — arrive between 10pm–midnight to avoid midnight crowds of post-nightlife diners.

#1288% recommend

Limapulo: Baba Can Cook

Chow Kit·$$

Nasi Lemak Ayam Pongteh

MYR19.00

Fragrant coconut rice with tender braised chicken in a spiced gravy.

Tip: This is the second signature dish after the laksa. Both are must-tries if you have time.

#1385% recommend

Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa

Kampung Baru·$

Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng

MYR10.50

Coconut rice with crispy fried chicken, sambal, ikan bilis, egg, and cucumber.

Tip: If you prefer less-sweet sambal than Wanjo, this is your nasi lemak. The sambal here is more straightforward spice without the sultry sweetness of the competitor across the street.