9 Most Highly Rated Nasi Lemak by Malaysians

#1 Village Park Restaurant, PJ‍
If you’re living in the Klang Valley, high chances are that you have tried Village Park Restaurant’s Nasi Lemak at least once in your lifetime, and left you always wondering when you’ll be back for more. Their sambal has just the right amount of sweet and spicy to it, paired with their flavourful, fragrant nasi lemak, and their perfectly fried fried chicken and crispy bits – and all this with an affordable price tag? Established since 2002, it is no wonder that this spot owns the reputation they have to this day.
📍Village Park Restaurant, PJ
🕐 6.30am - 5.30pm

#2 Botak Nasi Lemak
‍Even with their self-proclaimed, witty tagline “2nd Best Nasi Lemak in PJ”, they serve quite a mean plate of this Malaysian dish. If you’re a fan of spicy sambal, this is definitely gonna give you a good kick in your taste buds. With their generous portions, and worth it price point, we couldn’t recommend you enough to try this place yourself, and let you be the judge if they indeed live up to their title.
📍Botak Nasi Lemak, PJ
🕐 6.30am - 3.00pm

#3 Nasi Lemak Wanjo
As you play tourist around Kuala Lumpur beyond 10pm, and suddenly find yourself craving for some Nasi Lemak, the name “Wanjo” would instantly appear in most Malaysians' minds. As long as the clock hasn’t struck midnight, this popular Nasi Lemak restaurant nestling in the heart of Kampung Baru will see long queues, all waiting for their turn to get their hot, fragrant plate of Nasi Lemak for their hungry stomachs. Their freshly fried chicken, and sweet and spicy sambal, all enjoyed together with the amazing vibes of the night with your friends – Nasi Lemak Wanjo will leave you feeling good in your tummy and in your hearts.
📍Nasi Lemak Wanjo, KL
🕐 6.00am - 12.00am

#4 Nasi Lemak Bumbung
If you’re in PJ and looking to satisfy your late night Nasi Lemak cravings, Nasi Lemak Bumbung is where you’ll be. Despite constantly having super long queues, you’ll be grabbing a seat in no time as they’re very quick in their service. You’ll see waiters carrying trays filled with plates of Nasi Lemak frequently zipping through between tables serving the cozy, hot meal. This iconic alleyway Nasi Lemak restaurant is also known for their fried chicken marinated in indian spices, that it pairs so well with their sweet and spicy sambal. With its popularity among working adults and also college students for its delicious yet affordable price, it’s no wonder this supper spot is always filled with a crowd.
📍Nasi Lemak Bumbung, PJ
🕐 4.00pm - 12.00am

#5 Nasi Lemak Saleha
Authentic Nasi Lemak is typically wrapped in banana leaf (or commonly known as ‘Nasi Lemak Bungkus’), one you’ll find right here at Nasi Lemak Saleha. Their fragrant coconut rice is 10/10 hitting the right balance in flavour, while their sambal is spicy, tangy, and packed with depth, complementing the dish perfectly. Even their rendang and sotong sambal has been praised by many in food forums. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner time, this spot in Ampang is often frequented by locals in the area, making it a go-to Nasi Lemak spot in this territory.
📍Nasi Lemak Saleha, KL
🕐 7.00am - 12.00am

‍#6 Big Tree Head Mamak
Wanna enjoy a plate of delicious and affordable Nasi Lemak while taking shade under a big tree? Big Tree Head Mamak is the place to be. Here, it’s recommended for you to enjoy their fragrant nasi lemak with their freshly fried chicken (marinated with indian spices for 24 hours) and bull’s eye fried egg, locally known as ‘telur mata kerbau’ – perfectly fried so you could pierce the runny yolk for its golden gooey goodness flowing all over your rice. Each plate is served with two types of sambal – sweet and spicy! A popular hangout spot among Nasi Lemak lovers.
📍Big Tree Head Mamak, KL
🕐 3.30pm - 3.00am

‍#7 Nasi Lemak Peel Road
A hidden gem with its entrance occupying only half a shoplot with its neighbour, Da Ma Cai, a lottery shop, snaking queues outside Nasi Lemak Peel Road is surely a normal sight for their regulars. Serving straightforward dishes with a limited menu, one shouldn’t underestimate the punch a plate packs for your tummy. They also serve a unique side dish, a curry wild boar, a rarity at a Nasi Lemak shop to pair with your warm, cozy meal. Dine-ins are available here but it’s most popular for takeouts.
📍Nasi Lemak Peel Road, KL
🕐 11.00am - 8.00pm (Closed on Thursday)

#8 Akka Nasi Lemak
The unintentionally viral Akka Nasi Lemak on TikTok is worth the visit for their affordable yet delicious food. Originally a simple roadside stall near a petrol station, the stall is now located at a designated spot among other hawkers that still invites a slew of crowd queuing to take home a pack of her warm, lip-smacking Nasi Lemak.
📍Akka Nasi Lemak, Seri Kembangan
🕐 8.00am - 3.00pm

‍#9 Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu
Just as the name suggests, Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu is a new player in town capturing the attention of Malaysians who mainly hunt for Nasi Lemak at late nights to wee hours. Their sambal is on the spicy end giving you that instant kick and wake up call with its depth of flavour and spices in the condiment. Even their juicy, freshly fried chicken and crispy bits will have you addicted to go bite after bite after bite. Some might argue that their Nasi Lemak is better than Village Park’s, but you be the judge of that.
📍Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu
• TTDI 1 (12pm - 1am)
• TTDI 2 (5pm - 4am)
• Hartamas (24 hours)
• 222 PJ (4pm - 2am)
• Semua House (8am - 10pm)
• SS15 (12pm - 4am)

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