Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang, Penang

[Dec 2022 UPDATE: Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang was added to the 2023 Michelin Guide KL and Penang list. Check out our Michelin post here]

[Halal] Pahabaq! Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang memang surrr!

Tahap kepedasannya, cheq memang tak tau nak habaq. Kalau suka pedas, hangpa takkan kesal. Memang makan sampai loqlaq! Lol.

For affordable and spicy nasi lemak bungkus, check out this stall on Beach Street.

*Potent nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaves*

Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang in Penang

For RM2 per packet, each nasi lemak is wrapped in banana leaf with a generous topping of sambal.

There are five types to choose from:- ikan bilis and telur (anchovies and egg), ikan (fish), ikan masin (salted fish), sotong (squid), and udang (shrimp).

*Nasi lemak with ikan masin (salted fish)*

Nasi Lemak with ikan masin and udang

For only RM2, the portions are good. We opted for the ikan masin and udang – ‘coz they are the most unique and value-for-money. We kiasu, mah!

And yes – the sambal packs some serious heat. It has some sweetness but the spiciness kicks in straight off the bat. It’s seriously syiok but we needed some OJ to wash down the spicy sambal.

The ikan masin was quite lovely. Its saltiness helped to temper the spiciness of the sambal. As for the udang, they were crunchy and fresh. But these morsels were spicy too.

If you love spicy nasi lemak, definitely check this place out. It was cool watching the kakaks prepare these sambal-capped pyramids of goodness.

Ali Nasi Lemak
Address: Sri Weld Food Court, Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang
Hours: 7am-3pm (Mon-Fri)
7am-2pm (Sat)
Closed on Sundays
Phone: 016-407 0717