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Nasi lemak with beef rendang and sambal — Madam Kwan's
📷 Madam Kwan's

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Madam Kwan's

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🥬 Pork-free (not halal-certified)RM25–RM40Since 1977

The air-conditioned nasi lemak that generations of KL families and visitors have queued for, built on recipes Madam Kwan Swee Lian started cooking in 1977. Pricier than a roadside packet, but consistently solid and a classic first-taste stop for tourists.

What to order
Nasi lemak with beef rendang and sambal
Address
Lot 420/421, Level 4, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Area
KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Price
RM25–RM40 per person
Halal status
🥬 Pork-free (not halal-certified)

☪︎ Halal status shown here is based on public sources and may change. Please check that the restaurant holds a valid JAKIM (or state religious authority) halal certificate before dining — look for the certificate on display or verify at myehalal.halal.gov.my.

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