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Best Nasi Lemak in Carlton
After scrutinising 21,627 reviews across 42 Melbourne establishments, Lemak Boy emerged as the top choice for Nasi Lemak. Most diners highlighted the fragrant pandan rice and attentive, proactive service as standout features of the experience.
Malaysian · Carlton
115 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Nasi Lemak House
Juicy fried chicken and fragrant, well-portioned rice paired with standout sambal define this long-standing favourite. However, some found the portions underwhelming and the sambal too plain, while others noted unfriendly service during their visit.
Winner Verdict
MixedScore
10.0
Mentions
94
Sentiment
62%
“We started our weekend right by visiting one of the OG Malaysian restaurants in Melbourne on 12th August and we got: 🍗 Fried Chicken Nasi Lemak Served with Traditional Spice. This was one of the first meals I had when I arrived in Melbourne in 2017 and the quality is still the same! The chicken was perfectly cooked & stayed juicy, great to combine”
— Foodie Queen21
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$1-20 per person (139 reports)
Hours
Closed - Opens 12 pm
Address
115 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Phone
03) 9348 4900
Plus code
5XX8+P7 Carlton, Victoria
Updated by this business 9 weeks ago
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Mixed16 of 94 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 78 older).
Reviews Analysed
411+
Restaurants Evaluated
2
Sentiment Score
62%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-16
Runners up
Top 2 around Carlton
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Laksa House 118
Nasi lemak at this Melbourne spot is regarded as a great option for those seeking a tasty meal.
118 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
1 mentions
7.4
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Sources
2 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
94 mentions of "Nasi Lemak" tied to Nasi Lemak House.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.