If in Malaysia, the price for a package or a plate of nasi lemak can usually start as low as RM1 to RM7 per serving. These prices often depend on the location as well as the menu offered.
The more luxurious the store is and the more side dishes add-ons are added the higher the price. But usually, the price for this favorite dish of many Malaysians rarely exceeds RM10 per person.
But you might be surprised at the price of nasi lemak found by the Japanese YouTuber couple, iChang RM who recently uploaded a video that they have found the ‘most expensive nasi lemak in the world’ sold in Hong Kong.
Although the title of the video claims that it is the ‘most expensive nasi lemak’ in the world, it is not certain what the highest price has ever been recorded for one serving of this nasi lemak.
iChang RM is a Japanese YouTuber living in Hong Kong who has made a series of travel and dining videos in Malaysia before. They also produce some content related to local food besides exploring eateries in Malaysia.
In the video titled The Most Expensive Nasi Lemak in The World, the couple has ordered Nasi Lemak which comes with fried chicken, sambal, fried eggs, cucumber, anchovies, beans just like those sold in Malaysia.
But make no mistake, although it may sound like ordinary nasi lemak that we usually order and sell at prices below RM10 in Malaysia, but the price much more expensive with the price of Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) 138 or around RM73 if converted to Malaysia’s currency.
Not 10 or 20 but RM73 for one serving of nasi lemak. That is the price set at the restaurant for a plate of Nasi Lemak Ayam in Hong Kong.
However, nasi lemak was not the only menu that surprised them that day, but some additional menus such as Nyonya Laksa and Milo Dinosaur which reached a price of RM26 also added to the luxury of the dishes they both enjoyed.
Although the nasi lemak is listed as nasi lemak Singapore, the couple said its aroma (and fried chicken) reminds them of past memories while in Malaysia.
“Almost 200 ringgit? It is expensive but makes us feel like we are in Malaysia,” said one of the couple.
“What can we eat in Malaysia with 200 ringgit in Malaysia?
“Or how many times can we eat in Malaysia with 200 ringgit in Malaysia,” said iChang to his friend after enjoying the meal.
Despite admitting that the price is a little expensive compared to what is sold in Malaysia, but the food they enjoyed clearly managed to bring them back to their memories while in Malaysia.
“Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng is number 1 in Hong Kong and the most expensive,” said the girl, comparing the nasi lemak she had tried in Hong Kong.
Sources: Ichang