Nasi lemak
In Malaysia and Singapore, nasi lemak comes in many variations as they are prepared by different chefs from different cultures. The original nasi lemak in Malaysia is arguably a typical Southern and Central Peninsular Malaysia breakfast, and is considered of Malay origin. However, due to the popularity of the dish, it is regarded as a national dish.
Nasi dagang
Some people from the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia claim of the "nasi lemak" being nonexistent in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia or the "Pantai Timur", with the "nasi dagang" replacing the dish instead. This claim is actually unheard of in either region as both dishes can commonly be found sold side by side for breakfast.