Yes. As nasi kunyit is usually regarded here as a simple, homely dish, it is quite difficult to find commercially outside.
I have found two places that do offer it here in Penang, though, both from stalls in food courts adjoining morning farmers’ markets - i guess it allows market shoppers a convenient stop for breakfast. This one’s my fave:
Cooking nasi kunyit at home, one has to make sure to use only fresh coconut milk, turmeric root, pandan leaves, etc. Each time I tried substituting canned or powdered coconut milk for the real thing, the taste came out different. Ditto turmeric - the powdered one gave the dish a “metallic” taste, whereas the fresh root imparted a deep, almost-floral flavor.
