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Best Malaysian Restaurants in London
Our top pick for a Malaysian restaurant to try in London.Â
This family-run restaurant stays true to its Malaysian roots with unapologetically authentic dishes. We recommend getting a seat early as the restaurant fills up quickly. The dishes sometimes take a while to come out, but we agree this makes them taste all the better.Â
🤩 Must Try Dish(es): Beef Rendang. A Malaysian staple made the right way with no shortcuts. Their beef is cooked slowly in coconut milk and spices for the most authentic rendang. We also strongly recommend trying their Oxtail Soup (Sop Buntut).Â
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Our pick for the best Malaysian lunch in London.Â
Sugen Gopal was born and raised in Ipoh in Malaysia and has since opened three restaurants around London. These include Gopals Corner, Roti King Euston and Roti King Battersea most recently.Â
🤩 Must Try Dish(es): Roti Canai & Mutton Curry. Their crispy and fluffy roti soaks up the spicy curry perfectly. Their Char Kuey Teow is our secret tip. Made with flat rice noodles it is perfectly savory, smoky, and spicy. We recommend going with a group and ordering both.Â
Our pick for all things Malaysian laksa in London.Â
Located off Oxford street, Laksamania specializes in Malaysian noodle dishes. Head over on a rainy day for a generous bowl of comforting Laksa.Â
🤩 Must Try Dish(es): Their best-selling Curry Laksa is made with chicken and well worth a trip. Their Asam Laksa is full-bodied, spicy, tangy and an authentic representation of Malaysian classic. For dessert give their Cendol a try for a cooling and sweet end to your meal.Â
Our pick for the best Malaysian inspired tapas in London.
Mambow is located in Peckham market. It is the perfect place to enjoy a fruity wine with friends alongside some modern Malaysian dishes. Their menu is small but every changing!Â
🤩 Must Try Dish(es): Kam Heong Mussels. A bar favourite in Malaysia, these mussels are coated in a spicy and rich savoury sauce. Their Lor Bak is also a staple and has been highly raved about online.
Our pick to enjoy a meal Malaysian themed with your furry friend in London.
Pawsitive is cafe with community at its heart. Run by a friendly team of Malaysians, its menu features brunch classics with Malaysian treats. It is the perfect place to spend a weekend afternoon with your furry best friend.Â
🤩 Must Try Dish(es): Fried Spiced Chicken. Perfectly spiced bite sized pieces of chicken topped with curry leaves. Pawsitive is also one of the few places in London that serves Apam Balik. Their apam balik is crispy and filled with sweetcorn, it is most definitely Malaysian approved!Â
Our pick for an authentic relaxed kopitiam style experience in London.
The Med Salleh team is warm, welcoming and will make you feel right at home instantly. This cozy kopitiam is the perfect location for family gatherings and to meet other Malaysians enjoying a taste of home.Â
🤩 Must Try Dish(es): Med Salleh delivers on their classic Hainanese Chicken Rice accompanied by a wonderful fresh and gingery chili dip. We also recommend another Malaysian staple, their Ice Kacang. Shaved ice topped with peanuts, sweetcorn, and jelly, it is the perfect way to end your meal at Med Salleh.Â
Our pick for the best no-frills Malaysian restaurants in London.
Normah’s was founded by Normah Abd Hamid a household name within the London Malaysian community. All dishes are lovingly cooked and guests are always welcomed with Malaysian hopsitality.Â
🤩 Must Try Dish(es): We recommend trying Normah’s Ikan Asam Pedas. It is a traditional dish made with fish cooked in a spicy tamarind sauce. Normah’s is also known for its Ayam Goreng. Fried chicken pieces which are heavily spiced and go perfectly with a bowl of plain rice.Â
Our pick for the best Peranakan food in LondonÂ
Founded by Mandy Yin of Peranakan heritage, Sambal Shiok puts a modern twist of traditional Nyonya dishes.
Sambal Shiok is also the WINNER of Time Out’ Love Local Award – most-loved north London Restaurant 2021!
🤩 Must Try Dish(es): Everything on the menu here is amazing but we would recommend trying the rich and spicy Prawn Laksa and don’t forget to add on extra tofu puffs to soak up the delicious broth. Before you go don’t forget to pickup a jar of their Sambal or Laksa paste to create your DIY Sambal Shiok experience.
Our pick for the best place to have Nasi Lemak in London.
Centrally located, Dapur has recently opened another branch in Holborn. Dapur is the Malay word for kitchen and their food certainly represents Malaysia’s delicious staples.Â
🤩 Must Try Dish(es): Whether you take away or eat in we recommend their Nasi Lemak. Malaysia’s national dish that’s often had for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s perfectly executed with no unnecessary extras. A word of caution, their sambal packs a punch!