**vegetarian review**…read more I walked in here for a late lunch and was immediately seated. I ordered the vegan laksa. I hadn't had laksa before. The food was so damn good. The tofu puffs were awesome! The tofu skin wraps were delicious. The flavour was just perfect. The quality is really good as well. Also minor note - 12.5% service charge was added to my order by default.

Excellent food . It's so delicious . No regret to come and eat here. The crew are very friendlyread more

This is a great gem! Owners are from Malaysia and the Nasi Lemak is the real deal. Tea is also…read moregreat! We had a very pleasant late lunch there. I hope we can be back soon.

Walking by looking for food to go, stumbled upon this side street hole in the wall joint. Well…read more.. let me tell you... this is the real deal! They spoke Malay, was able to carry on a conversation with them. The cafe was packed & the 2 serving staff were so polite . We ordered Nasi Lemak with beef rendang. The sambal in the Nasi Lemak was legit & they were very generous with the sambal too. The rendang was tender with a very good flavour to it. They were sold out on the seri muka ( glutinous rice topped with a pandan flavoured cream. I got 2 different Kueh to go. It was delicious!

Met up some friends here since he recommended it. There was a long queue so I would recommend…read morecalling ahead for a table or reserve online. We had 5 people but waited about 30 mins and got seated downstairs. It was busy but it wad also a Friday night. 3/5 Hainese chicken rice - the sauce was definitely needed since the chicken was bland. Came with a nice soup. 3/5 Appetizer sampler - just ok and great for sharing 4/5 Shrimp in stew with bread for dipping - my favorite dish I tried Nice and clean place in Chinatown. It was busy and packed full of people. Would recommend.

We were craving some roti canai and found this spot with strong reviews, so we decided to check it…read moreout. Naturally, we ordered the roti canai and also tried the Hainanese chicken. The roti canai was excellent -- perfectly flaky, light, and just what we were hoping for. The curry it came with had pleasant chunks of potato that added a nice heartiness to the dish. The Hainanese chicken itself was decent, but what really stood out was the broth that accompanied it. The broth elevated the dish entirely and tied everything together beautifully. Service was very friendly, and there was plenty of seating even on a weekend afternoon. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving Singaporean/Malay comfort food.

My colleague and I walked in at 12:30pm on a Friday; there were a few other diners but it was no…read moreissues for us to sit and eat. This food was delicious and legit spicy, especially the Rendang! * Roti Canai (£9.50) - 5 stars * Rendang (£18.50) - 5 stars * Ayam Percik (char-grilled chicken, £16.50) - 4.5 stars (a little on the sweet side)

Incredible flavor in this menu! We had the prawns satay (grilled to perfection) and the Udang…read moreKunyit dish. Friendly service. This is a must stop in central London!

Very fun authentic malaysian spot!…read more Lots of seating, good variety of food and drinks, and a great place to find a comfort meal. Service was very quick at delivering food and very friendly. Convenient spot near the tube, and great spot in Notting Hill to walk around.

Incredible. I love Roti King, and I think I loved this even more. We came with a group of four and…read moreordered way too much: vegan laksa, vegan assam pedas, prawn laksa, nasi lemak with beef rendang, mee goreng with chicken, nasi goreng with prawns, roti with dhall, and roti with beef rendang. Everything was delicious, with the assam pedas being a surprising standout -- it was essentially a veggie stew in an incredible tomato-y broth. The beef rendang was also incredible, and the roti, of course, is an absolute must. (I think I prefer Roti King's version, but this one is more fried and might win in a blind taste test -- it's just a lot messier.) Of the laksas, we surprising liked the vegan version more -- it came with their amazing crispy mushrooms and rice noodles rather than egg noodles. The moo goreng was the egg noodle dish that we actually liked the most -- that sauce was so perfect. My wife also loved the nasi goreng. Just an amazing meal and I can't wait to come back here next time we're in London.

Went here for lunch and ordered the chicken dumplings, beef rendang, and chicken laska. Both were…read moresuperb.

Sambal Shiok a pop up residency at Sun and 13 Cantons. Started as a market stall they have now…read moretaken over a pub serving laksa and other Malaysian delicacies, flavours resembling much like how they served at school in Malaysia, during Mandy Yin's (owner) childhood days. A lovely choice of location, a classy American style diner like pub with its leather booth seating, dark walnut wooden tables and floor against sleek green tiled walls. Gives the place a very warm comfortable atmosphere. Herbal grass jelly drink and Teh Terik The herbal grass jelly was incredibly refreshing for a hot Summer's day. A good light dose of the bitter herbal taste and nicely balanced out by the sweetness. The firm springy jelly pieces added a lovely texture to the drink making it more interesting than your usual drink. Teh Tarik was probably one of the weakest ones I've had in London. It tasted no difference to your average milky Assam tea, lacking foaminess and richness from the condensed milk to provide that velvety texture it needed Vadai Kerepak Lentil fritters had an interested texture, almost similar to couscous. Nicely pan fried created a lovely crisp and crunchy texture into a slightly more softer interior. Sadly it lacked flavour and was slightly on the salty side. The lentils could have been mixed with other ingredients and spices in there to give a better bite and for more flavour. The tomato chutney was quite tangy and added a nice heat to it along with the sweet picked onions but not enough to make it a memorable dish Prawn Kerabu noodle salad Once again this succeeded better in texture than flavour. Firstly it was quite a dry dish so I couldn't help but felt like it could have been wetter (more fish sauce and lime dressing) so the flavours could have diffused more across the dish. It was quite moisture sucking from all the dry ingredients in there to make the dish. It was very refreshing though and the prawns were nice and plump which made a welcomed contrast to the rougher texture of the dish. Kari Laksa Ayam Luckily the mains out shone everything else and I honesty say that it's the best laksa I've had in London. The only thing that let it down was the overcooked chicken that became dry and dense in the process. However it was a minor issue compared to how delicious this laksa was. The flavours were bold and strong yet seasoned perfectly. It had the depth and the heat keeping my tongue buzzing from all the different spices. The soup itself was thick and creamy from the long simmering process of the coconut milk, coconut cream and homemade chicken broth made from broiler chicken in there to give it that gelatinous consistency too. The mix of both rice vermicelli and thick egg noodles was clever. Egg noodles added a lovely al dente texture to the dish whilst the rice noodles cling onto the laksa better, bringing in the flavour in each bite. Tofu puffs also added like a sponge as well as giving the dish a more chewier bite so the flavours linger longer. Kari Laksa Udang Much similar to the other laksa, the prawns here were also slightly overcooked so it lost some of its springiness. But once again it was very minor compared to how flavoursome the laksa was and the perfection of all the other textures in there. It was very interesting to have green beans in there giving a slight crunch as well as holding done laksa in there. We learnt that all the vital ingredients of the laksa was made from scratch, from the chicken broth to the laksa paste itself, made a day in advance so the flavours released. It's that dedication that gives the dish its complexity and richness. The spiciness creeps in slowly so have some tissues prepared. Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng Quite an average dish to be honest, falling behind the quality of the laksa. The chicken was deep fried from the dried pieces of chicken breast, most likely from the old hen they used to make the broth. Therefore the meat inside wasn't very tender, quite dry and stringy. The batter was quite plain and needed some spice in there. Luckily the sweet peanut sauce added a lovely nutty sweetness to it but only wish there could be more of it. It became quite dry and bland dish after the sauce was used up with only the roasted peanuts and cucumbers in there to add some taste and break the stodginess of the dish. I was lucky enough to have some extra soup from the laksa to have with this dish to make it more enticing to eat it. In all honesty I believe Sambal Shiok does offer the best laksa in London. Not many restaurants invest so much time in making the laksa paste themselves hence why the flavours and complexity you get here is one of a kind and like no other laksa you have ever tasted in London. Sadly none of the other non laksa dishes we ordered was anywhere near as good and was actually more a let down. But for their laksa alone I am willing to come back many times over hence why I'm giving this 4 stars.

This restaurant is located about 5 mins from Paddington station and is close to the Malaysian…read moreembassy. It's not a large restaurant - seats about 30 pax and I had no problem getting a seat for lunch on Sunday. But I have seen the place very busy even at 9pm on a Friday so it is popular. When I was there, most of the diners were Malaysian so clearly the food is authentic and the prices reasonable. And all this was true when I was there. I had nasi lemak Tukdin, oxtail soup, keropok and Ice Bandung - all Malaysian hawker staples / favourites. Food presentation was good and the food was tasty and authentic overall. The nasi lemak rice was particularly flavorful - full of coconut milk flavor, it had the right texture and basmati rice was used so the grains are drier and more discrete, giving a better mouthfeel. The keropok was crispy and tasted authentic, as did the ikan bills (fried anchovies) and fried chicken in the nasi lemak. The oxtail soup tasted exactly as it is in Malaysia with all the right spices and fried onions (which was FANTASTIC) and the meat was flavorful and 'fall off the bone' tender. Service was friendly if a little slow, but I think there's only 1 wait staff for all the patrons so be patient. All in all, a very pleasant experience and I would recommend coming here for a very inexpensive and authentic experience of Malaysian food in London. For Malaysians, definitely a must!

No wait on a Tuesday night at 7:30pm for 2…read more This is a very intimate spot. While I was waiting for my friend, I could easily hear both conversations happening at the tables next to me. Cost: £40.04 total for a small-ish meal for two. * Cincau (£4) - 3 stars. Grass jelly drink. Straw was too small, pieces kept getting stuck in it. * Roti Canai Set (£14.90) - 4.5 stars. So flaky and tasty and you can choose how much spicy sauce, but it was too oily, any piece you ate your hands became super shiny. * Mee Goreng Mamak (£17.50) - 5 stars. So delicious. And the crispy pieces of meat!! Loved this.

Super great spot for Malaysian food. The food is well seasoned and you can specify your level of…read morespice. I got the warisan fried rice which was amazing cause I love shrimp and fishballs. It comes with the perfectly crisp fried chicken wing. The fried shrimp cracker appetizer had a really interesting picant taste.

Excellent food. Regular here when I'm visiting London. My favorite here is Teh Tarik, Roti Canai etcread more

The best beef rendang that I've had in ages, surprisingly found right next to home. I know each…read morehousehold makes their rendang a bit differently, this one is definitely my favourite so far. @iburestaurant.co.uk opened a couple of months ago, but since it's not on our regular walking routes, we hadn't noticed it before. Run by a couple of lovely ladies, who were so helpful, it felt like we were in a Malaysian aunties home being fed with so much affection. The beef rendang was the star of the show for me, beautifully roasted coconut ground into a rich complex paste, cooked slowly over time. Slurp! They don't have plain rice, so they recommended nasi lemak to go with it. The coconut rice was lovely, but the fried anchovies were left almost untouched as I had all my rice with the rendang. He loved his Tom yum soup. Given the rainy weather, he was looking for a spicy soup to clear his head. He is willing to go back here, just for the soup. Warning : soup quantity is huge. It's a meal in itself. Also, it's super spicy. He had ordered the nasi goreng ibu. Mixed fried rice with fried chicken. The chicken was very soft and beautifully cooked, but I'll stick to the rendang, thank you very much No matter how much the rain may try to trick me, this is supposed to be summer in London, so I had the litchi juice and was pleasantly surprised to discover whole seeded litchis in my juice. For dessert we had bubur pulut hitam - Black rice pudding in coconut milk and ais kacang abc a sundae of sorts. We marvelled at the similarity in construction to the Philippino dessert halo halo. We left extremely satisfied and will be returning very often.

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How did I not know Dishoom existed until now? Visiting London from California, this ended up being…read moreone of the highlights of our trip. It has to be some of the best Indian food I've had outside of India. The little complimentary chai while you wait in line is such a thoughtful touch and really sets the tone. Even though there was a queue, it moved surprisingly quickly. Once inside, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. As for the food... every dish we ordered was outstanding. Rich flavors, perfectly balanced spices, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every plate. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. If you're in London, don't overthink it. Just get in line, enjoy the chai, order what sounds good, and have a fantastic meal. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town.

I just do not understand the hype surrounding this restaurant. It's hard to get a reservation and…read morethere's a long queue to get a table without one. I just don't get it. In my opinion, there are 2 main things to know about Dishoom: it's an Indian restaurant that is a chain, with 11 locations worldwide. The food is really good for a chain, bit it doesn't begin to come close to a restaurant that takes care of of its individual customers. Walking in, there's lots of energy. People are having a good time, there's no question. We were seated upstairs where there must have been around 40 tables. All of the staff are walking around in a hurry, cause everything here is in a hurry. The intention is to get you our in less than an hour. They want you in, through, and out. I saw this with multiple tables. Our server Yanko came to our table quite promptly and helped us make selections, both for food and drinks. For the first time in my experience eating in a restaurant, the appetizers arrived minutes before our cocktails. They came so fast that we didn't even think it was our order. And then moments after the drinks arrived, all of the main dishes and sides were placed on the table. With no way to keep anything warm. All of this with 10 minutes of placing the order. I appreciate prompt service, but this takes it to an absurd extreme. Our appetizers included the house Chaat and prawn koliwada. I enjoyed the prawns more but the flavors were facile, not close to what I expect and have enjoyed in excellent Indian restaurants. The main dishes were the Goan monkfish curry and Sali Goan. These were also just OK, absolutely nothing special. The cheese naan was soggy, though the flavor was good. This was an unacceptable texture for a naan. Dessert was Basmati Kheer, flavorful Basmati rice with fruit compote on top. In between and unneeded, was a thin layer of creme brulee. I did enjoy my tea: ginger, lemon and honey and my wife liked her mint tea. I do not know the restaurant scene in Edinburgh, we've been here for 4 days. But this is just not a place I'deven consider returning to. It's really a factory that feeds folks, not a restaurant that cares for its customers. The business model had been optimized to maximize income with lots of throughput. What's been almost completely lost in my opinion, is the heart and soul of the dining experience.