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    Rasa Sayang

    3.8 (159 reviews)
    ModerateMalaysian, Chinese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Teresa B.

    We came on a Sunday night and we were a group of 7 and 1 baby. The host was super nice and was able to seat us right away. The restaurant looks small but there was a downstairs area as well. We ordered a lot of food and everything was just amazing.: Roti canai - the roti was so satisfying, and the curry was spicy Salted egg prawns were fantastic - so crispy and flavorful. This was my favorite dish The Sambal okra - great satay sauce, sweet onions and of course Okra. Sambal long beans - I wasn't expecting much but this dish was so fantastic, simple, flavorful. Hainanese chicken Two noodle dishes: the char Kwai Tebow and the ribeye beef hot fun Calamansi sour plum ice cream - very unique, and strong calamansi flavor Our waitress was a little cranky but our host was super nice and made up for her crankiness. Would definitely come back here for the food again!

    Gado Gado - thumbs up
    Scot U.

    REALLY good Malasian/Singaporean food in Chinatown, London! A must try! Somehow as myself being an Asian (from Hawaii), on these European trips, I must have rice once or twice (aside from the great tasting breads and pasta in Europe). Maybe fellow Asians, you can relate? It was highly recommended by our local London friend (originally from Indonesia) that we have to try this place in Chinatown. "Great tasting food at really good prices. We go there every time!" So we heeded this advice and on our last morning in London before flying out later that day, we trekked to Chinatown to try it out. Sure glad we did! They do not take reservations, so people line up outside. Luckily when we went, there were only about 5 -6 people ahead of us, and after a 15 min wait, we were in. The place seems small on the outside, but there is another dining room downstairs as well. So the line might move a bit quicker that it may appear. Although my wife & I already had breakfast a few hours earlier, this was our 2nd breakfast! :D Ordered Beef Rendang and Gado Gado, along with Jasmine Rice. All were A-okay! So based on this limited sampling, we agree with the recommendation... and we got our mandatory rice in for our travels in Europe!

    Roti Canai
    Amy L.

    I'm from Malaysia and finding authentic Malaysian food has been a challenge and this place definitely made me feel at home. Delicious food and my favorite is always Roti Canai and their chicken satay. Yummy!!!

    Instagram: TianTianEats
    Tian Q.

    Five stars just for the crab. Trying black pepper crab over the more typical chili crab for the first time. This English also came with the most roe I've found in a crab in years. The rare to find delicacy was also randomly one of the best deals I stumbled upon in London at ~$40 for this crabzilla, vs the last Singaporean chili crab I had in NYC for ~$130 that only offered a small dollop of roe. (I know the traditional Singaporean black pepper crab is supposed to be dryer but this was delicious anyway, and the value!) Friendly service and non-dingy environment. Instagram: TianTianEats

    Beef Rendang
    Kavitha P.

    Stopped by here on a local food tour- busy busy full on early Fri evening . The queues were starting to form outside so you know that's a good sign in Chinatown ! Our host recommended reservations in advance! The restaurant is fairly small and felt a little claustrophobic as it was soo busy Can only comment on the one dish which was fantastic- Beef Rendang curry with roti- so not skimp on the curry sauce has a little spice kick but delicious Will definitely visit here when back in London

    Amy C.

    I wanted some noodle soup while in London. The weather was cold and it was a perfect night for soup. I wanted to get Singapore/Malaysian cuisine cause I don't get it much in Florida. I did not have to wait for a table because it was just myself. I got the window seat. I ordered the laksa noodles and the chicken wings. The laksa was so delicious and I wish I could have more of it! The wings were great. Hot and crispy. I wish I could've tried everything on the menu but not by myself! Definitely recommend Rasa Sayang!

    Har Cheong Gai (Chicken Wings), Roti Canai with Chicken Curry, and Hainanese Chicken Rice
    Will B.

    I grew up in Singapore and this was a pleasant taste of home. The interior is no-nonsense and service was charming since they aren't afraid to talk to you and crack jokes, which invokes a bit of the street food vibe especially with the colorful tables. Dinner can be expensive, but the lunch menu is good value. Definitely plan to visit again to try the laksa and get some more of that Sambal Kangkong Belacan. Shotgun review: Har Cheong Gai (Chicken Wings) - so tender and crispy with a great sweet and spicy sauce on the side. Little thing, but there were no drumsticks, which I loved. Teh Tarik - always good, no surprise. Roti Canai with Chicken Curry - Roti is always good so maybe I'm biased, but it really hit the spot. The chicken curry was really rich and I used it on my other dishes to bring them up a notch. Chili Sambal - make sure to ask for this on the side. Definitely levels up everything. Sambal Kangkong Belacan - I loved this dish. Basically super savory/spicy broccoli/bok choy. Unreal. If you don't like vegetables, prepare to have a big character growth moment. Seafood Wat Tan Hor - really good and salty/savory saucy noodle dish but also very filling (huge serving size). Unexpected winner in my book. Hainanese Chicken Rice - the holy grail of SE Asian cuisine and the thing I was looking forward to most. Unfortunately Rasa didn't hit the mark (my expectations are probably higher than most), but they were headed in the right direction if you just need to scratch that itch.

    Utensils. We are in the basement

    2025 Apr 18: We came at about 3pm and there was a line. Since there are three of us, we were told the wait is about 35 minutes. 1) chicken satay 2) Wah Dan Hor 3) ubi kayu 4) Singapore laksa 5) beef rendang with 6) Hainanese fragrant rice 7) iced Milo 8) ice tea tarek. Excellent food that is worth the wait. The Wah Dan Hor , beef rendang, chicken rice, tea tarek and ubi kayu are authentic and great !

    Roti Canai
    Alex Z.

    Terrible service, great food This place located conveniently at the entrance of Chinatown. Very busy on a Monday lunch time when I visited thankfully I had reservation I got seated right away. I was seated on a table first but then got moved to another not sure why. And it took a looong time for them to come take order. Had Asked for water couple times. Also took a long time for them to get the check as well. All the food are great. Taste really good and the price is really decent. Only hope the laksa they uses egg noodle instead of the wheat noodle.

    Nasi Goreng Istimewa
    Jasmine J.

    Super good . Stumbled upon chinatown and was looking for a good place to eat . This place didn't disappoint. There is a que to get in and patrons are pretty slow but I only waited maybe 5 min as I was alone so it was easier for me to get a table . You can order food via a barcode on the table which is cool, but I also like to engage with waitstaff, that's how I manage how much to tip . The nasi goreng was amazing , the wings were so crispy and good . I'll definitely be back when I'm in town.

    David L.

    Definitely just average overall. Service: We went during the holidays and the wait for the food was a bit long. Price to portion ratio was also just average. Food: we got the curry and roti. Had a good flavor but the meat was more bone than actual meat.

    Fries Singapore Fried Rice

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    Mashallah Alhamdulilah, amazing food amazing service good ambiance definitely worth supporting by

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    I wish this place had other locations. This place is too good. So much flavor and the best servers. I can't wait to come back.

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    Service is fast, staff is friendly, gets busy often. Price is decent. Food is above average.

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    This is my go to Malaysian restaurant every time I visit London. It never disappoints. The best thing is it takes reservations.

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    The laksa is yummy, the roti canai is scrumptious, as was the kangkong belacan (morning glory with dried shrimp).

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    I was just in London and looking for something quick and cheap to eat for lunch with my boyfriend…read more We ended up at Spitalfields and had our pick of a few places. Nothing sounded that enticing and most all seemed very overpriced. As we continued to wander around, we encountered Warung and knew we were going to feast on one of their curries. I ordered their simple Malay chicken curry over rice and he ordered their beef rendang over rice. I don't recall seeing any vegetarian options. But both curries were really good and well-balanced! And BOTH were only 5£. It was quite an extraordinary amount of food for such a small price. It was also topped with fried onions and a bit of lettuce. The business is around all days of the week except Thursdays. You can see more about them here: https://www.facebook.com/KualaLumpurCafe I do recommend this place to someone looking for a cheap lunch in London if you're in the area.

    Went to Spitalfields the other day looking for some food with my girlfriend on my lunch break,…read moreafter perusing the selection of food available we settled on this place and it was good! just a simple stool selling a few different dishes are around 5 pounds with a choice of rice or noodles. The food itself is decent and very tasty. You get noodles or rice, curry, chili flakes, fried onions and some lettuce on top all for a fiver! which in my experience is pretty good seeing as a boots meal deal is now around that cost and this was definitely tastier! Will definitely try again next time I'm working in London!

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    4.5(22 reviews)
    0.3 miCovent Garden, Strand

    A light and bright Covent Garden outpost of the Singaporean snack chain, this place is famed for…read moreits curry puffs. We were tired after exploring Leicester Sq, and the Trafalgar area and looking for quick food. Googled and found this, looked very bright and quick grab, so decided to try this There's also a short menu of noodles and soups served in cardboard bowls. Inside, it's bright yellow and cheerful, but the vibe is grab-and-go, with just a sprinkling of seats. We ordered *Curry Chicken Potato puff - spicy mix inside, crunchy outside. It's commonly stuffed with curried chicken or potatoes and is a hybrid of other food items. It blends cornish pasties, samosas, and empanadas in the most beautiful way. * Fried Laksa Noodle with Sambal (Shrimp noodles) Joint runs by the owner and, I guess, his daughter. The owner was very polite and helpful, and made us go through the menu. We sat outside and enjoyed our food. Vibe was chill. It's near Covent Garden, so it's always lively. Note: when we sat out, the owner immediately came and warned us about how thieves are active in this area, and last night, someone stole a phone from the table, and the owner had to go to the police station to help his customer (just wanted to put this)

    Old Chang Kee was a restaurant I stumbled upon during my time in London. This Singaporean street…read morefood restaurant and tons of selection and the staff were very nice. The prices are quite reasonable and the vibes overall here are very cool! When it comes to the food, their curry puffs are delicious! Some of the other dishes I tried included the Singapore chicken curry and Ock Fried Chicken. 7/10 recommend!

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