Met up some friends here since he recommended it. There was a long queue so I would recommend calling 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. read more

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We were craving some roti canai and found this spot with strong reviews, so we decided to check it out. 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. read more

Rasa Sayang - Crispy Roti Canai - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

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Made reservations which I was fortunate. Definitely recommend. I had the Hainanese Chicken Rice and Broccoli with Garlic and the food was really good. I do think the rice by itself may have been too starchy but the broccoli was a great add. Service was very fast (less than 10 minutes from ordering I got food.) Only downfall if I have one is the kitchen doesn't time dishes per table so when the food is made it is delivered so I had my rice for a bit before I got my broccoli. I saw other tables where one person was eating and the other person waiting. With that said very happy I went! read more

Rasa Sayang - Hainanese Chicken Rice - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

First time visiting London, we did a quick stop in, it was amazing!!!!! Love it. Food--a 5 stars, definitely delicious and brings back memories of home comfort food. We were on a time crunch. We had Hainanese chicken rice and black pepper beef chow Hor fun. Service--very professional, warm and friendly Will have to come back again soon before leaving London Ambiance--casual dining, comfortable read more

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! read more

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

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! read more

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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!!! read more

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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 read more

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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 read more

Rasa Sayang - Beef Rendang - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

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! read more

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This is my favorite place in the world to get Malaysian food. Their roti canai is soooo good! The mee gorang always hits the spot. They are one of the few places that is actually spicy. Love the spicy level ness here. Himal was a great host and helped us whenever needed. A+ read more

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. read more

Rasa Sayang - Har Cheong Gai (Chicken Wings), Roti Canai with Chicken Curry, and Hainanese Chicken Rice - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

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 ! read more

Rasa Sayang - Utensils. We are in the basement - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

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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. read more

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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.

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. read more

Rasa Sayang - Nasi Goreng Istimewa - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

Such a good find near Chinatown in London. We ordered an appetizer that had peanut sauce (can't remember the name) and it was delicious. For our entrees we had the Malaysian and Singapore national dishes (as listed on their menu) and both were very tasty. Service was fast, recommend making a reservation as they get pretty busy. read more

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

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. read more

Rasa Sayang - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

/)/) ( . .) ( づ Wow the laksa was sooooooo good. The portions are perfect! The bowl is packed with toppings which I liked a lot. The soup was so creamy and coconutty. Def a must try and the best thing we had. The chicken wings were also very crispy and flavorful. The fried rice was delicious as well but wouldn't get it again. Nice flavor but not something that would knock your socks off. All in all a very yummy place. Food came pretty quick. read more

Rasa Sayang - Fries Singapore Fried Rice - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

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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.

Came here for dinner on Monday night and we were seated very quickly. We ordered the Hainanese chicken, Char Kway Teow, Malaysian Hokkien Mee, and Nasi Goreng, and we really enjoyed all the dishes! Each plate looked and tasted quite authentic (except hokkien mee but it was still tasteful in its own way), and the portions were gigantic and filling. Will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu, and I have a feeling it may be one of my go-tos while I'm here. The service was also quite amazing, and we received recs to other places in London in general. read more

As someone born and raised in Penang I give this place 5 stars for food and 3 stars for service. This place could get crazy crowded during lynch and dinner services, so pick a right time to come. We decided to give this place a try during our trip to London cause I was craving for hometown food. We ordered Galo galo, roti canai from the starter, nasi lemak and seafood cheow fun. The food tasted pretty authentic. The services were a bit slow, but overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. Rule of thumb come at the right time when they are less busy read more

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We came by this place while looking for something to eat in London's Chinatown. It looks like a cafe but serves Malaysian and Singaporean dishes. The service was not spectacular but expected for a restaurant in Chinatown. The roti canai was good but store bought and not made in house. The mee goreng was not very flavorful. It tasted like glorified lo mein. I did enjoy the morning glory aka kang kong belacan. Also the beef rendang was delicious. If you're craving Malaysian food, this place will do the job. Just don't expect it to be the best you've had. read more

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We ordered nasi goreng, hainanese chicken rice, laksa and a dish of chicken wings. The food was delicious but not really as good as it was hyped up to be. The flavor of the nasi goreng was a bit bland and dull, frankly. It's all about the rice and the flavor since that is what the entire dish is about, so it was a bit disappointing. The laksa was good overall, but the shrimps were really dead... good shrimps are not over-cooked leaving it with a good crunchy texture. These shrimps were soft and mushy. Finally the hainanese chicken rice... our expectations were not high, but it wasn't the "wow" we hoped for. First, the meat consisted of thick pieces of chicken breast - for connaisseurs that's almost blasphemous for a hainanese chicken rice. Second, the rice had a bit of sauce added to it instead of being cooked in well-seasoned chicken broth. The flavor was ok, but no where near a 5-star rating. Finally, the condiments; the chili and soy enhances everything. None of these did the poor chicken rice justice. All in all an ok experience. We visited in April 2023. read more

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So far it has been the best malaysian food i have found in london and yes definitely better than roti king which is a complete garbage (dont go here) this is way better than roti king. Tried the hainan chicken rice and it was good, love the dessert and love the sate. This is recommended if you are looking or missing malaysian food and it is recommended to go back again. I would visit again for malaysian food. read more

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Slurp, slurp! If that sound annoys you, you should not come here, because that's what you'll hear to the left and right. Right in Chinatown inside the old gates. Small, but staff turn the tables around quickly. Having a nut allergy, my options were a bit limited and curries were out of the question, but I found a noodle dish with chicken and shrimp, which I quite enjoyed. The chicken was soft, the portion huge and not overly salty. The laksa was also a super big portion, fish cakes, shrimp, tofu. No complaints here. My dish only had two shrimp and the Laksa had only one shrimp. Fish cake all at the bottom, would make more sense if fish cakes were broken up into pieces in the dish. Service is not the best, had to remind for water refill, given the wrong bill, our two main courses were served 15 minutes apart, which shows poor planning when executing the order. Water is served in these tiny little glass mugs, larger glasses would be better. Wait staff were only attentive when they decided that they wanted to give the table to someone else. Staff are not very forthcoming, won't refill water unless you ask, not ask if you want dessert, etc. Basic, no frills, but the prices are reasonable with plenty of options below 9GBP. When I was about to pay, the waitress hit the zero tip button herself before I had the chance to add a percentage, fine by me. The restaurant looks small and crammed at first, but there is seating downstairs also where the kitchen is below street level. The bathroom has the urinal literally right in front of the sink, which could make for some awkward positions if you are there with someone else. read more

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My friend had Rasa Sayang bookmarked because of the Singapore Chili Crab and at £15.90, it was definitely a steal, considering these dishes normally are around $50. The four of us came in for a late dinner at around 9:30 on a Wednesday. Although it was late, there were still quite a few tables dining. I ordered the Char Kuay Teow with Hainanese Chicken. They really love soy sauce here because the chicken (which was dry) was drowning in it, and the noodles also had too much soy sauce. If they lightened up on it, then it has the potential to be pretty good - the noodles had a good consistency to it, and the overall flavor was great. I tried the sauce from the chili crab (was too lazy to actually have a crack at the crab), and it was flavorful. It had the perfect amount of spiciness to it, and the eggs made the sauce smooth and creamy. While I probably wouldn't come back for the noodles/chicken, I wouldn't mind having some of that chili crab next time! read more

Rasa Sayang - Char Kuay Teow with Hainanese Chicken - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

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Authentic and delicious Malaysian and Singaporean food here! The restaurant does get crowded so prepare to wait in line. The roti canai was superb and a must order. I liked the char kway teow and the hainan chicken rice was okay but was more Malaysian style than Singapore man. The chili shrimp was mediocre but we liked the teh (hot tea) here. read more

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We were in London for 9 days and went to Rasa Sayang twice. We ordered the coco beef rendang curry and the ribeye beef Horton. Both were amazing. Would definitely recommend both. read more

Not sure why this place only rated 3.5 stars? We wouldn't come here if not because friend's recommendation. Overall, they have a large variety of selections on their menu, lots of appetizers and noodles to choose from, The food is much better than a lot of the places we tried in London Chinatown. read more

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Bomb diggity!!!! I have not been here physically but thanks to uber eats!! Omg..many delicious and spicy pre-dinner/pre-lunch and pre everything in between meals. Just simply yummm! I love London and usually I stay in Mayfair just cause. And the traffic is astronomical almost like all day long after noon or 1 pm. Or when it rains. And everything takes like 45 minutes in the uber. Yes, ubers! Havent even tried the other transportations yet. Anyway! Long story short: you need that pre meals for going out to meals. And this place came in. Packing: super well! Uber eats on scooter! Super fast..ish! So far, 1. Chicken and rice : good! Hainan! 2. Nasi Lemak: delicious! 3.Prawn Mee: super spicy and tasty! ( They can make it really spicy) 4. Egg fried rice :fluffy 5. Roti Canai: buttery. Love the curry! 6. Laksa: kind of hard to eat in the hotel room at Hyatt regency. Barely got utensils. Might have been better heated up/restaurant. Smells great though. 7. Mee goreng: salty and wont order again. All my orders from here are around 25 pounds give or take for 2-3 items. Not sure how much that was in USD but I was ok with tasting a few and then going off into the traffic/rain/ sight seeing. It is super convenient! So convenient, I've ordered it like 5 times. Probably will order again! Pre dinner meals! :D read more

Small restaurant but it has a huge menu. I tried the Singapore Curry Laksa when I was here and the broth was very flavourful. It had a good taste to it and thick broth with the addition of coconut milk. Unfortunately, that was the only thing that was good with the curry laksa. The noodles were overcooked making it extremely soggy and the shrimp serving was a joke. I got 2 half of a shrimp of the size of a quarter (American coin size). Another thing that made it rather bland ( not the soup) was the fact that everything was probably cooked on a hot water prior to adding the soup thus making all of the other items tasteless. The shrimp, tofu, noodles had a bland taste to it. The wait staffs were friendly and quick. During a lunch rush, I was able to sit, order and leave within 30 minutes. I'll probably come back and try something else in the near future but noodle soup won't be one of them. read more

Rasa Sayang - Rafles curry laksa , great broth but overcooked and soggy noodle - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

Food was quite good, to be honest, generous portion! We had chow kuey diao, fish ball noodle soup, Loh mee, and oyster omelette. All tasted quite good but obviously you can tell it was not a healthy meal (like any Oriental food, focus in flavour and heat). The milk tea was good too :) 4 stars because the kuey diao could see more meat/seafood in it, and the Loh mee can see a little more veggies. Maybe overall less salt too :) Certainly recommend though, especially in London this would be one of the rare gems for decent Asian food! read more

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10 years later and the crispy chicken wings are still delish :) I always pop in here when I'm in town both for nostalgia but also for the flavors. Plates come out of the kitchen lightning fast but always delicious. I tried the ribeye chow hor fun this time and it was great! Very juicy and tender beef and the noodles had great wok hei. Rounded off my meal with garlicky sautéed water spinach and an iced milo and I'm a happy camper. read more

I came here to try the chili crab, for a whole crab and 6 mantou, it was only £20, which is a pretty good deal in my opinion. It was good but messy dish, and as good as the fried mantou (fried brioche) was, I think I would've preferred to eat it with rice. I've never had the real thing in Singapore so cant tell you if it's any good in comparison but I can say that this didn't blow me away, hence the 3 stars. I do want to come back for the roti canai and the chicken, seems like those were the more popular dishes in the restaurant. read more

Rasa Sayang - Malaysian Near Me - London, XGL

Had lunch here while I was in London. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Very tasty and authentic! Very busy which is a good thing! Food came quickly! Reasonably priced. read more

Food was tasty & awesome, portions were on the light side, hut that may be because we're used to American portions. One of my kids has severe allergies and so they tack on a 12.5% allergy surcharge as well. Not sure if this allergy surcharge is the norm in England but this is the 1st time I saw that... good decent halal option besides the above issues , I would go back jnspite of the shortcomings. read more

Reliably authentic and no thrills. Do not focus much on presentation but the flavours are strong and the food hearty. I've been here a few time over several years and not been disappointed yet. Laksa soup was very good, a bit spicy. The Sambal vegetables are a great side dish. read more

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