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The Battersea Power Plant area is amazing with so many shops, restaurants and bars. It has changed so much. My husband remembers when it was a decrepit area in need of much repair. We stopped at a local brewery and their kitchen, so we decided to visit Roti King. The tables were close together, you can definitely talk to your neighbor, but the service was good, and the food was decent. My husband enjoyed his lamb roti with a lentil soup. I'm glad they stayed open after 8 pm.
Decided to go for Malaysian food for my first meal in London and Roti King did not disappoint! Worth the wait imo. My party of 4 came for dinner. We arrived at the restaurant on Sunday evening around 6:30 pm and there was a decent sized line outside. We waited 45 minutes before getting seated, though I think it's a bit faster if you're a party of 2 as the party behind us was seated first. It's a small restaurant with not a lot of tables. I don't recommend coming with more than 3 others, since I'm not sure whether they can seat larger group. The menu is super straightforward with one page of drinks and the other side is the food. The menu isn't extensive here, which makes it easy to quickly decide what to get. We shared the roti canai with chicken (£9.75), though they offer it with various proteins like lentils, fish, and even mutton. It was the first dish to come out and was delicious! The roti is still hot from the stove and is super soft and flaky. The chicken curry dip was fantastic as well. We killed this super quickly. We also shared the spiced fried chicken (£9.50 for 5 pieces) and thought it was solid. For my main, I got the kari laksa (£11.50) since it was a bit chilly out and I wanted something hot and soupy. There was a slightly sweet coconut flavor to the broth, but it tasted a bit bland, perhaps because I was eating it directly after the roti canai which was very flavorful. It doesn't look like a bit bowl when it first comes out, but there's a lot of shrimp and bean sprouts hiding in there. The broth was also a bit spicier than I was expecting, but it was manageable. My friend got the char kuey teow (£11.50). I tried a bite and thought it was delicious, though portions were smaller. Service was a bit dicey, and we had to ask for tape after three times before we finally got it. Still, the food was good. I'd go back if I visit London again!
I love Malaysian food so I've been always looking for Malaysian restaurants at any destinations I travel to. I discovered Roti King on Google Reviews. The restaurant was a short walk from Euston station. We arrived 30 minutes before the restaurant opened at 12, but there were already several people in the queue. As soon as we entered the queue, more people came in even though it was raining. They had a designated area for queuing. The restaurant was quite small but clean. It's definitely not for a big group. We could also see the chef making roti canai in front of us. We ordered a several dishes and drink to dine in and couple of dishes to go. Mutton Roti Canai was recommended, but we decided to go with Fish Roti Canai. For those who never have roti before- it's a flaky flatbread similar like paratha. The roti was so fresh and fluffy. Fish curry was delicious!!!! It was so good that we had to get it again for dinner. This time, we ordered through UberEats. We got both mutton and fish roti canai. We decided fish roti canai was the winner - must try item here. We also ordered the Kari Laska and their number 1 famous Char Kuey Teow to share between 2 of us, but I didn't like it as much as I expected - mainly the seafood was overcooked in both dishes. For drink, we got one hot and one cold Teh Tarik, they were so so good - another must try item! For desert I got the planta sweet roti ( with condense milk) and it was delicious. We ordered to go Nasi Goreng (fried rice ) and Nasi Lemak (coconut rice with fried chicken, egg and fried anchovies) that I forgot to take photos. In my opinion,Nasi Lemak was better. Overall, I was very satisfied with the food here and I was glad I got to try almost every items on the menu. Service was great and food came out pretty quickly. Highly recommend anyone who're visiting London. You will not be disappointed at all.
As a self-proclaimed Roti Canai addict, I was pumped to try Roti King! Anytime I see it on a menu, it's a must-order. Roti King surprised me with options beyond my usual chicken--beef and fish were also on the menu. I took a leap and tried the fish, though the waitress wasn't sure what kind of fish it was. It turned out tasty, but the curry had this strong, lemony twist that threw me off. Not bad, but I've had better. We couldn't resist dessert and went for the Pisang--a banana mashed into roti. It sounded promising, but honestly, it was just okay. The banana flavor totally took over. Fun to try, but nothing to write home about. All in all, Roti King was an adventure, but I've had more memorable Roti Canai experiences.
Came here for lunch. Fast service and friendly staff. The restaurant is clean with a cute vibe. The food was good. The fresh roti with different dipping sauces to order from. We got two noodles, the laksa and megorrang. Both were spicy but it wasn't so bad that it's not tolerable. We also got a rice to try. The chicken wasn't our favorite. The spicy sauce that came with the rice was good. Overall we had a great meal.
We arrived as soon as they opened for dinner but waited in line for one hour to try the food here. As soon as we were seated, we ordered the roti canai and laksa. The food came out pretty fast and was very tasty. I liked the flaky roti and the flavor of the sauce was like thick curry. The laksa was also delicious so I can see the hype but only if you are willing to wait and dine in a small confined space with some very noisy customers.
Amazing. Finally got here for a full (non-solo, non-pre-other-big-meal) meal with a group of four and ordered most of the menu: two dhal roti canais, two chicken roti canais, the spinach & cheese murtabak, the nasi lemak, nasi goreng, char kuey teow, kari laksa, and ayam goreng berempah. The roti itself is the single best thing, no surprise (I think I preferred the dahl over the chicken, but both were great), followed by the laksa, which had the most incredible broth, and the murtabak, which tasted like an incredible quesadilla. The char kuey teow was probably next, and would probably be a re-order candidate next time around. Our table was pretty blown away and we all left extremely happy. This will be a must stop for us on future London trips.
If this was in Penang it would be maybe 3/5 stars. Doesn't hold a candle compared to kapitan mamak restaurant (IYKYK). But this being in London it's a welcomed nostalgic experience. A little on the pricy side but I get it. It's London. I give it an extra star to account for the market it's in. Would recommend, close to the real thing but not quite
The best Malaysian food I've ever had outside of Malaysia! It's a smaller space so there may be a queue but it's worth the wait. For three, we shared three dishes- the Kari Laksa, Nasi Lemak and Beef Rendang (roti canai). Everything was packed with flavor, great portions, and SO delicious. I would order all three dishes again. If you want to order dessert, you'll have to order it when you order the rest of the food so make sure you know what you want!
This hidden gem is WORTH THE WAIT!! We arrived 30 minutes before close, waited in line, and weren't sure if we would get a table in time. We decided to order takeaway, but the host said there was a table for us!! Since it was almost closing time, the service was understandably quick. Our server was nice and double-checked we ordered everything we wanted before stopping orders. We ordered: -Spinach and cheese murtabak: SO OOEY GOOEY with the warm, melty cheese, and it paired well with the dhal kari. -Kari laksa: very flavorful, a bit spicier than I could tolerate, but I kept coming back for a bite of chewy noodles. -Chicken roti canai: I enjoyed using my hands to scoop up the well-cooked chicken with a piece of soft and warm roti! This was my favorite dish!!! -Hot teh tarik: the spices were sooooo delicious, it felt like a hug in a cup We wish we had room for dessert!! I enjoyed the music, the service, and watching the cooks make the roti!!
I ate Roti King twice during my UK trip - their roti is so perfectly soft, chewy, buttery and well seasoned. There is a Battersea location right between Battersea Park and the Uber boat stop. One windy, sprinkly afternoon when I stopped by there, the manager was kind enough to give me free roti when I asked for one piece to go as I walked around the neighborhood. Highly recommend this place! read more
Got the roti canai with the daal! Food came out within 15 minutes and I was a little surprised because for one person I expected the wait to be less- to be fair they were packed. The establishment itself is really small and a little crammed but cute nonetheless. The roti was super flaky, warm and soft- an absolute delicacy. I wasn't the biggest fan of the daal but it grew on me. It was rich and comforting! There was this one server that checked on me a few times and had great energy which I appreciated. I asked for a side of rice which took over 10 minutes to come so not sure what was happening there. While I didn't have the best experience service wise I think their food makes up for it, just be aware! read more
Magnificent spot in London. Recommended by a relative and it didn't disappoint. I don't remember the names but it was phenomenal! The dessert was truly the icing on the cake! Great service as well. Great great spot and I recommend the dishes below. Can't wait to have roti king when I'm back! Atmosphere is pretty neat seated right next to kitchen and it was epic read more
The Battersea Power Plant area is amazing with so many shops, restaurants and bars. It has changed so much. My husband remembers when it was a decrepit area in need of much repair. We stopped at a local brewery and their kitchen, so we decided to visit Roti King. The tables were close together, you can definitely talk to your neighbor, but the service was good, and the food was decent. My husband enjoyed his lamb roti with a lentil soup. I'm glad they stayed open after 8 pm. read more
1 year ago
11/10 this place is so addicting. I was in London for 2 weeks and I ate here 5 times! I left London a week ago and I'm already craving some roti king. The dahl is to die for! read more
Decided to go for Malaysian food for my first meal in London and Roti King did not disappoint! Worth the wait imo. My party of 4 came for dinner. We arrived at the restaurant on Sunday evening around 6:30 pm and there was a decent sized line outside. We waited 45 minutes before getting seated, though I think it's a bit faster if you're a party of 2 as the party behind us was seated first. It's a small restaurant with not a lot of tables. I don't recommend coming with more than 3 others, since I'm not sure whether they can seat larger group. The menu is super straightforward with one page of drinks and the other side is the food. The menu isn't extensive here, which makes it easy to quickly decide what to get. We shared the roti canai with chicken (£9.75), though they offer it with various proteins like lentils, fish, and even mutton. It was the first dish to come out and was delicious! The roti is still hot from the stove and is super soft and flaky. The chicken curry dip was fantastic as well. We killed this super quickly. We also shared the spiced fried chicken (£9.50 for 5 pieces) and thought it was solid. For my main, I got the kari laksa (£11.50) since it was a bit chilly out and I wanted something hot and soupy. There was a slightly sweet coconut flavor to the broth, but it tasted a bit bland, perhaps because I was eating it directly after the roti canai which was very flavorful. It doesn't look like a bit bowl when it first comes out, but there's a lot of shrimp and bean sprouts hiding in there. The broth was also a bit spicier than I was expecting, but it was manageable. My friend got the char kuey teow (£11.50). I tried a bite and thought it was delicious, though portions were smaller. Service was a bit dicey, and we had to ask for tape after three times before we finally got it. Still, the food was good. I'd go back if I visit London again! read more
I love Malaysian food so I've been always looking for Malaysian restaurants at any destinations I travel to. I discovered Roti King on Google Reviews. The restaurant was a short walk from Euston station. We arrived 30 minutes before the restaurant opened at 12, but there were already several people in the queue. As soon as we entered the queue, more people came in even though it was raining. They had a designated area for queuing. The restaurant was quite small but clean. It's definitely not for a big group. We could also see the chef making roti canai in front of us. We ordered a several dishes and drink to dine in and couple of dishes to go. Mutton Roti Canai was recommended, but we decided to go with Fish Roti Canai. For those who never have roti before- it's a flaky flatbread similar like paratha. The roti was so fresh and fluffy. Fish curry was delicious!!!! It was so good that we had to get it again for dinner. This time, we ordered through UberEats. We got both mutton and fish roti canai. We decided fish roti canai was the winner - must try item here. We also ordered the Kari Laska and their number 1 famous Char Kuey Teow to share between 2 of us, but I didn't like it as much as I expected - mainly the seafood was overcooked in both dishes. For drink, we got one hot and one cold Teh Tarik, they were so so good - another must try item! For desert I got the planta sweet roti ( with condense milk) and it was delicious. We ordered to go Nasi Goreng (fried rice ) and Nasi Lemak (coconut rice with fried chicken, egg and fried anchovies) that I forgot to take photos. In my opinion,Nasi Lemak was better. Overall, I was very satisfied with the food here and I was glad I got to try almost every items on the menu. Service was great and food came out pretty quickly. Highly recommend anyone who're visiting London. You will not be disappointed at all. read more
2 years ago
As a self-proclaimed Roti Canai addict, I was pumped to try Roti King! Anytime I see it on a menu, it's a must-order. Roti King surprised me with options beyond my usual chicken--beef and fish were also on the menu. I took a leap and tried the fish, though the waitress wasn't sure what kind of fish it was. It turned out tasty, but the curry had this strong, lemony twist that threw me off. Not bad, but I've had better. We couldn't resist dessert and went for the Pisang--a banana mashed into roti. It sounded promising, but honestly, it was just okay. The banana flavor totally took over. Fun to try, but nothing to write home about. All in all, Roti King was an adventure, but I've had more memorable Roti Canai experiences. read more
Came here for lunch. Fast service and friendly staff. The restaurant is clean with a cute vibe. The food was good. The fresh roti with different dipping sauces to order from. We got two noodles, the laksa and megorrang. Both were spicy but it wasn't so bad that it's not tolerable. We also got a rice to try. The chicken wasn't our favorite. The spicy sauce that came with the rice was good. Overall we had a great meal. read more
We arrived as soon as they opened for dinner but waited in line for one hour to try the food here. As soon as we were seated, we ordered the roti canai and laksa. The food came out pretty fast and was very tasty. I liked the flaky roti and the flavor of the sauce was like thick curry. The laksa was also delicious so I can see the hype but only if you are willing to wait and dine in a small confined space with some very noisy customers. read more
Amazing. Finally got here for a full (non-solo, non-pre-other-big-meal) meal with a group of four and ordered most of the menu: two dhal roti canais, two chicken roti canais, the spinach & cheese murtabak, the nasi lemak, nasi goreng, char kuey teow, kari laksa, and ayam goreng berempah. The roti itself is the single best thing, no surprise (I think I preferred the dahl over the chicken, but both were great), followed by the laksa, which had the most incredible broth, and the murtabak, which tasted like an incredible quesadilla. The char kuey teow was probably next, and would probably be a re-order candidate next time around. Our table was pretty blown away and we all left extremely happy. This will be a must stop for us on future London trips. read more
1 year ago
If this was in Penang it would be maybe 3/5 stars. Doesn't hold a candle compared to kapitan mamak restaurant (IYKYK). But this being in London it's a welcomed nostalgic experience. A little on the pricy side but I get it. It's London. I give it an extra star to account for the market it's in. Would recommend, close to the real thing but not quite read more
8 months ago
The best Malaysian food I've ever had outside of Malaysia! It's a smaller space so there may be a queue but it's worth the wait. For three, we shared three dishes- the Kari Laksa, Nasi Lemak and Beef Rendang (roti canai). Everything was packed with flavor, great portions, and SO delicious. I would order all three dishes again. If you want to order dessert, you'll have to order it when you order the rest of the food so make sure you know what you want! read more
3 years ago
This hidden gem is WORTH THE WAIT!! We arrived 30 minutes before close, waited in line, and weren't sure if we would get a table in time. We decided to order takeaway, but the host said there was a table for us!! Since it was almost closing time, the service was understandably quick. Our server was nice and double-checked we ordered everything we wanted before stopping orders. We ordered: -Spinach and cheese murtabak: SO OOEY GOOEY with the warm, melty cheese, and it paired well with the dhal kari. -Kari laksa: very flavorful, a bit spicier than I could tolerate, but I kept coming back for a bite of chewy noodles. -Chicken roti canai: I enjoyed using my hands to scoop up the well-cooked chicken with a piece of soft and warm roti! This was my favorite dish!!! -Hot teh tarik: the spices were sooooo delicious, it felt like a hug in a cup We wish we had room for dessert!! I enjoyed the music, the service, and watching the cooks make the roti!! read more
The food was fairly good. Some dishes were too spicy for us. But the place was too cramped, too loud, too hard to get out of our seats. People next to us had to stand up for us to leave our shared table. There was luggage everywhere. It was very claustrophobic. read more
2 years ago
The meal was enjoyable but this place is incredibly overhyped. First, the entire restaurant is super cramped which, in my opinion, can only be justified by some insane food. Everything was tasty (and spicy) but the beef curry had the toughest chunks of beef I've ever encountered. read more
4 years ago
We came on a Friday around 1-2pm. For a group of three, the queue moved surprisingly quick and the wait was not long at all. The roti with chicken kari was delicious. I wasn't a big fan of the fried chicken, though, but this comes down to personal taste buds since my friends enjoyed everything. Note: you have to order everything at once. read more
I really wanted to love Roti King. I came 3,550 miles to stand in a queue for over an hour in anticipation of this magical roti that everyone posts about. I've chased roti canai from Los Angeles, to Amsterdam in search of the best and Roti King did not live up to the hype. Presentation of all the dishes we ordered was beautiful and vibrant but the rendang was ice cold and the roti was way too undercooked. Maybe it was an off day. Things happen, I get it. Sadly underwhelmed. read more
4 years ago
Came here again but on a Wednesday evening at 5:45pm, and there was no queue - got in immediately! This time, I ordered the roti chal (vegetarian) and beef rendang. I enjoyed this roti dhal more than the roti mutton last time! I think the sauce is best kept simple. As for the beef rendang, the coconut rice was extremely flavorful and coconuty, perhaps one of the best coconut rices I've had. However, the beef was overcooked and not as soft as I'd like. It was overly-chewy, but the amount of sauce was right. Still a great meal for value overall. By the time we left (6:30), there was already a long queue so come early! read more
4 years ago
Small underground spot but with very good food. I had a Mutton Roti Canai that I liked a lot. The place has apparently always a big line and you should use the WalkUp app slightly ahead when in the area to join the virtual queue. read more
The best roti ever. This was one of the last places I visited during my trip to London and I think about it every now and then with drool coming down my chin. The restaurant is small and thus has quite the wait. When we went, the wait was 40 minutes for dinner with just about 10-12 people in front. The seating arrangement is quite intimate. It's not communal seating per se however we were seated with another party of 2 at a 4 party table. Now about the food. The best thing I tried here was the roti with chicken. It was the flakiest, most buttery roti. The chicken curry and lamb curry weren't too spicy. It will make your nose run a little but nothing you can't handle! read more
Great Malaysian food!! After spending an extended period of time in Europe we were delighted to find this restaurant close to our hotel in London. We had a delicious Malaysian meal for the first time in weeks - excellent Nasi lemak, Roti curry chicken, kang kong (morning glory) belacan and char kway teow. The prices are very reasonable too - but come early or be prepared for a wait. We arrived at 7 pm and had to wait around 40 minutes for a table! read more
2 years ago
So my boyfriend and I were working a flight to London and like in regular Rey fashion I make sure we have a good place to eat whenever we go somewhere. Searched up hot food spots in London I saw Roti King and another restaurant pop up catch my attention because of all the reviews showed it to my boyfriend and we both decided Roti King would be the winner. It was his first time in London so I wanted to him to have a good first experience. Roti King serves Malaysian Singaporean street food. We ubered over there from the tower bridge we imagined there'd be a line as it said on one of the reviews and they weren't kidding the place is small so be prepared to waste it was chilling cold that night but we were covered and didn't mind the wait because we new it had to be good food if people would wait outside for it! The couple behind us started to talk with us they told us things to try and how they are regulars at the location. After what seemed like a long cold hour lol ( I'm kidding) we went in and got sat at a 4 person table which they place a divider half way through it two share with two other customers. The waitress came with the menus she let us look through it. Me and my boyfriend ordered one thing to share from each section of the menu as you see in the pictures. Also keep and mind that in order for them to get the traffic of people moving they ask you to order one time everything you want from the menus and whatever you don't want you can just take home. The food was very cheap! The Roti Canai was crispy yet soft pulled apart so easily and the the chicken Kari was a great side for the roti had the perfect kick to it! it was our first time trying this cuisine! And we were so happy! The Teh Tarik was so refreshing malty and chocolaty all at once reminded me of something I'd get from an ice cream truck! We loved the spinach and cheese roti all that cheese oozed out as you pulled it apart I would not get tired of eating that lol! The Nasi Lemak was so good the coconut paired so good with the rice! Fried chicken was so crispy and juicy and finally the pasta is had to say was our most favorite thing so much flavor it had big pieces of juicy shrimp and chicken in it so saucy. Definitely a party in our mouths lol. We were so happy with our meals and knew we were ready to go to bed after that! till this day we still rave and will continue to rave about Roti King And can't wait to come back!! read more
Every single dish we had including the tehtarik were delicious! Ive been to Malaysia and i must say, this restaurant cant get anymore authentic than this! If i lived in London, id come here all the time! This place gets extremely busy so make sure you get here before they open or youll be waiting for awhile. Also, if you dont like sharing tables with strangers, then youll probably want to get it to go! read more
are you traveling through london asking this simple, but important, question; "where's the flavor?" my friends - it all went here!!!! ROTI KING is doing something special! go out of your way and wait in the line... it's intimidating some days, but i promise it's worth it. this is by far my favorite spot in london, and from looking at the food around me, everything looked incredible. i went alone to this spot, and you will definitely get seated quicker the less people are in your party. however, you may get a more full experience taking friends and sharing things family style. DO NOT SKIP DESSERT!!!!!! please hear me out that this is the best spot by leaps and bounds in london. it felt like an authentic london experience, which might found weird being at an asian restaurant, but there was just such a friendly vibe the place was radiating. go out of your way, order a lot, and eat well my friends. TL;DR: go out of your way. wait in the line. it'll be worth it. read more
Tried the char kwey teow and the nasi goreng here. I am not sure why the review is good to be honest. As an expert of eating many malaysian food, they are pretty bland and not that good. Well maybe because i took them as delivered? I will try again to eat in store in the future maybe i was wrong. However, they taste horrible in my opinion. Based on this experience, not a recommended place to eat malaysian food in london. I have eaten many malaysian food, and i do know which one is good and which is not. read more
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4 years ago
Delicious food. A bit of a long queue to get in but the wait was worth it. This is a great place to satisfy your Malaysian cravings while in London read more
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