Hands down one of the best Malay/Indian food in London you could imagine. The store is open at noon, and by then the queue (line) lol is already long. I missed my train to Amsterdam at the St. Pancras' station, so I went adventuring around the locals foodie restaurant. I was not disappointed at all. You can a very very good deal with Laksa( the dish I ordered) with a drink for 11 pounds. So good and satisfying! The coconut curry just melted in your mouth with the excellent aroma of curry. The seafood combination with chicken are just right, and it served hot. Definitely I will come back to the place once I'm in London. read more

Roti King - Malay coconut noodle and fresh bubble milk tea. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

I'll admit it. Food is like having a whirlwind romance for me. I hear about a spot. Maybe from somebody who knows the place well. And maybe I hear... that people stand around for hours just to see them. (Or even better: nobody knows about them.) Sometimes the best ones are a little rough around the edges. Perhaps they're not the most pleasant sight to behold; and, they've got... history that you can't quite call baggage. They're authentic; LEGIT, they say. Some people have only had the pleasure in meeting them once before moving on, yet never forgetting them - even boldly sharing the experience with their friends - saying that they'll someday see them again. When people make a weekly day (or evening) visit a "thing" it piques my interest too. Especially when I hear that they have a pretty good call-in/takeaway/to-go system set up. So we make arrangements to meet. I just have to be there at their second opening time (5pm) to avoid the queue. I arrive. The entrance is next to the exterior toilet with Chinese writing on it from its restaurant predecessor. Smiles are exchanged and I'm sat at the table. They don't bat an eye that I've brought somebody with me. Through words and images (and prices), they pour themselves out to me. I know all their secrets and I'm still pot committed. After taking the cozy quarters in, it's my turn now: I ask questions; ask for their thoughts, and make my selections. I then patiently wait for about 20 minutes. There are more people here now as I sit googling Teh Tarik (Malaysian pulled tea, made with condensed milk.) It tastes like a food TV special. I can almost see the tea being pulled in the back. It's so romantic. I'm excited about the Chicken Murtabak on sight. It's flaky roti shaped into a large disc and filled with savory chicken, egg, and onion. Its accompanying curry is thin, yet flavorful. It crumbles beneath my fork. This is already going better than I had hoped! Then, the star shows up: The Roti Canai (the special, with fish) and curry sauce. Roti is mysterious; that is, it's hard to come by where I live. And roti like this? Fuhgeddaboutit. I lift a corner of the piled roti, and it delicately unravels like a hoop skirt from the Old South. Layer upon layer reveals itself; showing its soft underbelly and I am smitten. Large pinches of roti are dipped into the curry; a spoon scoops out small deep fried pieces of curry-soaked fish. Eventually, it's time to part ways. Satisfied, I am suddenly filled with preemptive longing, tinged with shades of regret, that I had not discovered them on my prior London trips. I leave, taking one last long look around the basement room. I won't forget you, Roti King. read more

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Food flavor was excellent. Place is small but the wait is well worth it. My husband and I enjoyed our dinner. Loved the roti and the fried chicken. Service is quick. You wouldn't regret eating here if you like flavor. read more

Okay guys, my boyfriend and I love the food at Roti King, however, I was utterly disappointed about the service we got this time around. We went there early and got a table within 10 mins. After being sat down it was impossible to get hold of anyone to take our order and they even took orders from people who came in after us, despite it being a pretty small place. When we finally were able to order, we just wanted two mains and we thought the waitress (with face mask on) said "okay, you can order more later", which from a business perspective makes sense. We finished our mains and wanted a dessert, but was then told that; No, you CANT order more, and that we should have ordered everything from the beginning??? How does that even make any sense? First of all we misunderstood her and secondly; what kind of business are you running to not allow people to have more food??? We had a bottle of wine which we paid a byob fee for and we were not even half way through so clearly we were gonna sit there an occupy the table anyway! I was so disappointed about the service and the waiters in general and really do believe that you can do better! I'm disappointed to say the least. read more

The food is absolutely amazing! Also the waiters are so kind! The only thing I would say that wasn't great is the ambiance and queueing time but overall it is great! read more

I don't get the "some of the best food I've eaten" comments. I mean, the spinach and cheese roti was delicious but it's cheese and carbs, of course it is! The basic roti canai though- 2 pieces of roti with daal- is just fine. The roti itself is buttery, flakey and wonderful to eat but the daal whilst having a nice and spicy taste, is not out of this world. Got it all for takeaway as I don't understand why people are queuing for hours to sit. At least it's cheap. read more

This is the best restaurant I went to in London by far. I have lived in Singapore before, and this was my first time having truly authentic Singaporean/Malaysian food in the past few years. I went twice - the first time, I waited for 1.5 hours to be seated for dinner, and I got there around 8pm. The second time, I waited for about 30 minutes, and it was the middle of the afternoon. I can recommend everything I had: the Roti Canai, the Roti chicken special, the coffee/tea, and the Beef Rendang. It's worth the wait! read more

Fantastic and affordable! I got takeaway since I was just eating by myself and didn't feel like waiting in line for an hour -- I was quoted 20 minutes for the wait, so I walked there and my food was hot and ready. I ordered a roti canai with chicken curry and a tea tehrik (spelling?) The roti and curry were incredible. Filling and flavorful. The tea was less sweet than I was expecting, which was actually a pleasant surprise. It's not like Thai iced tea at all in its sweetness level, but it's delicious and refreshing. A very filling meal for a tenner left me satisfied! If you eat big meals the portion of the roti canai might be a bit small, but at £6.50, getting two portions is entirely reasonable. read more

Ordered the Roti with fish curry, the roti with chicken curry and a sweet plantain roti - They were all excellent

With the demise of Kopi Tiam on Charing Cross Rd, where Roti King had a concession, I thought London had lost a gem - freshly made roti canai, a Malaysian Indian flatbread I then heard that Roti King had opened near Euston station but didn't have the chance to try it til last week. It's a small place and did fill up quickly at lunchtime Just a quick heads up. The location is shabby and not in an ironic shabby chic way. Expect fraying faded chairs and after reading previous reviews and seeing the toilet door for myself, even this Malaysian native wasn't brave enough to peek inside the toilet If you can get past that, there's an authentic looking Malaysian menu. The highlights are of course the roti canai options. Most of these are with a selection of curries, the traditional way of eating roti canai but they've gone outside the box by offering sweet options too I went for a stuffed curry lamb option called murtabak. The flaky pastry and spiced filling was authentic and a bonus is that you can see them making your roti canai I also went for the laksa, a spicy coconut broth based noodle soup. Lovely and fiery hot. Be warned this is one for those not of a 'korma' disposition when it comes to ordering curry! Only place to get freshly made roti canai that I've seen in London (the round shaped ones you get at other restaurants have been frozen) but be aware the surroundings aren't glamorous read more

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This was not the roti I thought I was getting ( I was expecting the bread rolled around filling and received more of a curry with bread on the side), but it was very tasty! I loved the decor of this little restaurant...a bit hipster with an area where you can watch them make the roti. I had the highly acclaimed roti canai, which was very flavorful and satisfying. I also tried their tea with the condensed milk...so wonderful! The price wasn't bad either. I would highly recommend this restaurant. P.s. this place gets buuuusy! It's worth the wait. read more

Roti King It is INCREDIBLE how one interaction can change the entirety of the experience - a bad experience made good or, as in this case, what would have otherwise been a good experience ended up leaving me with a poor taste in my mouth. Not literally, of course, the food was GREAT! One of the best rotis I've enjoyed outside of Malaysia. But, getting ahead of myself. The space here is small - 6, maybe 7, tables at best, as it is located in the basement of a building. Lineup forms outside as sign posted on the door states "it is too dangerous to have people waiting inside as waiters are rushing around with hot dishes" Indeed, it is tiny and there is NO space to wait. The line does move fairly quickly though, parties of less than 3 should be prepared to sit with strangers. I was seated at a table for four with a couple and another solo diner. All our orders were taken simultaneously, I ordered the roti canai special with lamb (2 pieces of roti with choice of curry) and a cold teh tarik. I suppose this is where the cracks started to show, though I didnt think of it then... my order arrived a good ten minutes after everyone else's orders had arrived, AND, my roti canai seemed... lacking. So I ordered an additional roti and decide to add a roti kaya to my order. Sure enough, a few minutes later, the missing second rotis from ALL our roti canais are being delivered table to table. So, I cancelled my order for extra roti but let the waitress know I still wanted the roti kaya. Halfway done, I asked the waiter (who had taken my order) if my teh tarik was on its way, his response was "Did you order one?" Now, I'm unimpressed, but then it doesn't take too long after to get my drink. I realize how incredible busy it is BUT there REALLY aren't that many tables inside... After the other customers at my table asked for their bill, I was STILL waiting for my roti kaya. So imagine my surprise when the bills were brought - all wrong - and I was being charged for something I was still waiting on! The waitress who brought the bills was incredibly confused as to how the bill was supposed to be separated. Yet when they finally figured out their bills, I STILL hadn't gotten my roti kaya... fed up that a new set of people were already being seated at my table and I still hadnt gotten this item, I decided to leave. Only to be handed a bill that STILL had the roti kaya! When I told the cashier that despite asking for it 3 times, I still hadn't received it, she had the audacity to tell me my order was still in the queue... 30 minutes later! Even the lady who had been sitting with me, and was still at the register stepped in on my behalf to vouch for the fact that I really had ordered this ages ago! But instead of being apologetic for the long wait, the young cashier became defensive and the attitude that came out of her was astonishing! I couldn't believe that she was getting so defensive! All to say: food is great, but was so let down by the customer experience as a whole. Turns a 4, maybe 5-star rating to a generous 2. read more

Roti King has never failed me at delivering delicious authentic Malaysian dishes. A restaurant hidden on the backstreets of Euston and worked its way up to be one of the most well known places for roti canai in London It is a no reservation restaurant but I would advise anyone visiting to arrive early or eat outside peak hours as within half an hour of opening the restaurant at 12pm, it was packed full and a queue was already forming. The restaurant has recently gone through a lovely renovation where they have made it more rustic looking with its wooden panelling and filament bulb lighting. The open kitchen also means food is delivered quickly and you can see the roti being made. Green tea was quite generic. I did expected loose leaves but maybe that was too much to ask for. Soy bean mix with grass jelly however was superb. It tasted like it was freshly made in the store, rich in bean taste with strong nutty notes. The grass jelly was finely chopped and added a nice textural difference to the drink. Very refreshing with the spicy food Kari Laksa Very comforting with a good amount of spices and depth. The consistency was perfect too, thick and rich which clung well onto the lovely bouncy egg noodles. The heat builds up as you eat it although still very mild if you compare it to the ones in Malaysia but probably for the best as I cannot handle spice very well. Prawns were fresh and bouncy too and chicken were succulent and tender . Tofu puffs soaked up the broth well and the fish balls were incredibly soft and satisfying to bite into seeing how springy they were. Just wish they gave us a more generous portions of noodles Bee Hoon goreng Even before we ate it the aromas activated our tastebuds with its wonderful spices and smokiness conveying all the signs of good wok energy. And we weren't wrong. The noodles were lightly charred due to the heat of the hot wok. It wasn't greasy and the noodles were perfectly cooked, soften and al dente. It was seasoned perfectly, good savoury flavours with nice it's of flavours from the juicy prawns, chicken and squid. The beansprouts and onions gave the dish a lovely crunch. Haven't had noodles cooked so well and skilfully in a London restaurant for a while. Most of them tend to be greasy. Roti Canai Special (fish) Definitely the best roti you can get in London. Being freshly made in house with high level of skill they were incredibly doughy and airy. I love how pliable they were too, keeping its doughiness and firmed through out, even after they were dipped in the curry. The curry was nice and thick with strong complex savoury spices. It had a slight tangy edge to it which was move lovable I mopped everything clean was my rotI. The only disappointment was the fish inside as it was deep fried so heavily in batter I couldn't really taste or get a feel of its flakey texture. Luckily I love batter itself so it was fine. Kangkung belacan By far one of the best morning glory dishes I've had in London. Full of wok energy allowing the ingredients such as the shrimp paste, garlic and chillies to flavour the morning glory. For such a simple dish, it was packed full of flavour. I would happily return to Roti King any day. It's like home-style dishes, cooked with great skill, wok energy and all packed with flavour using fresh ingredients. Prices are very reasonable too which means you can order several dishes without breaking the bank. Please try and stick to the Malaysian dishes as you can get many of the other dishes elsewhere (mostly Cantonese) but it will be hard to find such an authentic take on the Malaysian dishes anywhere else in London. read more

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Tucked behind an unsuspecting street is roti king aka Chinese restaurant. After reading a timeout london review which gave 4/5 stars me and my gf came in with quite high expectations which were ultimately met somewhat halfway. We ordered prata, curry, Nasi lemak and 2 teh tariks. The curry was OK but not done in the traditional Indian way, as it seems like it was made with stock curry. The prata itself though is not bad, and is fluffy. The nasi lemak is a joke and the sambal is horrible. Teh tariks were too sweet and too much ice. Overall we paid £23 which in Singapore is 46sgd can buy u a nice feast. read more

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Maybe the food is good But the waiting que outside is incredible no sense it takes forever and we wait for longer than an hour. Si if u want to waste your time waiting even if the food is good this is your place For me is not worth it Venue is extremely small and the que way to big so for me no with it Small place and people take time for ever to have dinner No sense at all my time is no more precious. Not worth it :( read more

Ordered roti canai special, lamb murtabak, roti telur and mi Goreng mamak. Tastes like home (Singapore / Malaysia) hawker/street food. Place is small, squeezy, and it's lack of decorations is just like home. Restaurant is usually patronised by South East Asians who crave home food. Manager is super friendly. Oh and the food is South East asian spicy, not ang moh spicy. Cheers read more

Roti King - Lamb murtabak and egg roti - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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This was by far the BEST mealI I had in London during my last visit. Roti with curry lamb: Absolutely amazing! The roti was perfectly cooked and was very soft and fluffy. The curry was the perfect blend of spicy and savory. Roti was perfect and curry was flavorful. Coconut rice was not overwhelming with coconut flavor which I loved. Beef Rendang: first bite was not as tender as I would have liked but the rice and flavor of the meat really made everything come together and I was very happy and full from the dish. Teh tarik: Get it, if you love Thai iced tea, then you will like this less sweet version. Strong Tea flavor which is nice. Absolutely delish. People at the table with me all ordered the dishes I wanted to try and they loved everything they had. The Service was amazing and speedy. Since I wasn't able to make it back for my last meal, this will be my first stop (after fish and chips) on my next visit. read more

Seriously the best roti cinai menu ever - we tried the curry chicken, curry lamb, and butter sugar on a recent trip to London. The restaurant is very small and _very_ casual, it's a basement with a set of stairs. It was packed the first night at 9pm with a lineup up the stairs and down the street. We decided to call them and do take out, glad we did as the food was ready in 15 minutes. Turns out the line up is for seated guests only. The roti is crispy, fluffy, and flaky - seriously delicious. The curry was flavourful, colourful, and had a hint of spice which was not too overpowering. The butter sugar was bloody amazing. Crispy, sweet, buttery, and so good that I had 2 orders. We loved this hole in the wall roti shop so much we ate here on our last night in London! read more

You'll want to assess your Covid risk before going, because this is not a Covid compliant venue. It is small and unventilated. When we went, it was downright crowded, to the point that it was difficult for the host and us to navigate our way from the door to our assigned table. There were about 20-25 people packed in (not including staff), and guests had at least one or two strangers seated within three feet. We were at a small table, and another couple (strangers) were seated directly next to us, with only 1 foot between my shoulder and a stranger's shoulder, at most. Before seating the additional couple next to us, the staff put a clear screen divider on the table, as if it would provide some protection, but it was so small it was a joke (lower than eye level, and it did not extend past the table edges). The process was disorganized, with various parts of our order forgotten, and we had difficulty flagging down any staff to help. All that said, the food was delicious. Be aware that they do not allow multiple rounds of ordering - you must order everything up front. We ordered three mains and a dessert (the roti with caramelized banana was great). This was the perfect amount of food for two very hungry people! read more

Omg sooo good! I was originally looking for an Indian place to eat but decided on this one for the reviews. When we got there, there was already a queue outside so we knew it must be good. Just our luck, we were behind a Malaysian family who gave us a brief overview of Malaysian dishes and recommended what to get. We got to Roti special and the noodle dish... sooooooo delicious! Not as spicy as we were looking for so we added chili sauce and it was perfect. Highly recommend! I'm glad i can officially say I've had Malaysian food, approved by Malaysians! read more

Roti King - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

OMG! Why isn't this place in America!! The roti and lamb are sooooo good. After every bite I yelped a "mmmm mmmm mmmm good" sound. This place is located inconveniently in a small basement space that holds a hand full of people. It doesn't matter, wait in line patiently because it's amazing. It's seriously so good. The first time we went we called for a take out order after standing in line for 30 minutes waiting to get in. We skipped the long line and picked up our food and ate in the hotel. We were a little cautious, so we only Haag 2 orders. Don't do it to yourself. Order all the curried goat and roti. You'll eat it and the container. The next time We went, we stayed because there wasn't a long line. It was so worth it to eat inside. The experience of smelling all the food and watching the chefs cook was great. I can't impress upon you enough to go here. If you're in America, fly to London and eat here. We ate here 3 times. I wanted more, but felt guilty. Now that I don't have it here, I miss it so much. Eat here. Now. read more

Excellent authentic Malaysian place and very reasonable prices. Be ready to wait in a line, but it's worth it. Great mix of flavors and spiciness. Fun to watch them make the roti canai read more

The staff needs more training on how to use the WalkUp app. I have been on the queue for 50 minutes and have followed up with them via the app. They then immediately said I could now go to the restaurant. Upon arriving they explained that what they've actually done is to call for me outside the shop instead of via the app, and just assumed I was not there. read more

I went with two people, one from Singapore and the other from Malaysia. They loved this place! They said it was very authentic and the food was super tasty. We had a roti which was yummy. Get the fish curry sauce (or both!) We also has two rice noodle dishes. I let my eating partners do all the ordering so I am not sure about the dishes' names but one was wet noodles (with gravy) and the other was dry. Both were delicious and had a bit more of a spicy kick that what you would encounter at a Chinese restaurant. Roti King is a hole in the wall and definitely more shabby than chic. But come for the yummy food. We arrived at around 2pm and the place was mostly empty. read more

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Roti King is tucked away in a corner near Euston and is known for its roti canai or what is known as roti prata in Singapore. We got in nice and early at 5.45pm so missed the evening queue which snaked up the stairs. The roti canai with chicken curry deserves a 5/5. The roti canai itself is flaky on the outside and slightly softer on the inside. The chicken curry is delicious but there could have been more. We also got some Kari laksa which was a decent effort. The coconut milk based broth was rich in flavour and spicy. The components were a bit lacking however. The noodles only came with a few subpar fish balls and tofu puffs. Definitely not comparable to something you might get in Malaysia or Singapore. The iced milo is good but the milo dinosaur is a bit more disappointing as it doesn't come heaped with Milo powder as it should. As for the ambience, it's very no-frills. You will usually have to share a small table in the evenings with strangers and it can get cramped at times. However, the prices are affordable compared to some other places in London for Malaysian and Singaporean food. My only gripe is the service. It was very poor. We weren't offered any tap water at all, and were physically told to leave and had the bill thrust at us because they wanted to seat some other people and our plates had gotten empty. I get that they want to keep their line outside moving but there is a much nicer way of saying that and we had only just finished eating. Regardless, I would still recommend this place for a slice of home. read more

Roti King - Roti canai with chicken curry - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Roti King, Euston - it is easy to tell if one is Malaysian. Can you guess? This is when a Malaysian starts talking. We are famous for our Manglish vocabulary of the 'lah-s' or 'mah-s' at the end of sentences. It is not perfect English (but perfect Manglish), in fact I am sometimes forgiven for my pigeon English when I have said something that could be interpreted as offensive, but it gave a warm feeling of hearing the slang in a foreign country. The place is tiny. It can take up to 30 diners at a time. Even if the place is not at its full capacity, once you are seated it is better to stay put. This is not easy if you have a child. I also suspect that the ventilation is not good enough. The lingering smoke from high heat stir-frying was not appealing. You walked out of Roti King smelling of food. But the food here is proper Malaysian, mamak style; in fact, this is the only place in London that does roti canai, the bready thing that you flip and flop and toss and turn to get a light yet stodgy, crispy and moist at the same time with a curry sauce to complete the dish. It is probably the most popular breakfast choice. Lunch time specials from 12:00 hours to 15:00 hours include a two course meal from GBP 6.50 - GBP 8.50 seems like a good deal. These are dishes which have more in common with the economy rice stalls that you get in Malaysia. One of the reasons that mamak stalls in Malaysia grew was because of their drinks offered; teh tarik (pulled tea), ABC (crushed ice with various ingredients), coffee, milo (hot chocolate), etc which you also get it here at Roti King. Desserts are not available here but they have a few sweet roti. No alcohol is served. After ordering it took a while before our food was served. Do not be surprised if food does not arrive all together at the same time. Dishes are served when they are ready, another mamak way of serving. Takeaways are available. lamb murtabak GBP 5.00 - The lamb filling is moist with a crispy pastry. It was pretty good except that the minced lamb was very mild and did not have a strong muttony taste. roti canai with dhal GBP 4.50 - probably the European flour gives it a slightly different texture from the Malaysian, however, it is a joy to eat one of my favourite dishes in London. roti canai special (ie. with chicken curry) GBP 5.50 mamak mee goreng GBP 6.50 - this is a MUST to order. Spicy and nicely moist for a wet-ish and slippery plate of noodles. Delicious! bee hoon goreng GBP 6.50 - it could be a little spicier for my taste. We of course had a good service since we knew them and it was all quite laid back. We enjoyed it because we wanted to be left on our own. Parking is not easy in the area but Euston station is a short walk away. If you want an experience of the mamak stall in England, make sure you eat here at Roti King before considering a 13 hours direct flight to Malaysia. As a Malaysian myself, I confirm that Roti King is the real deal here. read more

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Queued up for forty-five minutes on a cold rainy night to try out Roti King, a somewhat hidden but popular Malaysian Singaporean eatery in Euston. I ordered the following: - Kari laksa - Lamb murtabak - Roti canai special with curry lamb After freezing myself in the queue, a hot soup was always going to be ordered and to be fair it was a very good laksa; creamy and spicy with plenty of chicken, seafood and noodles. The lamb murtabak was slightly different to the type I grew up with. I'm used to the variety which are super flavoursome by themselves and need only be eaten with a green chilli whereas these were considerably blander but come with a curry sauce to dip into which makes sense. Doing so was nice but just different to what I know and prefer personally. I have no reference point for the roti canai, another relatively plain but subtly flavoured bread which comes with a small tasty curry lamb bowl. I would definitely advocate this as a side over the murtabak. Food aside this place is super cramped but this adds to the atmosphere and authenticity. You can only pay by cash which is a drag but other than that this is a decent spot. Perhaps not worthy of forty-five minutes standing in the rain but if you come a bit later at around 9 you should be fine. read more

Review for takeaway Roti Canai: Soooo delish..will be back! Was there during a weekday lunch hour. There was a line so we did a takeaway. Its a small restaurant so give yourself plenty of time to wait or get there early and line up. I'll be back to try other dishes! read more

good food. The char kuey teow has the smoky taste that it needs. Ask for more sambal for an extra kick. The roti canai reminds me of the ones in KL. So happy to have found this little place right next to Euston! Be aware it's cash only though. And I think the opening times are till 10.30 at night, not 10. [edit] not cash only anymore. They accept card now. read more

Roti King - yummmmmm. must have malaysian noodles. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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The roti at Roti King is really good. My daughter and I had Roti Canai Special which is roti with lamb, 2 Teh Tarik (milk teas with condense milk), Kangkung Belacan which is morning glory with shrimp paste (ong choy) and Roti Planta which is roti with butter and condense milk for dessert. We loved all the food. We were stuffed. The total came to 23£ for the both of us.. Would definitely come early beause the line can be very long and there are only 8 tables in the restaurant. People can occasionally be forced to share tables... read more

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Food is one if the best. They only accept cash however. The wait can be long like one hour on Saturday night.

We went for dinner and had a fabulous meal. The menu is not too expansive, but covers the core dishes of Malaysian cuisine. I quite enjoyed my flat noodles dish and the morning glory, and my friends really liked their laksa and roti too. The flavours were rich, and I found the ingredients (eg prawns) very fresh. The portions were healthy and at the end of it all, our bill came down to only £15ish per person! Service was really great. Not too many staff, but all were friendly and prompt. Ambience is cosy and very street food-esque. I rather enjoyed that kind of experience, as opposed to a posh restaurant that does fake Asian food. Would love to return at any time! read more

Unbelievably Brilliant Roti This really is the real thing Cannot wait to go again Read a review in Time Out this morning and couldn't work all day thinking about the Roti I was not disappointed either The space is tiny, but what an experience Go soon before it becomes a victim of its own success read more

Roti King - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Spectacular. More India than Malaysian-Singapore-ish. Tasty roti bread. Everything else is different. Portion not large. A bit more than appetizer. The restaurant is no larger than two 10x10 room in size. So expect long lines. Hours wait. Great attitude servers. As good as Canaletto work in art ! read more

This place makes me so happy. Superbly delicious food in surroundings that are relaxed without being totally neglected. Go for the roti - obviously. The name should be a hint. I say keep it pure and simple with roti canai (i.e. two rotis with a small bowl of daal, which is more sauce than lentils). But you could go for an option with a small curry-type dish, with chicken, mutton or fish. Whichever, just get that flaky, doughy, sexy roti. I order an extra one when I go to make sure I can maximise the dipping. At £4 for roti canai, which is a perfectly adequate sized meal (large lunch, small dinner), you cannot go wrong. Very keen to try the dessert rotis. There's almost always a queue of some kind (I have thus far gone twice at lunch time and once at dinner, but one other lunch didn't bother because the queue was up the stairs out into the road). It moves pretty quickly because the food is quick and most people probably vacate their tables in 20-40 minutes depending on the volume of food they're getting and how busy things are. I really like the vibe too - it's bustly, has been done up enough to look quite hipster but retains a certain rough-and-readiness that totally charms me. Warning: a colleague went for a noodle dish and was disappointed. I can't comment but I would say rotis seem to be the speciality. read more

It is hard to find good Malaysian food in London, and particularly good freshly made roti canai like back home in Malaysia. I first tried Roti King when he was based on Charing Cross Road. And I have also tried his tasty roti at Malaysian festivals around London. The restaurant itself is quite small and slightly cramp, but when the food is good I am willing to compromise on this. A must-order dish is obviously the Roti. You can order them served with dhal, fish curry, lamb curry (all really good), or there are some sweet options as well! Unlike most places in London, their roti is all freshly made and has a nice flaky texture. The murtabak is quite yummy as well. The curry laksa is also very good. I personally prefer the assam laksa version, but I also do enjoy the curry version like this one. The flavours are nice and the soup is very coconut-y. It kind of resembled Curry Mee that I have back home in Penang. I tried the bee hoon goreng on my most recent visit. If you like spicy foods like me then I would recommend requesting for them to add more chilli! The bee hoon was a bit plain, so we requested for some sambal to go with it, which was then mush tastier. I have previously also tried their mee goreng, which isn't too bad. For drinks, I always order teh tarik, which you can have hot or cold. They also have do as kacang if you want some dessert! If you don't have time to eat in, you can always order to takeaway. One of my regular places in London for good value Malaysian food, I would definitely recommend. read more

The best roti canai in London! Roti King serves authentic Malaysian street food from their basement. Never mind the very basic interior decor because the food is good! I had the mee goreng and plain roti canai. They were very generous with the mee goreng portion. I was surprised that I managed to finish the whole plate of noodles. Mee goreng was nice, not too dry but not hot enough. I had to ask for some sambal (chilli paste) to add to the hotness! The plain roti canai (2 pieces) £4.00 was simply delicious. The roti was crispy and freshly made. You can actually see the chef making the rotis from the kitchen. They do other rotis stuffed with either eggs, chicken, lamb, cheese or spinach. The dhall curry was spicy but, again, not hot enough to my liking. They also do sweet rotis with planta, banana, kaya or chocolate flavour. These will be suitable as desserts. An authentic Malaysian restaurant that I will return to! read more

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When a friend suggested to come here, I was a mix of excitement and apprehension... Upon, entering the restaurant, we were uncertain of whether to wait outside or to just go in, due to how busy the place was. We were greeted and seated in a matter of moments and perused the menus. We both decided that Roti Canai special with chicken was the way and waited for it to appear. With the swift service and fast cooking time, you can tell that Roti King makes it money by turning over the tables fast! Halfway through the meal, another two people joined our table - point of note - don't come here on an intimate date! I was very impressed with what I ate. The price was pretty reasonable too. The rush and the decor let it down here, but I recon I'll be back! read more

This was the first time I had roti and it was amazing. It's so thin and yet you can feel its crispiness on the outside and the chewy softness on the inside. I had the roti special with lamb and the curry was just a-ok. But I would most definitely go here again just for the roti. One sad thing would be that this place is very small and gets very crowded during the peak hour. We had to wait for about 15 minutes to get in (but also had to share table with other parties) and waited 30 minutes for the food. Also tried to order chicken + lamb curry for the roti special but they said the chicken and fish are not ready so I could only order lamb. Might not be a good place to go when you're in a hurry. read more

Roti King - The roti special with lamb curry - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

I ate here back in October and I'm still thinking about it. Absolutely delicious and worth the long wait in line. My husband and I shared 3 dishes: the roti with lamb curry, the nasi lemak, and the mee goreng and they were all amazing. The 3 dishes and two cans of soda came to I think £21, which is a tremendous value in London. I usually hate sharing a table with strangers because I'm antisocial but it's worth it here. Now we just have to save up the money for airfare so we can go back. read more