Cuisine Guide

Near Me — Best Malaysian in London

Discover handpicked Malaysian restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

21 restaurants

1
Janda Diner

Malaysian · ££ · Peckham

91Signal

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Satay Ayam

Universally praised as 'beautifully grilled to tender inside' with 'delicate flecks of char outside.' These skewers are described as 'supremely easy to enjoy' and 'exactly as we'd like it.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Roti King

Malaysian · £ · King's Cross

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Roti Canai with Mutton Kari

The undisputed signature dish: insanely flaky, buttery flatbread paired with a mutton curry that critics describe as 'so dark, so brooding, so lacking in social graces, it makes other curries look like terrible fops'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Med Salleh Kopitiam

Malaysian · ££ · Bayswater

81Signal

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Chicken Satay

These are big chunks of spiced, turmeric-yellow grilled thigh served with a coarse-cut sweet and oily sauce that the critic insists cannot be allowed to go to waste.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
C&R Cafe

Malaysian · £ · Chinatown

79Signal

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Singapore Laksa

Universally praised as one of the best in town, goes "straight to the top of my laksa list" with "fire and softness and a big slap of umami."

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Normah's

Malaysian · £ · Bayswater

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Roti Canai with Daal

These "soft, flaky and crumbly sheafs" are buttery and moreish, with an extra thickness that gives them a "gentle tug and chew" that some critics prefer over London's more famous roti spots.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Mambow

Modern Malaysian · ££ · Clapton

77Signal

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Lor Bak

Acclaimed by critics as 'snax4eva,' these five-spice pork and prawn bean curd rolls are a crunchy, essential start to the meal.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
Dapur

Malaysian · £ · Holborn

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Beef Rendang

A 'classic, slow-cooked' dish with a 'dark and thick' coconut-enriched sauce that clings to the meat; critics describe it as a 'necessary hug' and one of the best in London.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

8
SUDU

Malaysian · ££ · Queen's Park

76Signal

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Beef Rendang

Consistently praised as 'flavourful and authentic' with tender meat and a 'gentle but noticeable kick of spice' that stays true to the family's heritage.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

9
Laksamania

Malaysian · ££ · Fitzrovia

74Signal

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Melaka Laksa

The Eater-approved favorite; perfectly balanced rich coconut milk with just enough sourness and fresh seafood.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

10
Tukdin

Malaysian · ££ · Paddington

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Beef Rendang

Deemed a "real winner" by top chefs, this slow-cooked staple features beef that "beautifully shredded away" in a complex sauce of tart lemongrass, ginger, and "subtle sweet, creaminess from the coconut milk."

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

11
Laxsa

Malaysian · £ · Soho

70Signal

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Laksa

The namesake dish features a coconut-based gravy 'humming with spices and fish sauce' filled with juicy prawns, bubbly chunks of tofu, and vermicelli.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

12
Warung Putera Puteri

Malaysian · £ · Bayswater

69Signal

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Char Kuey Teow

Acclaimed as the 'best version' in London, this dish captures the 'breath of the wok' (wok hei), imbuing the stir-fried flat rice noodles with a 'deliciously smoky, charred flavour' that satisfies even the most homesick critics.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

13
Sentosa

Singaporean & Malaysian · ££ · Bermondsey

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Satay Chicken Skewers

Cited as the highlight of the meal by locals, served with a generous peanut sauce perfect for mopping up with roti.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

14
Ong Lai Kopitiam

Malaysian · ££ · Canary Wharf

55Signal

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Nasi Kerabu

The house signature: vibrant blue butterfly pea flower rice served with ayam goreng berempah (spiced fried chicken).

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

15
Duda Diner

Malaysian · ££ · Southwark

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Light Coverage

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Satay Kambing

Smoky lamb skewers served in peanut sauce; a classic introduction to their roadside stall inspiration.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

16
Java Fusion

Malaysian · £ · Acton

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Light Coverage

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Beef Rendang

Highlighted for authentic flavors that resonate with those familiar with Malaysian street food.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

17
My Wok Box

Malaysian · £ · Kilburn

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Light Coverage

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Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang

The menu's signature celebration of Malaysian fare.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

18
Makan Cafe

Malaysian · £ · Notting Hill

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Light Coverage

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Nasi Lemak

A traditional benchmark dish featuring rice, fish, and peanuts.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

19
Borneo Kitchen

Malaysian · £ · Westminster

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Light Coverage

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Laksa Sarawak

Highly regarded as deeply authentic with a perfectly balanced, comforting spiced broth.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

20
Halia

Malaysian · ££ · Bayswater

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Light Coverage

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Nasi Lemak with Sambal Sotong

A quintessential Malaysian benchmark dish praised for its vigorous flavors.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

21
Flavour Hubb

Southern Thai and Malaysian · ££ · Wimbledon

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Light Coverage

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Crab Curry Noodles

Highly praised for its comforting, creamy broth that serves as a perfect benchmark for their rich, house-made curry pastes.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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