There’s no shortage of authentic Malaysian nasi, noodles, roti and curry to satisfy your cravings for rich and heartwarming home flavours
For Malaysians far from home, comfort food is one of the top things on their mind. Even more so when the bone-chilling temperature sets in, in the notoriously gloomy London.
As of 2018, an estimated 14,970 students put Malaysia on the top 5 list of non-Europeans studying in the UK, according to HESA. One can only send a prayer (or bottle of sambal paste) to the homesick, yearning for hearty nasi lemak, laksa, char kuey teow, and so on.
But that is becoming a thing of the past. London has been swept with a Malaysian culinary uprising, ranging from the humble street food to feel-good delis and casual restaurants. That’s right, a slice of home can be had in London — this mouth-watering list will hit the spot.
1. Roti King
A distinctly polished answer to the mamak back home, this roti institute makes your beloved flat bread (roti telur, paratha, murtabak) on the fly, but chances are you’ll be ordering more to dish up the accompanying curry dhall. Save space for the other mamak street food though, including a full-bodied mee goreng mamak, heaving plate of nasi lemak ayam goreng rempah, and the beauty of a tall iced Milo Godzilla.