Cuisine Guide

Date Night — 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.

11 restaurants

1
Janda Diner

Malaysian · ££ · Peckham

91Signal

Start with

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
Med Salleh Kopitiam

Malaysian · ££ · Bayswater

81Signal

Start with

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.

3
Mambow

Modern Malaysian · ££ · Clapton

77Signal

Start with

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.

4
SUDU

Malaysian · ££ · Queen's Park

76Signal

Start with

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.

5
Laksamania

Malaysian · ££ · Fitzrovia

74Signal

Start with

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.

6
Tukdin

Malaysian · ££ · Paddington

74Signal

Start with

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.

7
Sentosa

Singaporean & Malaysian · ££ · Bermondsey

60Signal

Start with

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.

8
Ong Lai Kopitiam

Malaysian · ££ · Canary Wharf

55Signal

Start with

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.

9
Duda Diner

Malaysian · ££ · Southwark

0Signal
Light Coverage

Start with

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.

10
Halia

Malaysian · ££ · Bayswater

0Signal
Light Coverage

Start with

Nasi Lemak with Sambal Sotong

A quintessential Malaysian benchmark dish praised for its vigorous flavors.

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

11
Flavour Hubb

Southern Thai and Malaysian · ££ · Wimbledon

0Signal
Light Coverage

Start with

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.

Explore more collections