Roti King Battersea Reviews Summary

Authenticity of Cuisine

Pros:

• "The menu at Roti King is about as authentic as you'll get and its well worth trying more than a few of the items."
• "Absolutely some of the best Malaysian food in London."
• "The food we had was superb. It was very much like that of Singapore and Malaysia."
• "The roti canai was as good as I remember having in Malaysia."
• "The food is delicious and two main and a starters is more than enough for 2 people."

Cons:

• "The Nasi Lemak was really bad. In particular, the fried chicken was dry and bland, definitely lack of spices fragrance."
• "As a Malaysian, the food is alright. Doesn’t really have the kick if you know what I mean."
• "The Nasi Goreng was nice and spicy but lacked other flavours and pretty dry as well."

Service Experience

Pros:

• "The service was great! Very friendly staff and short waiting time."
• "The manager (Spanish speaking man with grey fox hair!) was super helpful and accommodating."
• "Very friendly staff and short waiting time."

Cons:

• "One of my friends came to the restaurant after the kitchen closed. However, we were very pleased when our server Ashley kindly gave him her staff food as a kind gesture."
• "We had to wait 30 minutes. Once in, orders were promptly taken and food arrived in quick time."
• "The food came very quickly which made me suspect that it was pre-cooked and reheated."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The roti was hot and fresh with the mutton curry with soft lamb and so much spice and flavour."
• "The food is a burst of flavors and truly delicious."
• "The roti canai is a must-order, and it's made with perfectly flaky layers of dough that are cooked to perfection."
• "The beef is cooked in a rich and flavourful curry sauce."
• "The lamb is particularly delicious and melts in your mouth."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, the food was way too salty... We could barely finish the laksa and fried flat rice noodles."
• "The Nasi Lemak portions of sambal and anchovies was tiny. Barely enough for the rice."
• "The beef rendang was too dry as the cut was too lean so not enough fat to render into the stew."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "Roti King in Battersea is located in a brick railway arch next to the Battersea Power Station."
• "The ambience at Roti King is a bit no-frills, but it's not unpleasant."
• "Amazing Malaysian cuisine at Battersea Power Station, by the river."

Cons:

• "Avoid lunch times unless you get there early as you can easily wait over an hour and a half."
• "Quite expensive and long queue. So crowded outside and inside feels a bit cramped."
• "Very small restaurant delicious roti and Malay street food. Very tight sitting."