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Summary
“Authentic southeast Asian hawker cooking” draws “well-deserved queues” to this “noisy” Chinatown spot from Ellen Chew, who began her working life hawking Chinese-Malay street food in Singapore. “Yes, there are many more Asian super-expensive venues in and around London, but the sheer excellence and predictability of this well-known eatery can’t be beaten”. Top Menu Tip – “lovely, fluffy roti”.
Summary
Ellen Chew’s “always reliable” Chinatown outfit celebrates the Chinese-Malay street food she sold as a hawker in her Singapore youth, and is widely held to be “one of the better Malaysian restaurants” in town. Opened in 2008, it is now the flagship of her Chew On This group, with outlets across England.
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Have you eaten at Rasa Sayang?
5 Macclesfield Street, London, W1D 6AY
Restaurant details
Rasa Sayang Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Not eaten much Malaysian before so enjoyed something different. Very helpful service as my son has a prawn allergy. But with so much competition nearby, hard to stand out. Was OK but wouldn’t rush back"
"Malaysian basic cafe, serving the usual suspects: not outstanding but acceptable. Swift service and reasonable pricing for West London."
"Noisy Malaysian cafe with deserved queues outside (top tip, book). Excellent chilli crab and prawns though perhaps the spicing had been toned down a bit,.lovely fluffy roti, generous portions. staff were alert and commendably careful re possible allergy. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.25 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
5 Macclesfield Street, London, W1D 6AY
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
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