Located by Euston Station, Roti King isn’t in a picturesque part of town, but people will travel for its food. While the basement restaurant is basic, the food isn’t – a selection of delicious Malaysian dishes, all at less than £10. The roti canai, a Malaysian flatbread, is the standout here, and you can have it both savoury and sweet, but Roti King also serves nasi goreng and other local specialities, and a selection of noodle dishes.

This cult Malaysian restaurant is in a basement in Euston and specialises in roti canai—soft, flaky flatbreads served with a bowl of delicious curry. The dhal one is very good-value, but the mutton version is our favourite and worth the extra few quid. They also serve brilliant versions of Malaysian hawker stall staples like char kway teow, nasi goreng, and a curry laksa for under £10.

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Roti King is one of the best places to go in London for amazing value and authentic Malaysian food, but you better get there quick as it’s only a small eatery and local punters know the drill. Be sure to get there for when it opens at 12pm, unless you don’t mind queuing up outside the door for a while - it’ll all be worth it once you’re tearing into a delicious, fluffy roti and perfectly fragrant curry dish. We recommend you order the Roti Canai Special, which is £6.50 and comes with two puffed up Malaysian-style roti and a bowl of delicious chicken, lamb or fish curry.

What: Iconic Malaysian eatery Roti King serves up delicious specials at budget-friendly prices. The original location in Euston sees queues of hungry Londoners, and for good reason, but you can click and collect if you'd rather eat at home. There was a time when the entire menu was under a tenner - those days are gone, sadly, but Roti King is still phenomenal value and you can fill up on rotis and your choice of kari, from mutton to beef rendang, for well under £20.Where: Various London locationsBook Now: Roti King King's Cross; Roti King Battersea; Roti King Waterloo

Serving up some of London’s best Malaysian and Singaporean style street food, Roti King is renowned for its intense flavour combinations and small prices. If you’re unsure what to choice, take a peek at the signature dishes including seafood kari laksa packed with noodles, seafood and chicken in a coconut curry broth; and their nasi lemak, a steamed coconut rice dish with peanuts, fried anchovies, cucumber, egg, sambal and spiced fried chicken. Expect some fiery heat packed into every bite.

If you’re the perpetually broke one in your friend group, you’ll be glad to know that bringing your friends to Roti King won’t feel like a cheap move. By that, we mean it IS cheap, but the quality of the Malaysian food here is so high that your mates won’t care. Their best dish is, not surprisingly, the flaky roti canai that comes with a bowl of rich curry sauce (get the meat version), and they also do all the Malaysian staples like char kway teow, nasi goreng, and a proper laksa for £7.

Hidden away in a basement around the corner from Euston station, the original restaurant is small and simple, and features an open kitchen where guests can watch roti (Malaysian flatbread) being made on the spot. Given its name and reputation, the roti is a must order – we like the chicken murtabak with minced chicken and egg filling, which comes with dahl. In recent years, three new sites have sprung up, including one at the Battersea Power Station development.

This no-nonsense, no-frills, basement Malaysian eatery turns out truly stunning roti in a part of London that's woefully underserved by good restaurants. A type of flatbread used to mop up any number of rich, satisfying curries, we bet you'll be hard pressed to find flakier roti in London. Make sure you're ordering from the roti menu before you begin, and dunk it into a soothing mutton curry (our favourite), remembering to save a little to wipe the bowl clean.

From its humble beginnings on a quiet street tucked beside London Euston station, I have been a huge fan of Roti King, especially the classic Roti Canai, which is a staple of Tamil Malaysian food. Part of the fun is seeing the chef preparing the roti dough and grilling it on a hot griddle in front of your eyes. The result—the roti is flaky and crispy, a bit reminiscent of parathas in India, and it goes so well with their aromatic, rich chicken curry.

Judging by the queues, it's safe to say that the wait for a table at Roti King, the cult Malaysian restaurant located in Euston, is well worth it. Their specialty lies in crafting delectable, flaky Malay flatbreads – known as roti canai – that’s expertly flipped and folded as soon as you walk in and accompanied with a comforting bowl of curry. The basic option is priced at £6.50, but it’s worth the extra pounds for meat.

Founded by Malaysian chef Sugar Gopal, Roti King's first restaurant opened in 2014. Now, with three locations, Euston, Battersea, and newly-opened Waterloo, Londoners have more access to the venue's signature dish and namesake, roti canai. This stretchy, freshly-made Malaysian flatbread is served with a choice of curries, including dhal, chicken, mutton, or fish, or stuffed with a choice of filling (known as murtabak).

Standing in line, especially when you are a certain age, provokes a mixture of apprehension, gloom, and infuriation. But the misery of standing in a snaking queue in the cold outside Roti King in Euston is justified by the terrific food. I can’t resist the flaky chew of their freshly made Roti canai dipped in fragrant dhal, the funk of the morning glory cooked in shrimp paste or the jolt of the kari laksa.

Tucked away in a basement near Euston, Roti King serves up authentic Malaysian grub that’s cheaper than chips. You can get two pieces of roti with dhal for a very wallet friendly price and still have cash to the roti filled with caramelised banana. Or if roti ain’t your thing they do noodle and rice dishes like beef rendang, nasi lemak and kari laksa – one to remember next time you’re catching a train!

You’ll find Roti King across from Euston station and its newly opened restaurant is in the trendy Battersea Power Station. Roti King’s Malaysian and Singaporean street food is authentic and the mastermind behind it is Sungen Gopal, who was born and raised in Malaysia. It’s one of the best halal restaurants in London and you’ll find Singaporean classics like Nasi Goreng and Nasi Lemak on the menu.

This Malaysian restaurant looks as unassuming as it can get (it’s in a basement down a side road with a sign at roughly ankle level) but down in Roti King is one of the best value dishes in London. The Roti Canai serves two slices of the restaurant’s famed fluffy, flaky roti with a bowl of flavourful curry dhall for £5. For an extra £1.50 you can swap dhall for curried chicken, fish or lamb.

Tucked just off Euston Road on Doric Way, Roti King is a tiny basement spot with limited seating yet a constant queue. The roti canai paired with rich kari sauce is a must-try and sets the bar for everything else on the menu. All dishes are under £10 and bursting with flavors; nasi goreng, nasi lemak, roti with dhal, or kari chicken all deliver authentic Malaysian taste at bargain prices.

The new Roti King continues the legacy of its North London predecessor, serving up beloved Malaysian classics with flair. Indulge in fragrant nasi lemak, featuring crispy fried chicken and a sambal brimming with chillies and shrimp paste. The menu also boasts rich laksas with slippery noodles, nasi goreng, and beef rendang, prepared with aromatic, expertly crafted curry pastes.

Roti King has carved its niche as a sanctuary of delectable Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine. The original location, which debuted in Euston in 2014, is perpetually brimming with anticipation, often with queues extending well into peak hours. Recently, a second location of Roti King emerged under the Grosvenor Bridge railway arches in the refurbished Battersea Power Station.

Roti King has been a stalwart of any cheap eats list since opening in 2014, and it still draws queues around the block for its buttery soft, flaky roti and warming Malaysian curries, noodle and rice dishes. However the latest branch in Waterloo gets extra credit for its location – it’s an ideal spot for a quick, affordable dinner with a mate before the theatre.

This Malay Fusion restaurant is one of the best places to get your Nasi Lemak fix. Not only that but their Roti Canai with halal chicken Malay curries is to die for. Roti King always features on lists of the best halal restaurants in London and with venues in Euston and now Battersea Power Station, there are two places you can experience this Malaysian cuisine.

Hidden away in a basement just off from London Euston, Roti King is a must-try for students living in The Capital. If you’re planning a sit-down dinner with friends, this authentic restaurant has a well varied menu of Chinese and Malaysian plates. From Roti Canai with curries to Nasi Lemak to Mee Goreng Mamak, you won’t leave this place hungry that’s for sure.

This little Malaysian cult spot is just opposite Euston station and specializes in the unforgettable roti canai – a flatbread of Indian origin that’s a favorite in Malaysia and Singapore. All the food prepared here is generally halal. Needless to say, Roti canai goes well with the variety of curries produced here, but there is more to Roti King.

Roti King is a cozy spot in London offering Malaysian and Singaporean street food with an open kitchen where you can watch the team make everything fresh. It often attracts a crowd, so be prepared for a wait. The friendly, no-reservations setup adds to its laid-back vibe, making it a popular go-to for a quick, satisfying meal.

Visitors and locals alike have made the pilgrimage to this cosy Malaysian cafe in Euston, where the legendary roti canai is the standout dish, a flakey, buttery marvel that’s absolutely worth the queues (Pro Tip: arrive early). Staples like mee goreng and laksa are also very good, and a balm for cold weather.

This petite basement restaurant really lives up to its name as the Roti King. It serves up perfectly light, crisp and chewy Malaysian rotis that can be paired with delicious curries or dipped in sweet tea. Pick up a roti canai for £6.50 or traditional, local dishes, like a nasi goreng for £8.95.

One of London’s great cheap eats, this classic Euston spot serves up the best Malaysian food bar none at great prices. The roti canai are to die for and, coincidentally, a great reviver if you had a full-on Sunday. The newer restaurant in Battersea is also open on Mondays.

📍 40 Doric Way, NW1 1LH 💷 Average price per person: £10–£15. You might have to queue, but Roti King is worth the wait. Tucked away near Euston Station, this small but mighty Malaysian spot is famed for its roti canai—flaky flatbreads served with rich curries.

Roti King is specialized at delivering Malaysian street food dishes in London. Although situated in basement in Kings cross, the popularity of the restaurant is growing!. We booked a table for 6 people on weekday afternoon and the restaurant was so packed!

Gary Foulkes says: "Some of - if not the - best Malaysian food in London in my opinion. Roti canai is my pick when I go here, but the beef rendang is also very tasty. Be prepared to queue, but it's worth the wait.

If you use TikTok a lot, you’ve probably seen a video of Roti King on your feed and seen the queues that seem to stretch around Kings Cross. And you’ve probably wondered if the hype is real.