Rasa Sayang (Chinatown)

• Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) was just great
• The prices here are extremely low
• Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) is going to offer you amazing dining experience
• I had satay chicken and homemade tofu which was pretty awesome
• Despite of the fact that Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) was filled with a lot of foodies
• The portions of the food that they were providing were also huge and the best part is you do not have to pay a lot for this
• Mains as well as the dessert was extremely appetizing
• The food is appropriately priced and is good value for money
• The prices are very reasonable considering the portions served
• I do not wish to spend that elaborately when I go out with my friends
• The dishes are simple and to the point and served with utmost efficiency
• The restaurant is invariably crowded and full
• The flavors are strong and the food is delectable
• The one thing that makes Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) a winner for me is the fact that many people
• Even though most of them are from the Asian decent
• We ordered spicy chicken with seafood noodles and I must say
• We were looking for brilliant flavors famous of Malaysian cuisine and were excited to try out this halal restaurant
• The complexity of flavors was totally absent
• Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) gets crowded and the small interiors is very uncomfortable
• The service though is quick and hot
• This is one of those places where eating alone is not quite awkward
• The prices charged are also quite appropriate for the food
• The food here is pretty tasty
• Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) is perfect for a quick lunch
• The food served is very authentic and worth every penny
• It is one of the best places to try out for Malaysian fast good at very reasonable prices
• The insides are well lit and very hygienic
• The experience was a pretty disappointing one
• The quality of food was pretty bad barring the sliced cucumber which was quite delicious
• The food was also quite expensive and the quality served wasn't worth it as it was under prepared and tasted pretty bad
• The reasonable pricing is what make the place totally awesome
• The flavors were so intense that i had an usual taste lingering in my tongue after leaving the restaurant
• I found it pretty delicious and it was good value for money
• The atmosphere was quite relaxed
• You may have to share a table with the other customers that might just put you off as privacy becomes quite limited
• Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) was very impressive for someone as picky as me
• The best dish out of all was the seafood char kuah teow
• One should definitely give Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) a try as the food is reasonably priced and is appropriate for tourists
• The char kway teow was a surprise
• The chicken was flavoursome
• The servers were very efficient and friendly
• The portions were very generous
• The best bit was that it tasted rather fresh
• My personal favorite is the wonton soup
• The starters are great and the portions are huge
• The service was excellent and the staff was very friendly
• I must add the restaurant was spic and span as were the washrooms
• The service is just like the service of any other restaurant in the area
• We ordered a few authentic Malaysian dishes and were not disappointed
• The tables are close to each other
• I went to Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) with a couple of friends but was left disappointed with it's bad food and appalling service
• One of the options listed in the so called heat zone of their restaurant did not have enough chili which was all the more disappointing
• He was told that they were finished with water which was just unbelievable
• The staff was in quite a hurry and was decadent enough to tell us to finish our meal quickly as there was a waiting outside
• Whether that is for a spot of lunch or a quick dinner
• Rasa Sayang is a restaurant that I frequently venture too when I am in Chinatown
• The portions are decent sized and the price is very reasonable
• The service is quick with friendly staff
• I would definitely recommend Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) if you are stuck for choice from the arrays of good restaurants in Chinatown
• Anyone who has been to London's Chinatown I hope will understand when I say that I think it is a bit of a mirage
• London's Chinatown is strangely underdeveloped and disappointingly commercial
• There are still a few places which I rate highly and which I always look to should I find myself there one such place is Rasa Sayang
• Though the cuisine is technically Malaysian
• Their style of cooking is known as peranakan
• Combines Chinese ingredients and wok techniques with traditional Malaysian spices
• What transpires is a diverse and varying menu which takes inspiration from every part of South East Asia
• It does because it is here that I've found the best Haianese chicken rice in London
• It is one dish which has stuck with me my whole life and I don't see that stopping anytime soon
• No visit is complete without a helping of the roti with curry which is so moreish it's unfair
• Complementing the savoury is a menu of traditional desserts though this pales in comparison to the mains
• Even here there are winners with the deep fried bananas and the kueh dadar (pandan flavoured filled with grated coconut and palm sugar) being my favourites
• This is for you and I know you and your party will find something with will satisfy every individual craving
• You don't come for the service as the meal is hurried to ensure consistent turnover
• When I heard friends of ours were popping down to London for the day and wanted to catch up for dinner I thought woohoo so many awesome new places have opened since they were last in town
• The curry which came with it was pleasant
• The other nibbles were pretty good tofu with mango sauce and the chee chong fun in curry sauce
• Mains we had a laksa broth was a bit weak on flavour
• Hainanese chicken rice which I found a little disappointing with its overly sticky rice
• One thing none of these dishes was lacking in was volume all portions were huge
• So if you're hungry this is your ticket
• The service was efficient but still friendly and the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a cheap and cheerful place in the heart of Chinatown none existent
• Nasi Lemak (coconut rice with chicken curry served with hard boiled egg and deep fried peanuts)
• Char kuay teaw (flat rice noodles stir fried with seafood &
• Their menu is mainly focused on Malaysian/Singaporean Hawker street food
• Rasa Sayang is geared towards functionality
• With it's light and simple decor and that 'canteen' vibe teamed with their high turnover of customers
• Uber saucy noodles with a generous portion of 5 spice crispy chicken pieces sitting on top of that thick
• The Malaysian fried Hokkien Mee was a worthy accompaniment
• The banana fritter is so easy to get wrong
• My biggest fear is that this would be served to be with a thick layer of batter
• Piping hot banana was encased in a wafer thin crispy rice coating
• Soft and sweet are winning texture combinations
• Rasa Sayang is a place you can go back to time and time again
• I had nasi lemak with beef rendang and to be honest
• Their Nasi Goreng is quite good and was
• Their Nasi Goreng is certainly worth a try and was the sole reason for my frequent visits to Rasa Sayang (Chinatown)
• Those who had their first taste of Malaysian cuisine were intrigued and enjoyed it a lot
• Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) is a must try
• Morning glory and fried chicken with prawn paste
• Love the sauce that comes with chilli crab because it's not overly spicy but still have a strong flavour
• Rasa Sayang is probably one of the most busiest restaurants within London&rsquo
• Then think Chinese food mixed with spices and aromatic flavours
• Ll love Rasa Sayang if you love your food with a bit of a kick
• They have a downstairs area which is good for groups
• I can see why Rasa Sayang (Chinatown) is so popular
• Everything was spiced perfectly and the menu choices were great
• Rasa Sayang is your to go to
• It was dinner time and since we were all knackered from all the walking
• Since Rasa Sayang is the only halal restaurant there (that we know of anyway)
• Beef pentang with rice (tasty) and a tapioca dessert (good)
• Spent my Saturday evening on eating here with my spouse and our flatmates
• The interior was quite straightforward and practical without many decorations
• The portion was pretty generous for the price
• The service was very prompt
• We came during lunchtime so there was a waiting line to get seated
• The lady who was in charge of seating was super rude and spoilt the mood for the day
• I am not incredibly well versed in the restaurants of Chinatown so am not rating it with a comparison of it's competition in mind
• Satay lamb (3/10) On it's own the lamb was not seasoned very well and a bit dry
• Oyster omelette (3/10) The oysters were past their prime
• Funky fishiness was the predominant flavor
• I don't see myself dining at Rasa Sayang again even though this is the only spot around that I've seen with Malaysian food
• The chicken and the vege were on the side of ordinary but the noodles and the sauce sure did it for me
• Soy notes of the sauce were exact to have evoked fond memories
• The waitstaff are like ants running around on a hot plate
• I opted for one of those Lor Mee which was five spiced chicken in a thick prawn based broth
• The diner was clean and the decor is basic with the walls painted red one side and white the other
• I took my brother with me and tried their starter chicken satay skewers and the mains two portions of Hainanese chicken rice (only remembered watching a clip of Rick Stein trying this dish in Malaysia
• The cincau is synonymous to South East Asia
• The satay skewers came during our main course which normally a no no because it is a 'starter
• The chicken skewers had a curried marinate with a slight char colouring came with peanut dipping sauce
• The chicken in a bed of soy and sesame sauce with beansprouts
• The bowl shaped white rice with 2 slices of cucumber and a bowl of chicken broth
• The chicken was so tender and juicy
• Could be corn fed chicken giving it a silky texture and dipping it with ginger/ garlic chilli sauce seem to work your tastebuds
• Tasted like it was cooked with chicken stock as added flavour
• It can't be a bad thing that there was no food left on the plate and we both thoroughly
• Maybe my menu choice which I made was not that right
• It was kind of noodle bowl with Chicken and Prawn based gravy
• I had enjoyed a lot with the crispy chicken topped
• It was like so salty and soya sauce quantity is little more
• I realized maybe everything from every cuisine you may not like but give a try is mostly give you best experience
• Overall it was a good experience and I would love to go again and try something else
• Recommendations If you are looking for halal food like me or you have interest in Malaysian food you must visit
• Location Location was easy to find
• Their prices are very reasonable and you'll have more delicious food than you can finish
• I usually walk out of here with a take away bag
• We reached there by 8 and it was packed had to wait for 15 minutes to get a table
• The satay tasted good but I didn't care much for the slimy texture of the oysters and felt the basic omelette was also very greasy
• Singapore Fried Rice and the Chicken Rendang which came with a mound of steamed rice
• The kitchen is situated downstairs and the piping hot food is delivered to the dining room via a dumb waiter
• The dishes (and the atmosphere) are as authentic as they get
• One of the most highly recommended restaurant by friends and bloggers was this Malaysian restaurant called Rasa Sayang in Chinatown
• This eatery was on my list of restaurants to try during my Summer trip to London
• The restaurant is small and cute which is the case with majority of restaurants specially in Central London
• Me personally the menu was very confusing because I haven&rsquo
• Roti Canai This is apparently one of their traditional dishes which is very popular with guests
• Its very similar to the Paratha with gravy of Indian Cuisine
• The Paratha was crispy and loaded and the gravy was very spicy and thick
• I really liked this dish because it was very simple yet flavourful
• Grilled Satay This was a very familiar dish so I had to order it
• This dish has grilled chicken(beef and lamb options also available) on skewers served with peanut sauce
• The chicken was cooked so well that it was so soft and was melting in the mouth
• Nasi Goreng I fell in love with this dish when I some some Malaysian and Indonesian friends during my Industrial training in Dubai back in 2008
• I like the dish because all the ingredients are very basic and simple but they pair well with each other
• The plate consisted of fried rice with shrimps covered with sunny side up fried egg garnished with anchovies
• The rice were accompanied by Chicken Satay with peanut sauce and cucumbers
• Egg Fried Rice This is the staple dish for my son
• I ordered Iced Tea which was fresh and homemade
• The service was below average because the staff looked very unhappy and never smiled
• It was only when we paid the bill and were about to leave
• Considering the reviews I was expecting better
• The food was good and the service was very quick and partially friendlier then expected in Chinatown
• The portion is too big for me to finish it alone
• The staffs are super friendly

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