Normah's Bayswater

Wow. Most of my experiences with Malay food is from an ex boyfriend… his mom used to make the most delicious Malaysian food and it’s the thing I miss most about the years I dated him. Normah’s has filled that nasi lemak hole in my heart. Jokes aside, the service and food here are exceptional. Everything on the menu looked so good, and when other tables dishes were coming out we were sorry we hadn’t ordered more! Will definitely be returning. Thank you all for a lovely meal!

I’ve not long come back from Normah’s after having a booking at 5pm. I couldn’t even wait til tomorrow to write this review, the food was that good. I wish aunty Normah all the best in this world and the next, may Allah bless you and your family. It’s clear to see how hard aunty Normah works day in day out, and her nephew serving is very kind and helpful. My son absolutely LOVED the food, as did we all. He just had to go and thank her personally. There isn’t a single dish I wouldn’t recommend from all the dishes we tried. We got: Chicken wings and bites - so crispy and flavourful. Really juicy and tender as well! Daal and roti - this is such a yummy and comforting dish, which just goes to show there is beauty in simplicity. Prawn laksa - the best laksa I have ever had. It was extra flavourful from the prawn heads and had just the right kick. Assam pedas sea bass - I loved this so much more than I thought I would. The sauce with the white rice was something I just couldn’t stop eating. King prawn nasi goreng - again, perfectly balanced flavours, sweet, spicy, savoury. This was my husband’s favourite and he would’ve happily eaten a big plate of this alone. Beef rendang with roti - this is incredibly rich and meaty, especially with the roti. I couldn’t eat a whole portion of this alone due to the richness, but this was a necessary addition to the spread and I would get it the next time and time after that!

Normah is a hidden gem serving truly authentic Malaysian food, run by a lovely Malaysian lady and her nephew who make you feel right at home. Reservations via Google are essential as seating is limited and the restaurant’s popularity speaks for itself. This is hands down the best Malaysian food I’ve had — every dish was packed with bold, rich flavors. I started with Normah’s Crispy Chicken Wings, perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection — an absolute must-order. The Curry Laksa King Prawn was exceptional, with fragrant coconut broth, plump king prawns, and all the classic toppings that make a proper laksa. To finish, the Roti Beef Rendang was out of this world — slow-braised beef that melts in your mouth, paired with flaky roti and layers of aromatic spices. If you’re after authentic Malaysian cuisine in London, Normah is unbeatable.