Authentic, traditional Malaysian Restaurant

Normah's

We were super glad to find out this place lived up to hype, especially in a city where good Malaysian food is far and few!

The roti was all flakes no bread, piping hot and the best dish of all. We particularly enjoyed the beef rendang (effortlessly pulled meat) and fried chicken (crispy outside, juicy inside).

Do expect the service to be slower as it’s a one man band—but where Asian food is often fast and furious, it was a nice to appreciate a slower change of pace. (It definitely didn’t hold back on spice either and surprised us too!)

We’d love to come back even just for the roti!

If I could give higher than 5 stars I would. Normah’s by far exceeds expectations when it comes to Malaysian food. It has a small menu (which is always a good sign in my opinion, focus on quality vs quantity) with well known Malaysian dishes I.e. laksa, nasi goreng. We have been twice and have tried the beef rendang, the dhaal, prawn laksa (the prawns are fresh), fried chicken and nasi goreng. All have been 10/10. As a Muslim, I love to see other Muslim/immigrant owned businesses doing so well at bringing bits of their culture and heritage to the UK. Sometimes it is tricky to get a table but if you plan ahead it’s not impossible.

Came on a few occasions with a reservation, each time I came I saw people being rejected due to not having booked. I don't think it's worth coming in case there's space. Booking opens once a month and is fully booked very quickly. On the other hand for those who manage to make a booking, it's just great.

The place is tiny and tables are also quite tiny, located in a very curious Queensway market (follow left to find the place with which the restaurant shares the toilets, not a huge amount of them). For drinks is recommend their lemonade, really nice and refreshing. I tried beef rendang with roti (probably best I've tried in London, both rendang and the incredibly crispy roti), nasi lemak with fried chicken (really nicely crispy, also highly recommended) and mee goreng with King prawn (which came really close to the one I tried and fell in love with in Australia). All the dishes really paired well with the Malaysian salad in starter section. I really cannot fault the cooking, it is incredible. I'd though perhaps suggest to serve more variety of starters (other than salad that works great with mains and fried chicken).

I'll continue coming regularly and setting up alarm for the booking opening date/time. Probably the best Malaysian in London, would strongly recommend. I also found their prices to be quite reasonable. Yet to pay more than £50 for 2. The booking system suggests it's cash only but they're quite happy to get a quick bank transfer as well.

Amazing and most delicious experience at Normah's. Hands down, THE BEST Malaysian food I ever had, not that I'm an expert. But it was delicious, so that all that counts. The portion sizes are generous just like at home. Mine and my friend's eyes couldn't decide what to get everything sounded so good on the menu. We've been wishing and dreaming of tasting Normah's cooking for ages now and we did not get disappointed. The service is extra welcoming and special, thank you. Even though you have to try your best to book and reservations close fast, I definitely recommend trying. We will be coming back for sure. Thank you so much for your cooking and hospitality 🙏🙏

Roti King at Queensway Market  London’s Finest Malaysian, If You Can Secure a Table

Securing a reservation at this hidden gem is essential walk-ins are routinely turned away, and bookings (released monthly) vanish within minutes. Plan ahead and set a reminder; spontaneous visits are rarely rewarded. Tucked inside the eclectic Queensway Market (follow signs to the left; shared restrooms are limited), the dining room is intimate, with compact tables that suit small groups. Despite the modest setting, the food is nothing short of exceptional. Standout dishes include:

Roti with beef rendang arguably the best in London: roti impossibly crisp and flaky, paired with deeply flavorful, slow-cooked rendang.

Nasi lemak with crispy chicken – fragrant coconut rice, sambal, and chicken with shatteringly crisp skin.

Asam pedas seabass – bold, tangy, and perfectly balanced; mind the bones.

The teh tarik is a must frothy, refreshing, and expertly pulled. Cooking is consistently outstanding; every element harmonizes. Prices are fair for central London, though a cash-only policy (with bank transfer accepted on request) slightly complicates things. A minor quibble in an otherwise flawless experience. Verdict: Quite possibly London’s top Malaysian restaurant. Tiny, fiercely popular, and worth every effort to book. I’ll keep setting monthly alarms this is destination dining. Strongly recommended for anyone who loves authentic, soulful Southeast Asian flavors. The improvement it should make is more capacity and more bookings because it feels like buying a concert ticket.

Order from Normah's Bayswater