This Malaysian restaurant has been on my bucket list for ages. Passed by at lunchtime and saw no long lines, so decided to grab a meal.It's usually packed, especially during dinner, so booking in advance is a good idea.The service was super friendly, and the food came out really quickly.I ordered a cup of their signature teh tarik and the Roti Canai with Chicken Curry. The chicken was so tender, with a few baby potatoes in there. The curry was rich with a bit of spice, and paired perfectly with the soft roti!The teh tarik was delicious too, a bit different from Indian chai. Overall, it was a perfect meal.Highly recommend it to anyone looking to try Malaysian cuisine. Do remember to make reservation in advance.
Julius Chua
came for dinner and had a great time! maya waited on us and she was soo so friendly and sweet ??
Justin Peter
Fabulous service and food . Great team at the Rasa Sayang . Chilli crab was lush and the sambal prawns
K Kates
Very tasty foods here , very big portions. All of Staff super polite and great service!!! Chicken rice here is the best!!!
yujie feng
The servers attitude was really bad. One of the waitresses ignored us and talked to us very rude. The dish were nice in general, but because of the service I can only give 2 stars.
Paul Wiedmaier
Lilly was the best server we’ve ever had in America or Britain combined! The best service! The sweetest lady; very personable and made for a memorable experience. 10/10 we will be back for more! - Kelly and Paul
Pier Francesco Coscia
Amazing!!!
Zak
Came for some nice food, for two people. Got the beef randang with egg fried rice and a mee goreng and all the dishes were incredible. The waiters were really nice, didn’t have to wait long to get in. Really nice restaurant, shout out to Lilly, she was the one who served us and was especially nice. Definitely
Audrey Kwong
We visited at around 6pm with no wait, although we were reminded of a 1 hour time limit before we sat down. My laksa was delicious and flavorful. We also ordered a roti canai (an appetizer/side dish) along with the mains but it wasn’t delivered until the end of our meal, and we have to send it back because we were all finished with the food and coming close to the time limit. Service was ok in general but too little waiters are attending to too many customers at a busy time.
Andrew Robinson
Amazing authtinc food served with a smile.Dietary restrictions: They serve Vegan good with Vegan options
A bustling, friendly and authentic place with food to die for at a good price!
Jenny Cook
I’ve been coming here for around 10 years (well before the refurb) and the last two visits (a few months apart) to me feels this place is no longer what it once was. I heard they changed owners, the recipes seem to be the same but recently there have been too many changes in taste and portion sizes which mean for me it’s no longer worth it.Prices have increased a lot - yes I know inflation but comparable restaurants nearby have also increased prices but not to the same level. In particular the (non alcoholic) drinks are now nearer £6 (for a tea Tarik which I used to enjoy but it is just tea with condensed milk, and the portion is small). Portions overall seem much smaller and with beef rendang you have to order rice separately! On top of this a “discretionary” service charge is added so this is no longer a casual eat. A main and a drink will easily set you back £25, other places in Chinatown it’s more like £15-20.My final straw was when my usual menu item of curry laksa started being served in a smaller soup bowl style, so a smaller portion (certainly of the soup and I'd wager noodles as well) and the other issue was due to the size of the bowl making it awkward to eat as there is no room to manoeuvre your noodles. Previously it was served in a larger ramen style bowl which suited the dish much better. On top of this the flavour just wasn't as good - the laksa didn't seem like it has been made in a long and flavourful way and the noodles tasted like washing up liquid. I couldn't be bothered to mention it to the staff as I didn't want confrontation and they didn't ask why I had left over half my meal.The overall atmosphere feels like it's trying to squeeze as much profit as possible between the small portion sizes, service charge and tiny tables and when it was a cheaper more basic place with flavour I was willing to accept more brusque service and the cluttered atmosphere but sadly don't think I'll be back again - there are much nicer places to eat for cheaper in the area.
Hannah Thompson
Excellent place, hidden gem for Malaysian food. Laksa is incredible, 4 giant shrimp and lovely Buddhas delight vegetables- best veg I have had! Nasi Lemak was delicious with thick curry and crunch from anchovies. Great service!!
Chloe WANG
Didn’t get the crab but the shrimp has a similar flavor. I would recommend the drink most through out the table though.
Esme Morley
We had a fabulous experience at Rasa Sayang this evening. The chicken curry was packed with flavour, and the roti tore easily and melted in your mouth! This experience was made all the more enjoyable thanks to our incredible and knowledgeable waitress Crystal! Crystal had more sauce than our chicken curry and sweet chilli dip combined! She was full of fantastic recommendations, and her personable character gave us every reason to want to come back. Thank you Crystal for looking after us so well, and we hope to see you again on our next visit! X
This Malaysian restaurant has been on my bucket list for ages. Passed by at lunchtime and saw no long lines, so decided to grab a meal.It's usually packed, especially during dinner, so booking in advance is a good idea.The service was super friendly, and the food came out really quickly.I ordered a cup of their signature teh tarik and the Roti Canai with Chicken Curry. The chicken was so tender, with a few baby potatoes in there. The curry was rich with a bit of spice, and paired perfectly with the soft roti!The teh tarik was delicious too, a bit different from Indian chai. Overall, it was a perfect meal.Highly recommend it to anyone looking to try Malaysian cuisine. Do remember to make reservation in advance.
came for dinner and had a great time! maya waited on us and she was soo so friendly and sweet ??
Fabulous service and food . Great team at the Rasa Sayang . Chilli crab was lush and the sambal prawns
Very tasty foods here , very big portions. All of Staff super polite and great service!!! Chicken rice here is the best!!!
The servers attitude was really bad. One of the waitresses ignored us and talked to us very rude. The dish were nice in general, but because of the service I can only give 2 stars.
Lilly was the best server we’ve ever had in America or Britain combined! The best service! The sweetest lady; very personable and made for a memorable experience. 10/10 we will be back for more! - Kelly and Paul
Amazing!!!
Came for some nice food, for two people. Got the beef randang with egg fried rice and a mee goreng and all the dishes were incredible. The waiters were really nice, didn’t have to wait long to get in. Really nice restaurant, shout out to Lilly, she was the one who served us and was especially nice. Definitely
We visited at around 6pm with no wait, although we were reminded of a 1 hour time limit before we sat down. My laksa was delicious and flavorful. We also ordered a roti canai (an appetizer/side dish) along with the mains but it wasn’t delivered until the end of our meal, and we have to send it back because we were all finished with the food and coming close to the time limit. Service was ok in general but too little waiters are attending to too many customers at a busy time.
Amazing authtinc food served with a smile.Dietary restrictions: They serve Vegan good with Vegan options
Restaurantji Recommends
A bustling, friendly and authentic place with food to die for at a good price!
I’ve been coming here for around 10 years (well before the refurb) and the last two visits (a few months apart) to me feels this place is no longer what it once was. I heard they changed owners, the recipes seem to be the same but recently there have been too many changes in taste and portion sizes which mean for me it’s no longer worth it.Prices have increased a lot - yes I know inflation but comparable restaurants nearby have also increased prices but not to the same level. In particular the (non alcoholic) drinks are now nearer £6 (for a tea Tarik which I used to enjoy but it is just tea with condensed milk, and the portion is small). Portions overall seem much smaller and with beef rendang you have to order rice separately! On top of this a “discretionary” service charge is added so this is no longer a casual eat. A main and a drink will easily set you back £25, other places in Chinatown it’s more like £15-20.My final straw was when my usual menu item of curry laksa started being served in a smaller soup bowl style, so a smaller portion (certainly of the soup and I'd wager noodles as well) and the other issue was due to the size of the bowl making it awkward to eat as there is no room to manoeuvre your noodles. Previously it was served in a larger ramen style bowl which suited the dish much better. On top of this the flavour just wasn't as good - the laksa didn't seem like it has been made in a long and flavourful way and the noodles tasted like washing up liquid. I couldn't be bothered to mention it to the staff as I didn't want confrontation and they didn't ask why I had left over half my meal.The overall atmosphere feels like it's trying to squeeze as much profit as possible between the small portion sizes, service charge and tiny tables and when it was a cheaper more basic place with flavour I was willing to accept more brusque service and the cluttered atmosphere but sadly don't think I'll be back again - there are much nicer places to eat for cheaper in the area.
Excellent place, hidden gem for Malaysian food. Laksa is incredible, 4 giant shrimp and lovely Buddhas delight vegetables- best veg I have had! Nasi Lemak was delicious with thick curry and crunch from anchovies. Great service!!
Didn’t get the crab but the shrimp has a similar flavor. I would recommend the drink most through out the table though.
We had a fabulous experience at Rasa Sayang this evening. The chicken curry was packed with flavour, and the roti tore easily and melted in your mouth! This experience was made all the more enjoyable thanks to our incredible and knowledgeable waitress Crystal! Crystal had more sauce than our chicken curry and sweet chilli dip combined! She was full of fantastic recommendations, and her personable character gave us every reason to want to come back. Thank you Crystal for looking after us so well, and we hope to see you again on our next visit! X