Roti King
40 Doric Way
Kings Cross
London NW1 1LH
Nearest Tube: Euston
4.1 Yummy stars
Price £ Roti Canai £3.50-£5.50; Mains £7-£7.50; Lunch Specials (at time of writing)
☏ 020 7387 2518
Char Kuey Teow (Flat Noodles with eggs, chicken, prawns and chilli) at Roti King
Buzz Factor 4/5 stars
Food 3.9/5 stars
Value for money 4.5/5 stars
Eat-in or take-away
My first impression of the place was that it must be good. The outside of the restaurant was not fancy at all. However, I arrived minutes before it opened at lunchtime and there was already a queue from the restaurant in the basement onto the pavement with mostly orientals. They wouldn’t let you sit down until everyone in your party has arrived. You could understand that, as the restaurant was tiny – with about 30 or so covers. The place very quickly filled up as soon as it opened. This is a quick in and out place.
Near the entrance of the restaurant was the small open plan kitchen, where the chef’s mastery in making the roti canai was in full view. Mesmerising to watch. Roti canai is a flatbread in Malaysian cuisine, which goes really well with curry.
The décor was basic – plain white tiles on walls, with wooden benches and chairs. A very casual dining place.
The star of the show was definitely the roti canai. The curry sauce was flavoursome. Another typical Malaysian dish, Char Kuey Teow – stir fried flat noodles with eggs, prawns and chicken with a bit of chilli. Their version did not disappoint, though it was not the best that I have had.
The food was great value – and they offer a wide range of dishes on special lunch deals. The staff was friendly enough. Service was quite basic. Just one waiter took orders during the manic lunch time period. When you come here, you come for the food.
