Cafe Rasa Malaysia in Newham

Authethic Malaysia food in London . Highly recomended . 3 times repeat

I was seated down and ordered. Staff told me I need to pay before receiving the meal. The person next to me who was served by the same person didn’t pay before receiving their drink order. I decided not to dine because not all customers are treated the same.

The food and service is amazing here. The chef shazuan knows what’s he’s doing and soleha at front of house is one of the nicest ladies you’ll ever meet.

The food was 10/10 definitely recommend. Soleha was lovely and the food that Shazuan cooked was unbelievable.

Very tasty! First time and my favourite food experience here. 10/10

The food was very delicious, and prepared quickly! Azim, shazwan and other staff were so kind :)

The food was amazing. We ordered Roti Canai, Kaya toast, Mee Goreng and Nasi Goreng. The ambience was peaceful. We were smilingly welcomed by Johan who hosted us beautifully. Would definitely recommend it.

Nice little Malaysian cafe . Good food , good ambience and friendly staff We had kway teow goreng ,Bandung and Karipap .All the dishes were delicious specially the prawn kway teow goreng. Will definitely visit again

2024 It was some kind nice atmosphere the food wasn’t to my expectation sizzling Chicken what was precooked and sliced in panfried egg with some shell on it not spicy at all even I ordered medium spicy and payed for it. The sizzling pan was flooded with gravy not typical Malaisen sauce liquid like water dish on his self very small there is space to improve for 14,95 could get better quality. 2025 This year I was on a Sunday after my kids run the 10K and the dish I eat was expected to taste how I wanted to taste and looked better than last year. Service could improve more but I understand the circumstances of inflation the money is sitting tight in the pocket from consumers the waiters would have being a bit busier they had to much time fooling around. It is not negative meaning hope businesses getting better. Added one star more.

The portion is very small and the taste is unpalatable❤️❤️❤️ Zhong𬇹人人药来🎉🎉🎉

I had an absolutely fantastic dinner at Cafe Rasa Malaysia! It took me back to my hometown with their incredible signature dish, Nasi Lemak. The service from Azim was top-notch, he was so friendly and efficient! And let me tell you, the food prepared by Deeksith was nothing short of amazing! If you're craving Malaysian cuisine, you really have to try this place! Trust me, you won’t regret it!

The Roti Canai and Teh Tarak were the best outside of Malaysia. The staff were very friendly and attentive especially Soleha and Johan

Highly recommend the skewers!!!

Really convenient, quick and authentic (to my English perspective anyway) Malaysian food.

There are quite a lot of dishes! We also sell some raw materials/seasonings! There are also finished products ~ The shrimp crackers and milk tea are good! Curry Laksa tastes terrible (personal taste) The location is relatively small! No service! Maybe for takeout?

Food was good. Staff were nice.

I can't recommend any of the food here, it really was nothing great, but the staff are friendly and accomodating.

Exceptional food and really good staff!

Are here couple times and it was OK. Not exceptional but OK. Today I had the slip and tofu Nasi Lemak and it was disgusting. Paid £21 for bowl of water with couple vegetables swimming in it (what they call "rich and tasty soup) and rice with couple peanuts, slice of cucumber and tomatoes and couple of cubs of tofu in extremely spicy sweet sauce w much burned my mouth. Never again.

The front staff Azim is friendly & helpful. Chef is very attentive on the special request. Very fast service 👍👍

Very busy but saw that as a good thing, ordered takeaway as encouraged by brewery tap next door and staff offered to bring it round rather than wait, all good , food was great except they put the Vegetarian lid on the chicken dish and vice versa! My non meat eating wife was not amused as she had been enjoying the food.

My favourite “makan” place ❤️❤️ when I go to the mall. Fulfilled my unplanned Sunday cravings and never disappoint with the foods, drinks and high standards of customer service despite their busy crowds of dining in! Good portions, served hot and very tasty. Will be back again x

For the price, I didn't think the size was worth it. I was also surprised to pay for the bill when I ordered my food, when I saw other tables pay at the end. This bill also had an added 12.5% service charge, when I had yet to receive much service.

Warm and hearty food cooked by Chef Nahid and served by Arjun

Azim, Arjun, Afifa, and Yasmin were absolutely delightful and wonderfully hospitable. Do pay them a visit whenever you have the chance. Thank you, team—you’re amazing!

Roti Jala, a Malaysian net crepe eaten during tea time with curry/dhal. The only thing nice at Cafe Rasa. It was actually very nice and similar to an English shrove Tuesday pancake. The dal curry was the best I've had as there were onions and other herbs which made it tasty yet not spicy. I feel that butter chicken would be a good pairing because Malay curry is too spicy and coconutty. I also dipped it in custard and it was delicious.

Amazing food by Jhon and very friendly service by Dee, I got same as which I tried in Malaysia

Food is good and staff Dee & nahid treated us in good manner and explained about the dishes and over all experience is good,

The food is delicious and the staff Dee is very good in treating customers

Amazing food and great flavours Dee is very kind and service is amazing

What can I say. Cannot fault our time at Rasa Malaysia. We arrived late afternoon, about 4:40pm, after enquiring and being informed that they close at 6pm on Sundays and take last orders until 5:30pm. It was starting to quieten down, so we had no problem being seated. The waiter and counter staff were super efficient, very friendly, and attentive, which we appreciated after a long day on our feet. The food was served promptly, and it was nice and warm without being piping hot. We weren't very hungry so just opted for the roti canai (served with dahl curry). I ordered two roti's. My partner ordered the roti canai, but with the chicken curry as a side. She had hers as takeaway. I finished mine whilst seated. It was so flavourful and yummy, so impressed. We haven't been to Rasa in a very long time as we don't live in London, so we only come to Westfields Stratford on the odd occasion. My son just had a roti as he absolutely loves rotis and chapatis. He gave his roti a 10.5 out of 10. He was impressed. I rate my little meal an 8.8 out of 10. The 1.2 missing was twofold (not a huge problem), I do prefer my rotis to be the traditional round shape and not square. Though it was huge, the shape just didn't do it for me. I guess I am a traditionalist. Secondly, the rotis were a bit overcooked...a bit too crispy. I remember the last time we ate here, and I recall the shape wasn't square, and it was prepared a little lighter, so a bit doughy (only slightly), which meant it was softer and fluffier. Today, it was not quite to my exact taste, but I suppose others may prefer it this way. Comes down to personal taste. Overall, I am quite happy with the money spent at Rasa and certainly would recommend Rasa Malaysia 🇲🇾 to others whose palete yearns for some wholesome Malaysian inspired street food. You won't be disappointed. Next time we are in the area, we will try other items on the menu...there is quite a lot to choose from and it all looks delicious.

I had a terrible experience at this restaurant today. Not only did I find hair in my food, but the service was absolutely disrespectful. When I pointed out the issue with the hair, the staff didn’t seem to care and handled the situation with complete indifference, she said “okay, we need the table for other customers anyway”. To make matters worse, when I asked to speak with a manager, the staff member that I was speaking to said “I am the manager, speak to me” in a rude tone. The staff seemed uninterested in resolving the issue, and I left feeling very disrespected. I expect much better hygiene and customer service from any restaurant. I will not be returning and do not recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean and pleasant dining experience.

Nice food, quite a small place. The lady serving didn't tell me that she was adding 12% service charge so feel free to ask before you pay as you don't have to pay service charge. Food was nice and the kids portion was just about right.

I love this place eat here every week the freshly made roti canai is amazing and the staff are really friendly. Excellent value for money and authentic taste.

I have fined her twice in the last few months. It's very nice and comforting food at a decent London prize.

Yazmin took our order and recommended the beef rendang, which was an great choice! She was lovely and patient. Thank you, Adam, for the amazing beef rendang!

The food is amazing! The staff are very friendly - Yazmin who took our order were very helpful and nice. Shoutout to Dee who cooked my rendang to perfection! It was nice, tender and full of flavours.

Normally, I love rasa sayang. I always go here when I visit Westfield. However, today I wasn’t a fan. I ordered for takeaway since it was late. The banana and roti canai had barely any chocolate or banana. It was most just canai. The noodles I got for my little brother were empty. Barely full and not much in it. I was disappointed with my visit today. Usually this place is amazing. Maybe it was just an off day.

Great food really loved it!! Curry laska is so flavorful. Good recommendation by dee and made by chef Arjun Thanks for good food!!

Delicious lamb curry and great service, served by Dee and meal cooked by Arjun

Food was awesome!! Made my day. Thanks for the recommendation Dee, it was delicious chef-arjun !!!

I visited this restaurant for the first time and wasn’t familiar with the menu, but the experience was incredibly pleasant thanks to the excellent service. Vaishnavi, my server, patiently explained and recommended dishes I really enjoyed. A special shout-out to the chef, Darwish, for preparing such flavourful dishes. This combination of attentive service and amazing food makes me want to come back soon.

A Disappointing Experience – Not Worth Your Time or Money I recently dined at Rasa Malaysia Westfield shopping center in Stratford, London, and I must say it was a thoroughly disappointing experience. As someone who has traveled extensively in Malaysia and is very familiar with authentic Malaysian flavors, I had high expectations, but sadly, this eatery fell short on every front. The food was utterly tasteless and lacked the bold and vibrant flavors synonymous with Malaysian cuisine. To make matters worse, the portion sizes were ridiculously small – certainly not worth the prices they charge. Adding insult to injury, they tack on an additional 12.5% service charge to the bill, which is completely unjustified given the subpar quality of both the food and the service. The entire experience left me dismayed and dissatisfied. If you’re looking for a genuine Malaysian culinary experience, this is not the place to find it. Save your time, money, and appetite for a restaurant that actually delivers on its promises. I strongly recommend giving this place a miss.

I am a Malaysian travelling to UK. For 2 years straight, my friend and I would go to Rasa to get aunthentic Malaysian food or if we miss home. This place is definitely our go to and we would not look for other place. The staffs are really friendly and nice. We felt just right at home everytime we come here. Food-wise, it is definitely authentic. Portion is big and price is reasonable. If you go here, try their Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken. It’s so darn good. And cassava cake for dessert. Teh tarik too tastes like home. Recommended!

Excellent service from Adam and huge kudos to chef Arjun for the wonderful food!

Dee Nahid served us and he had good customer service and was helped us with our order. The Malaysian hot tea was really good.

Lovely food first time here great restauraunt

Hi everyone ☺️ **Amazing Experience at Cafe RasaMalaysia** I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cafe RasaMalaysia located in Westfield Stratford City, and I was greeted and served with the utmost kindness by Soleha. The highlight of my visit was the delicious Bee Hoon Goreng, expertly prepared by the talented chef Shazuan. The dish was absolutely delightful, embodying the authentic flavors and traditions of Malaysia. I highly recommend visiting Cafe RasaMalaysia to experience the true taste of Malaysian cuisine right here in London. Don't miss out on this gem! --- I hope this captures your experience well! 😊

I had a great dine-in experience at Rasa on my first visit—staff were friendly, and the food was good. However, my second visit for takeaway left me very disappointed. I arrived to pick up my order, and since my bags were heavy, I noticed several empty tables and decided to sit and wait. One staff member asked me to vacate the seat for dine-in customers, which I did. But when I moved to another empty table, the same staff member asked me again to give up my seat for another dine-in guest. It felt like takeaway customers were being treated as second-class citizens. There was no assistance offered, and the focus seemed solely on dine-in customers. I understand that dine-in customers may require more attention, but the lack of care or acknowledgment for takeaway customers was frustrating. I hope this is not the standard practice at Rasa, as I was really disappointed by this experience. Takeaway customers deserve the same level of courtesy and service as dine-in guests.

The most tasteless laksa I’ve ever had. Pret dies it 10x better. Kids meal inedible. Just a total rip off that left me feeling empty

Very fresh and good food by Chef Arjun and served by Adam. Reasonable price. 100% recommendable.

Good service and delicious food

Amazing food everytime! Great service from Dee :)

The food was great highly recommend the laksa and roti cannas the staff were incredibly helpful and kind to customers. Food came in very quickly and was served piping hot

The curry laksa was good, the char kuey teow could be better. Nasi lemak ayam goreng and rendang were excellent :)) Curry puff was good too, curry fish was alright. Pisang goreng was also okay for UK standards. Thanks Dee and Nahid!

The place is so delicious! Recommended! Dee (Front Staff) is so friendly and helpful!

The food taste has changed from last time I ate but service the staff vaishnavi welcomed us with a great smile showed our way to setting area then deekshith came and showed us the menu and explained with great enthusiasm and energy loved the staff energy ❤️❤️

Food was really nice and the service was great. Yazmin was our server and she was really friendly and helpful when choosing the food

Great food and a pleasant customer service by Vaishnavi. Thank you chef for the delicious meals.

Simply delicious and amazing service. Thank you to Vaishnavi for being a lovely host and chef Joe - the roti canai was the best I've ever tasted 👌👌👌👌

Enjoyed my experience. Vaishawi was very helpful and Joe a great chef!

Yazmin made an amazing roti canai! Fantastic service and very nice. Many thanks for this. I will be back. Thanks to also So Leha - amazing service, too

Great food great staff specially soleha she is lovely .the food reminded me of my grandmother

Great Malaysian food in Westfield, good service by staff Dee and chef Nabid.

Extremely well tasting food. Good service. Thanks Dee and Nabid.

I had a nice experience,the staff are very welcoming especially Soleha * smiling and she has a really good customer service. Also the food is nice since it is my first experience with Malisian food I do recommend it

The nasi lemak was bomb! Staff named Soleha was so friendly and attentive. I would defo come again :))

Alhamdulillah fried bananas are delicious. Chef Johan is really good and Front Staff Yazmin really good service

very yummy nasi lemak and curry laksa by chef adam! the front staff, soleha, and joe were extremely attentive as well! 10/10 service and dining experience

I had a really good experience in this restaurant - well-priced, tasty, and good portion sizes. Special thanks to Soleha (front staff) and Adam (chef)

Amazing food Azim and service from Joe👍🏾. I would definitely recommend. I had the Mee Gorenh Mamak Padang kota 💯/💯

The food was fantastic!! Would recommend the ketayap for dessert. Johan was the chef so make sure you ask the staff whether he’s working or not. I had a great night and would definitely come again. the service was on top. Wan D helped me a lot and im truly grateful.

We had an excellent time with the food and service from Soleha and Yazmin! The murtabak was cooked to perfection!

I've make the right judge before I taste it.. Remove Mee Mamak from you menu if you don't have enough time to cook it well. It tastes like instant noodles without well cook. Jangan buat kita orang malu! Kuih juga! All food are cooked in rush!

The front staff, Iffah, was exceptionally warm and welcoming, taking our orders with great patience. The food was delicious, and we thoroughly enjoyed having a fantastic dining experience close to home in Stratford. Our sincere thanks to Chef Azim for preparing such scrumptious dishes.

I recently dined at this restaurant and, the food was ok, the overall experience was disappointing due to the unprofessional behaviour of the staff. We ordered our food and finished it in about 20 minutes, as we had an appointment but even while we were still eating, the staff began clearing things from the table. They also stood nearby in a way that made us feel rushed, as if they wanted us to leave quickly. It’s frustrating to feel pressured like this during a meal, especially when part of dining out is about relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere. I hope the management will consider training the staff to be more courteous and allow guests to enjoy their time at the table without feeling hurried.

Firstly me and my partner really liked (notice the past tense) this restaurant. However today I got served a half raw roti, when I complained and asked for it to be cooked further or replaced they took the roti from my plate, then replaced it, still very raw, so I had a barely eaten fish curry left and nothing to eat it with. At this point I could see the chefs looking at me and laughing and I felt quite fed up with the situation and just asked for a refund (as this cafe has a weird policy where you get table service but still have to pay up front). I was refused a refund, so I requested an exchange of two drinks, they said that is too valuable, and that I took too long to complain and said it had been 19 minutes, I’m not even sure which time frame she was referring to, as the food all came at very different times. The manager after refusing me the two drinks said that actually this is the way roti is served, (doughy and raw). As I’m 3/4s Pakistani and my partner is both a chef and 1/2 Malay, we are both knowledgable of food such as roti, paratha, naan etc.. we know that roti should be golden and flaky not pale, and doughy. So I did not accept this answer, and instead said please, I can’t eat this, I like your restaurant but if you can’t even give me two drinks in exchange for a meal that I have not been able to eat much of, then I can’t come again and I’m leaving very unhappy, and she just said I’m being fair and again repeated, I’ll give you one drink. My partner and I have been there at least five times but will never return and honestly although I like supporting local businesses over chains, for tasty, authentic Malay food I recommend you visit Roti King, don’t waste your time and money here. As someone who has a wealth of customer experience I know how to treat people fairly and offer great service, while balancing commercial interests, the staff here clearly don’t know how to do either. I didn’t take any photos originally because I had faith the restaurant staff would treat me fairly and offer helpful alternatives, a decision which I now regret.

Nice little restaurant with a nice variety of Malaysian food,

I recently went here for lunch, and the service was disappointing. We let the waitress know we were ready to order, but instead, she served two other guests who arrived much later than us—and they only ordered one drink! Meanwhile, we had a large order but received subpar service. Later, when our pisang dessert arrived, the server didn’t even bother clearing the empty plates, so we had to make space ourselves. On top of that, they required payment before serving the food, which felt really strange for a dine-in restaurant.

YAZMIN IS THE BEST! NOOR IS SO NICE! Best customer service ever! So vibey, food comes fast! So tasty! I forgot to take a photo before we started eating 😭 it was just so good! MUST TRY! Aoam the chef who made my food is top tier! 🙏💛

My experience in this restaurant was excellent and I feel bad I cannot rate it even higher than I do now. Everything was excellent. From the quality, quantity, price and taste of the food, to the welcoming and attentive customer service. They go out of their way to provide an excellent customer experience and I would highly recommend this place to my friends and family. I would love to come again. Certain Staff I would like to highlight are: Soleha, Noor, Yazmin, Darwish and Aoam

A Hidden Gem in London I recently had the pleasure of dining at Rasa, a Malaysian restaurant in London, and my experience was nothing short of delightful! As a first-timer trying Malaysian cuisine, I ordered the Nasi Goreng, and it was simply incredible. The flavors were authentic and beautifully balanced, with a perfect mix of spices that brought out the essence of traditional Malaysian cooking. The staff made the experience even better. Adam, Yasmin, Terima Kaish, and Vaishi were all friendly, attentive, and warm, ensuring that my dining experience was comfortable and enjoyable. They were knowledgeable about the menu, answered all my questions with patience, and made me feel right at home. It was evident that they genuinely cared about each guest’s experience, which made the visit all the more memorable. Special thanks to chefs Nahil and Azim for the fantastic food. Their skill and dedication to authentic Malaysian cuisine were apparent in every bite, and I could tell that a lot of passion and expertise went into each dish. Overall, Rasa is a gem in London’s dining scene, perfect for anyone looking to explore the rich, flavorful world of Malaysian cuisine. I’m already looking forward to my next visit to try more of their dishes! Highly recommended!

My husband and I had a lovely experience at Rasa yesterday. Darwish took our order promptly, and our food arrived within 10-15 minutes. I ordered the Curry Laksa, prepared by Chef Azim, and I can't recommend it enough! It was incredibly flavourful, perfectly spiced, and tasted authentically Malaysian. Truly one of the best meals I've had in a long time. I’m already looking forward to returning!

The food there was delicious and served with a friendly young lady, I would go there again.

Amazing food and very good value for money. One minor thing is that all food comes at once, starters main and dessert. Would go back again with no hesitation. The staff are really lovely.

Wowwww. What can I say? Marveloussss. Nasi lemak so recommended/curry laksa etc.

Really tasty and fresh. Yasmin cooked it to perfection and the entire front staff, especially Soleha were lovely.

Halal 💪🏼 Food was good but timings are a little all over the place, your food comes to you when it's ready. They had some staff in training who didn't really know the dishes, which was awkward when we wanted to double check what we had been given. The satay selection was lush as a starter. The place feels a bit exposed if you're sat on one of the outer tables, inside seating is much more appealing.

Last Saturday 12th.October 2024 I was at cafe Rasa to have lunch. I ordered a Nasi Limak with prawn sambal after sitting down. Immediately afterwards, a member of staff who gave her name as Nor and identified herself as the manager came to my table with a card payment processing device and requested payment for the item I ordered + 12.5.% service charge. I did not have the food on the table yet and had not received any service. I was unhappy about this and I told her that if you expect me to pay first, I have no issue with that but I am not going to pay for the service charge, for “service” which I have not been provided with. I also informed her that I will pay the amount including service charge once I have finished my meal and satisfied with the service. I repeatedly told her that service charges need to be taken off if a customer asks for it to be and customers have an option to pay the SC or not to. I would normally give good tips which far exceeds the service charges. Not stated that she had no option to remove the SC which was absolutely incorrect. On the POS there is always an option to remove the SC. As customers we decide and don’t let venues like this take advantage. Always ask for the SC to be taken off and give that as tips instead if you are happy with the dining experience and service. I contacted the management and I got a very blunt reponse that if I don’t want to pay the SC, I am not obliged to order. I am unsure if they are aware. Next time in Cafe Rasa be mindful of SC and challenge. That’s the only way to stop this ridiculous practise.

Kawan kawan if you go there again remember that you are not obliged to pay the 12.5% Service Charge which will be added to your order and payment expected before you are served with your order. In this country service charge must be taken off the bill if a customer asks to do so. A bit cheeky to ask for payment including service charge in advance before you even taste the food or afforded any service. Ask if you are not happy with the service will the service charge be refunded. If you have good experience with the dining and service, ask to take the service charge off and give tips instead. Say you only ordered food and drinks, not service. My experience is detailed in my review on trip advisor. Please check it out. Don’t let people take the puss. Thanks AA

The shopping centre was crazy busy. We found this cafe in the corner which was quite small in size but the food was really flavourful and authentic tasting. We loved everything we tried. Service was very quick as well. If you like Malaysian food this place is a must try.

The food was alright here, not the best Malaysian food I've had. The beef rendang was very dry and wasn't my favourite and the nasi lemak just ok. The laksa also was only alright it could of been spicier. Hard to get servers attention here even though it's fairly quiet, and confusing with only one server being able to take the orders and the others just point to them. They also ask for card payment as you order rather than after you finish

We had a mixed experience at this restaurant. On the one hand the flavors were good and the roti and chicken curry were excellent and well portioned. On the other hand, the beef rendang in my nassi lemak was extremely stingy to point of being laughable. The other dishes we ordered, with exception of the lhaksa shrimp, were also portioned on the meager side. That kind of portion would be alright for a 9 pound meal not for a 15 pound meal. One redeeming factor of our stay was that Jo the waiter Wednesday night was very friendly and apologetic for the low portion size.

Terrible service by the restaurant manager Noor / Najwa on the receipt as she was shouting at me when I requested ice for my cendol literally no ice and it’s in plastic cups like boba tea . She insisted me to add £1 for ice and I refused. Her service was terrible arrogant and so rude . Food was terrible doesn’t taste like mee mamak, sweet and nasty. Will not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Very bad experience.

I ordered Chef Special Laksa and it costs £20, which is fine if it was good, but it was not. The waitress spilled a bit of the soup before it got to me which is still acceptable. Until I realised this chef special Laksa is a mix of bits of different proteins. (Reference picture for the beef attached) the amount is also pathetic for what I paid. No one asked if the food is okay or not and that should not be expected if I am paying this place. Bare in mind it is not central London. This is in the Stratford. Do not recommend.

Good place for noodles. Fast and efficient service.

The food is not as authentic and delicious as expected

I went on a late Wednesday evening for dinner and the lady lace was quite packed. It is in the basement level of Stratford Westfield shopping centre. The food was between good and average. I ordered the traditional Nasi Lemak, with prawn sambal. Everything tasted good but the dish looked a bit tired. The cucumbers were not fresh and the plates themselves looked a bit run down. The service was very fast. The food felt a bit expensive for the presentation and atmosphere.

We had a wonderful dinner at Café Rasa Malaysia . The food was delicious, with a great selection of authentic Malaysian dishes that were full of flavor. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed evening. A special mention to Navya, who provided excellent service—she was attentive, friendly, and made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a taste of Malaysia!

Authentic dishes at good prices. Had the fried banana and was delighted. Kaya toast was another highlight. Other dishes good but less outstanding