Dapur in Camden

This place is amazing, been coming here for countless times now even after a long night shift. As a malaysian myself, I would say that the dish is quite authentic and suits to my tastebud. However there is one small comment that I want to make - would like to highlight that the ribs can be tough to chew sometimes (ordered ribs for around 4 times now and its always a bit tough, therefore starting to order chicken from now on) otherwise its usually great.

Small cafe with large outdoor seating serving great malaysian food - we went for lunch, they had beef rendang and chicken ayam as well as three vegetable dishes. The serving size of the chicken was large! I had the bandung which was also perfect and just as I remember. They also had teh tarik and milo.

Amazing home-style meals served with a personal touch. Really enjoyed the food here

Too greasy. Tastes OK. But as someone who grew up in Malaysia, I wouldn’t say it tastes like authentic nasi lemak

I’ve been here more times than I can count. It’s delicious. I could honestly eat here every day.

This place is a hidden gem for curry lovers. The food is delicious, with rich flavors and generous portions. While the staff can be a bit busy and the ordering system takes some getting used to, the quality of the food more than makes up for it. A great spot for a quick, satisfying lunch

If you live in London, you know finding true good food without the nonsense of being instagrammable, is hard to find. Dapur is one of these spots. The portions are great, the food variety is always top notch. Yes the atmosphere is just a small cafe with no extra frills but that's what i love about it. Potential only area to improve is that the cendol is meh but everything else is perfect

Very accommodating and friendly staff. Delicious food, and I love their drink special! Halal as well!

Good food but been 3 times and twice got my order wrong during busy lunch times so recommend checking your box if getting takeaway - first was 1 wrong dish (not an issue as all are good) then one today had one missing when I paid for the option 2.

I absolutely love this place but get there early because they often sell out! I wish I could go here any time of day. I’ve tried countless Malaysian restaurants around london and I’ve lived in Malaysia. This food is as close as it gets to authentic traditional Malaysian food. If you’re in central London get there for lunch!

Oh wow. They're actually friendly here and the place looks clean. The food is a really nice authentic blend of fresh Malaysian food and medium deep heat spices, with nothing to blow your head off. I think I found the new place I shall visit each month. Amazing contrast of good quality food, generous portions too! Very fresh! Lamb curry was really tender!

Amazing spot all around! The Malaysian food is incredible, with big portions and prices that won’t break the bank. The service is top-notch too—it’s a rare find. Honestly, I almost don’t want to share this hidden gem!

Finally visited the famous Dapur in London. Some Malaysians are shocked I’ve lived in London for several years and have never been here. Dapur lives up to its hype. I can understand now where the famous quote “if you come after 4pm, there’ll be no more lauk lah”. Exceptional taste and texture, tastes exactly like home with very generous portions. Has outside seating for the hot summer which gives a bit of warung vibes. Can makan dengan tangan also. Needless to say but for tagging purposes, it is 100% halal.

Any chance the lovely owners will do an evening and weekend service? For us out of towners. Looks beautiful.

Excellent Malaysian food, and generous portions for the price!

Great place to grab a delicious and rich portion of home-made Malaysian food!

So happy to have discovered this restaurant! The beef was melting in my mouth and the dish was full of flavours. The seating outside is also very nice!

Best place for lunch if you’re craving Malaysian food hands down. Price is very good and with generous amounts of servings.

After wanting to visit Dapur for a long time I was finally able to find the time to visit also as on Fridays there are plenty of seafood options! The service was very friendly and helpful and it felt very much like a family run place with the extra care that you sometimes see from family businesses. The menu is interesting and changes every day which is great! I couldn't get enough of the lovely fish and prawns with the coconut rice! It felt like I was in Malaysia with a lovely outdoor eating place and the sound of other diners enjoying their feast! I'm hoping to try their pineapple curry when they make it but definitely this will be a go to place on Fridays! It would be great if they do make more seafood on other days but I would definitely recommend this hidden treasure!

Cheeky Monday off today! We decided to use it to visit Dapur since it's only open on weekdays. After reading all the reviews, we decided to be early to avoid the disappointment of food running out! As usual, our eyes are bigger than our bellies so we went for the 3 dishes + nasi lemak option... The hubby went for the beef ribs, honey chicken and sambal ladies fingers whereas I had the lamb curry, chicken curry and mixed vegetables. Overall taste was authentic and portions were super generous! Our only complaint was that the beef was very tough which was a bit of a waste but otherwise everything was delicious and we were absolutely stuffed! If you're around the Holborn area on a weekday and fancy some authentic Malaysian dishes, please pop by. Make sure you are early though and beat the lunch crowd!

Excellent Malaysian food. Highly recommend, top top spot in London

This is the most authentic tasting malaysian Halal restaurant in central London. It's not an over statement as the queues at lunch time bear witness, with people in the queue that stretches outside the doors! (🎥Watch our 'dapur' full YouTube videos) https://youtu.be/ZBW7heRKx-M If you've ever been to Malaysia then you'll know that this food is the real deal! From their freshly hand made sambal blended in house, to nasi lemak dishes with mighty generous portions, itik rendang, and ayam dishes also on the menu. The menu changes daily, so many people will check out their Instagram before coming down which is updated every morning. There is seating outside and the takeaway portion is the same tremendous amount that you get if you eat in, The staff are very honest and welcoming ma shallah, and always happy to advise on the spice level of the dish you are ordering or in fact what you are ordering, as a lot of customers become over whelmed by the sheer delicious look of the food on offer. It's the one folks, no doubt about that! Allahuma Barik to dapur.

Went at 2pm and there was not much left - only 2 beef curry dishes. Quite surprised that they use basmati rice instead of jasmine white rice for the coconut rice. The curry flavour is pretty authentic and portion is generous. Personally not much a fan of meat with too much tough tendons though

Authentic Malaysian place...big portions and delicious food...their menu changes everyday...only opens on weekdays which is a shame

Dapur's logo says 'a taste of home' and I can 100% confirm that this shop delivers exactly that. None of the Malaysian food in UK ever really wowed me as much as dapur, primarily because most malaysian restaurants have a fusion element to it, which kind of tones down the food to suite local tastebuds rather than bring authentic taste. Dapur's food differs, and it is in my opinion as authentic as it can get in the UK in terms of delivering high quality Malaysian food. Their team was friendly and even this itself was an understatement because the environment and the food combined just made me feel as if i was eating my nasi lemak curry ayam telur kicap at home. Will be back to try their ikan siakap next time round, on fridays only if i remember correctly as fridays are exclusively where they bring out their seafood dishes. Kudos to dapur!

Quite pricey for what it was. Not as tasty as I expected given the high reputation.

Taste of home Nasi Lemak. Good portions in a nice location down lambs conduit passage where you can eat outside. Sold out by 1.30 Friday, a number of Malaysians eating there that day.

Authentic food and reasonable (by London standards). Quick sercvice with place to sit outside. Nasi Lemak is excellent.

A cosy little lunch place that serves pretty authentic (west-side imo) Malaysian food! Pretty big portions too

This is a real hidden gem in London. I don’t think it’s too much to say it’s one of the best food I’ve ever tried in London, bringing me straight back to Malaysia. The meat was cooked very well, just slipping off the bone with quite a spicy note. Fish was crunchy even with the sauce. It was that kind of spiciness that is hot but you can’t stop eating. Their price a real bargain right at central London. I’d recommend to visit the restaurant before 1pm to have full options.

A small hidden gem cafe type of Malaysia restaurant... Located near Hoborn station. 3 simple option that you can choose from the menu. Very spicy and oily malay authentic foods. Nasi lemak chicken taste good.

Been eating here for 10 years. When I worked next door I ate there 5 times a week. Yes, it's that good.

Cute Malaysian find. Hidden down a small street. Staff were really friendly and helpful, there wasn't much seating inside so I can imagine it would build up a queue. Big portions, and very good food. Highly recommend!

Amazing food generous portion. I left very full and satisfied. Staff were extremely friendly.

- option two (2 dishes + rice) £14

The food was fantastic and well made, I was lucky to get the last portion of spicy chicken. I wish I tried some of their vegetarian options with the chicken, as it didn't feel a bit samey after a while and I would have liked to try more of the other dishes.

Ya ampunnnnn so delish!! I've been hunting Malaysian food (authentic taste) and as a fussy eater...this is the best so far! No joke guys, please come and try, then you will be amazed with their food. We had nasi lemak (2), nasi putih, lamb gulai, rusuk berempah, ayam cendawan bali, ayam lengkuas, sayur campur, courgette, teh tarik (2), 100plus and A&W. Seriously sedap sangat! and worth every penny spend. All this under £60 😱😱 Their services also so good. Talking to their chef (sorry didnt catch his name) was really pleasant. This place are really busy do come early ya 😁. Convenient parking at Lion Square. Thank you for the nice food and generous portion, I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED this restaurant and will def come again, inshaAllah. Thanks for bringing 'rasa sebenar masakan Malaysia' so people can enjoy it very much. Lots of love from anak perantauan

Superb food as always, busy as always. Difficult to get a table, some inconsiderate people taking one of only 4 tables and sharing a meal, 2 ladies took over an hour to eat their food, might be an idea to insist on a minimum consumption level...

It was a small establishment,but we can see there is a long queue,then i thought this place must be amazing.yes ,it was very tasty food,worth the long wait,portion size was good,price is very reasonable.also made few friends while eating.highly recommended.

I'm Malaysian, and the food here was delicious! Make sure you come early - last time I was here, all the food was gone by 1:30PM.

I heard so much about this place before coming. My expectations were tremendously high and, I still don't understand how, but the reality was way beyond my expectations ♥️ I really loved this place. The staff is so kind and attentive 😊 they make you feel at home by explaining every dish they offer and cook with so much patience and love. The three of us ordered option 2 which includes nasi lemak + 2 dishes. After trying the beef, lamb, chicken, the pineapple and the mix of vegetables, we concluded that the best combination was beef + mix of vegetables. We arrived at 11:30 and there were around 8 people already having lunch. When we left at noon the place was packed! So my recommendation would be to arrive early.

this is the best Malaysian food in London, you don’t have to look further 😌 edit: I hope you guys will soon open for dinner/the weekends 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Went as part of a private event. Brilliant food in a very cosy atmosphere. Pure halal food. Will definitely visit again.

Excellent homely Malaysian food. Really tiny space so not always guaranteed to get a space to sit and eat. About £14 for rice with 2 sides e.g chicken/ beef/ lamb + condiments.

Authentic Malaysian cuisine, delicious food ! Staff are so friendly and welcoming

Perfect Nasi Lemak with Spiced Curry Chicken. Nice and spicy.

Yummiest Malay food I've had outside Malaysia

Lovely unassuming cafe with great staff and authentic cuisine. Had to queue because it was so popular . Delicious lunch.

Simply amazing.. authentic nasi campur (mixed rice with dish), spices and rendang is too good. Exactly like back home. Only wish they open for longer hours and with the fried rice which was really good.

Great little place with I’ve been wanting to try for a while. Fabulous choice and great prices and friendly helpful staff. I’ll be back to try more delicious food. Thanks.

A small store creating a very cosy atmosphere. I went for the 2 meats and rice with sambal, etc. Reasonably priced for london standards! £14 for great food! Can't wait to visit again! Terima Kasih Dapur! 😊

A friend recommended I eat here as he said the food was authentic and really good. Wasn't disappointed, The staff were really welcoming and friendly, the food arrived quickly and was delicious, I had the beef and my partner had chicken. Decent portion size. They were able to accommodate my partners nut intolerance really easily.

Delicious authentic Malaysian cuisine. Small restaurant with few indoor seating options. It was very nice outside in the yard when the sun was shining. Nasi Lemak with beef is highly recommended, meat melts in the mouth, very well seasoned, spiciness is still bearable for my European palate.

Amazingly delicious Malaysian food, tastes just like home! Cosy indoors setting, but also has outdoor seating. Would definitely recommend going earlier rather than later, visited midweek and most of the curries were gone by 2pm!

Authentic Malaysian food that took me back to when I was there. Generous portions.

Excellent Nasi Kandar (rotating choices of delicious and authentic Malaysian rice and curries, side dishes) style casual dining establishment based in the heart of Holborn, frequented by office workers and students alike. I had the three curry and nasi lemak option with a hot teh Tarik. The price to quantity ratio is adequate, although i did see other reviews mentioning the bone-in meat, which does have the effect of bulking out the portions on the plate. Other than that, my only qualms would be: that dishes could do with English translations to save servers’ time explaining, the fact there is not enough seating (there’s spillover seating outside but it is prone to being bitterly cold) and also the fact that they only open for weekday lunch! The place will go far if they expand their seating and hours, as the cuisine rivals other central London Malaysian restaurants.

Truly a hidden gem and underrated Malaysian restaurant in London. The food was so delicious, full of flavours, and the spiciness is on point, suited for the Malaysian palate. The portion is so huge and the price is considerably cheap considering the portion. Would definitely be back whenever I’m in London.

11/10!! Friendly staff and always amazing food!! Best Malaysian restaurant in London, you need to visit here of you like spicy food- Also everything is halal ❤️ Thank you Dapur

Lovely food, lovely staff. I wish them all the best

Excellent food for good price 👍

Don’t get me wrong the food at Dapur is EXQUISITE. The problem is this restaurant is too popular for its own good. If you arrive past 12:30, don’t expect to eat here. The food will have run out due to Dapur’s lack of supply & the crazy demand for the delicious Malay food. I’ve been to this restaurant 7 times and only got to eat here twice. This place is the British Equivalent of the Seinfeld Soup Kitchen. It’s loved, but too many times have I been turned away for the lack of food. I can respect the philosophy of cooking once and selling what you have until it runs out. However some people commute LONG distances to eat. My girlfriend came all the way from America to eat here and we were turned away because this restaurant ran out of food at 1 when it closes at 5. Don’t advertise that this place is open till 5. save people the time & money from their commute if the food is out. Make a website or something where you can preorder food or check if the kitchen still has any. Because frankly this restaurant is on the cuff of greatness.

I've had Dalka for lunch, which was very very delicious,thank you so much for this. Was trying other dishes as I'm not familiar with Malaysian food. Dalja was full of spices,oils and vegetables. Wery recomend to go and eat proper traditional family cooked food from oveseas. Nice and friendly wellcoming atmosphere, was several times asked how's food. Wery rear place in Holborn!! Thank you again.

The food is very nice! A veryyy recommended place to go to have a very fulfilling lunch and if you miss/want to try out Malaysian food. I think the price has just gone up but to me it is still worth it to pay for such quality food and a good portion. Recommendation of sides: Beef rendang and/or lamb!

Authentic flavours and friendly staff. Go to spot whenever I feel homesick ❤️ Indoor seating is limited so might have to sit outside but we prefer that because it’s by a quiet alleyway so it’s chill. Super duper recommend!

Everything about this place is excellent. All the food is super delicious, quick and easy to grab a decent bite to eat. A real gem in the area.

Homey canteen style Malaysian restaurant. Flavors were bold and the price to value ratio is high. Large portions: the two of us shared the one plate with three dishes option. My one complaint is they use cheaper cuts of meat. The beef ribs were tough and sinewy, lots of gristle that made it difficult to eat and not particularly appetizing. The chicken was good. The green curry was great. Solid casual lunch place. I can see why it’s popular with students.

Made the amateur mistake of ordering white rice so haven't had the chance to try the nasi lemak. Wanted to try lamb but they already ran out 1 hour after opening. Also wanted cold milk tea but was told it was not available. Had the beef in the end which was quite good. Good portion, good price.

The food here really takes me home, they don't hold back on spices and seasonings, so the meat is very tasty. Reasonable price for a nasi lemak in London

Beautiful location, amazing food and the most friendly staff too. I only wish that they opened on weekends.

If you are a Malaysian and would like to find a place that sell nasi campur in London, this is one of the place to go. Good portion

I love Dapur. Been here twice on two separate trips to London, portions are huge (£13 each for these plates - one rice and two sides), the sambal is well-rounded with umami and spice. You’re able to choose between plain rice and Nasi lemak, and we both got Nasi Lemak because why would you want to miss out on this fragrant coconut goodness for the same price? Sayur lodeh hit the spot, as did the ayam kari berempah. One thing I’d skip is the calamansi drink but everything else was super great and delicious, plus the team is so friendly.

Love love LOVED Dapur’s Food. I had the nasi lemak with one meat, if im not wrong it’s Daging Paprika and mum had nasi lemak with one meat as well with lamb black pepper. The meats were soooo tender and the portions were so generous!! I thought they would give maybe 1-2 pieces of meat but i was so pleasantly surprised that there were atleast 5 pieces of meat on my plate!! For the price tag of around 11 GBP to 13GBP ( depending on the type of meat you choose) it was sooo worth it!!! The staff are so professional and warm as well :) The bandung cincau comes with air soda so if you like abit of gas in your drink then order that. can’t wait to be back at dapur :)

OMG … the absolutely best and most amazing little eatery in the area. And hands down the finest Malaysian food in London … I found this place by chance yesterday and was so glad I did as was getting bored with Leather Lane food market… this little gem has the most amazing food & the flavours are truly out of this world. It really did bring a flashback on my time in KL many moons ago … the team are so lovely and kind. The portion sizes are HUGE and I have a big appetite! - had to leave some for today… the Nasi Lemak wv 3 curries is only £15 (pictured) and seriously enough for 2 meals/persons.. this will definitely be a weekly spot for me. Not many seats inside - probably about 6, thankfully there’s some seating outside under canopy. But who cares when I can carry back tk the office with a little spring in my step …. Absolutely worth a try and won’t blow the bank as other meals are far less than £15 … Thank you team Dapur 🙏🏾

Popped in on recommendation for lunch. There are several options, I had option 1 which was rice with spicy chicken. Had a cordial drink with it, which I thought was expensive but very refreshing. The chicken was plentiful and very spicy, which was great. I did find the chicken very stringy and had very little meat on it. So the majority of my plate was actually bone. So perhaps I made the wrong choice. I would return but perhaps go for the vegetarian option which looked great too. It is reasonable value for the location but not a cheap option in my view.

The most authentic Malaysia food so far in London . Feeling and tasting the so called ‘Taste of home’ within Dapur . Everything was just perfect and flavorful . Malaysia Boleh 🇲🇾

The most flavourful nasi lemak in London! The coconut rice was comforting and the condiments were rich and full of spices. The staffs were very friendly too. The service was excellent! Will definitely come back.

Wonderful spot. Excellent vegetarian options

I have been coming to this place for years on my lunch break. It is fantastic. Reasonably priced (can eat for £10 – generous serving of meat/veg + rice + condiments), lovely food & lovely staff. Yes it can get busy & yes sometimes by 2pm a lot has run out. But if you know all that there are no issues – it’s freshly made food so when it’s gone it’s gone. 

Dapur is tucked away on Lamb's Conduit Passage and offers open air seating under the trees in the courtyard. This type of outdoor eating with table umbrellas is, in London, is as close as you can get to an authentic Malaysian experience. When I arrived, at 12 noon, some items were already sold out. Plus, they close at 3pm. You snooze, you lose! What is the food like? I tried the nasi lemak (coconut rice, sambal, boiled egg) with ayam berempah (Malay-style spiced chicken) and kale in curried coconut milk. For such a greedy meal only £14.50. Photos included. Very nice, good hit of home Dapur cooking. (Dapur means 'kitchen' in Malay). Service - the serving team are friendly and helpful. As it should be if you are Malaysian. Overall, a lovely little gem - there are other independent eating places around the area (it's close to a university) but this one, definitely go.

Super busy food shop, especially during lunch time. Reasonably priced. Some dishes are too spicy for my tastebud, but overall everything is great and authentic.

I was really excited to try this after hearing good things but the beef in the rendang was really tough and really poor quality and for the price really disappointing.

Arrived at 2:30 pm with family (closes supposedly at 3pm) yesterday .. food's finished!! 😢 .. but owner/staff/cook (felt sorry for us) can only offer nasi lemak .. but wait .. they managed to cooked up a last minute surprise! .. a delightful nasi goreng (fried rice) with crunchy fried chicken wings freshly cooked just for us since we came so far .. Good serving and the kids love it ❤️ .. the sambal (chili paste) was nice but can be a bit spicy for a newbie .. leaving London today but will surely come again for our next visit here .. and will be there early too 😉 .. Terima kasih (thank you) .. 🙏

Amazing taste Love love love it

Lovely people, lovely food and just a great lunch spot. Portions were big (I didn't have dinner) and justifies the price tag. Only comment is that my duck rendang was a little cold and it was raw near the bone. However, everything was else (especially the Teh Tarek) was perfect although I wish they gave you some salad!

Had lunch at Dapur with my friend today! I think the nasi lemak was amazing! Had the chicken and fish dishes and the sambal was truly hot but syiok! Great lunch place indeed. Highly recommended for those who want to try authentic nasi lemak. Hope they can consider opening at dinner time too occasionally 😆

The depth of the seasoning and balance of flavors was MASTERFUL! The best meal I’ve had in the 3 years I’ve lived in England. If you want spicy food made with love, this is the place for you. I can’t wait to return!

Beautiful, authentic food. If you like mild food, select carefully. Meat was tender, tasty and I like the l peanuts and hard boiled egg with my beef rendang.

Authentic and delicious Malay food with great customer service.

Wow!! The dish was bursting with flavours!! It’s a home made meal! Thank you so much for a lovely lunch that filled me up for the whole afternoon! 🥰

전통 말레이시아식 렌당과 나시고렝을 맛볼 수 있는 곳이에요. 좀 더 일찍 알았더라면 1일 1Dapur했을텐데ㅠㅠ 주말에는 영업 안하시더라구요. 공항가는 날 처음이자 마지막으로 먹어봤는데,, 스페셜 메뉴는 꼭 드셔보세요!! 스페셜인 이유가 있어요. (7월17일 스페셜 메뉴: 두번째 사진에 밥하고 세번째 사진에 생선카레요리, 진짜 맛있었어요!) 매일 메뉴가 바뀌구요. 렌당과 나시고렝을 맛보지 못해서 아쉽지만! 다음에 런던 방문하면 꼭 첫 식사로 재방문하고 싶어요. 사장님과 직원분들도 너무 친절하시고... 런던 출장의 피로를 맛집에서 풀었습니다. :)♡

We got the standard nasi lemak with a choice of chicken. Taste as close to its Malaysian origin as you could get in London. Worth the visit to satiate your Malaysian tongue.

Went back after 4yrs , excellent food .

The food was super authentic and super delicious! Would definitely eat here again! My mouth drools every time I look at the photo of the dish I ordered! The dish with a drink was only GBP 14! Excellent value and most definitely worth it! This is now officially my favourite restaurant in the entire UK.

Walking into Dapur, my senses were instantly hit by the delicious smells of rempah (spices), my ears tuned to Malay being spoken, and my eyes were running across the Nasi Lemak buffet. You guys are truly a tribute to Malaysian cuisine. Highly recommended. The tables outside are perfect for a lunch break.

Very authentic Malaysian food! We had nasi lemak with chicken for £10 - it’s delicious and the portion is quite big. Perhaps, they can give more peanuts and anchovies 😊. There are 4 tables inside the restaurant and many more outside. Staff are very friendly and polite. Highly recommended!

Hubby & I went to Dapur in Holborn 1st time on 13 June 2023, the Lamb masturi & sayur lodeh tasted like in Malaysia. Owner Faridah is so lovely & so are the assistants. Lamb so good even ordered portion to take home! Can't stop telling everyone about the Taste of Dapur, already planning next visit - Jumpa lagi Dapur!

Great authentic malaysian food. My go-to when I have an itch for food with bold flavour

Delighted! Food was excellent and servers were nice. I had Kuew Tiaw Bungkus Beef from today's special. It was the best one ever. Can't wait to go Back.

Delicious (and affordable) Malaysian food in town. Unfortunately they only open for lunch. As mains, we ordered a Mie Kari Ayam (chicken curry noodle) for £15 and a rice set option with 2 dishes - lamb curry and courgette stir fry - for £12.50. And for the appetiser, we had Keropok Lekor (£6) which looked very similar to Otak-otak from Indonesia. Both main dishes were delicious and very flavourful. The Mie Kari Ayam was spicy and hot! 🔥 but still enjoyable for us. So be careful if you want to order this. The rice mix portion was HUGE! It was very fulfilling for us. Our favourite was the Keropok Lekor!! We hadn’t been able to find this dish anywhere in London and they served it well.

One of the best place to have authentic malay food. We ordered Nasi Lemak, Nasi Goreng. Never been so happy while trying new food. (The chicken soup was the star for us!) If you are in London and want to try authentic malay food, Dapur is the one place you should try!