Kampong Ah Lee Malaysian Delight in Edinburgh, City of

As a Singaporean I have to say it's somewhat familiar, but maybe this is the closest they could do with local ingredients. Esp the chili sauces(sambal), they were really really toned down. I guess they're playing it safe People who can't take spicy food will have no problem w this

Wanton noodle soup is fantastic

I came to Kampong Ah Lee when the original owners/chefs cooked here years ago. Since then sadly it's no longer it's authentic Malaysian food. We have been here since it has changed hands and it's not the same. As part Malaysian, I know what authentic is having eaten here. Sadly I feel part of it has become too westernised. The place however is looking much more modern. They used to serve the soup noodles with different types of noodles particularly ones that go well with the laksa such as Hua feng and Mei Fung. However sadly they just serve egg noodles now for all of these curries and if you like these then that will suit you fine but to me they are just a cheaper noodle to use and it doesn't taste the same, more heavy and dense. In addition the laksa used to be spicy but it wasn't spicy at all. Again probably toned down. The salt and pepper wings were disappointing. Had them last time since the original change in owners and they were tasty, this time they lacked flavour and the oil tasted old. The teh tarik again was ok but not amazing. Overall, the food is edible and you will enjoy it but for those Malaysian foodies that are looking for that authentic taste, you won't get that here anymore.

We came here by chance and previous vacations made us want to finally eat Malaysian food again. We weren't disappointed. We enjoyed it so much that we ate there a total of 3 times. Every dish had exactly the taste we've been missing for years. We had roti, satai skewers, spicy chicken and others. Everything was very good. Thanks for that!!!!

Bustling wee restaurant with excellent food. But it is small, so book in advance or take your chances. The place was packed at dinner time on a Wednesday in October. Even so, the service was reasonably fast and efficient, with just a short lag in everyone getting what they ordered. There were six of us and we all ordered something different. All delicious. Since the place was so busy, it was also noisy. So, if you're in search of a quiet romantic dinner, a successful business meeting, or even meaningful conversation, go somewhere else. If you want yummy Malaysian food, served by friendly staff, in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, eat here.

No words. Everything was amazing. If you love food, you’ll love this place

My first time in this restaurant. I went with my two family members who both had been here before. Food was ok, I wouldn’t say it was a fabulous meal but did remind me of the Malaysian flavours. Both of my family said it tasted better last time when they came. Possibly the usual chef was off/ no longer there?

Been there twice, authentic and delicious Malaysian food, reasonable price in Edinburgh, definitely recommend!

Excellent food and staff. I highly recommend this place. Good vegetarian options to.

Food taste amazing. Authentic malaysian taste. Would be nicer if meal has more vegetables and fresh protein. Chili or sambal by the side would be recommended to add a special kick to its flavour

The experience dining in here was somewhat underwhelming. The flavours of the food were mild and could benefit from more creativity and seasoning. I believe there’s great potential for improvement, and I hope to see them elevate their menu in the future. With some adjustments, Kampung Ali could become a standout in the area.

Homey Malaysian (and Chinese) cuisine in a cute space with lovely staff. After a previous bad experience at other SEA restaurants in town, I had my fingers crossed that this one would actually be good, and possibly even authentic. Thankfully, this place checked every box. For Scotland, this was excellent Malaysian food. And for good measure: it is run by Malaysian people. That's important for the kitchen. I was with someone who has a nut allergy so we didn't order all the dishes we would normally share like satays, but they accommodated her allergy very well. The rest of us got individual dishes, even with nuts. My other friend ordered the curry chicken on rice (I think) and I ordered the beef nasi lemak, as it's a favourite of mine. It was not the most sophisticated plating and I will never understand coloured rice, but it's simple and gets the job done. All the ingredients were there including the anchovies. So many places forget the fish! While it wasn't the most amazing plate of nasi lemak I've ever had, there was a charming homestyle feeling to it, like I was eating at someone's house instead of a bustling restaurant. Perhaps that was influenced by how kind the servers were. They were so amiable and treated us like close friends immediately. The milk tea and teh tarik were good too. And all the prices are quite reasonable for the quantity and quality you get. When we come back again, we'll definitely be having other dishes like the sea bass and spicy bean, the belacan kang kong, char keow teow, and satay.

A really busy wee restaurant with excellent service and fantastic food. Staff were so friendly and helpful, especially with our 11mo baby, bringing a highchair and chatting to her etc. Food was delicious, packed with flavour and really quick. The beef was exceptionally tender and the chicken dish really different to what we'd had before. Worth booking a table in advance!

Never had anything that tasted as bad as the mee goreng and kuey teow. If i could give less than one star i would

Used to love this place, until my most recent visit. The portion of beef in the nasi lemak was small (and fatty) Not up to the previous standards I felt (and I’ve been visiting here since 2010) I hope this was a ‘one off’ and that the good quality returns when I decide to visit again.

SERVES PORK. The menu clearly show pork is served in this restaurant, how is it categorized as Halal? Please do not mislead us Muslims! It’s not right.

My absolute favourite place of all time! Lovely people, great food, and recent refurb makes it even nicer to eat in 👍🏽 Whether it's a table for two or a birthday meal, Kampong Ah Lee never disappoints, ever! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Food tasted amazing especially their laksa curry broth (we would like to try their tom yum next time), just wish had a heads-up about the source of the blue rice grains from the menu description for the Nasi Lamek with chicken as eventually after causing us nauseating concern & asking a second server for a clearer explanation, understanding that the blueness was for aesthetic reasons & not something funny or wrong with the rice as they cook it with added butterfly pea flower which is the same thing used to make bubble tea blue. Also would have been good to know that their cold option for their hot or cold drinks like the Malaysian Milk Tea & Malaysian White Coffee is not in fact cold but just their hot version with ice cubes added in... Also good to discover from a friendly customer next to us who explained better than the server the difference between Malaysian & Taiwanese Milk teas in that Malaysian ones are pulled & poured instead of filtered if I remembered correctly! It is compact & busy at 6pm when I got a table after waiting 5 mins thanks to a customer being aware of us waiting & kindly finishing up more quickly, but when my friend had just joined me 10 mins after, the older server was quite abrupt & hurrying us when we hadn't even had a chance to look & choose our order yet, though the restaurant thankfully quietened down a little so we could thankfully not feel in a rush to finish our food & could catch up & chat more leisurely.

This was our fourth time here. Its a great find, great authentic food and great service. The roti is great as is the khar kway chow.

The food was awesome and the portions great. I'll visit again when in the area. I do recommend this place

The food was not impressive, and the service was quite disappointing. An elderly staff member rudely rushed me by placing the bill on my table without me asking, which I found extremely discourteous. I was only there for 30 minutes in total. Regardless of the busy Fringe season, customers should never be treated this way. It’s really disappointing when I was just trying to enjoy my meal, it is definitely not acceptable for stuff to rush customer out like that, regardless how busy Fringe is.

Had the Char Kuey Teow and Mee goreng. Probably my third time here over the last year. Presentation is good unfortunately both mee goreng and char keuy teow aren't the best tasting - Portions a little smaller than a similar priced Nanyang nearby.

Such amazing food and kind staff!

Delicious food with friendly service. The layout is more cafe than restaurant but it is very clean, reasonably priced and the food is delicious. My son's favourite restaurant!

I don’t recommend this restaurant at all, although I reserved a table she was rude didn’t even look at our face and didn’t let us in Bec no table was available although I’ve booked a table yet she ignored us if there is -ve star I would give her !!!!! 😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬

I reserved a table and she didn’t took us to our table and she ignored us and she was soooo rude

Love the food. Authentic Malaysian food and great atmosphere!

Small place but with great food. Lucky we got a table when we did. Have wanted to try this place for a while. Roti and skewers were 👌 disappointed they didn't have the crispy pork though

This place was a real unexpected delight. Very busy inside, but quick service. Food was really excellent, had the char siu pork. Great value too, highly recommended.

Great food as always. Service good.

Super tasty, get twice as many roti as you think you want because once it comes out you’ll want more.

Small and always busy when we've visited. Food tastes great. Staff are attentive and helpful.

Nice malaysian food. Recommended. Malaysia can!!!

The best Malay food in Edinburgh served by Catherine ❤️

Very well served Malaysian food. The place was always clean and tidy, the food was amazing!

Avoid this restaurant if u come alone, the staff said they arent serve dine in for one person, i never hear this things other place so rude ! And so annoying. I come very far away and just allow to take away! He wants me to bring all my family come to their restaurant hahaha !

Driving alingand happened upon this restaurant. Having stayed in KL and missing the food we tried nasi goreng and Tom yum and it was fantastic really reminded us of Malaysia. Staff attentive and helpful. Daughters review ; Food was amazing and the staff is kind everything was amazing

Curry Laksa and Nasi Goreng are my favorite!

The best place to enjoy Malaysian makan. I am from the south and I know what is good food

As a Malaysian, I would 100% recommend their food - very authentic!! Highly recommend their char kuey teow, one of the best I had in the uk! Chicken satay and nasi lemak are impressive as well!

Very tasty Good price (Hongkongers review)

Nasi goreng was really delicious. Thank you 😊

Good choice in foods , recommend roti canai and beef rendang curry with rice

Delicious and authentic Malaysian food in a warm and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant as a whole has a small and cute set up. I tried their very famous Nasi Goreng - I must say it amused me so much ♥️ and is now one of my favourite go to dishes. I have also tried their Char Sui - topped with barbecue pork 👌🏻, Roti canai - the roti was crispy and well cooked and reminded me of the Malabari porotta, the curry served with it also tasted really good! Also tried the deep fried Wan Ton - a side dish that was soo yumm served almost x6 pieces. Trust me, malaysian cuisine has now secured a place in my top no.5 cuisines! NB : Editing the review as I’ve tried their Chicken curry with rice today, oh dear, it is soo amazing! And yes, had my all time favourite Nasi Goreng but with a twist - requested to make it more spicier and it was beyond words! So much better than the regular Nasi Goreng ! I highly recommend Kampong Ah Lee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Malaysian food is my all-time favourite, so I'm glad to have this place in my adopted hometown and only wish it was closer to our place. It's always been busy whenever I've gone and we've been happy with everything we've ordered.

Lovely little place with amazing food. Vegan options also good. Would go again

This restaurant offers tasty cuisine that will delight the taste buds of chili lovers! The sauces are incredible and add a delicious touch of heat to every dish. Our waitress was very careful to advise us. We feel that she is passionate about what she does, which adds an extra dimension to the experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique and flavorful dining experience!

Just had lunch today, chicken satay, salt and pepper wings, chicken curry speciality, hot and spicy chicken really enjoyed it,all came hot, so tasty, great friendly, efficient service. Will definitely go back again.

East or West. Kampong Ah Lee is the best. From decent selection of appetising menu, to the cozy fun interior designs, Kampong Ah Lee has become my comfort dining place, warmingly welcomed by the friendly staff. We've tried a couple of their dishes. Rendang Beef, Red Curry Chicken with their Haiwanese Rice, Char Keow Teow stand out. The biggest plus is, their portion size is really really big, especially their Noodle soup actually can feed 2 people lol. Prices are so cheap comparing the portion size and delicacy. Don't miss it!

the char kuetiao doesn’t have any smoky taste

Delicious food with large portions, friendly owner and staff!

Delicious food and the stuff are friendly

Food Is tasty but portions not so big for the price. Service can be improved: they are not super nice, the plates arrived After so much time but they try tò make us tò leave as soon as possibile.

The food is amazing! The portion size in the restaurant is good, however when you order takeaway, its way smaller. Love eating here but they're inconsistent with their service. Ordered a wonton soup a few weeks ago and they threw fried wontons in there instead of boiled ones and the owner (im assuming) played it off as if it were normal. Ordered a double portion of wings to takeaway today and they only put one portion. Extremely frustrating. The food is so good but the quality control and consistency is way off. Resteraunt is abit crammed and not wheelchair friendly.

Absolutely amazing! The service was so kind and accomodating. They got my order wrong so they made my correct order again and gave me the wrong order for free! The food is delicious and authentic. Recommend to all!

The roti canai is to die for! Great vegan options.

Delicious Food with friendly staff who can guide you through the menu. The Laksa is not to be missed.

We saw the menu with clear dietary information online, so we decided to visit as we saw some options for us to order (gluten and dairy free). When we started to order - everything that was marked without gluten actually contains gluten. Everytime I asked why the menu says it’s not, the server just kept saying no it has gluten and apologised. I ended up ordering something with the least amount of gluten (from soya sauce), which I am suffering the aftermath now due to it - was starving and had planned to come here for some time. The main thing is that these dietary information should be updated, if a person didn’t clarity and just order based on the menu, it could be very fatal. Taste wise, nothing above and beyond (not worth the gluten consequences).

3.5/5 if I could, hit or miss items. Their Curry Laksa, Curry chicken noodles, egg fried rice, and char kuey teow are great! Their nasi goreng (fried rice..), nasi lemak and mee goreng were.. not so much. Even the good items arent exactly pulling me back here. Also their roti (canai) (in the nibbles section) is 2 frozen parathas with a curry paste + coconut milk side. Its great, just definitely not good value. Will come to try the hainanese chicken rice, and then maybe if my friends force me to, ill come again.

Very good Malay flavor. The tofu and fish soup is very fresh.

First time I visited in here and tried Malaysian food. Small spaces but well organized service by friendly staffs. I want to try other foods in here asap!

Probably the best Malaysian food we have ever had. Chicken curry and roti is unrivaled in every way. We came to Edinburgh from the us and this is the best food we’ve had so far! And the owner is so sweet :)

This is a small and one of the most authentic Malaysian places if not the only one in Edinburgh! The glasses provided for water were a bit questionable (had marks all over them) but the food was fantastic! All the food was piping hot and arrived really quick and tasted amazing, the portions are massive. I will definitely be visiting again when in the area but will maybe take my own water

Very surprised! Food is amazing and super tasty! Added to my favourite restaurants in the city! Will come back until I try the full menu! Very friendly and polite service as well! Keep it up and thanks for the lovely experiece!

Nasi lemak just mediocre. The important ingredients anchovies were missing. They provided crispy cracker instead, which is rare in the authentic version. The sambal was delicious. The curry sauce was on par. Coconut rice was slightly below average. Authentic malaysia nasi lemak in a restaurant usually give drumstick or chicken wings or chicken breast, but here was different. 2 stars Malaysia local black coffee was below par. 1 star There was no queue for a table. Serving within 10 minutes upon ordering.

I still think about the curry laksa and roti i had regularly They were generous with the meat in the curry aswell 🙏🥹

Authentic Malaysian cuisine in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The food is delicious, quite a bit more expensive than it used to be - but where isn't - the chicken is halal, and the staff are always friendly & helpful. I absolutely recommend Kampong Ah Lee.

Got a take away delivery. The nasi lemak was delicious. Chicken was perfect too & broccoli with garlic. Would definitely go back.

I was missing good food when I happen to walk past this store. Ordered the char siew rice and ice milo. Damn shiok. Good place if u miss eating food from home. The aunty also damn nice. I'm definitely coming back here again. Really feels like home. Great place for any Malaysians or Singaporeans.

One of my favourite Edinburgh restaurants 😍

One of my favorite malaysian place in Edinburgh. They manage to accomodate us even though it's a small restaurant. The service was quick and efficient and the food is fantastic! The golden spicy chicken and the rendang beef are still my favorites👌

My favourite malaysian restaurant in Edinburgh. Great space, atmosphere and service, as well as delicious food. I always get food from here when I'm feeling homesick! I especially love the beef redang and kuey teow, tastes just like how I remember it. Terima Kasih!

Mâncarea foarte bună, atmosferă vesela, o experienta unica.

Nice cosy place for having that Malaysian oriental fix while in Edinburgh. I'd say the Curry Mee is better than most restaurants in Malaysia.

I went for the hainanese chicken rice, my absolute favourite from childhood, but there was none left :(. However, they made up for it with an incredible rendang that hit all the right spots. What a great restaurant, bussing, brilliant food and lovely service. Thank you!

On 12th January 2024, my wife and I wanted to eat Malaysian cuisines. Many years ago, we spent few months in Malaysia for my work. Today, we felt very nostalgic and wanted to eat Malaysian food. We enjoyed very much. Thank you! On 28th January, my wife and I visited this restaurant for our lunch. We missed Malaysian meals many years. We ordered few dishes which we ate KLCC. All foods were very good. All staffs were very kind. We felt very comfortable restaurant. Looking forward to visiting again soon. Thank you!

I have been visiting Kampong Ah Lee for more than a decade. One of my favourite restaurants - the food is awesome. Friendly, warm atmosphere. Enjoy!

With respect, I have had Malaysian food before and the people were absolutely FANTASTIC! If the owner - I believe - is from Malaysia, then I am Rishi Sunak! The food - Egg Fried Rice - was okay but the service was absolutely disgusting! The owner - I believe - was obnoxious and was repulsive! All I asked for was fried rice with beef and she shut me down on the first occasion. After explaining to her that I want the beef separate from the fried rice, she audaciously shut me down again! DISGUSTING WOMAN! ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! I will never visit this place again and will make sure to read the reviews and try other places that have a better service and attitude!

The food is seriously amazing ! I don’t know much about Malaysian food but I left with a full happy stomach and a need to know more about it !

Absolutely the best Malaysian food in Edinburgh and probably Scotland. Delicious, good portion sizes and friendly staff.

Roti Canai was epic, but the curry was quite salty. The seating area was small. Everything in their menu looks good. Will come back for more!

Finally had a chance to sit in, rather than ordering delivery from here. The food is excellent.

So it's mostly Malaysian-Chinese food here. There are some dishes that one would find in Indonesian cuisine as well, but that comes with the Malaysian connection. The beef rendang was hot and nice. I the fried softshell crab was good too, but might not be for everyone. The atmosphere was a bit down, but not much to complain about, really.

Authentic Malaysian food. My favourite is crispy pork and Curry Lasa! The service is always good. You will need to book a table for supper.

Golden Spicy Chicken = INCREDIBLE 🫡👌

Good price. Authentic! Warm homelike place. 老闆娘親切，炒粿條好吃

Recommended restaurant for Malaysian foods in Edinburgh! Nice and cozy ambience with lots of Malaysian elements. Serve a wide variety of Malaysian staples. Nasi lemak tasted just like in Malaysia. The laksa and chicken rice looked good too. Definitely worth a try for those craving for Malaysia foods!

Being a Malaysian, the Food here was nothing great : 1. The soft shell crab was kinda burnt & tasteless. 2. The roti canai tasted exactly like 'Kawanku' frozen roti canai & the chicken curry was very light, although the taste was ok. 3. Tofu was dry & tasteless 4. Char Kway teow was too 'charred' & hard at some parts of the noodles, dry, tasteless and only a couple of prawns - mostly kway teow & nothing else. The 2 younger servers were very friendly. The elderly lady that I paid the bill with was very rude. When I asked her whether she was from Ipoh, she ignored me and & when I repeated the question, she just glared at me & blurted "NO!" and walked away. I will definitely not come back here & will pass the word around. It's a shame as there was no Malaysian hospitality at all.

Excellent food and service, I'm definitely going to visit again.

Yeah I haven’t remembered name what I eat but it was extremely delicious:)

Rude staff member encountered on my arrival. Didn’t give me time to order and told me I’d have to move or be sat with others as I was alone. Got the curry laksa and tasted very unauthentic. Disappointing with the popularity of the place.

Food is authentic but a little bit salty and spicy. Some seat is too narrow.

Amazing restaurant, great service, wonderful food. The Roti is amazing 😍

Tasty Malaysian fare in the city. They offer a variety of a la carte noodle, rice dishes, and individual Malaysian staples.

Travelled from Leeds for a short trip and was craving authentic Malaysian food after a year of not having it. This definitely hits the spot and I had such a filling meal I was bloated for the next hour! Happy to feel a bit closer to home. Food was so amazing, will definitely want to come back to try more of the menu. Had a couple more side dishes that me and my friend finished before we even took pictures so that explains it all.

Lovely food in a cosy restaurant. Friendly service. Had the Roti Canai to start which was superb.

Pleasant staff, cool decor, and delicious food (the spicy crab's amazing!). But the online order system's glitchy, so order by another method if you'd like a takeaway (both times we've tried it, payment was taken but we had to order again and wait when we came to collect). Or eat in!

Delicious food, very good service. The place is really small. Book first better!

Everything here is so delicious! It’s the restaurant we most look forward to coming back to in Edinburgh. Since last time we were here, I’ve become pescatarian but I can certify that the vegan lamb rendang is delicious, as are the conventional versions of everything we’ve had.

Really poor. Asked for a table for two, told 20 minute wait - no probs, left our name and went for a pint. Came back 20 mins later and they’d given away our table and told us nothing available that night. Had a lovely meal and great service at a place a few doors down.