Normah's in City of London, Westminster

After an extensive search for the best Malaysian cuisine in England, I’ve finally found it at Normah’s. As someone who believes Malaysian food is the pinnacle of culinary excellence, this discovery was nothing short of a revelation. The Beef Rendang was a masterpiece—tender, richly spiced, and perfectly complemented by a crispy, flaky roti. The Curry Laksa was equally sensational, bursting with flavor and delivering that authentic taste I've been longing for. Overall, we were left speechless by the experience and will undoubtedly return. Normah’s has set a new standard for Malaysian food outside of Malaysia.

I am amazed by how good this was. A small restaurant that gives homely vibes and the food was 10/10. This was my first time having Malaysian food and honestly, I couldn’t point anything wrong. Be mindful that you need to book way in advance to have a table. There were only around 6/7 tables in there. Normah is the only person in the kitchen and then there was another person serving. Very very small but homely. Do remember: CASH ONLY. Must try: HOMEMADE MINT LEMONADE.

Such a lovely lady and amazing cook! Had a yummy Malaysian dinner last night at Queensway Market at Normah’s which is tucked inside this building on the ground floor. We had beef rendang, roti with daal, nasi lemak crispy fried chicken and my favourite, asam pedas whole fish 😋 sides we had crispy chicken wings and deep fried mushroom plus the fresh mint and lemonade drinks while I had teh tarik ☕️ Overall I’d really recommend to visit them but best book as it was closed to walk in by 7pm last night! Lucky we had made reservation! There only opened from 5-7pm and closed two days on Sunday and Monday.

Normah's is my favourite restaurant on earth. I have the Roti Beef Rendang every time, but the Laksa, Asam Pedas Sea Bass, Nasi Goreng, Fried Chicken, and everything else I've tried here are all mind blowing - perfection.

Just like being in Malaysia felt like stepping into a shopping mall in KL. Glad we booked a table as it was very busy. Lovely staff great Tea Tarik hot and cold. Had beef Randang and roti - delicious!!

Delightful cooking full of heart and soul. There is so much to celebrate at Normah’s, the service was excellent, efficient and friendly and the cooking is full of flavour and textures. The beef rendangs sweetness was perfectly offset with powerful lime leaf flavour and sourness of tamarind and the crispy chicken was truly crispy in a way it often isn’t. The dhall with roti was also absolutely lovely, the best roti I can remember eating. There is nothing pretentious at Normah’s just really good cooking.

Hole in the wall, family run restaurant with absolutely delicious and authentic Malaysian food (verified by our Malaysian friends :)). Everything is made to perfection and best to get there earlier to ensure you get your preferred dish. Portion size is also perfect. Can't wait to be back for another meal!

Excellent food. We ordered nasi lemak with fried chicken, roti, noodles with sambal king prawns and of course the rendang dish. Delicious.. would highly recommend !!

Discovered Normahs, a Malaysian hole in the wall eatery at Queensway Market which is basically like a ghetto with lots of fascinating shops and restaurants in a fancy area. Peering in the eatery, I saw promising bowls of curry laksa so went there a week later. The menu was the usual with nasi lemak, curries etc but I felt the star of the show was curry laksa so obviously had that. The curry Laksa did not disappoint as the soup was thick so the soft egg noodles hung the broth nicely. It was really moreish because the curry laksa soup was refreshing with a gentle spicy kick that was balanced well by the tamarind. The taste of this curry laksa was similar to butter chicken curry with a hint of tomato. Will definitely return more frequently if it wasn't for the location. There are so many different Laksa variations so you just have to find the one that is to your liking.

Rendang tasted fine but only had 2 bitesized pieces of meat in it. Roti was very greasy/oily. Crispy chicken had good textured batter but not much taste. I was expecting so much more. PS - staff were very friendly.

Tucked away in Queenberry Market in a tiny yet vibrant corner is Norman’s. I honestly can’t wait for my next visit- delicious fragrant spicy authentic and oh so tasty. There is no pretence just humble and honest food that is divine. It’s definitely worth a visit and I’d recommend you book.

5th time here. Never disappoints! The asam pedas was somehow even better than last time!! The staff was incredibly welcoming despite the restaurant being extremely busy. We were glad we made a reservation that evening. Service was top notch. Keep up with the good work! I will be making a reservation (with the asam pedas) quite soon (again)!

We visited for an early Saturday dinner. Booking ahead was essential, we saw numerous walk-ins being turned away. Booking via their website a week in advance was sufficient. It’s a tiny place accommodating just 20 covers or so. Note that alcohol is not served and I don’t think bringing your own is permitted either. Our family of 2 adults and 2 young kids ordered the prawn nasi goreng, fried chicken nasi lemak, prawn laksa, rotis with dhal, and fried chicken wings. We absolutely loved the rotis. So flaky, so buttery, I think I preferred these to the ones from Roti King. A second order of rotis was devoured easily! The fried chicken was also very enjoyable, however the laksa and nasi lemak were decent but didn’t really wow us. They had a nice home cooked feel, but I expected bolder, punchier flavours. In terms of service, there was only one person front of house, who seemed to also be helping in the kitchen, hence was not there half the time. This was just about manageable given there were only 5 tables, but things were generally slow moving and there was often no one around if we wanted to order top ups or make other requests. The bill for the 4 of us came to £54, making this the cheapest restaurant meal I can remember having in a very long time! Overall, the food was good, but we expected better given the hype surrounding this place. The lack of staff is justifiable given the low prices, so no complaints there. We are happy we tried it out but would hesitate to return a second time, although I could perhaps see myself coming back for for another roti (or three)…

The food at Normah certainly has a warm, home-made feel to it. The restaurant is more like a cafe, situated in a strange shopping mall in Bayswater, which itself is reminiscent of some of Southeast Asia's less glitzy malls. But make no mistake, while the setting is certainly casual, it's a very busy place and bookings are a must. As we sat there, walk-in's had no luck in snagging a table as the small eaterie was completely full. Naturally, I'm going to compare it to Roti King. Well first of all, at least you don't have the headache of having to queue, as you do at Roti King Euston. There are also dishes that Roti King don't do, such as the wonderful Asam Pedas. Another big plus for me was that the teh tarik was authentic, whereas in Roti King it's just awful. Normah's beef rendang was also a touch tastier and more tender than Roti King's though I would have preferred a little less of the coconut taste. I would so so love if they had Penang laksa on the menu. And what about rojak?

Mouth watering dishes! The ikan asam pedas was the star! Fresh fish was used and the portion was big for one person. The curry laksa was delicious too! Would highly recommend the restaurant.

Came for lunch. Had King Prawn Curry Laksa and King Prawn Nasi Gorang. Both excellent - depth of flavour on the Laksa broth was a joy. Ordered sides of their delicious rotis too - not to be missed. Definitely will be back - best since we left SE Asia!

Found Norma's after a quick Google search near to our hotel. Popped in on the off chance and they were full so made a reservation for the next day. So glad I did the chap serving was so friendly but the star of the show was the food, absolutely delicious the beef rendang was the best I'd ever had. Without hesitation when back in London I'd make a stop at normah's

We visited Normah’s a couple of weeks ago and didn’t get around to reviewing it, but this place really deserves all the hype! After hearing so many great things about the food and reading Normah’s story on her website, we felt we just had to try this during our visit to London—and oh my goodness, what a wonderful experience it was indeed! This is one of the best meals I’ve had the pleasure of eating and you can really tell by the caring and warm energy of the place that a lot of heart was put into the cooking. The roti is the best roti I’ve ever had in my life! Our waiter was incredibly friendly. I luckily got the chance to thank Normah for her cooking too and she really is such a kind soul, radiating with warmth. This restaurant is very very special. I urge everyone to visit both for the outstanding food and the welcoming service. Next time we’re in London, we’ll definitely be coming here again!

The restaurant is a little hard to find. We asked one of the shop owners when we entered Queensway Market where the restaurant is, and just at that moment, Normah, the owner, walked by and we followed her in. She's friendly and we had a nice chat with her. We ordered nasi lemak crispy chicken, Mee goreng and sambal seabass. Although I've had better nasi lemak, both the mee goreng and the seabass were good. Overall, a nice little place for home-cooked Malaysian food.

Small restaurant with few tables. Location partially hidden at the corner of Queensway market. We were lucky to get a table after 15 min wait as a reserved table diner no-show. Foods were authentic and feel home again. Love the mouth watering nasi lemak with beef rendang. Friendly and chatty owner. Highly recommended!

I came here to try the food after watching a YouTube video of them. The place is located in a corner of queensway Market. When I arrived there was no table available so had to wait 15 mins for a table to be available. I ordered the nasi lemak with fried chicken which was tasty , the sambal has a hint of assam. The roti with dhall was good too. Only issue is the lack of ventilation cause the food smell to stick to my clothing so I came out smelling a lot like the food I ate.

Normah’s Cafe makes me feel like I’ve walked into chef Normah’s home kitchen for a heartwarming homemade meal. Normah and her one staff member/waiter are extremely lovely and kind, always welcoming and accommodating. I’ve eaten at Normah’s Cafe more times than I can count! And...

We were looking for somewhere close to our hotel to meet our daughter and friend for an evening meal. Malaysian food was something that appealed as I'd never tried it. We called to book and spoke to a friendly man. Normahs is hidden away inside...

Ok, let's get the bad stuff out of the way first, because this restaurant won't be for everyone. - This hard to find restaurant (you have to go into this shopping centre place and it's hidden round a corner - we needed to ask someone...

Very unpretentious place but fantastic home cooked food served with friendliness and enthusiasm. Highly recommended

Honest and Unpretentious - that's exactly how I would describe Normah's...We recently visited this little enclave tucked away at a corner in Queensway Mall in Bayswater, London. We ordered King Prawn Mee Mamak and the Rendang Nasi Lemak set that was accompanied by a roti...

Such friendliness and hospitality. It is like going home to have a meal with mama and brother. We had to get a take away of fried wings which were light and crispy. The roti with beef rendang was very good. It appears to be a...

So Normah's is so off the beaten track you will need help finding it but once you do, it may surprise you. I have been twice now, once before the lockdown with my halal eating son & now to take advantage of the Government sponsored...

Our first time here. We have been amazed by the food. Its tasty, fresh, and authentic Malaysian food. Would highly recommend. Such a lovely find. Will surely be coming back again & again.

I've lived nearby Queensway market for years, without ever going in - or even noticing the entrance. It's not far from Kensington Gardens. Go North up Queensway from the park on the West side of the street, it's between Queensway and Bayswater underground stations. The...

This Malaysian restaurant (in a sort of greasy spoon setting) is nested inside a seedy looking arcade (styled as "Queensway Market". At least that's my impression of the location. When you've found it (adjacent to "Russian Films" - don't ask), Normah is visible in the...

2 of us went for dinner, had veggie laksa and King prawn laksa, roti with Dahl and coconut rice. Everything was delicious and service very friendly and helpful. Will be back soon to try the rest of the menu - best value restaurant I've been...

Lovely little gem of a Malaysian cafe tucked in the heart of Queensway Market. Closest station is Queensway (2 mins walk) or Bayswater is a 5 mins walk away. Normah and her nephew Aizad are lovely warm hosts. All the food is authentic and freshly...

Absolutely loved the food! We had the Nasi Lemak Ayam and Beef Rendang, Roti Canai and their signature Assam Pedas Fish which were absolutely delicious. Normah was very friendly and approached our table for a chat and share her cooking experience. Good price and highly...

Tucked away in a random little shopping arcade in Queensway, this is a very low key restaurant with a small menu but lots of simple charm. Had the prawn noodles with roti for just £10

Kind of difficult to find because it was inside the market. I tried the Asam Pedas and Mee Goreng Mamak which were superbly delicious with generous portions. I tried the air bandung though a little too sweet for me but love it anyway. I suggest...

We went to Normah's after reading a glowing review in The Week by Tom Parker-Boles and were glad we did. Tucked away in the quixotic labyrinth that is Queensway market this is a genuine find. After a holiday in Malaysia where we spent a couple...

Kind of difficult to find, it is inside the market. Nevertheless, service was implacable. Got the roti canai with beef, absolutely delicious, should come with a bigger portion of meat. Also had the nasi lamak, which was also delicious. Really nice people, good food and...

Found it by chance - I have been staying in Bayswater for years but never twigged to the indoor market, and I suspect I'm not the only one. I'm no expert on Malaysian food, had never tried it before I found this place but it...

Normah's is a very welcoming little windowless restaurant tucked away at the back of Queensway's labyrinthine electronics and nick-nacks market. But what it lacks in windows it makes up for in delicious flavours You are given your own piece of paper and pen to write...

Normah’s is a delicious Malaysian cafe situated inside Queensway market ✨ We were given: ➡️ Normah’s prawn curry laksa (Served in a bowl of spicy soup made with coconut milk, homemade curry paste, egg noodles, tofu puff, fish balls and bean sprouts) ➡️ Normah’s roti...

Wonderful, homely vibe and very welcoming staff in this simple, small but very friendly eatery. Felt very relaxing and never rushed. All our queries about the dishes were nicely described. Had a very delicious sea bass dish and a refreshing lime tea. It was so...

Like going to a friends house for a home cooked meal. Cozy hole in the wall Malaysian food in all the best ways

Lovely little hidden gem serving authentic Malaysian food. We had the delicious nasi lamek with beef rendang and some vegetables along with ginger tea a perfect definitely going back

I've grown up eating Malaysian food and have tried many different places around London. This place has become my new favourite! I don't think it's possible to find a more home cooked environment. I almost feel like I'm waiting in the living room while my...

Absolutely loved the place. The food was amazing. The staff was very welcoming and gave an informative overview of their traditional kitchen. A hidden gem. Literally, you have to find it and it is worth it.

Omg, if you love your Assam Pedas Ikan (Tamarind-Sour+Chilipadi-hot+Fish), this is_the_ place to get your Assam Pedas fix....just remember to bring your Egyptian cotton face towels to wipe off the pouring perspiration. And if you are particular about your fish, it’s a whole bone-in mini-seabass...

After having eaten too much Italian and French food, I just had to find some Asian food in London. A quick Google suggested a few places. Normah's was one of them. It is tucked away in Queensway Market (directions below) along Queensway. It takes a...

The place is just nearby Queensway Station, tucked inside the Queensway Market shop. This has been my 4th time coming to Normah Cafe for delicious home-cooked food whenever I drop by London. My personal favourites would have to be their Ayam Penyet w/Rice & Prawn...

Normah cafe is hidden away in Queensway market and is compact and unpretentious. I had the beef rendang nasi lemak (found beef rendang portion a bit small) for lunch - the food was very tasty and the ketayap (green pancakes) excellent! Can’t wait to come...

Amazing home cooked Malaysian food. A bit hard to find, though once you get there it's a fantastic little spot. The Nasi Lemak Rendang is my go to and is spot on every time - always made to feel welcome here. Try their Malaysian tea...

I tried many Malaysian Restaurants in London and most them perhaps looked nice but they were more commercial than good quality food. Normah Caffe instead is the real deal.The service is very good and the auntie who cooks is super friendly.They import many things from...

Normah Cafe is an unpretentious place where you can chill, read and have the most delicious meal. I particularly recommend those green pancakes (sorry don't know the name...) and the roti canai. Friendly staff as well.

I have just finished a rich bowl of Curry Laksa from Normah's Cafe 10 minutes ago. What a wonderful culinary treat. I can't say that I am an expert in Malyasian food, but judging by the groups of Malaysians, which congregate in this secret little...

Ive had my breakfast there during my first trip in London. It is really great to have keropok lekor (Malaysian traditional cuisine made of fish) there. I also had a very nice conversation with the owner of the cafe and his nephew. Both of them...

Fully enjoyed the food. It's a really nice little place. Recommend it to any hungry Hyde park goers on a rainy day.

After a disappointing find of nasi lemark and tea tarik, I was desperate to find another authentic place. Through goggles search, I found Normah cafe in Queensway hidden away in a market unit. It was a quiet morning and I m the only customer. Having...

A bit tricky to find nestled in the back left-hand corner of the Queensway Markets but think Asian markets with an amount of courage and you find it. You're greeted with a warm welcome and a friendly smile. Very Malaysian, and so is the food....

Tucked away in the Queensway market, among stalls selling all sorts of stuff. It is down to left on the end. Look for the green 'Russian Films' sign. Small, very white and bright. The cooking is for the lunchtime rush. We had nasi lemak- rice,...

Authentic Malay home cooking in the heart of London . The best beef rendang and sea bass asam pedas I have ever taste in town.

This small simple restaurant has a limited choice of dishes which you choose from the counter as it's all ready cooked. The place came about mainly due to the owners passion for cooking. The food was very good and authentic. It was only rice and...

I got recommended this little cafe by a friend of the family. My mum is from Malaysia as is her friend and having spent much of my holidays there and grown up on the food I can say hand on heart I know good food...

This cafe was a blessing to us in the month of ramadhan whilst looking for halal foor for our iftar when we bumped with Kak Normah the owner of the cafe in the busy street of bayswater.. The cafe gives a nice touch of home...

Normah cafe has got some of the best beef rendang and lamb curry in UK. It is truly Malaysian home cooking from Normah and Ruzlina. Not too hot, and dishes are in the £5 range, so it's really inexpensive. A warm welcome from the ladies.