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4.7

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Nº 398 in 3448 in Manchester

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If you want to try the best authentic Malaysian food, you must come and try the food here. Very friendly staff and highly recommended. I met the owner and she is a very hardworking and honest person. Best Malaysian food in the UK

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Hilman Rokman . 2024-10-05

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Eat well and taste delicious. The place is not big but feels comfortable. Care about food quality.

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ea sport . 2024-10-01

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Even for a Monday this place has a steady stream of people coming through. Well priced, good food.

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Sam Stockdale . 2024-09-30

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Food is Malaysian authentic and delicious taste. Excellent service. Fantastic experience. Highly recommended..

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Ani Ani . 2024-09-28

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Great authentic food, you most definitely need to pre book if you want to eat here. It gets hammered.

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chris . 2024-09-18

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Great place. Always excellent food.

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Ian Meese . 2024-09-17

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Malaysian Chicken Satay The Malaysian chicken satay is a perfect showcase of tradition and authenticity. Grilled to perfection over an open flame, each skewer is infused with rich, smoky undertones. The chicken remains tender and succulent, marinated in a delicate blend of spices that deliver a delightful balance between sweet and savory. Paired with a creamy, nutty peanut sauce, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking the true taste of Malaysian street food. Spicy Fish Fry Bursting with robust flavors, the spicy fish fry is an exemplary dish that celebrates the heat and depth of Malaysian cuisine. The crispy, golden crust encases the fish, sealing in its freshness, while the fiery marinade of chili and aromatic spices gives it an irresistible punch. Every bite is a delightful contrast between crispy and juicy, offering a mouthwatering experience reminiscent of coastal Malaysian kitchens. Chicken Rendang This Chicken Rendang is a masterpiece of slow cooking and layered flavors, true to the heart of Malaysian culinary tradition. The chicken is incredibly tender, having soaked up the rich coconut milk and spices, which create a savory, slightly sweet, and deeply aromatic sauce. The authentic preparation shines through, with the perfect balance of lemongrass, galangal, and chili giving the dish its distinctive and complex taste. Mee Goreng Mee Goreng is a vibrant and flavorful stir-fried noodle dish that captures the essence of Malaysian street food. The noodles are perfectly cooked, absorbing the tangy and spicy sauce that coats them. The combination of fresh vegetables, shrimp, and eggs adds layers of texture and flavor. It’s a satisfying, savory dish that showcases the harmonious balance of sweet, salty, and spicy elements typical of traditional Malaysian cooking. Mee Curry The Mee Curry is an indulgent bowl of comfort that blends the richness of a creamy, coconut-based curry broth with the heartiness of noodles. Each spoonful reveals the authentic depth of Malaysian spices, with a hint of lemongrass and turmeric enhancing the robust curry flavor. The tender pieces of chicken and vegetables complement the broth perfectly, creating a harmonious balance between spice and warmth that is distinctly Malaysian. Lamb Curry Rich and fragrant, the Lamb Curry is a dish that embodies the soul of Malaysian cuisine. The lamb is slow-cooked to perfection, making each bite tender and flavorful, while the curry sauce bursts with a complex blend of spices and herbs. The use of traditional Malaysian spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom elevates this dish, leaving a warm, lingering taste that perfectly complements the lamb’s richness. Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak) The coconut rice is a simple yet iconic Malaysian dish, and this version does not disappoint. The rice is fragrant and subtly sweet, with the richness of coconut milk permeating every grain. It’s the perfect base to pair with more robust dishes, while also standing out on its own with its soft, fluffy texture. The authentic preparation, using traditional Malaysian methods, truly enhances its delicate flavor. Unfortunately, their Milk tea & coffee are horrible ❗️😪

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Dancing in the wind (風中追風) . 2024-09-09

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Their satay is the best in UK so I have tried! Just go for 6 skewers of them you will not regret 👍🏻 everything else are very good as well, just remember to book a table they are always busy

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Arthur Chan . 2024-09-03

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A Malaysian colleague took 8 of us here. The ambiance, food and the staff were amazing. The place gave off a homely aura. The staff was very accommodating of our adjustments. Ordered a variety of starters and dishes and everything was exceptional. My personal favourites were buttermilk prawns. I ordered Nasi Lamak, which is their traditional dish, and Sirap Bandung as my drink. After my meal I ordered the Ten Tarik tea as I had heard about it a lot. The price-to-serving ratio is acceptable. Definitely recommended. The place is Halal.

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Haider Ali . 2024-09-03

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First time here in Sambal. Really authentic and delicious, defo one of the best Malaysian restaurants in the UK. Char kuey teow was perfect. We had medium spice but it was actually quite spicy already 😂 Staff are very friendly. Definitely coming back for other food again!

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Yvonne Low . 2024-08-27

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What an absolute treat of a place. If you’ve been to Malaysia then you will know this is really authentic food. The food is so delicious, we ordered lamb rendang, coconut rice, chicken satay with peanut sauce, roti canai with chicken curry and some fried chicken. 10/10 for all of us even my 5 year old loved it. We didn’t book ahead of time so we had to wait an hour to get a table but it was worth it. We can’t wait to come back and try all the other dishes.

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R K . 2024-08-26

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Sambal serves delicious Malay street food with standout prawns and spicy fish starters. The welcoming staff enhances the experience. The only drawback is the lack of space inside which can get a bit cramped, but it's worth it!

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Adam . 2024-08-17

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All the Food we ordered was delicious, truly of Malaysian standard. Service was great. Staff were polite and friendly. We will definitely visit this place again. Keep up the excellent work Chef & Staff. 👍👍👍

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Geraldine Gan . 2024-07-28

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Went for dinner on a week day and it was relatively busy, which is a good sign ? But it became sooo busy we were playing musical chairs 😆 we got shifted x2, and it was 3rd time lucky. It did become embarrassing though. They had no fresh orange juice so brought me fanta. The food was surprisingly good. Good sized portions except the starter. The lentil soup is noted as having chicken.. if u call a tiny bone, chicken then it's ok 🤣 but the malaysian bread is to die for. Worth a try even though no chicken.

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F . 2024-07-20

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I don't often leave reviews but this place was top tier. The food tasted amazing and the amount given was very generous! Will definitely be back and always recommend here.

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Stefan Rodriguez . 2024-07-20

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I came from Ireland to see my friend in Manchester. She took me to Sambal, a small Malaysian restaurant in Barlow Moor Road. She didn't disappoint me. Foods were very tasty, authentic Malaysian flavours. Tea is superb. Staff are very friendly and prompt service. I highly recommend to anyone living here or visiting Manchester.

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Viji Srigengan . 2024-07-18

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Cant eat there w/out reservation. Eator pack have to wait atleast 45 mins ( it what the staff said ). Menu mostly from the east ( Singapore @ mee goreng mamak )

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Pahrulanam Mohd Awi . 2024-07-15

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Simple setting with extremely authentic and very delicious Malaysian food. BYOB too with a shop next door to get what you need. Would definitely recommend it for foodies who seek out the real deal.

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Jay Lau . 2024-07-13

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Amazing food, really spicy and complex flavours, super nice staff explaining everything and very helpful, will definitely come back and bring friends, it gets very busy so book in advance

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Pedro Peterka . 2024-07-13

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Food is generally delicious with strong flavour. Recommend Sotong Goreng, (calamari) it was crispy and tender on the inside. Although the restaurant was busy on Sunday evening that seems the staff were run off their feet, the service was great.

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Sandy C . 2024-07-09

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The restaurant looks nice and tidy 😍

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محمد الرويلي الرويلي . 2024-07-08

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Why didn't I find this place earlier? The food is AMAZING and I don't use block caps lightly! Really friendly staff were ready with recommendations for those unfamiliar with the menu. We're definitely going back!

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Daniel De'Giovanni Mansfield . 2024-06-28

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Sambal is a very traditional Malaysia Food restaurant and Sambal sauce is really super hot🔥🔥🔥if you cannot eat too spicy I could recommend you to choose Mild instead of little spicy 🌶️ and the Milo drinks was nice 😊:)

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Zi Abby . 2024-06-28

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Incredible food! We ordered chicken curry and lamb rendang with coconut rice. Very friendly staff and tasty food. Highly recommend!

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Bella Marshall . 2024-06-27

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We had a dinner there, with drinks, starters, and main dishes. The starters, roasted chicken were good. Our drinks were unfortunately forgotten by them. However they remember the rice should be ordered for the lamb curry so they constantly disturb us and ask to order. After we had been there for half hours and had food for around 15mins, we were pushed to taken away the food and paying the bill. They told us there were some customers waiting outside as they reserved. How come? It was so chaotic of the service in the restaurant. In the end, we had to finish and leave in advance. Although the bill was discounted by 10%, the service fee was charged and the whole experience was horribly awful and disappointing.

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ZP Ying . 2024-06-23

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Visited this place because of all the great reviews it had. Although we had booked a table, there was still a waiting period due to the immense amount of foodies flocking to this place. Everyone that had left the restaurant had all given 5 stars thumbs up and recommended dishes. We waited a good 30-40mins. As soon as we were seated we ordered 5 starters and 3mains. Suffice to say the starters did not disappoint. In fact we were so stunned at how delicious the food was that the addiction is real. Please if you ever do go, order the fish starter, the roti canai with chicken curry, the sticky wings and the satay skewers. Absolutely amazing. Portion sizes are good and price was good value too. We were so full from the starters we barely ate the mains. The mains were not to taste tho. In future we would probably order a bunch of starters and a curry with that.

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Phan Dang . 2024-06-23

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We should replace every defibrillator with a portion of the mee goreng. It will bring you back from the brink. Great staff. Great food. Good Alex. Good Jebs. :)

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Rahul Chahal . 2024-06-23

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Firstly, I have dined here before and had a wonderful experience and I have also lived in Malaysia and can vouch that the food is very authentic and delicious. However, we were thoroughly disappointed by our experience this evening. We booked ahead of time for a 6pm sitting for the special banana leaf set menu. On arrival we were told that there were no tables available, even though we had booked. This was the case for 2 other families who had also booked and had been asked to wait. After 45 minutes of waiting outside we were finally given our table. From the minute we sat down, the serving staff were unattentive and really didn't seem to know what they were doing or have any understanding of basic customer service. We weren't given a menu until we asked. Drinks came separately and after a while. We said we wanted the banana leaf set menu and the staff looked at us blankly, eventually they understood what we meant. After 45 minutes we finally received our two chicken curries (the main of the set menu) we then waited 10 more minutes for the banana leaf set (breads, chutneys and veggies) to arrive. As I said, the food was delicious I can't deny that. The set menu was also supposed to come with a side of fried chicken which didnt arrive so we ordered it separately and that never arrived. We waited and waited to get the attention of someone to ask for the bill (bear in mind this is a tiny restaurant with about 7 staff members). The bill came and it had the fried chicken added on (which we never received) and a service charge which I thought was laughable. We asked for the chicken and service charge to be taken off, we waited ten minutes and then just gave them the right amount in cash as they never gave us an updated receipt. I'm really disappointed with the lack of customer service experienced tonight. As i said, the food is delicious and the service has been great in the past, tonight was just a complete let down.

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Daniela Mizzen . 2024-06-22

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The taste of the food was very authentic. The quality of food is well maintained although it might take awhile to serve. Went back to this restaurant many times but have recently noticed the taste of some Food has changed. Overall still very nice. Highly recommend.

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AK . 2024-06-12

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Have a good friend visiting from another country, and I’am so happy to recommend some great restaurants. we are all extremely satisifed with the food here, and i think the owner, who i believe is a woman, is very attentive. I wouldn’t hestate to recommend this restaurant to many friends who haven’t heard of this restaurant yet.

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J O . 2024-06-10

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A true gem of a Malaysian restaurant. We were in the area and decided to give it a go from the reviews and were not disappointed! The restaurant itself is small and was almost full when we went, ambience is good. The food though is delicious, wish we could try all dishes. Very generous portions and the chef puts a lot of effort in presentation. The staff and owner were lovely... We will definitely visit again!

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V77 P . 2024-06-10

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It's a hidden gem serving authentic Malaysian cuisine. We ordered the chicken satay, noodles, Mee Goreng mamak with prawns ( noodles) and Roti Canai. I personally enjoyed the roti and curry which had coconut base. The chicken was well marinated and served with a peanut sauce. Overall its a must visit if you want to explore new cusisine. As the place is small, I recommend getting in a reservation to avoid waiting.

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Heena .S . 2024-06-08

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We came here for food on a Monday night. The place was busy when we arrived and people kept coming in. The staff and service was great and they were helpful when we were choosing the food we'd like to eat.

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Bhavesh Mistry . 2024-06-03

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Exceptional, out of this world food. Not enough stars to rate how good it is.

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Gavin Fong . 2024-05-25

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Service is slow but worth it because the food is incredible. The rendang and nasi goreng absolutely slap!!!!

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Jacob Burke . 2024-05-23

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I recently dined at SAMBAL on Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, and had a fantastic experience. The Malaysian Chicken Satay was perfectly grilled with a delicious peanut sauce. The Roti Canai paired wonderfully with the Chicken Curry. The Fish Curry (Whole Fish, Medium Spicy) was fresh and flavorful. For mains, we enjoyed the Chicken Mee Goreng (Medium Spicy) and Seafood Nasi Goreng Kampung (Mild). Both were tasty and well-portioned. The Limau Cold, The O Limau, and Teh Tarik Cold were refreshing and balanced the spicy dishes well. Service was prompt and friendly, and the cozy ambiance made for a great dining experience. Highly recommend SAMBAL for authentic Malaysian cuisine!

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Harry Inuk . 2024-05-19

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Kind people very crowded and small space and bad food

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vy nguyen . 2024-05-03

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I don't usually post reviews except for the usual stars, but this place left me astoundingly surprised, so I'm leaving one as I'm leaving the premises. I regret not being able to taste the food after making a reservation. Unfortunately, we weren't served. The wait staff were unapologetic and frankly rude, with one of them stating, "Oh, there was a guy working before me, and he messed up your reservation." He said, "Give me 15 minutes, I'll get you a table." We waited for 25 minutes and were ignored by the wait staff throughout our stay (standing in a cramped corner). While I'm not particularly strict about receiving apologies, such a mistake definitely warranted one, in my opinion. Proceed at your own risk; the service might not meet your expectations.

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Roshan Adhikari . 2024-05-03

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Just moved to the area, got takeaway from Sambal and I'll probably be ordering for the foreseeable future. We had roti canai, lamb rendeng and something similar to mee goreng... all were outstanding.

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Jamie Skinner . 2024-04-30

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This is our second time visiting the Sambal. The food is authentic Malaysian food and fabulous. I had Nasi Lemak last time. I tried Rojak India and Mee Curry with my friend this time. The portion is so big. My friend needs to pack half of her fried rice back home. The staff are very nice too. We both enjoy the meal and will definitely visit again.

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Bell Fung . 2024-04-28

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For someone who’s had authentic Malaysian food in Malaysia while living next door in Singapore for nearly 7 years, this is THE PLACE that will transport you right back to the good ol’ days. Had chicken Bee Hoon noodles and got a medium level spice level for the sambal and it was SPIIIICYYY! Just like how I remember it! I also had chicken satay which was really tender and fresh off the grill, the peanut sauce is DELICIOUS! Along with this I also had iced milo too, tasted exactly like how I remember it. Will definitely visit again, try the teh tarik next time along with a rice based dish. One thing I will say, the service is slow which is why I gave it 3/5 (worth the wait though) but the staff is very friendly. It’s a small cozy restaurant which is why I gave it a 4/5. Make sure you make a booking before visiting as it does get busy after 7pm

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Ammar . 2024-04-28

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As a Malaysian, I can verify that the food was very good and authentic. Highly recommend the nasi lemak, roti planta and ayam masak merah.

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MCMXCVIII PEY . 2024-04-28

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The food was really tasty and I will definitely be coming back !!

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Navina Selvaraj . 2024-04-27

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The hospitality, the food and the atmosphere was amazing. Front of house staff are very engaging and friendly. 100% recommend for anyone who wants to try amazing Malaysian dishes.

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suuraj gill . 2024-04-27

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Delicious and authentic Malaysian food, served in a small and basic restaurant. Sambal is easily one of the best places for Malay food up North and I would highly recommend it to anyone. However, Sambal suffers from success - make sure you book in advance because after 6pm, the restaurant is always very busy. I saw a queue quickly develop at the door with people waiting at least 15 mins for a table.

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Hamzah Ahmed . 2024-04-27

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We love the food! authentic Malaysian food with an affordable price and outstanding taste! Everything is super delicious. Arshad and Bawaani also gave us the best service when we went there! If you're in manchester this is pne of the must try restaurant!

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winda mansyur . 2024-04-26

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Very authentic flavours, choose your level of heat on some meals but the taste is all pure Malaysian Street food. I highly recommend the place, prices are reasonable but the portions are generous!!!

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SandozHigh . 2024-04-22

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Sunday night takeaway collection. Impressed!

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James O'Neill . 2024-04-22

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“The food was lovely at Sambal. We had the king prawns as a starter and they were amazing, would definitely recommend. We then had chicken nasi goreng as a main - it was very tasty but make sure to choose the appropriate spice level. We chose hot but did find it really spicy as there was a lot of green chillies folded in to the rice dish. I will definitely ask next time to put my chillies on the side haha Our waiter was Arshad and he was very lovely, great service. Would definitely go back again

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Peter Parker . 2024-04-22

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Delicious and flavourful food. Arshad was attentive, helpful and friendly. He took good care of us the whole night. Would recommend this place if are looking for Malaysian food and decent customer service.

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Cookie Chan . 2024-04-21

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Food is amazing…. Staff are very kind, friendly and thoughtful. Would recommended

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Nikith Nagaraj . 2024-04-21

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The food is amazing and the atmosphere is nice, except when we are ordering, the waiter have a pale and staring emotion, straight toward us just because we didn't order any starter. Also you need a reservation between the busy hour, the inside is small and only have few tables Order the nasi lemak, it's the cheapest one.

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7474jo Roblox . 2024-04-20

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I used to come several times a month. The taste is good. Traditional Malaysian food. It is so busy, the two server has no time to take order and serve, need to remind and remind. And, the server seems not really understand what customer want, I ordered vegetables noodles, but they serve vegetarian noodles, I repeated my order again and again and point at the menu to confirm what I want. The order is still wrong. It is not worth for the additional service charge

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JWC Wong . 2024-04-20

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Came here today and honestly, the food was absolutely beautiful and delicious. Every dish of theirs has a unique taste and texture suited for its base ingredients. I had to order the Curry Mee and honestly my favourite comfort food 🥺😍 Highly recommend. Place is a little small, but don’t underestimate the quality 😇

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Mustaina Yakub . 2024-04-20

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It's been 10 years I've been to Malaysia and been trying to find a place in the UK with authentic Malysian food. I cannot describe how happy this place made me, I almost got emotional! It's like I was back in Malaysia. I highly recommend this place, the staff is incredibly nice, the service is amazing, the food is exceptional! Thank you Sambal, we will be back soon to try other dishes on your menu.

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Bibi Fitness . 2024-04-09

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Omg ! Safe to say my favorite place to eat out in Manchester. I've never eaten a better fish curry. Just delicious 😋

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Shubhi G . 2024-04-09

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Brilliant place and brilliant food. What more can I say! Been back multiple times and will continue to do so.

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Sam A . 2024-04-05

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As someone who hails from Malaysia and is currently residing in the UK, you absolutely must try the mouth-watering Malaysian cuisine available here! Trust me, the food is simply divine and you won't be able to resist the delectable flavours and generous portions. And the best part? All of this comes at an incredibly affordable price! Don't miss out on this amazing culinary experience, my friend!

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Norliza Mohd Salleh . 2024-04-04

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This food wasn’t great.. It was amazing, even more. Words can truly not explain the incredible flavours that all just blended together into heaven. The food came out piping hot and was plated nicely, didn’t take too long and tasted very fresh. We couldn’t finish three mains between the four of us. It’s bring your own alcohol, and they supply cups,wine glasses etc. Food was cheap for massive size and quality. The butter prawns were spicy, sweet and the whole lot. The satay chicken was melt in the mouth chicken with a satay sauce, I’ve had some bad satays, but I can assure you that this one is the best of the best. The rice was cooked beautifully, the noodles were really good. We got seafood for the noodles which came with calamari, prawns and I believe I tasted fish. It was all really nice. After someone asked my sister if it was a bit to spicy for her liking, and she replied yes, they gave us a non spicy dish for my sister in which we couldn’t finish because we were stuffed. At the very end we were given free desserts, which were gorgeous. Waiters were all very nice. Unfortunately we don’t live here, so we can’t go everyday 😂 if you’re around, please go, if you want good food for cheap prices, go here. If you go here you will be given the opportunity to taste the best food in Manchester.

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David Buggie . 2024-03-30

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Absolutely wonderful! All portions were large and perfectly cooked.! Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Got 3 starters and 3 mains (+one free main) and was so much, unfortunately we are travelling and couldn’t take to go, but takeout boxes are available. Bring your own booze which makes the dinner extremely affordable. Cook came out and asked how we liked the food and after she saw my reaction to the small amount of spice, came out with a zero spice dish which was delicious! Very traditional and flavourful food. Highly recommend if you’re anywhere near Manchester!

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Catharine Buggie . 2024-03-30

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Ordered nasi lemak sambal sotong for takeaway through a friend. Was really excited to have it for iftar and this was my first time trying it from Sambal, but I was met with disappointment when I only got 5 regular sized calamari rings and 2 small ones (see pic attached).. i don’t think that’s worth £13 sadly. The dish was kinda bland and sambal had no kick (ordered hot spice). Takpelah, first and last.

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Arissa Yahaya . 2024-03-28

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The food here is so authentic, all the flavours I've been missing, which I couldn't even find in Malaysia nowadays. We ordered nasi lemak Lamb Rendang, rojak, chicken satay, and mee goreng mamak which is definitely way too much food for 2 of us, but we were so excited and we enjoyed every dish. The lady who is the daughter of the the owner is so friendly, chatting with us and introducing all the popular items on the menu, explaining everything to us. Definitely recommended if you looking for authentic Malaysian food.

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Catherine Chong . 2024-03-26

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My first experience of Malaysian cuisine. Tofu sambal with coconut rice was incredibly fresh and flavoursome, and very generous portion size. Extremely friendly, kind and attentive restauranteurs and staff. Excellent in every respect and highly recommended!

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A Mansley . 2024-03-25

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While the food itself tasted fine they managed to get something wrong for each of orders and it was so packed they didn't come and give us the opportunity to complain. The person who wanted spicy got mild, the person who wanted mild got spicy, one of the chicken dishes turned into seafood and the other seemed "medium rare". And with all that in mind it still took them over an hour to bring our food to us, and they didn't give us plates or cutlery at first either. A poor experience given what was expected from the reviews.

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Joe Stevens . 2024-03-24

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All time favourite place for Malaysian food in Manchester. Very friendly staff. Will recommend mee goreng mamak, char kuey tiao and nasi goreng!

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Chang Chiao Ling . 2024-03-24

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Great food and very accommodating! Spice level is proper spice like the one you can get back home. My group and I booked a large table of 10 and all the dishes that came were very good and very tasty. Will defo come again and personally recommend :)

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Luqman Norshafiee . 2024-03-24

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Such a gem that Chorlton is so lucky to have. It’s like being transported to Malaysia. Love love love it.

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Jim Davis . 2024-03-22

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If you are looking for the the true taste of Malaysian food (the warmness and the kindness of the owner is also included), Sambal is the right place. I can confidently confirm the food here ranks top 3 among all the Malaysian restaurants that I’ve tried. The curry for the roti canai was superb. The fish curry brings back my memories to the Malaysian restaurant i frequent visited when I was back home. The best of course the cha kuew tiaw. It was cooked perfectly with the wok hey from pan completed the taste. Unlike other restaurants, the portion for each meal is enough for 2 person, so you can share the food. The best part of Sambal is the owner. She was friendly, treat you like a family eventhough it was my first time there. She even add an extra fried chicken for my daughter’s nasi lemak. We will come back for sure to try another dishes. Thanks for the excellent food.

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Ahmad Nazuwan . 2024-03-16

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Very busy place with lots of what appeared to be Malaysian students so very authentic. Food yummy and reasonably priced.

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Paul Murphy . 2024-03-14

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Amazing Malaysian food and was worth every penny. Lovely people and the service was amazing. If you are looking for actual authentic Malaysian food, this is your spot

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Mohammad Razak . 2024-03-10

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The best Malaysian food I've ever tasted. So authentic and full of flavour. Prices are reasonable and portions are great. The nasi lemak was out of this world. Would recommend booking a table in advance as they're always busy.

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Noreen Akhtar . 2024-03-10

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Really good Malaysian food - the curry chicken hits home. We ordered nasi lemak and mamak mee goreng. Both were really good and tastes authentic. Will highly recommend!

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Abbie Loi . 2024-03-09

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Tried Samba's for the first time this week as a takeaway and can't fault it! Got the lamb and chicken rending, and roti canai. Everything was full of flavour, really decent portion sizes and reasonably priced. Having been to Malaysia, this food was spot on.

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Simon Millman . 2024-03-05

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This was a delicious meal .Very authentic and good value for money.Rojak India was fabulous.The Nasi Lemak made by Nisa ,who came out of the kitchen to greet us was yummy.Thankyou,We'll be back!

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ESTHER COLES . 2024-03-04

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Feel very grateful for the service. We are rubbish at eating spicy food and dared to order nasi goreng mamak 😅 the taste is truly authentic, first bite brought me straight back to my eye-watering experience in Singapore where I did the same stupid thing. The lady owner saw our struggling and offer to replace the dish with none-spicy stir fry hor phon without additional charge. She has a lovely personality as well. All dishes were tasty. Highly recommend but do your research before ordering if you cannot handle spicy dishes like us🤣

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U U . 2024-02-28

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Didn’t get to try the food because they made us wait 45 minutes to get a table and gave it to other people in the end.

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Aaina Prabhu . 2024-02-25

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Probably the best Malaysian restaurant in the north. Authentic & full of flavour. Food was served in good time and our waiter really looked after us. Everything we tried was amazing and I'll be back.

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Saqib Saghir . 2024-02-25

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We wandered past last night and saw it was packed. We took a chance and they found us a table for two. Fantastic place. Lovely food, great staff, bubbling atmosphere with people from all over the world. We'll be back!

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Paul . 2024-02-25

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I was at Sambal for my friend’s birthday and the food and service and general vibes was great! We had so much fun! The appetizers were a highlight!

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Sarah Stewart . 2024-02-22

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Food is gorgeous, huge amounts, lovely staff. Very good value, couldn't recommend it too highly.

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ciaran owen . 2024-02-16

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Delicious genuine Malaysian food! Nasi Lemak, a Malaysian national food, was spot on especially with sambal squid (sotong). Mamak mee goreng reminded us of Penang. Big portion. Owner & cook is from Malaysia (Seremban). Saraswathi (boss lady) was very welcoming. Btw, they even got the teh ais right! Right down to the glass itself (straight out of a mamak)!

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yong chee weng . 2024-02-01

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The roti canai was the best I’ve had. It was soo delicious with the curry sauce. I must’ve spoke about it for weeks after I had it. We also ordered the nasi goreng and the noodle dish which was ok. But our favourite was definitely the roti canai. The drinks were delicious too!

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B Auklt . 2024-01-27

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The best Malaysian restaurant in Manchester.

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Adnan Gazi . 2024-01-21

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Really loved the food there. It was very tasty and authentic. The hosts very welcoming and friendly. It's a small restaurant so the seats may feel a bit congested. I tried the Parotta and couple of other dishes. The quantity was a bit more so ended up packing them home. 4 stars because when we entered there was sting smell of cooking filled the dining area. The ventilation should be improved to overcome this.

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Selvakumaran Subramaniam . 2024-01-17

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Malaysian here, they have really authentic Malaysian food! Good spice, great portion and real flavours. The auntie owner is really friendly and welcoming as well!

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Allen Yong . 2024-01-15

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Really cozy place with yummy food will keep going back!!

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Anu Shantha Priya . 2024-01-13

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Amazing food and service! Would definitely recommend this place for great tasting malaysian food x The roti canai and mamak mee goreng is 10/10

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Sinthu Rajendran . 2024-01-08

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My friend was recommend this place and I came m with my family & friends. I would simply say that this restaurant has the most authentic Malaysian food in the UK. We order Nasi Lemak, Nasi Pataya, Kuey Teow and Mee Mamak. All the food and services were amazing! We had a fruitful conversation with the owner on how she brought the delicate of every single Malaysian touch onto the table! Definitely will going back when visiting Manchester again soon!

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Maharesmi Apsari . 2023-12-31

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good food with good hospitality. Will come back soon!

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Bernardo Wong . 2023-12-31

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As a Malaysian family , we drive nearly two hours for this dinner . Absolutely love it , 99% hometown taste. Big portion + small prices ,100% happy dining . The beautiful waitress ~ Saras made us feel like close friends . Sure will return with family & friends.

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kent yew . 2023-12-31

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Food quality was good but unfortunately a very disappointing dining experience. Had a reservation at but was not seated until 20 minutes after arrival. Waited further 20 minutes before order was taken. First drink didn’t come until 30 minutes after that and First dish did not arrive until 40 minutes after that. It’s now 60 minutes since ordering we still haven’t receive our mains (we also said we are happy for all the food to come at the same time). In the meantime, 3 takeaway orders have been completed and collected. The restaurant really need to prioritise dining in customer and maybe temporarily pause the takeouts if they can’t cook quick enough to fulfil all the orders.

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Alvin Tan . 2023-12-28

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As a favourite eater of Nasi Lemak since I was a lil kid, Sambal has absolutely succeed in delivering the same taste of nasi lemak in Malaysia. My taste bud never fail. For those who want to try, this shop definitely the place for it. The family who runs the business are very friendly and always with smile. They also recommend to try their infamous mee goreng mamak which defo be my choice for the next visit. Kudos!

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MUHAMMAD MUHAZIQ BIN MUHAZAM . 2023-12-24

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Great Malaysian food, the best in greater Manchester - almost a weekly treat for me and my mates at this point!

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Charlie Mills . 2023-12-19

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All five starters and five main meals were excellent. Couldn’t fault any of them. Friends from Singapore said the food was authentic and as good as they get back home. Be warned… the extra spicey is exactly what it says. It’s BYO but off licence next door.

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Steve Post16 . 2023-12-17

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Amazing. The mamak mee goreng is to die for!

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H O . 2023-12-07

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Excellent Malaysian food. Highly recommend this restaurant for those looking for authentic Malaysian food. The waiter is so polite and nice. Teh Tarik is 100%!

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Panggunan Ramanathan . 2023-12-07

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Lovely authentic restaurant. Came here yesterday and ordered a few different dishes. They were all delicious and full of flavour. The staff were lovely and friendly and made the experience so much better. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic malaysian traditional food. Will be coming again in the future. Thanks!

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Cleo oloha . 2023-12-05

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Best Malaysian food in manchester

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Tommy Ho . 2023-12-03

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Their foods are really good! The taste reminds me of the good old times in kopitiam near my office back then in Batam! Will definitely come back again!

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Rut Aprillia . 2023-12-03

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We ordered Mee Goreng Mamak & Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken and both of them were absolutely amazing & delicious. Definitely worth it & I'll repeat it next time. The best Malaysian restaurant so far!

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NUR AIN BALQIS BINTI MOHD RAZUAN . 2023-12-02

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