Satay House in City of London, Westminster

Even as someone who eats a lot of Malaysian and Indonesian food, the nasi goreng here is one of the best

Wish I could give a 4.5 because it wasn't quite worth a 5 BUT was definitely better than a 4. Nice menu of the usual food but also with some more unique ones. I had the meal on a plate beef rendang and found it enjoyable but not as full of flavour as they can be. Was greeted by a friendly waiter, but didn't get a menu for about 5min while the staff talked to friends which wasn't very professional. Overall, would recommend but not very strongly

Fantastic the food is so good, the service is also excellent and attentive, friendly helpful staff. I highly recommend this place

I have eaten from the restaurant in the past, an decided to order nasi goreng.. £15.00 ,tasted noooooo spices, just fiery chilli.. an loads of spring onion.. loads!!… I am sure there should be an egg in there, I was better off buying a £7.00 special fried rice from my locals… it was also very dry.. not sure if they have a new chef but he needs to a little light on the chilli, to much spoils the actual dish!!… 👎🏾

Their food is sweet and delicious, I honestly liked it

I had a fantastic meal at Satay house! I had the satay skewers and beef rendang, both wonderfully prepared and rich in flavour - the peanut sauce was absolutely delicious. Friendly and welcoming staff made the experience all the nicer.

The explosion of flavours in your mouth is just amazing. Loved the satay with peanut sauce, ayam berlada, and Mysore kambing. Service was quick, staff were attentive, and the ambience felt like having a meal at home. Too bad our belly's quicker than the shutter.

Meal requested without chili pepper for allergic reasons, served with chili pepper. Morality a dish paid for without being able to consume it. The service is professional, but if I had been able to consume what I had ordered, I probably could have given a more appropriate rating

Stopped here on a whim as we were staying at the Hilton round the corner and we're glad we did. The food was delicious, first time eating Malaysian food and would definitely come back. Everyone was really nice and friendly, would definitely recommend.

Oldest Malaysian in London and very authentic. Solid choice.

Went today to grab some lunch and I must say the food was excellent with Ryan as our waiter who was gave us amazing service and recommendations for what to get, had a brilliant time 10/10.

Really enjoyed the food, incredibly clean restaurant with a good atmosphere perfect for all me and my family loved it! really quick service and very polite staff , Ryan who served us was very friendly and helpful , exceptional service !

La comida es realmente buena, el ambiente y el servicio también son excelentes y atentos Recomiendo encarecidamente ir!

love the ambient and the staffs, althought space quite small but food was amazing got nasi lemak kari kambing satay and milo ais. Nasi lemak sambal undang was spicy enough for a malaysian and kari kambing had a slight smokey taste to it, satay was bomb because of the peanut sauce, definitely worth the try

Really delicious food and comfortable environment. will definitely be back.

Fantastic. Vibrant flavours and large portions.

Un hallazgo totalmente accidental ya que estaba tomando un atajo desde mi hotel en Paddington hacia Mayfair. El Bee Hoon Goreng era excelente. Estaba cargado y podía ser suficiente comida para dos personas, o para dos comidas. Me gustó tanto que volví por más en mi segunda noche en Londres. El servicio era acogedor y rápido.

Ok good Malaysian food - big portion!

Great restaurant, plenty of seating downstairs. Food took a while but all came together and was hot and fresh. Good variety on menu and staff were very polite and helpful. Big portions and laksa was enough for 2 people. Will be back to try rendang and roti...non nom

Solid meal out with the Mrs. 100% recommend and plan to go back 👍🏻

I think nobody in Singapore or Malaysia would use breast meat for chicken satay. Dry, tasteless, inauthentic, and expensive.

We went in a group of 4 friends for much and ordered a lot of food. We have no complaints with many food items, but at the same time we’re not super delighted too. Everything ever eventually was just about 4 or 3 on 5. A lot of food was toned down and we missed the kick. We have had better experience at roti King. Our waiter was very nice btw and gave great service.

We went on a Friday night (with a booking of course) and were greeted warmly. The food was delicious with an amazing variety. The waiter was attentive and extremely helpful. We were fasting so they went out of their way to give us dates and water to break our fast. When we ordered the food, it did take over 40 minutes to come, but once we’ve tasted it, it was worth the wait! The pictures will speak for themselves. Would I recommend it? Definitely yes!

Apparently, the Malaysian PM and other dignitaries visit this place as it's a slice of home, and I'm in agreement. Food is so yum at reasonable prices.

I would say best Malaysian food in the UK so far. My wife enjoyed the Nasi Lemak especially the sambal, and I’m glad they let me mix mee and beehon- KL style with my Kari Laksa.

The food is really good. Satay is super amazing, Kari Laksa is the best if you like noodle soup, it’s a bit sweet from the coconut also a bit spicy, it’s just about right. I will definitely come back again.

The best laksa I’ve had in London!

Friendly place with really good service. Food was generally good and reasonably authentic with some things better than others. Roti canai was a bit dried out but good flavor and fish kari sauce was nice. Char kway teow was good but not as good as the better places. Lacked a bit of the wok hei and cockles would have brought more flavor out. Lamb rendang was good though.

The best restaurant I have ever eaten at in my life to date. 10/10

Came here after years whilst in London and it was still as good. Authentic Malaysian cuisine. Lovely, intimate and elegant restaurant with wooden decor. Nice ambience. There is upstairs and downstairs seating. Clean. I had the Nasi Lemak which comprised steamed coconut rice served with prawn sambal, cucumber, peanuts, fried anchovies and a boiled egg. It was delicious. Good portion size for one and very spicy. Only order this if you can take spice. Lovely. You had the spice of the sambal with the sweetness of the coconut. A freshly made and beautifully presented dish almost like I was back in Malaysia. Staff are friendly and pleasant. Efficient service. Reasonably priced given location.

Vine aquí después de años mientras estaba en Londres y todavía era tan bueno. Auténtica cocina malaya. Restaurante encantador, íntimo y elegante con decoración de madera. Bonito ambiente. Hay asientos arriba y abajo. Limpio. Tenía el Nasi Lemak que comprendía arroz de coco al vapor servido con sambal de gambas, pepino, cacahuetes, anchoas fritas y un huevo cocido. Estaba delicioso. Buen tamaño de porción para uno y muy picante. Solo pídelo si puedes picar. Encantador. Tenías la especia del sambal con la dulzura del coco. Un plato recién hecho y muy bien presentado casi como si estuviera de vuelta en Malasia. El personal es amable y agradable. Servicio eficiente. Precio razonable dada la ubicación.

Brilliant food and lovely, friendly staff. This place is excellent!!

No sabíamos nada de este pequeño restaurante hasta que los miembros de la familia lo sugirieron para una cena a mitad de semana, excepto que era malayo, lo que pensamos interesante porque no somos conscientes de que muchos de ellos estén por aquí. Todas las mesas estaban llenas en un entorno bastante espartano y podemos entender por qué porque si viviera en la localidad no haría esta reseña porque me gustaría ser un habitual allí! Los cinco pasamos por gran parte del menú y cada plato era excelente y recompramos nuestra experiencia de vacaciones en Malasia El servicio era inteligente y amable una buena combinación. En realidad no es una comida barata, pero una buena relación calidad-precio de la comida y la presentación

This place was so overrated. Food was extremely bland, lacked seasoning and spice. Noodles were ok.The curry portion was tiny and presented in a deep plate and not nearly enough to finish off the rice or share. Had to dump Soy sauce on everything to give it flavour and the chilli oil wasn't mildly spicy. Poor value for money. We felt rushed and staff came in to clear a plate as soon as you pit your fork down. Would not return or recommend.

Not many Malaysian restaurants in London can do a decent mee goreng. Their curry laksa is also good, as is their rendang. Nasi lemak was a bit hit and miss. Prices are average for a Central London eatery

Absolutely delicious food, Loved this restaurant and will definitely go again

Muy caro - alitas de pollo gruesas y las verduras los mejores platos. El nasi goreng, calamar y satay comestible - mucho mejores restaurantes a mejores precios en Londres. No volvería a comer

Everything was so amazing! Definitely will go back

This is my favourite resturant in London. The staff are super lovely and the food is consistently excellent. I've lost count of the times I have visited.

Really friendly service and great food. Had the satay and Nasi Goreng

Love the satay house, really authentic malay food. You must go as it's excellent

Really can't fault it! Superb food, great service and a lovely dining experience. A lot of the dishes are quite spicy, but all were delicious. Special shout out to the peanut sauce, star of the show :)

First time eating Malaysian food, was amazing.

I have to admit that customer service was excellent.Made a booking a month in advance but Wasn’t able to attend. They were kind, polite and professional. I’ll come back.

We used to go here because we like the food but last night when I was there with some friends I kinda recommend this resto to my friends but its gonna be my last time ever coming to this resto Because They served honey chicken glazed not Cook properly still RAW At some part disappointed 👎

La comida era excelente, todos los platos. El personal era fresco y puntual y el ambiente era muy cómodo. Los amigos estuvieron en LDN unos días , desplumándose de unos restaurantes de estrellas M , Satay House se aguantó , creo que una Leyenda de Londres . Viaje de vuelta seguro.

Food here is delicious! Service was very good. We will be back to order the noodles. We got the satay, lamb curry and prawns in coconut curry. Delicious!! Highly recommend!

We have been dining here for 40 years and the food is always excellent and the service too Thank You

Despite my initial high expectations, my recent dining experience at this establishment was profoundly disappointing. The seafood and meat noodles were both underwhelming. The meat was excessively tough, while the noodles were dry and devoid of any discernible flavor. When we politely requested that the meat noodles be removed from our bill, the staff responded in an uncomfortable and unpleasant manner, inquiring if we wanted to have them removed from the total. We had anticipated that they would either decline to charge us or offer us an alternative gesture of goodwill, rather than making us feel uncomfortable about having to make such a request. Consequently, we were left feeling unsatisfied and regretful of the money we had spent. Overall, this experience was highly disappointing, and I will not be returning to this establishment in the future. - [ ]

A pesar de mis altas expectativas iniciales, mi reciente experiencia gastronómica en este establecimiento fue profundamente decepcionante. Los mariscos y los fideos de carne eran abrumadores. La carne era excesivamente dura, mientras que los fideos estaban secos y carecían de cualquier sabor discernible. Cuando solicitamos cortésmente que los fideos de carne se eliminaran de nuestra factura, el personal respondió de una manera incómoda y desagradable, preguntando si queríamos que se eliminaran del total. Habíamos anticipado que se negarían a acusarnos o a ofrecernos un gesto alternativo de buena voluntad, en lugar de hacernos sentir incómodos por tener que hacer esa solicitud. En consecuencia, nos quedamos insatisfechos y arrepentidos del dinero que habíamos gastado. En general, esta experiencia fue muy decepcionante, y no volveré a este establecimiento en el futuro. - [ ]

Fabulous food & friendly staff, will come back again.

Great Food, Nice Staff, bit small thou and the door brought in a draft.

Delicious food and great service! This place is a gem with nothing pretentious about it. Simple but delivers on flavours.

Eaten here many times….and I think it’s getting better! Fantastic meal

Satay chicken, roti canai and fried rice were delicious

Great food, service was good too. Sadly, some of the dishes and desserts weren't available when we went.

Absolutely delicious meal. Food was brilliant, very friendly service. Only downside was the price - quite expensive - our meal was £30 per head without alcohol. Portion sizes were pretty good though.

Came here for dinner. Delicious food and generous portions. I didn’t give it 5 stars as the staff wouldn’t leave us alone to chat and eat. They would buzz over every 5-10 minutes to ask if Ethel food is OK, if we would like something else, to collect my friend’s plates when I was still eating— which is technically rude as then I was left eating alone— some tact and training is needed. The place was not full, there were other free tables and it was not late or close to closing, so there was no reason for such tactless persistence.

As wonderful the food was, downstairs was dingy and univiting. I had made the point of booking well in advance, yet all of the tables upstairs were occupied. What is the point of booking?

Overpriced and portion is small, compared to Malaysian restaurants at Bayswater

Great surprise in London, family owned restaurant. Nice food!

Delightful food and service, lovely little place in Paddington

Satay House is always excellent, great food, totally authentic and scrummy. Not the cheapest but you do get super food

No hay absolutamente nada especial en este restaurante. La comida era MUY promedio y el interior es básicamente un poco hacia arriba - mercado para llevar - lleno de gente en sus teléfonos. La comida era la comida malaya menos buena que he comido en Londres pero muy cara. Avoid.

Discovering this Malaysian restaurant was a game-changer for my taste buds! Its proximity to the London Hilton Metropole made it a convenient and delightful find. As a huge fan of Malaysian food, I was thrilled to experience the best food in this restaurant. We returned for a second visit during our London stay, as once was not enough to indulge in the incredible flavours. The staff's warm hospitality and attentiveness made our dining experience truly special. The generous food portions and diverse menu options catering to my favorite dishes made it a culinary haven. Our starter, chicken satay, was a masterclass in flavors, paired with peanut sauce, cucumber, red onion, and rice cubes. The mains – Curry Chicken, Beef Rendang, and Bihun Goreng – were expertly crafted and presented. The dessert, Pisang Goreng and Ice-cream, was a sweet and satisfying conclusion to our meal. Each dish was a testament to the restaurant's commitment to authentic Malaysian cuisine. Booking in advance is highly recommended, as we were lucky to secure a table on our first visit. I eagerly look forward to returning to this gastronomic gem on my next London visit.

Descubrir este restaurante malasio fue un juego - ¡un cambio para mis papilas gustativas! Su proximidad al Hilton Metropole de Londres lo convirtió en un hallazgo conveniente y encantador. Como gran fan de la comida malaya, me encantó experimentar la mejor comida en este restaurante. Volvimos para una segunda visita durante nuestra estancia en Londres, ya que una vez no fue suficiente para disfrutar de los sabores increíbles. La cálida hospitalidad y la atención del personal hicieron que nuestra experiencia gastronómica fuera verdaderamente especial. Las generosas porciones de comida y las diversas opciones de menú que atienden a mis platos favoritos lo convirtieron en un paraíso culinario. Nuestro entrante, pollo satay, fue una clase magistral de sabores, maridado con salsa de maní, pepino, cebolla roja y cubitos de arroz. Los principales – pollo al curry, Rendang de ternera y Bihun Goreng – fueron elaborados y presentados por expertos. El postre, Pisang Goreng y helado, fue una conclusión dulce y satisfactoria para nuestra comida. Cada plato fue un testimonio del compromiso del restaurante con la auténtica cocina malaya. Reservar con antelación es muy recomendable, ya que tuvimos la suerte de asegurar una mesa en nuestra primera visita. Estoy deseando volver a esta joya gastronómica en mi próxima visita a Londres.

Qué joyita tan sencilla. El menú ofrecía un montón de opciones, pero no era abrumador. El personal estaba bien informado y nos ayudó con combinaciones interesantes. La comida era excelente y muy bien presentado. Recomiendo encarecidamente y desearíamos haber estado en Londres más tiempo para que pudiéramos haber vuelto. Las anchoas y los cacahuetes de chile deben envasarse y venderse como un excelente aperitivo El roti - excelente con el dahl vegetal. Y la red fue excepcional.

Wonderful chicken curry and nasi goreng. Highly recommended!

Decided to try some place different for lunch, and let me tell you, AMAZING, the place was so clean that you could eat off the floor (but don't obviously 😉)! I had the beef and rice dish just amazing. The beef was literally falling apart and was very flavoursome. It's 7am at the moment and I am getting hungry just thinking about it. Will ve going back soon.

I picked this restaurant purely based on location, and am very glad I did. From the moment we walked through the door, staff were very attentive, explaining the menu, soliciting our tastes and making recommendations The food was absolutely amazing Certainly one to return to, although I would advise booking, as every seat was taken.

Visited this place on a Saturday for lunch (booked a table just an hour in advance). What caught my eye is despite being a tiny place it was very clean and tidy . The pace at which food was served was excellent. Didn’t have to wait too long for the food at all. The dishes that stood out were the fried chicken wings which was called the Ayam bawang putih and the roti canai with chicken sauce. The nasigoreng was a bit of a let down interms of taste. Overall a decent experience!

One of the best meals i've had in London. Food was perfectly prepared and importantly, absolutely delicious. Fresh house made flat noodles in a mildly spicy sauce filled with prawns, squid, and vegetables.

The food here is authentic, delicious and served by very charming staff. We were celebrating a very large birthday and they made it really special. The beef rendang is simply divine. Highly recommend this place for a happy taste of Malaysia.

First visit here, came with an overseas colleague A very friendly reception, with recommendations from the staff as to the type and amount of food we were likely to want. Food was served quite quickly, and tasted very good. The visit was above expectations and I would highly recommend

Lovely evening. Unreal food. Friendly attentive staff. Wish we lived closer & weren’t just on holiday!!

We had dinner here in June. The satay was delicious, we liked the peanut sauce. The Rendang Beef was authentic. We had dinner here in June and the satay kebabs were delicious and the beef rendang was authentic.

Exceptional Malaysian food, great laid back service, nice space - best place near Paddington enroute to Heathrow

Fantastic food, fantastic people.

Mom, how delicious!! Truly excellent noodles for all tastes, and plentiful options. Very kind, they asked us if we could wait 5 minutes (since we hadn't booked), to clean and prepare the table. Really appreciated.

Satay house as always is wonderful. The manager there for that night is Malcom. Great guy. Lovely service.

Our waiter was wonderful and we loved the food. Down stairs was the best place for us as it was more intimate and quite

Been a few times and I can't fault anything very good

Lovely food at reasonable prices, authentic Malaysian cuisine. For me, the only downside is that if you sit on the ground floor, the noise of people speaking resonates and it’s a little bit hard to hear, especially when the restaurant is full. Otherwise a great restaurant with lovely dishes

Wonderful food. Roti was off the charts. Good value.

Great restaurant, amazing food, staff were very accommodating when extra friend arrived. Excellent value

Great food, quick service and staff are super friendly. Ryan (not sure of spelling) is a legend and made sure I was looked after while waiting for a takeaway

Delicious food at this unassuming neighborhood spot. We really enjoyed our dinner and the service. Clearly a local favorite.

Excellent food. All dishes (satay, gado gado,mee goreng and beef rendang) were first rate. Large portions and great value for money. Will be back.

Came for the chicken satay, which were brilliant, like home made Malay food. But blown away by the Mee soup with prawns. Was outstanding, tasty and nutritious!!! And huge portion. Getting a seat can be hit and miss, as have periods of being super busy and then goes quiet. Best to reserve by phone. Service was quick, very friendly pleasant staff. August 2022: Also lovely tea Update September 2024: Chicken satay are still so so awesome. Jasmine tea was lovely too. THE place for Malaysian food in London. The place does get busy in the evening session from 1730 onwards so better to reserve a spot.

Wow, one of the best restaurants! So many tastes! Chicken wings are fantastic, go for the banana desert. Satay is tasty too, also the chicken in milk. Everything was soo tasty

We went for a late lunch and had great food and great service.

Absolutely amazing seafood , very well presented and nice portions, the staff are very friendly and explain the menu , i been there many times and i recomended

Amazing food, service,and we still made our train home in time..!

First time trying Malaysian food! 🍱 definitely will be coming back.

These guys manage to get it right every time. Hadn’t been here in about 5 years. Went back and got the fish curry with aubergine once again - and I still believe it is the best fish curry I’ve ever had. If you can handle spicy food, don’t miss this. Their vegetarian Nasi Goreng Sayam was also fantastic. So was the satay chicken (especially the peanut sauce with it - yum!). If you still have room and like a nice strong cup of (sweet) coffee - get the Kopi with condensed milk. It was almost like a dessert :)

Had dinner there last night. I was pleasantly surprised by the food, great flavours, everything was delicious!

Outstanding food and service my guest was from Malaysia and they said it was the best Malay cuisine they had eaten outside the country I have to agree.

Good food but super overpriced.

Amazing service and the best Malaysian food in town. Personal fav - mask goreng laksa mee roti!!!! And rendeng!! Must try wings!

Really tasty and authentic Malaysian food. We enjoyed the kari ayam and gula melaka. Service was prompt and friendly, and the meal was good value.