Uncle Lim's Malaysian South Croydon in Croydon

Absolutely tasteless.. salt and pepper squid even lacking salt. No taste Seafood laksa should jst be called prawn laksa as that is all there is in it (5 prawns) Also tasteless.. like the worst laksa i have eaten to date. Unfortunate really as i was looking forward to it because of the reviews. Can only say they have bland/impaired tastebuds lol. But truthfully not worth it. I love food; tasty food and this was a far cry from that.Would not order again. Just a big disappointment.

Fantastic food, exceptional service. Must try!

Authentic food served by lovely staff

Delicious Malaysian restaurant in Croydon! We ordered the lamb curry and char kway teow and both were incredible (especially the lamb). Service and atmosphere was also good, and will definitely come again

Food was great, the staff were friendly and attentive. I'm looking forward to going back with the rest of the family.

went here early evening at 5pm restaurant was quite ordered the Singapore noodles with king prawn, it was very tasty one of the best I have for a long time good potion size as well. the service was very good the waiteress was very polite attentive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Amazing food and friendly customer service. Best Malaysian restaurant in the area.

I had prawn soupy and spicy noodles 🍜 . It was Delish!

I had been welcomed in with a cheerful smile and seated speedily. The service was impeccable and the food quality really excellent. I can't give 5 stars on food because the portions were too small in relation to the the price. Almost 15 pounds (14.90) for a pretty small cup of a delightful lamb curry and 4.80 pounds for a same sized egg rice bowl are probably too much (plus service). Everyone is struggling with cost of living and either lowering prices or increasing portions would encourage more people to come back to this cozy family restaurant, not a "fine dining" venue.😊

Best Laksa in London even after several decades and countless times. Thank you Sarah and team for another great meal. See you soon.

Really inviting and helpful staff. Super food. Good level of spiciness.

We placed an order for collection tonight. There was a bit of a mix up but the lady working in the restaurant sorted it all out and was very helpful. It was worth the wait as the food was delicious. Will definitely be coming back.

Came in to eat as a group. Overall, a really nice meal and we all enjoyed it. Restaurant decor is a tiny bit dated but the food is what you come here for, and the environment is much better than the old location in whitgift imo. The food was priced ok. Drinks are on the higher side of your familiar with wing yip pricing. That being said, the portion sizes for dine food in are very generous and the taste is authentic and delicious. The roti are also very nice. Decent size, chewy and crispy with a great curry sauce dip. My personal favourite. The staff inside were friendly and chatty providing very good service and a nice dine in experience. They were also very accommodating as we came for dinner but they still offered to cook some of the lunch menu street food items if we wanted them. Overall, the group had a nice Malaysian inspired evening! Roti, satay, laksa, rendang, chicken curry, fried rice all went down well.

Lovely people, lovely food. Well worth a visit

Delicious food and a very welcoming owner. I had the Malaysian Chicken Curry and wanted to lick my plate clean it was so good.

Lovely to still see Aunty there from the Old Uncle Lims in the Whitgift Centre Warm and friendly... Food is great, highly recommend. Laksa and Singapore noodles a personal pleasure

Made a special hour-long trip to Uncle Lim’s, only to be told they were closing in 15 minutes. They hasn’t updated the opening hours on Google, which said they are open all day. So, I left and ate elsewhere.

Beautiful service & food, incredible Laksa for myself & colleagues. The lady coordinating the orders was incredibly kind & a treasure 🙏

Came to there new outlet, I went to the Whitgift centre one ages ago, the quality is still very good, I loved the Kuay Teow soup and Bubur Cha Char, the Roti was also very good because very wok hey so extremely tasty, I got the Durian coffee, I know it's not going to be real Durian but I can't resist anything with that flavour and didn't see it often, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is all cooked fresh.

The food and the staff were so wonderful, the food was unbelievably delicious and it was really nice seeing the staff and their regulars interact with such a warm sense of community c: they were teaching us so much of their culture, so very lovely

Amazing food at such reasonable prices, and very quick friendly service !

I have been here twice now. The food and drinks were both high quality and reasonably priced. Food was served quickly and the staff were very friendly and happy to help make recommendations. Will be back.

Me and my partner went for lunch as we haven't been since left whitgift centre. Staff are incredibly friendly and polite and as for the food it is so fresh and lovely. We had Salt and pepper squid, chicken curry laksa and king prawn vermicelli noodles. Great portion sizes and amazing flavour. Thank you we will be back more often 😁

Our go to place for excellent Laksa

Excellent authentic food. We had the laksa and nasi goreng. Both were delicious, good portion size and good price.

Lovely place, have been coming here since I was a kid when they were in the Whitgift centre. Service is always perfect and the food is soooooooo good. Definitely my favourite spot to eat in Croydon, could not recommend it more :)

Great authentic Chinese/Malay food. The service was wonderful and you can also buy a limited selection of chinese/Malay imported groceries here too.

We ordered delivery - got the spring rolls which were fantastic, chicken laksa which was delicious and a set meal for 2 (beef rendang, satay chicken skewers etc) It was so lovely! It took a little while to come, but when it arrived the delivery driver was so lovely and the food was well worth the wait! Strong recommend! The laksa came with all the noodles and other bits separate to the soup so that everything was fresh and crunchy - really nice touch!

Not fresh food plus such bad customer service. They have delivered food to my address before and usually I would go to their restaurant to eat. But I was too tired today so I asked for home delivery and was told they were not willing to deliver to my area. How stupid? Then why did you give me the food before that? They can change their policies at any time. Very poor customer service, especially the lady boss

One well-regarded spot in London for Nyonya cuisine is Uncle Lims, located near South Croydon. Nyonya is a blend of Malaysian and Chinese flavors with a rich selection of traditional dishes at affordable prices. The menu includes dishes like Laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, and Beef Rendang. The Beef Rendang is a standout, cooked in a thick, spicy paste, and tender enough to be easily shared. Other highlights include Penang Char Kway Teow, stir-fried flat noodles with a mix of prawns and fish cakes, as well as the Prawn Lemak, a coconut milk-based curry infused with lemongrass. The overall atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it a great option for trying this unique Nyonya cuisine in London.

Hopefully a balanced and fair review, and i would stress that i believe our experience to be an exception rather than the norm so I wouldn't want anybody to be put off by it. I just think, unfortunately, the day we went was particularly busy and this led to a long wait for food, over an hour. It was most likely just circumstances on the day. Other than that, very nice food, exactly what we wanted and a nice smaller place. Despite the experience today, I'm sure we'll go back again and hopefully it'll prove right the thoughts around it being an unfortunate day that can happen anywhere from time to time.

Friendly staff and good Malaysian food.

Consistently the best Laksa in London

Our new favourite place in Purley/South Croydon. Great service and food! Used to live more central and love going to Roti King but this is just as great without having to queue!

I went with there with my friend to the new uncle Lims having liked the whitgift ones. The menu has coffee, Malaysian coffee and different coffees on the menu with options for hot and cold. I ask for a cold coffee and she asks me which coffee I want and I tell her just the option that says coffee. She brings me a hot black coffee that was too bitter to even drink, fine it’s just a mistake. The Seafood curry laksa was mid and not very good. By the end of the bill my order which should have been (£11.90 +£2+£0.10) came to £17.75 partially due to a £3 tip that they just added onto our receipt that my friend and I split. Before I could even take a chance to look at the receipts for what other charges have been made to come up this cost, the lady serving me immediately took the receipt and walked away. As a broke uni student who barely eats out this made me really upset, horrible service and just robbery :/ at least have good food and get my order right if this is that’s going to happen.

Great food quality. I always love the nasi goreng and char kway tao at Uncle Lims! I will definately be a regular Lovely staff too, called to explain any delays and were very kind

Curry laksa is definitely worth having!!

Our favourite Laksa. We’ve enjoyed it dozens of times and keep coming back. Sarah is always amazing and today Aquila also looked after us very well. Thank you Sarah and Aquila for another super tasty Laksa.

Lovely food and just amazing service from Sarah. Looking forward to my next trip. Recommend their iced lemon tea which is made fresh when ordered. If you've got a sweet tooth like me, request it to be sweet, possibly extra sweet.

The food was even more amazing than we remembered, and the service and recommendations were wonderful. We’ll be back for more authentic Malaysian food.

We had gone in and asked if it was halal and it was as Malaysia is a Muslim country. The food was cooked very quickly in 10 minutes and was very tasty!

Disclaimer; I’ve never eaten in, I’ve only ever ordered via delivery/gotten take out but that said, my rating is purely for the seafood laksa, which I love. It’s very tasty! I’ve tried a few other things; the nasi goreng (okay), veg spring rolls (okay) and the pak choi w/ oyster & garlic sauce (v. disappointing) but, for me, nothing has compared to the seafood laksa. One day maybe I’ll give the laksa with chicken a go but for the foreseeable future, it’s the seafood laksa for me!

The food was delicious and generously portioned - the laksa was the best we’ve had in a long time, and the keropok lekor was a revelation. Service was friendly and not rushed in any way. Would definitely go back and try more dishes.

The food they served was amazingly tasteful. Most definitely one to go back to for food. The restaurant was packed when we got there, which indicates others enjoy it as well.

I would not recommend this place for people who prefer to eat vegetarian meals. They carelessly mix up meat into veg meals. Even if you would ask them to do it again for you, they still give you the same food just by trying to take away the meat pieces on the same plate. That means the cook is truly a lazy person to be in the kitchen or they don’t simply care for your needs. Also the owner doesn’t value your feelings and just justifies her neglect towards the customer by just saying ‘sorry’! Also they don’t care where their cat goes around in the restaurant. It’s just everywhere but still they convince you by confirming that the cat usually stays upstairs in the apartment. The cat walks freely in the kitchen and dining area, even under the dining table. People who are allergic to pet hair must really take extra caution before going there. Also the standard of food is not as same as before.Therefore think twice before you dine there. If you prefer veg food then totally avoid this place. Definitely, they use the same wok to prepare most of the meals. Undoubtedly veg and meat gets mixed up so carelessly. Don’t let them to ruin your day. I wish I can post this review without giving even that 1 star. If you eat anything then you can give a try for yourself.

Very homely restaurant, had a nice chat with the staff and they offered us drinks on the house. Food is not the best but acceptable, though I am Malaysian so am used to having authentic Malaysian food hence may have higher expectations than most. Overall a good Malaysian place for London standards, price was reasonable as well - considering it is convenient for me will probably visit again

Really liked this place. It is one of those authentic places that is all about the food. Service is friendly and the food is really good. Lots of Malaysian people there, which is always a good sign.

The two female owners / staff were really friendly. We had some of the Malaysian coffee which has a nice chocolate / nutty taste. The Beef Rendang was delicious along side some of their noodles.

Delicious food, super friendly people and welcoming.

Food & service was great. They did add the discount but they also added the extra charge with no description. The charge was same as discount so we didn’t really get any discount. We didn’t say anything as the food was really good.

Favourite Laksa for several decades. We have enjoyed it more times than we can remember and it continues to consistently excellent thanks to Sarah and her team.

Great menu and food! Fresh and well-prepared. The service was perfect too. It is well worth a visit and we will certainly be back.

Rustic and authentic experience with delicious food. We tried the set menu for two. Food was so good we ordered a chicken curry to take home to eat the following day! Tentative service in minimal surroundings. Good value for money. Will be back to try the laksa!

The food was okay. Roti canai was definitely expensive for the small quantity they provided. The service wasn’t great and the waiter(I presume she’s the owner) was pretty rude to us. On top, the restaurant charges a 15% Tips/Gratuity which is not discretionary.

The food was okay, however was pricey for the quantity they gave especially for the roti canai. We didn’t like the service at all, the waitress was rude (seemed to be rude after knowing we are coming via Fork with 20% discount, as she was friendly with some other diners). If you are using the Fork discount, please note that they add a compulsory 15% “tips/gratitude” which basically offsets almost the entire discount.

Small, but very lovely and authentic Vietnamese restaurant. All the food was full of different flavours and freshly prepared. The service was excellent, so attentive and friendly. It's Croydon's little gem.

We had such a lovely evening at Uncle Lim’s Kitchen. The food was beautiful and delicious. The atmosphere was lovely, and we had great service. We’ll definitely be coming back again soon. Thank you so much Sara and Simba! x

Really great experience. Food and service were excellent. Tasty, good portions, great prices. Lots of selection and everything seemed freshly prepared. Already planning a return visit.

Wonderful meal, warm and friendly staff who clearly really care about their business. Will definitley be returning.

Firstly the food was 10/10, the Curry Laksa was extremely tasty and my partner who had the Nasi Lemak couldn’t stop emphasising on how good it was. Secondly the staff were extremely polite and comforting, we didn’t have any of trouble with them, and lastly the overall aesthetic of the restaurant had a really cosy vibe, which really made it unique.

I haven been eating here for a while now, i like the food. My favorite os Char Kuey Toew and laksa. Apparently, they have just moved from the shopping mall Whitgift centre, and have been serving customer for the past 15 years.

Disappointing visit which was very strange. Firstly decor was simple and straightforward. It was very quiet in the shop which was already a bad sign. The staff member who saw to the tables seemed very junior and it must have been their first day as they didn’t seem to know how to do the basics of waiting. I’ve never done this job for money but you need to know the menu, take orders, lay out cutlery and always have your hands full either bringing or taking away plates from tables. You know it’s bad when multiple tables are brought their food and actually have to ask for cutlery. Each and every time. And the server doesn’t use the down time to simply lay out some cutlery. In terms of the food the seafood laksa was okay and not overly sweet as some places make this but didn’t have as many ingredients as I’ve seen in some photos and only tiny prawns whilst the kway teow had a nice flavour and ingredients. The nasi lemak was disappointing. Not enough coconut flavour to the rice and very little sambal on the plate. The chicken was excellent thankfully and perhaps the dish could be cheaply elevated by some Malay curry sauce on the chicken/rice as sambal anchovies can be expensive/difficult to acquire in the UK. The staff did kindly provide more sambal on request which I appreciated In all I’ve been to a handful of Malaysian restaurants and quite honestly am extra fussy as very few places do it justice when compared to other cuisines like Japanese or Chinese which are pretty spot on in the UK. Many others visiting appeared to be regulars so they are definitely doing something right. Though for me comparing the food to the images I saw beforehand felt like I visited a different restaurant.

Good authentic Malaysian food. Really difficult to find one this good south of Thames.

Went there with my son a few days back. We ordered seafood laksa, their special noodle and keropok lekor. The food was good and the portion was huge. The lady who owns the place was very kind and accommodating. They also sell white coffee (try the coffee with creamer and no sugar, realy nice and strong) Will definitely come again when we're in the area, can't wait to try more food out of their menu. Ps. My son wants everyone to know that "the aunty cooks the food good and I ate a lot of food and everyone should come there."

Lovely Malaysian food, great service, nice atmosphere. We had lunch there and they were very accommodating and helpful as there were several families with children. There are several parking garages nearby, the street parking is plentiful but expensive .

Had a delicious meal this evening! Great Malaysian food & fantastic service! We will be back!

Went here for the first time as we had heard about the laksa. All in all the food was very tasty. You may have to add a bit of salt but I would rather have this than the food being too salty. We ordered the laksa, special fried rice, calamari and beef rendang and they all came promptly. The lady owner was very friendly and contributed to a very good impression. We shall definitely be returning

Very good food and vibe. Nice people running the place. Will return.

Great Laksa and Char Kuey Teow. Need to go back and try all the other things on the menu!

I ordered a takeaway and was totally amazed. The BEST CHAR KEOW TEAUW I HAVE EATEN IN UK since ive been in UK FOR 47 YRS. This is Original Malaysian food ...not Hong Kong Style specially created for English people. All Malaysians out there try it.

Tasty Curry Laksa makes you warm in cold winter. Recommend you come if you are nearby

Great food nice staff, traditional and real Malaysian taste.

Uncle Lim’s is a must if you love Malaysian food. We have become reasonable regulars to this lovable place. The ambience feels much better than the Old Whitgift centre one as it feels more cozy. The service is amazing, homely feel from the moment you go through the door and the food is scrumptious!! Top fav - Egg fried rice with Prawn and green beans!! Nasi goreng is lip smacking!! Relished every bite. Thank you for the hospitality, Sarah and crew!! See you soon.

Lovely fresh food, generous portions, always delicious

The quality of food has degraded a lot.We used to visit the place every 2 weeks but now the curry laska is really pathetic.It used to be the star .The fragnance , taste is so bad now for curry laska.Noodles are still good but the star dish is rotten now.No flavour of coconut milk or spices .The quantity has also reduced. The lady was also bit rude today .We were still eating when she interrupted and asked if we were done and started picking the empty plates.It was really bad behaviour. They are now charging tips without asking the customer which seems unfair.

Amazing Fried rice noodles with prawns (“Char Koay Teow”) using Malaysian style sauces and technique. This is my “must eat” meal during my visits to Croydon (Palace vs Liverpool). Highly recommended.

Fantastic place, we had the lamb curry and the sauce is delicious. Really welcoming and friendly staff. We will be returning to sample more of the menu.

Amazing restaurant, and fantastic to take away as well. I've been going to uncle lims for years and it has never let me down. Delicious, and beautifully spicy if you want it to be. Cant recommend enough.

Really good food and lovely people

The food here was incredible and delicious. the team are exceptionally welcoming and friendly! Highly recommend

Authentic Malaysian food! This is my third time ordering from here and the food never disappoints. Would highly recommend the nasi lemek

It is lovely food and lovey service. It is not a restaurant for your first date But if you love honest authentic Malay food, visit them. Check opening times. Sometimes they close in the afternoon.

Excellent service. Enjoyed our meal.

Great food I order Spicy Singapore noodles it was delicious also the staff very friendly The taste still the same they move to new location now is on South end Croydon totally great the staff need little understanding lol I order coke I got sprite his very friendly..

Been to so many Malaysian eateries but my daughter still prefers the char kway teow at Uncle Lim's. Sarah is always so friendly and welcoming.

Unfortunately, whether the kitchen staff have changed or perhaps it was the lateness of the order, tonight's rendition of Laksa was abysmal. Incomparable to how it has been for the last few times, the portion size was also down by 1/3rd . Never again.

Really great restaurant, would 100% recommend. Food is always fresh, tasty and delicious. Their nasi goreng is really good!

Food was delicious and big portions, service was very friendly.

Just had Prawn Curry Laksa, very disappointed. When Uncle Lim's were in the Whitgift Centre the Prawn Curry Laksa had bean sprouts, fish slices, egg and 4 prawns + fried Tofu bean curd,. Unfortunately this one only had the Tofu bean curd and a few bits of green bean + the soup stock base which was a lot less flavoursome than normal and 3 prawns. I shall have to look for another Malaysian restaurant in Croydon. Pity!

The delivery was fast, but the quality of the food was very poor. We ordered Mee Siam seafood - the noodles was dry and chewy (felt like microwaved) very salty and there were only 3 prawns inside, no other seafood. The Salt and Pepper squid was spicy instead of peppery and we didn’t expected to be fried.

Terrific Malaysian cuisine. The curry laksa (ie curry mee) is especially great. We've just come back from Malaysia and can say that Uncle Lim's is authentic, really tasty food and we highly recommend a visit! We'll be back for sure.

Average food. Not the best service. Took so long to offer a Coke.

Driver was terrible not happy at all

Excellent food, good quality, delicious flavours, fast service and very affordable

We went for lunch and left as happy customers. The food was authentic and delicious and not oily at all. Staff were pleasant and friendly and the meal was reasonably priced. We had the curry laksa and fried noodles. We would definitely come back and try other things on the menu.

The restaurant's delivery service was a complete letdown. Customer service was unresponsive when I tried to address the issue, leaving me frustrated and hungry because they got my order wrong. When they were trying to correct it, they then instead asked me to collect yet I was for delivery. I won't be ordering from them again due to this disappointing experience and poor customer service.

Stumbled upon it by chance and turned out to be a very nice halal Malaysian restaurant. Authentic food and very tasty.

authentic flavours, delicious food

The food lacked flavour despite ordering the spicy dishes. Having had these dishes elsewhere and loving them, we found this disappointing. The salt and pepper squid was lovely though. The food was fresh and the portions were decent.

Food was very delicious as always and very friendly delivery.