Can anyone recommend a good Malaysian restaurant in London?

You asked for Malaysian Restaurants around Chinatown, the following two are good and are taking part in this year's Malaysian Kitchen promotions. They are both in the Chinatown area.

It might be an idea to see if they have any special promotions as this can reduce your bill, both should;d accept the 20% discount Malaysian Kitchen discount card which you can get from www.malaysiakitchen.co.uk. The card is free. You can also get to see all the other Malaysian Restaurants around town, with write ups and addresses.

The Boss of Rasa Sayang, Mr Teddy, is also the Chairman of the Malaysian Restaurateurs Association:

Malaysia Kopi Tiam

67 Charing Cross Road

London

WC2H 0NE

Tel: 020 7287 1113

Located right at the heart of China Town, Malaysia Kopitiam enjoys the best possible location. Attracting a steady number of customers, the restaurant promises a wide variety of typical Malaysian street food that does not disappoint.

For starters, we ordered the Sambal Carrot Cake, delightful to the taste buds, and a plate of Crispy Fish Tofu, dipped in batter and deep fried, which was fluffy and crispy all at the same time.

Our mains consisted of Chicken Rice, Fish Head Beehoon and Home Made Noodles. All dishes ordered were typical hawker staples from Malaysia, and were simply scrumptious. All reasonably priced but served in heaping portions. One would not go hungry when you eat at Malaysia Kopitiam.

For drinks, we decided to try the Grass Jelly Drink plus the unusual, yet quite refreshing, Ribena Lemon. We'd also recommend the all famous 'Teh Tarik' or Pulled Tea to finish off your meal.

For a taste of Malaysia from the streets, this is where you should go. After all, it's only a step away from Leicester Square and, unlike the rest of the West End, great value for money.

Opening Times:

12am -11pm Monday - Thursday,

12am-11.30pm Friday - Saturday

Nearest Tube: Leicester Square

Rasa Sayang

5 Macclesfield Street

London

W1D 6AY

Tel: 02077341382

Situasted at one of the gate entries to Chinatown. If your palate yawns at the whiff of another takeaway meal, you should try a Malaysian restaurant. Offering a wide variety of dishes from Malaysian cuisine, there really is something to test everyone's daring, whether your usual penchant is for stir-fry noodles or curries. Even better, this adventure won't stretch your budget.

Our taste buds were given a sharp wake-up call by Roti Canai with curried chicken. Roti are traditional pancakes, which are offered either as a starter or with a curry as a main. Having never tried this combination I found it surprisingly delicious. The fried pancakes make for an interesting alternative to the usual rice or noodles and the curry was spicy didn't overwhelm the rich coconut flavour.

My friend's Nasi Lemak, the Malaysian equivalent of a full English as described by our waiter, was our definite favourite. Served with coconut scented rice, dried fish, pickled fruit and chicken curry, this really is the ideal dish for those who like a lot of variety on their plate. The curry was full of flavour and the tiny dried fish added the perfect crunch, whilst the pickled vegetables brought in a sweet and sour edge.

Now both on the verge of bursting, we just about managed to squeeze in some delicious desserts. Kueh Salat - a traditional sweet consisting of top layer of coconut milk, eggs and pandan essence - was subtly sweet with a bit of bite while Sayo Gula Melaka was a sugary treat. The traditional pudding prepared with Sago pearls and served in a smooth coconut broth with a generous serving of delicious palm sugar syrup combined sweetness with the sharp scent of sugarcane juice. We were definitely left wanting more of that one.

The menu here also includes various vegetarian options and a large assortment of interesting looking beverages including teas, coffees and freshly squeezed juices as well as Milo, a traditional chocolate-based cold drink. Wine and beer choice is limited but let's face it, it's all about exploring the food, not what you can find at the pub after. With mains between £5.90 and £6.90, this place offers good food for little money bang in the centre of London and is a welcome alternative. Give those taste buds a good shake with the flavours of Malaysia. You won't regret it.

Opening Times:

12pm - 11pm Sunday - Thursday

12pm - 12am Friday - Saturday

Nearest Tube: Leicester Square

Asap, 265 High Holborn, WC1V 7EE, Tel 020 7430 2130

Excellent Malaysian food- a pretty low key place but has great staff who carefully explain Malaysian food. A cosy place.

I'd go for Rasa Sayang - as above. Went years ago and glad that it's still in business; must be a good sign

Sedap 102 old st EC1V 02074900200, then take them to Hoxton / S horditch

Awana