Super delicious Malaysian food for all. If you love tangy, spicy, sweet, sour varieties of Malaysian good food never miss this restaurant. They have a good choice of veg/non-veg items in the menu including soups, noodles, rice preparations. Ambience is basic considering the small place in that location around middle of Chinatown and Soho. You get true homemade family cooked food here with good service from the Chef and team.
C & R restaurant is probably one of my best discoveries for Malaysian food and hands down one of my favourite restaurants in London. I took one of my friends for dinner here and I had fully briefed him about how much this place would change his life. Needless to say he was quite the sceptic. To get started we ordered butterfly prawns, which wasn’t a very good idea. It literally looked like something my mum would buy from the supermarket and deep fry at home. Not a good start at all. I was determined to turn the tables so for mains we ordered homemade chicken curry and homemade prawn curry.
A nice convenient restaurant for a casual meal at affordable prices. Although the interior doesn't scream "come in", and the service could be improved, the roti canai and generously portioned laska certainly made up for it. There is often a line out the door, so expect a wait!
Great food with amazing flavours. We found this gem in Chinatown after a friend recommended this to us. A small place, so you can expect some waiting time before you get a table. I had the nasi lemak which is a Malaysian traditional dish and totally loved it. The flavours in the dish are great. We also had the roti canai, crispy pork rolls, chilli prawns with okra and nasi gorenj. The highlight of the meal was definitely the nasi lemak and the Malaysian tea and coffee here.
In China town.
They have good Chinese food at a very affordable price. The service is fast but the place is nothing special. The food is served in very large doses.
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I was in London with my two friends and I made an research and find this restaurant really interesting.
It was really difficult to find this place but we made it! Staff is very helpful here, we didn't know what choose and they told us which dishes are the most popular.
So we decided to take :
Singapore Laksa - this soup is very very big, I think it's great for two persons, it's also very spicy- for me too much spicy, but generally the soup is great- all fishes, chicken, shrimps and vegetables were very fresh and it was delicious! I think it's a must try soup''
C & R Chilli Chicken- it was a chicken with sweet and chilli sauce with rice and it was really really tasty! I love dishes like this, it was more sweet like spicy but after Singapore Laksa it was great. The one thing which was weird was a tomato in this dish, because i think it just don't go with pepper and onion.
Char Kway Teow - it was a little bit like Pad Thai and I like it but for me there was lackness of some freshness like lemon, shrimps were very fresh and noodles were amazing.
The worst was chicken Teryiaki because it was just rice , lettuce and pieces of chicken with sauce Teryiaki from the bottle. The guy who helped us choose our menu didn't mention this dish so maybe that was the point. It was simply a mistake that we took it.
I think this restaurant is worth to go there and try their menu.
Something I miss living in Asia is the food. From Singaporean eats to Malaysian feasts to the emerging identity of Filipino cuisine, the regional gastronomic scene is one to excite palates and bellies on a global scale. Surely, there’s nothing better than hopping on a plane and flying over for the authentic stuff but thankfully, C&R Cafe in Chinatown is close enough to take one back to the land of big, bold, brave and beautiful flavours.
I love this place, everything here is delicious. So far my favourite dish are singaporean laksa & nasi lemak. They came on big portions and taste really good 👍👌
One of my favourite restaurants in Chinatown. Very good nasi lemak, laksa,... The chicken curry ia very tasty! I come often I must say :) the spicy version of nasi goreng is very good too
A competitor of Rasa Sayang for good Nasi Goreng. Both make good Nasi Goreng though Rasa Sayang is slightly more hygienic. But I like spicy food and found C&R's Nasi Goreng better for that reason. Service is ok and ambiance is not the best. Seating is a bit cramped. But if you are a fan of Spicy Nasi Goreng like me, please ignore everything else and head here.
It's all about the char kway teow and roti channai here, and bizarre lychee drink. I have come here with my Bruneian friends and half-Malaysian friend, all of whom reported the dishes were pretty authentic in flavour. Excellent value for money and since the refurb a year or so ago it's actually a pleasant place to eat. Can't be beaten for location and value for money.
I had Char kway teow as a take away. It was pretty authentic and reminiscent of a hawker stall dinner! I would definitely recommend if you're feeling nostalgic!
Serving decent Malaysian/Singaporean food if you have a hankering for that type of cuisine it makes a nice break from the predominately Cantonese style of cooking in China town. It also helps that its prices are very affordable.
C & R Cafe restaurant in China Town is one of the few Malaysian & Chinese eateries in China Town that serve halal meat. The chicken & beef is halal. The establishment is visually basic in appearance yet clean. The prominent dish depicted in the picture is called 'Roti Canai'. Two Malaysian bread (pancake) with curry sauce. Our expectation of the dish on its arrival, to be honest, was low. As soon as we tasted the delicate bread, slathered in the golden curry sauce, we were just shocked..... Shocked at how spectacular it tasted. One of the most unassuming & amazing tasting dishes I have experienced in a while. Lot of these simple Chinese & Malaysian restaurants fail to deliver on taste, but C & R restaurant was truly a diamond in the rough.
For an ultra satisfying chakuayteow and watanhor fix in London (washed down with a mug of Milo), this is my go-to restaurant. If you decide to pop in with friends, all must be present before you'll be seated. It's not fancy but as a Malaysian who loves Malaysian cuisine, come for the food.
Chop chop!!. C&R cafe is a standby favourite for going out for a cheap and good meal. Food never disappoints and the black bean and tapioca crushed ice drink is better than most fancy desserts. Service can best be described as efficient - chop chop here you go sit there what do you want...not rude , just more task oriented. But at these prices and this food - it'll do fine
My Chinatown go to place. I have been to C&R so many times and nothing changes. The service is abrupt yet efficient. Polite without the smiles. I guess you don't really come here for the service but for the good food and adequate portions. The absolute must haves are the Wat Tan Ho, Laksa and Nasi Lemak. The chicken curry has great deep Malaysian curry flavour without being super chilli hot. The 3 bean sweet is also very nice.
Totally disagree with other comments. I'm a laksa fiend and cheap and cheerful but tasty caffs are my things and this place ticks all boxes. Not to mention the little secret side street it's hidden on.
The Food Connoisseur
+4.5
If there was just one thing out of the entire menu that I can easily persuade you to pick. It would have to be the roti canai from C&R Café. With two establishments in Soho/Chinatown and a restaurant in Bayswater, C&R café serves authentic Malaysian cuisine. Roti canai, originated from India, can be often found in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia Mamk street food stalls. The “flying flat bread” as coined in Chinese translation, from all the technique of throwing and spinning the dough around.
C R Cafe is very hard to find, particularly when you use google maps on your smart phone which deviously sends you somewhere about 150 metres away in the middle of a block of house and when you are terribly hungover at the same time. After running in circles for a considerable amount of time, I finally found C R Cafe , tucked away in a tiny alleyway on the Western corner of Chinatown. I met my equally hungover friend there to indulge in some Malaysian food to soak up all that was left from our heavy partying the night before. C R Cafe is nothing more than a drafty hole in the wall, with some bright blue plastic tables, cheap and uncomfortable metal chairs and very rude service. There are few places in central London though where you can feast so cheaply and really not bad at all. Okra Belacan (7) We ordered some very traditional Malaysian staples. The Malaysian Style Nasi Goreng (6.50) advertised as "spicy" was not quite spicy
C & R was never my favourite Malaysian eatery in London, which used to be on Wardour Street. But for some bizarre reason, the owners closed it down, moved to central Soho and poshed up. We ate there once. It was the same food I used to eat but 3 times as
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Came in for a speedy dinner on the way home from Heathrow as we were craving some Malaysian food. The service was no-frills but efficient, which was just what we expected.
Nasi lemak is one of my favourite dishes, and this one was an adequate rendition. I thought the sambal had a great level of spiciness and sweetness which went perfectly with the crisp ikan bilis, and I loved the achar too. The only let down was the chicken curry, it takes some skill to make chicken on the bone tough.
We were surprised to find the beef rendang didn't come with rice; we must have missed that on the menu but also expected that the waitress might have suggested we order rice with it? That aside, the flavour was good and the beef was tender.
I thought the roti canai was a little anaemic and while there was a good flakiness to it, it lacked the crispness of a good roti which has been slightly charred. The small bowl of curry which accompanied the roti had a nice flavour and spice.
Overall, I'd be happy to pop in again- all three dishes with a beer and jasmine tea came in at under £30 which is an absolute bargain in my book!
I was recommended this place by a dear friend and food lover. I ordered the char keoy teow and it was absolutely relishing. The nasi goreng was pretty amazing too. The main dishes cost very economical and they are enormous in proportion. The restaurant offers great value for money. I also tried their red bean ice tea. It was so delicious. I will definitely visit again soon.
I had amazing morsels here. I never tried this dish before but upon my arrival i was told that thisis a very good dish so I had to try it and they were pretty right too.
I had heavily spiced beef and it was also amazing and same goes for all the other dishes that we ordered.
You will love coming here , do give this place a try.
Being from Malaysia, I am a big fan of Malaysian food and was glad to have found this restaurant in London. This is the kind of place where I can take my Malaysian friends and not be embarrassed. The menu mostly consisted of Malaysian Hawker food favorites.
The food was exceptionally good and almost all the dishes we ordered tasted delicious. This place is, no doubt, the best Malaysian restaurant in London.
This would have to be my favorite Malaysian restaurant .The laksa here is so flawless and flavorful. The bakuteh is so warm and wonderful on a cold fall day. It offers the best comfort food ever. Wash it down with a nice Teh Tarik. Quick and friendly service. Highly recommend.
I had a great time dining at this restaurant. The food is very delicious and absolutely delectable. All the dishes that we ordered were well-prepared and well-presented. All the dishes are cooked perfectly and are very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a great Chinese meal and a good time with friends and family.
I was eager to judge the authenticity of the Malaysian flavors in this restaurant so I decided to visit this place a couple of weeks back. This restaurant boasts a huge menu of all the Malaysian favorites but didn't quite manage to impress me. The portions are huge but they do charge a hefty amount for it too. The food was mediocre but served in huge portions.
I happened to notice a positive review of this place and decided to give it a try. The food was hot and spicy, just the way I like it so that's definitely a plus point. The staff was attentive and offered efficient service. The place has no frills but that is to be expected since it's only a cafe and a good one at that.
We discovered this Malaysian restaurant while wanting to try something different to the obvious chains that proliferate the circus area.
The menu was extensive ,and the food quality was premium.A feature of the restaurant design was the closeness of the tables which allows you to talk to your neighbors which only enriches the experience.
I would say ,the place has great value for money as the starter, main course, a side and a beer for two cost us £40. Can't wait to dine here again!
We went there for lunch without making any reservations. As expected, it was absolutely packed and the table that I got was in the last. I had laksa and beef both of which were perfectly prepared and presented. The meal was an absolute delight and we would be definitely going there gain to try other dishes.
A decent Indian restaurant with good food and decent prices. However the service lacks as it is both slow and the servers could be more friendly. We had tried a mix from snacks and the curries which were both decent.
The prices are decent and the portions are more than generous so in all, a great value for money.
Are you looking for south east Asian food served to you in a casual atmosphere?
This is my 'go to' restaurant when we are craving for some traditional dishes. With an absolutely comfortable environment, this place serves authentic food at a very pocket friendly price.
A must try for those who are looking for Malaysian food in the neighbourhood!
I had an excellent meal here. We chose to order from the set menu and it was quite a delight. As the menu was so extensive, it was tough to decide what to eat. The food however was delicious and the service was quite efficient. However, the staff was not very forthcoming. In my opinion the place as well priced.
This place is very friendly according to me I do not know why people are giving negative reviews . The portions of the dishes are also very filling and the staff is also good , I would not say great but they were good enough.
I would suggest all of you to visit this place for once and make your own opinion.
The must haves here are the Wat Tan Ho among a few others. The food here is delicious and the portions they serve are big as well. The food surely will not disappoint. However, the service is a bit bad. They are a little abrupt however quick in what they do. They are polite but not very cheerful.
This is one of those places which offers great value for money. The Lobster and Crab dishes are my favourites and the desserts are great as well.
The food that is being served here is full of authenticity and that is what I like in a cafe.
The portions of the food was also very reasonable and we were quite full after our meal. The service was good and the waiters were helpful too. I will surely come here again because it is very close to where I live.
This place speaks volume about its authenticity of singaporean fod rihgt from the bell of the south east Asia only because it tastes very tasty. The real Malaysian fried noodles were hard to find anywhere in the city. Next time I will try out the pad Thai noodles, for sure.
An authentic Malaysian restaurant with 3 main branches to dine at.
The roti canai is the best dish i have had here. The service is swift. the portions are decent with decent prices. the place is quite popular and there is no recognizable difference among its branches. We are a regular here and shall visit again.
There happens to be a small Malaysian Cafe known as C & R located somewhere in the the Chinatown. It gets away with its amazing milo. I personally had a Nasi Lemak, a rice and chicken curry dish. It turned out to be amazing and tasted as good as it could. I have definitely found a get away and would be visiting them again for sure.
C&R has been a favourite of ours since moving to London in 2008. It is no frills but you don't go there for the style - the food is amazing. My favourite dish there is their creamy, nutty and spicy nasi lemak but you can't go wrong with their laksa. A wonderful cheap-eat that has kept up its standards over the years. Just get there early as they are really popular now.
The Food Connoisseur
+3.5
If there was just one thing out of the entire menu that I can easily persuade you to pick. It would have to be the roti canai from C&R Café.
With two establishments in Soho/Chinatown and a restaurant in Bayswater, C&R café serves authentic Malaysian cuisine.
Roti canai, originated from India, can be often found in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia Mamk street food stalls. The “flying flat bread” as coined in Chinese translation, from all the technique of throwing and spinning the dough around.
Arriving piping hot the circular flat bread, the freshly made bread instantly captivated me. Scared by the griddle with it brown spots, tearing and dipping it into the curry that comes with the dish is a match made in heaven. C+R Café makes their curry sauce, a mild spicy non-fiery type. Savour every single bite, like it was your last meal and try the teh tarik while you’re at.
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Not a month has gone by when I didn't visit C&R - that is when I lived in London. It serves the most scrumptious of Malaysian food and authentic too as vouched by my Malaysian friends. I have been visiting this place for over 10 years - the menu has remained the same, the staff has more or less remained the same, the decor has undergone some changes and the prices, well, have increased by 50p. The usual Malaysian suspects are on the menu such as the Nasi Lemak, Mee Goreng, Rendang curries, Char Kway Teo, satays, Roti Canai and the Laksas. But the firm favourite has to be Kampung style Nasi Goreng which is a form of spicy fried rice with chicken and prawns - definitely amongst my top 5 yummiest things I have ever eaten. And it is even better when you wash it down with the litchi drink.
What I love about C&R is that every dish can be customised according to your allergies and preferences. But the main reason would be because it is yummy for the tummy with value for money.
Be warned that you may have to face potential long queues to get a table, particularly on Friday and weekend evenings. The ambience is quite plain. While the service is quick, the staff are not particularly friendly.
Nevertheless, C&R will remain my numero uno restaurant in London always purely for the food they serve.
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As with any other country-specific foods, I suppose, where there is a 'correct' taste to these dishes, it was the authenticity of the vibrant Malaysian flavours which I was eager to judge during my dining experience at C&R in Chinatown.
C&R boasts an extensive menu of all the Malaysian/Singaporean favourites, from *real* Singapore Fried Noodles to nasi lemak, from chendol to ice kacang. And they just had to, had to, had to throw in the Asian-dining-in-Europe quintessential: Pad Thai.
The portions are exceptionally huge for some reason, but it makes me feel alright about spending £6.50 on my mountain of mee siam which is SG$3.50 (£1.75) in Singapore for a more sensible portion.
It's a little unfair, but my mum makes the best mee siam in the world, (recipe up soon) so I can't say that this dish was brilliant. Unlike the version served in a milky, spicy soup back home, this is the original 'dry' version which is truly Malaysian. These noodles were surprisingly spicy for my standards, let alone for the poor tongues of the British. I downed the iced Milo in the background quickly, but the spiciness lingered. Before the chilli became torturous, I did enjoy the noodles, which were tasty enough with a fragrance of bean-paste, and came with prawns, tried tofu, beansprouts, fried egg and some veggies. If I'm not wrong, the lemon wedge should have been a lime instead.
Char kway teow is also another extremely popular dish of Malaysia and Singapore. It is described as 'broad rice noodles stir-fried with egg, prawn, fishcake and bean sprouts.' This dish was actually of the average Singaporean standard, but then again, with black sauce, everything usually comes out okay. I'm glad they added in the chives, which are necessary for a great taste and texture contrast, together with the crunchy bean sprouts, an added yay-factor.
I definitely recommend sharing one dish between two diners, (unless you're a big guy/not having dessert/skipped breakfast/trying to gain weight) or taking away the leftovers. (Additional cost of 50p) Singaporeans and Malaysians will rejoice at this eatery which serves all our authentic local favourites at a good value.
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I go to C&R for its Singapore Laksa, which isn't the easiest dish to find - even in Chinatown.
If you haven't had a laksa before let me paint you a picture: a large bowl is placed in front of you, in it is a coconut curry soup full of noodles, chillis and beansprouts which act as a kind of floating submerged platform for a bunch of king prawns, fish balls and fried tofu.
It is delicious, spicy and very savoury, and you can spend some time digging around in it for the prawns which emerge out of the ochre gloom like gold in a sluice.
I've had versions of this dish in several countries (It's native to a few of them: Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore) and the one from this little cafe in Rupert Court, Chinatown, stands up with the best of them.
If you're eating a laksa at C&R (which costs £7) you don't really need anything else, it is that filling even without slurping down all the soup.
In terms of the other dishes on the menu, I've tried a few but disappointingly they weren't that good. But I'll happily keep going for the laksa alone.
Try it and see.
The place is located in a rather inconspicuous place. Not everyone can find these restaurants, but in any case, those who need them will find them. I think from the photo the staff is very nice and the service is quite fast. And you see perfectly what exactly they bring to you. Eh, they explain to you what it is and how it is prepared, if you have any questions, then, of course, they will tell you about it and show you, in any case, a friend took me there and showed me what kind of food I really liked the soup .
Of course, we didn’t eat everything, because it was impossible. I have such a Habit that I order a lot and don’t eat it anyway, the guy who served us was quite professional, Despite the fact that he was most likely a student and a person who had recently worked, but in any case.
The work was done professionally, quite cleanly, neatly, nothing superfluous. So you can come and see this place yourself and try the pretty good food they offer.
Top quality foods, fresh ingredients made with authentic Malaysian flavours (coming from a Malaysian!) must try: nasi lemak, char kway teow, hainanese chicken rice, hokkien mee with extra sambal, bak kut teh, prawn noodles (should have the mixture of two types of noodles) must also try barley drink, it brought back childhood memories. Service was ok but have low expectation on this as we were dining in china town, could be quite noisy depending on the timing you visit the restaurant. Reasonable price, cheaper compare to other Malaysian restaurants in London, will 100% return again for the yummy foods!
A lovely Malaysian restaurant hidden away in a laneway in Chinatown. Having come here a few times now, there are some hit and miss dishes but overall authentic, tasty and lots of wok hei. Highlights are the char kway teow which we have ordered time and time again as well as the kang kong vegetables. Roti could have been fluffier as we found the dough quite dense and the bah ku teh completely missed the mark with very little herbal flavours. Good to come for a quick Asian fix at a decent price. Note that toilets are located downstairs so not accessible friendly
When they tell you it's spicy, it is the Malaysian-level spicy for real.
Got the kampung-style fried rice and asam pedas fish. Fish wise they give you two kampung fish which are nice. I particularly like how tender the aubergines are.
One bite took me home.
Would be great to have chicken rendang and not just beef rendang on the menu.
Still the best place in London for seafood noodles - the Wat Tan Ho is legendary. Been coming here the past 15 years and still as good as ever. Priced extremely reasonable and quick service.
We had a great time trying out the best Malaysian cuisine in London. We started off with the amazing Thai Fish Cake and Kangkung Belacan, followed by Mee Siam, Sambal Taucho, Nasi Lemak, and Penang Assam Laksa.
If you are in the city, do visit them once, and they are not that heavy on your wallet 😉
Honestly one of my favourite restaurants in London. Food is authentic and so tasty. Staff are nice and the service is quick. Everything I’ve tried has been delicious. If you want proper Malaysian food I definitely recommend C&R.
Lots of great Malaysian dishes but my go-to when coming here is their Hainanese Chicken Rice and Kangkung Belacan (basically asian spinach with not-so spicy shrimp paste)! Tastes like home! My drink of choice is the teh tarik (Malaysian version of milk tea) always, do ask for less sugar
Not going to hold back on the comments: hands down the best wa tan hor in Europe (incl. UK) and would put shame to even most wa tan hor sellers in Malaysia. A must order! The teh tarik is also highly recommended
Food portion was huge but flavours can be bolder- especially the sambal chilli and coconut pandan rice. Singapore laksa also tasted more like curry noodle. Still a good restaurant to satisfy MSIA / SG crave
Wat Dan hor is my favourite 🤩
Laksa also good here.
Also tried a dessert with palm sugar, coconut and sticky rice (sold on Friday Saturday Sunday I believe)
I've come here multiple times and will continue to visit again!
A Malaysian food restaurant with great service, food, and overall experience! Definitely a go-to place for when you are in london china town! Huge variety of Malaysian food to choose from & ice kacang cendol teh tarik and ice bandung are really delicious n tasty as well. I never miss any of the malaysia food when I'm away for months from my country 😋been 20 years my favorite malaysian food restaurant at London china town😎😊
Nice little cafe just off the main streets of Chinatown. Wat tan ho was interesting but the nasi goreng and mee goreng were better dishes. Chicken wings were decent
Stumbled across this Malaysian restaurant which is hidden in a small alleyway just beside the bustling area of Chinatown. And to our surprise, the food was really good! We only tried their Singaporean Laksa and Char Kuey Teow but based on those 2 dishes, we are looking forward to trying their other menu!
Very nice flavor and exceptional taste!!!and it literally fit the saying, hole in the wall spot in Chinatown. You have to look carefully or you're going to miss it. Laksa really stands out and will definitely visit again!
Knowing the food of Malaysia & Singapore well, this stuff is legit. It has been my fix since I have not been able to get over there because of the pandemic.
The setup is pretty close to the hawker centres you find over in Malaysia. It is simple but friendly with the focus on the food.
The food quality is good, with the expectation of one visit it has been on point. Even then it wasn’t that bad. I can tell that the kitchen is genuine and not accommodating for western palettes.
The prices are good especially when you consider the location of the cafe.
I am a regular 👌🏼
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