🍽️FoodClosed · Opens 12:00 PM$$ · Mid-range

Roti King

Name: Roti King
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Discover Roti King, London's beloved basement spot for Malaysian comfort food near Euston. Join the queue for fresh, flaky roti canai and other affordable favourites, served fast in a no-frills setting worth the wait.

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Reasons to go

Located in an informal basement setting near Euston station
Known for its signature roti canai, made fresh and flaky to order
Draws queues even in the rain, with staff sometimes handing out umbrellas to waiting customers

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Full description

Roti King is famous for exactly what its name promises: fresh, flaky roti canai and other Malaysian favourites served fast and cheap in a genuinely informal basement setting near Euston station. Reviewers mention queuing even in the rain, a sign of just how reliably good and affordable the food is judged to be.

At 4.5 stars, mid-range pricing, and no booking taken, it's ideal for a quick, satisfying meal between other plans rather than a leisurely sit-down, suiting solo travellers, couples, and small groups alike. Its high must-see score for a casual spot reflects genuine, sustained popularity rather than hype.

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Address

40 Doric Way, Euston Rd., London NW1 1LH, UK · Somers Town

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

50 min

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

No bookings — expect a queue at peak lunch and dinner times, so go slightly off-hours if possible
order the roti canai as the signature dish
bring a light jacket if queuing outside, since reviewers mention doing so even in bad weather

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Reviews

Roti King, London, England. A popular casual restaurant serving Malaysian cuisine. The setting is informal. The menu features Malaysian favourites including flaky roti canai, rich dhal, fragrant nasi lemak, char kway teow and a selection of curries. The freshly made roti is the standout. Service was friendly and…

Habib Al Mulla

2/5

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