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Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar, London,

Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar

4.4
4.4
34 Reviews
£25 and under
Malaysian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
Mandy Yin is one of the few Malaysian chef/owners in the UK, having founded Sambal Shiok in London in 2013. She is a Malaysian-born Chinese of Peranakan Nyonya heritage. "I take inspiration from everything I ate in my childhood growing up in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Then I mix it up and put a new slant on it.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Malaysian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    020 7619 9888
  • Website
    https://www.sambalshiok.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Off-peak Discount - 20% off all food

    Multiple dates available
    Come during off-peak hours for a 20% discount off food. Early dining has never tasted this good so make sure you add this when booking your table. Orders must be placed by 6.15pm to qualify. Offer available : Tuesdays in January 2025: 5pm - 8:45pm Tuesday - Thursday 5pm - 6.15pm Friday - Sunday 4pm - 6.15pm
    Off-peak Discount - 20% off all food photo

  • Prosperity Feast with Mandy Yin - 25th January

    £78.88 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Jan 2025 only
    12:00
    Come celebrate the Year of the Snake in style with an incredible 8-course Menu. STARTERS Yee Sang Prosperity Toss Salad, smoked salmon, pomelo, golden crackers; Coconut prawns, salted egg mayo, curry leaves; Eight Treasures Soup, crab, black fungus, conpoy, black vinegar. SHARING MAINS Cod, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, soy; Golden fragrant chicken; Choi sum, crispy anchovies; Rice, chicken fat, garlic butter. DESSERT Pandan almond cake with condensed milk yoghurt.
    Prosperity Feast with Mandy Yin - 25th January photo

  • Prosperity Feast with Mandy Yin - 29th January

    £78.88 per person

    Prepaid

    29 Jan 2025 only
    18:30
    Come celebrate the Year of the Snake in style with an incredible 8-course Menu. STARTERS Yee Sang Prosperity Toss Salad, smoked salmon, pomelo, golden crackers; Coconut prawns, salted egg mayo, curry leaves; Eight Treasures Soup, crab, black fungus, conpoy, black vinegar. SHARING MAINS Cod, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, soy; Golden fragrant chicken; Choi sum, crispy anchovies; Rice, chicken fat, garlic butter. DESSERT Pandan almond cake with condensed milk yoghurt
    Prosperity Feast with Mandy Yin - 29th January photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar delights with "authentic Malaysian flavours and spicing" that take center stage. Known for its "amazing" laksa and "friendly and attentive" service, it's a must-visit for spice lovers. While some find it "a bit on the pricey side," the depth of flavors leaves diners "blown away."

34 Reviews

  1. David

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it. Have been back a few times now. The laksa broth is amazing. Staff are super friendly.

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  2. Lester

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant , very attentive service ,the food is freshly cooked and very tasty. The manager checks back that the food and service are good . I have been here several times and the standard is brilliant well done to all the staff.

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  3. Alicia

    London

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing laksa and very friendly and efficient service

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  4. Krys

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and attentive staff. The food was outstanding, served at the perfect temperature. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals and dessert! Sambas Shikoku Laska Bar was highly recommended and we would recommended it as well.

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  5. Sara-Jane

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good value with 20% off early bird dinner Compared to other noodle soups at the menu pricing we weren’t sure it was good vfm However, if you love laksa then go! It was delicious and super spicy. You’ve been warned!

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  6. Bryan

    London

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! A quick and friendly service! Looking forward to my next visit.

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  7. Marko

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best laksa I can remember having. Amazing. Great service, and a fantastic playlist! Thanks team!

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  8. Marc

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unpretentious restaurant where authentic Malaysian flavours and spicing take centre stage. Staff are friendly and attentive.

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  9. Martha

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great - restaurant feels a little cramped especially when you get the bill

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  10. Andrew

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    not fine dining but really tasty Laksa definitely would recommend

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FAQs

Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar

171 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX

Additional information

  • Area
    Holloway
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Malaysian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Nearest stations are Holloway Road and Highbury & Islington
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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