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Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar, London,

Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar

4.3
4.3
23 Reviews
£25 and under
Malaysian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Hot spot
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 : Wednesday - Thursday 5pm - 6.15pm Friday - Sunday 4pm - 6.15pm
    Off-peak Discount - 20% off all food photo

Menu

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What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar delights with its "fantastic" laksa, "attentive" service, and authentic Malaysian flavors. The vegan laksa is highly recommended, while the Penang assam laksa offers a nostalgic taste of home. Though some find prices high, the "generous portion sizes" and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit.

23 Reviews

  1. Erda

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there tonight as a couple. We shared a Malaysian Fried Chicken starter (which I think is enough for two). I had a Chicken and Prawn Special Curry Laksa and my partner had a Vegan Special Curry Laksa (we asked for both to be hot). We were blown away by the depth of flavours in both laksas as well as the umami goodness of the Malaysian Fried Chicken. Service was excellent too. The only thing I'd change is the playlist - everything else was absolutely spot on! We'd happily come here again.

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  2. Mateo

    Turkey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious! Drunk people being very loud on the next table. An institution still by all accounts

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  3. Li San

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Penang assam laksa was so good and authentic! Felt like I was back home for a moment. The curry laksa and fried chicken were also delicious. We appreciate all the detail and care that go into making each dish. The staff were attentive and helpful.

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  4. Andrew

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service, the laksa was delicious - a good level of spice too

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  5. Neil

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic laksa and very good and friendly service. Love it here.

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  6. Jordana

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing vegan laksa. And the service was great

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  7. Liam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my wife where in London for meetings and this was one of the best meals I have had in a long time the music was on point the staff were very friendly and the food next level I know we eat quickly but we had a fantastic time go early about 5 and you can have the place to yourself

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  8. James

    Surrey

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Good staff, ok good, terrible prices in view of the location and environment

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  9. yuen

    Cheshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cannot fault the food. Authentic Malaysian dishes. It’s cafe style ambience

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  10. George

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and friendly service. The Laksa was amazing

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FAQs

Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 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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