Roti King began with chef and founder Sugen Gopal, whose understanding of Malaysian cooking was shaped in his family’s restaurant in Ipoh. After bringing that experience to London, he established a permanent home near Euston and built the restaurant around the food he knew best. The original Doric Way branch sits below street level in a compact, informal space that keeps diners close to the action. Its success has led to several further locations, but Euston remains closely connected to the story and character of Roti King.
Roti canai is the centre of the experience. The dough is stretched until remarkably thin, folded with practiced movement and cooked on a hot plate with butter and oil to create a bread that is crisp, soft and layered at once. Diners tear it by hand and dip each piece into dhal or a choice of fragrant curry, allowing the bread to carry every part of the sauce. The technique demands skill and repetition, and the open preparation gives guests a direct view of the craft behind a seemingly simple dish.
The wider menu explores Malaysian and Singaporean street food through noodle dishes, rice plates, sides and sweets. Stirred noodles, spiced rice and slow cooked curries reflect the meeting of Malay, Chinese and Indian influences that gives Malaysian food its remarkable range. Rich flavours are balanced with chilli, herbs, aromatics and sharp accompaniments, while vegetarian and vegan choices make it easy for varied groups to order together. Pulled tea offers a traditional companion to the meal and adds its own gentle sweetness.
Roti King Euston operates on a walk in basis, which suits its spontaneous and energetic style. The room is often busy with commuters, students, local residents and visitors drawn by the restaurant’s reputation, yet the service remains focused on getting freshly cooked food to the table without unnecessary ceremony. Eating here feels immediate and personal, from watching the roti take shape to sharing curry in the lively basement dining room. It is an approachable introduction to Malaysian cooking with a strong sense of family knowledge behind it.
Address: 40 Doric Way, Euston, London NW1 1LH, United Kingdom
Roti King Menu
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Roti Canai
Roti Dhal
Two pieces of roti with dhal kari. Vegetarian. Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard.
Roti Chicken
Two pieces of roti with chicken kari. Contains: Gluten, Milk, Sulphites.
Roti Fish
Two pieces of roti with fish kari. Contains: Gluten, Fish, Milk.
Roti Beef Rendang
Two pieces of roti served with beef rendang. Contains: Gluten, Milk, Sulphites.
Roti Mutton
Murtabak
Spinach & Cheese Murtabak
Roti filled with baby spinach and cheddar cheese served with dhal kari. Vegetarian. Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard.
Lamb Murtabak
Roti filled with lamb, eggs and onions served with dhal kari. Contains: Gluten, Milk, Eggs, Mustard.
Roti Telur
Rice Dishes
Nasi Lemak
Steamed coconut rice served with peanuts, fried anchovies, cucumber, egg, sambal and chef’s spiced fried chicken. Contains: Peanuts, Gluten (Fried Onions), Eggs, Crustaceans, Fish, Molluscs.
Beef Rendang
Beef slow cooked in aromatic spices, served with steamed coconut rice. Spicy. Contains: Gluten (Fried Onions), Sulphites.
Nasi Goreng
Stir fried rice with eggs, prawns and chicken. Available to order as vegetarian or vegan. Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Crustaceans, Fish, Molluscs, Soya.
Nasi Goreng Veg
Vegetarian stir-fried rice with eggs, vegetables and tofu. Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Soya. Vegan stir-fried rice with vegetables and tofu. Contains: Gluten, Soya.
Noodle Dishes
Char Kuey Teow
Stir fried flat rice noodles with egg, chicken and prawns. Available to order as vegetarian or vegan. Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Crustaceans, Fish, Molluscs, Soya.
Mee Goreng Mamak
Stir fried egg noodles with egg, chicken, prawns, peanuts and tofu. Spicy. (Contains Peanuts). Contains: Peanuts, Gluten, Eggs, Crustaceans, Fish, Molluscs, Soya.
Kari Laksa
Egg noodles in a warming coconut curry broth served with seafood and tofu. Spicy. Contains: Gluten, Milk, Eggs, Crustaceans, Fish, Soya, Sulphites.
Char Kuey Teow Veg
Vegetarian stir-fried flat noodles with eggs, vegetables and tofu. Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Soya. Vegan stir-fried flat noodles with vegetables and tofu. Contains: Gluten, Soya.
Sides
4 pcs Ayam Goreng Berempah
Chef’s spiced fried chicken with sambal dipping sauce. Contains: Gluten (Fried Onions), Crustaceans, Sulphites. May Contain: Fish, Molluscs.
2 pcs Ayam Goreng Berempah
Fried chicken with chef’s secret spices, served with sambal belacan. Spicy. Contains: Gluten (Fried Onions), Crustaceans, Sulphites, Gluten. May contain: Fish, Molluscs.
Kangkung Belacan
Morning glory cooked in shrimp paste and sambal. Spicy (contains shrimps). Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Soya. May Contain: Fish, Molluscs.
Vegan Kangkung
Morning glory cooked in vegetarian stir fry sauce with sambal. Contains: Soya.
Acar Timun Salad
Crunchy, tangy, spicy salad made with pickled vegetables topped with crushed peanuts
Garlic Roti Bom
Desserts
Roti Planta
Sweet roti drizzled with warm condensed milk. Vegetarian. Contains: Gluten, Milk.
Roti Pisang
Sweet roti with warm banana. Vegetarian. Contains: Gluten, Milk.
Roti Kaya
Sweet roti filled with Malaysian coconut jam. Vegetarian Contains: Gluten, Milk, Eggs.
Pandan Cheesecake
Extra
Extra Sambal Belacan
Spicy sambal (contains shrimp paste). Contains: Crustaceans, Sulphites. May Contain: Fish, Molluscs.
Extra Sambal Nasi Lemak
Spicy sambal (contains fish). Contains: Crustaceans, Fish, Molluscs.
Coconut Rice
Steamed coconut rice topped with fried onions. Remove fried onions if you require gluten free. Contains: Gluten (Fried Onions).
Fried Egg on top
Extra Roti
Extra piece of roti canai. Contains: Gluten, Milk.
Add Prawns
Add Chicken
Boiled Egg
Drinks
Teh O'Ais
Milo Ice
Teh Tarik Cold
Teh Tarik Hot
Coke
Coke Zero
Lemonade
Still Water
Sparkling Water
Ginger Beer
Jasmine Tea
Non-Alcoholic
Coastal Spritz
Paloma
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