Malaysian Deli

£5 - £15 / Malaysian, Delis, Vegetarian options

338 Brockley Rd, London

Opening hours

Closed

Sunday 6PM-9PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 6PM-10PM
Thursday 6PM-10PM
Friday 6PM-10PM
Saturday 6PM-10PM

Authentic Malaysian Delight with Heartfelt Service

Ah, the soulful embrace of Malaysian cuisine, safely nestled away in a humble pocket of the city – a restaurant that foregoes the flash for substance, with gratifying results. My recent sojourn here was all about food that emanates warmth and familiarity, as if lovingly crafted by a nurturing grandmother with a wink and a generous hand on the salt. The beef rendang is legendary here—you sense its allure long before you spot it, due to its heady aroma and capable use of cinnamon's spice and lemongrass's controversial zing. It’s delectably spiced and tender like a slow-cooked seduction, reminding us purveyors of London’s sprawl of why we occasionally hustle through the rain seeking joyful bites like these.

Not to suggest, though, that every morsel delivers the kind of culinary euphoria one would hope for. Some dishes sail politely past mere seasoning onto the shores of zealous saltitude—who knew chicken satay could double up as your daily sodium siren? But solace comes immediately upon untangling flaky roti, distinctly small but punched up with flavor, pledging harmony restored. Fragrant pandan cakes round off proceedings with a touch of the enticing yet elusive sweetness that stitches your palate back together. The BYOB policy warrants a pleasant nod—just be prepared to endure the mingling with endearingly bashful service, who seem genuinely thrilled to meet your whim with a can-do attitude. Here's to low-key glamour and lively tastes hiding beneath the bright lights of extrinsic polish; it remains a cozy nook of authenticity in a pathogenic world craving some gentle solace. — Penelope Savory