• Satay House

     
  • In 2006 this tiny 34-year-old veteran received a sleek makeover from the designers of Wagamama and Gourmet Burger Kitchen. Prices may have increased as a result, but Satay House remains popular with Malaysians, including the royal family, who appear to regard it as a home from home. The new design, led by stencil cuts of the countrys national flower (the hibiscus), supports rather than detracts from the food which remains exemplary. The satay, served in the traditional way with cucumber, onion, rice cubes and a fantastic peanut sauce, continues to be a treat. The nasi lemak (coconut rice), with its fiery prawn sambal and crisp accompaniments (roasted peanuts, deep-fried anchovies), also remains the best in town. We loved the golden squares of roti telur (Malaysian bread with egg and onion) and adored the richly flavoured rendang daging, where large cubes of beef had seemingly melted into the accompanying spices. Bursting at the seams, we finished with a comforting glass of es kacang: a pleasingly sweet and refreshing mix of shaved ice, rose syrup, red beans, evaporated milk and jelly. Tucked down a residential side street, this is one of Londons culinary wonders.

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  1. Posted by Adela Askandar (registered user) on 19 Mar 2008 18:42

    Not sure when all the other reviews were made, but i went to Satay house last week after not eaten there for 5 years. The food was awful. Having been to other Malaysian/singaporean restaurants, I am not just being fussy about authentic Asian food, but every single dish we ordered was far too sweet to start with. The 'ayam masak merah' was nothing like its original dish - it was more like sweet and sour chicken instead(more sweet than sour). We were so dissapointed that we complained to the waitress, asking her to convey this to the chef. God knows whether she did or not as the chef never showed up. That is our last trip to satay house - the bill came up to about 14 per head which was a right rip-off, as we couldnt even finish our food. It has certainly gone downhill despite the fancy new interior.

  2. Posted by Samantha Tan (registered user) on 31 Jan 2008 01:54

    Quite disappointing to be honest- nothing made an impression and considering the higher-than-average prices I would much rather spend less and eat better at places like C & R, Kiasu and New Fook Lam Moon.
    Will not be going back.

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  • 13 Sale Place, Paddington, W2 1PX
  • Tel: 020 7723 6763
  • www.satay-house.co.uk
  • Category: Malaysian, Indonesian & Singaporean
  • Travel: Edgware Road tube/Paddington tube/rail
  • Times: Lunch served noon-3pm, dinner served 6-11pm daily
  • Price: Main courses £5-£18.50. Set meal £13.50, £18, £25 per person (minimum 2)
  • Credit cards: AmEx, MC, V
  • Services:
    • Available for hire: Separate room for parties, seats 35
    • Child facilities: Babies and children welcome: high chairs
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