Since launching in a small subterranean space on Euston Road in 2014, Roti King has grown into a bonafide London institution. The casual Malaysian joint now has restaurants in Battersea, Waterloo and Spitalfields, serving up deliciously flaky roti, chewy noodles and melt-in-the-mouth curries.
But why should Londoners have all the Roti King goodness to themselves? Well, this year, the restaurant set out on a mission to bring its authentic Malaysian food to the rest of the nation. Back in May, Roti King opened it’s first branch outside of the Big Smoke in Brighton and now, it’s coming for Scotland.
Roti King is opening its second non-London restaurant – and its first Scottish outpost – in Edinburgh next month. It’ll sit just off Princes Street at 8 South St Andrew Street.
You can expect all the beloved Roti King classics to be on the menu. Of course, there’ll be the roti canai, served with dhal, chicken, mutton, or fish kari, as well as the char kway teow (rice noodles stir-fried with prawn and egg) and the Malaysian fried chicken, which is marinated in garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, then crisped with cornstarch and rice flour, served with homemade spicy sambal.
Ganan Kanagathurai, the restaurant’s CEO said: ‘Roti King has always been about more than food. It’s about the emotional connection between people, culture, and community. We’re excited to be part of Edinburgh’s incredible independent food scene and to share the passion and creativity of Malaysia with a city that appreciates honest, authentic, flavourful food.’
Roti King Edinburgh will launch on December 12 and be open daily from 11.30am until 10pm or 11pm.
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