Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar

4.3

26 Reviews

£25 and under

Malaysian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 7619 9888
Website
https://www.sambalshiok.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
171 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX
Neighborhood
Holloway
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Nearest stations are Holloway Road and Highbury & Islington

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

What 26 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

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

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.

26 Reviews

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Martha
Central Coast
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is great - restaurant feels a little cramped especially when you get the bill
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Andrew
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
not fine dining but really tasty Laksa definitely would recommend
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Harry
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great Laksa, if a bit on the pricey side now. Snacks are excellent
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Erda
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 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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Mateo
Turkey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 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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Li San
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 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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Andrew
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 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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Neil
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 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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Jordana
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 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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Liam
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 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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FAQs

Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

171 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX

Additional information

Neighborhood
Holloway
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Website
https://www.sambalshiok.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7619 9888

Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Off-peak Discount - 20% off all food

Menu

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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