Makan Café - Menu

The best dinner you can have in London for only £11. The Malaysian cuisine is excellent, especially the Chicken Laksa which is superb.

I think that they mean well, but the food is prepared with heavy-handedness. The char kuey teow I had was very salty. The satay was deep fried rather than barbecued. I'm glad I tried it but I won't be returning..

I have been eating here for over 15 years and still tastes as good as when I first got it. Food is fresh and delicious. I love the chicken stir fry and the banana buttons. The lamb massaman curry is one of my favourites

Excellent overall . Good choice of delicious Malaysian foods that arrived promptly and was delicious . Good value and it’s a no fuss canteen type place . I have been a few times and always had a good meal with fresh ingredients and great value

Good location on Portobello road with a good choice of food, much of which is Malaysian, that tasted great. Have to say that reheated food via a microwave never tastes as good as freshly cooked, but I guess if you haven’t got queues of customers it’s the only way to cook dishes ‘en mass’. Remembering this is a cafe but it would improve the look if plates were cleared a little quicker.

We tried the halal English breakfast and it was delicious. It included 2 sausages, 2 strips of bacon, baked beans, tomato, 1 fried egg, 1 hashbrown, and toast. The food was prepared quickly and brought to our table. You order and pay at the counter. The restaurant is simple and straightforward, but we will definitely return to try more of their dishes. The prices are reasonable and the location is great.

I have lived on Portobello Road my entire life, and I am now 63 years old. When Makan first opened, the food was exceptional. My mother, siblings, and I frequented the restaurant. I also knew the owner, a friendly man with a lovely family. My workplace held meetings there and we brought many customers. However, the quality of the food has declined - it is now too salty, some favorite dishes are burnt, and certain staff members are neglectful in their service. This is not a good image for the restaurant.

Authentic Malay of Malaysia. Relaxed, delicious, tasty and home cooking at its yummiest. Enjoy the flavours of Southwest Asia as if Auntie and Uncle cooked you a meal. This is fresh ingredients with family recipes. If you are familiar with Malaysian food or have adventurous taste buds, you shouldn’t be disappointed. Ask for Auntie or Uncle and ask them what they suggest for you. I had the Char kuey chow and my friend had the Ayam (chicken) rendang and both were delicious. We took curry puffs and coconut cake to go and they were soo good for snacking when back in our hotel room. I’ll be back here in a couple weeks for another wholesome meal for sure.

Makan cafe was a recommendation and wasn’t a disappointment, on portobello road on the outskirts of the street market, this place is a must try….. we were there for the Malaysian food but they also do chimes food, Indian snacks and treats… samosas, kebabs, cakes, desserts…. There’s plenty of choices…. The Roti Canai is very good, flaky and crisp Roti, flavoursome curry…. Top 3 in London….mee hoon goreng seafood…. Vermicelli noodles with seafood and egg…. Mouthwatering good, right amount of spice, very authentic in taste, fresh seafood… washed down with iced teh tarik, correct amount of sweetness and flavour….. take away banana cake which thoroughly enjoyed on train home…. Amazing recommendat...