Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar

4.4

30 Reviews

£25 and under

Malaysian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 3 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 : Tuesdays in January 2025: 5pm - 8:45pm Tuesday - Thursday 5pm - 6.15pm Friday - Sunday 4pm - 6.15pm
Prosperity Feast with Mandy Yin - 25th January
£78.88 per person
Prepaid
Jan 25, 2025 only
12:00 PM
Come celebrate the Year of the Snake in style with an incredible 8-course Menu. STARTERS Yee Sang Prosperity Toss Salad, smoked salmon, pomelo, golden crackers; Coconut prawns, salted egg mayo, curry leaves; Eight Treasures Soup, crab, black fungus, conpoy, black vinegar. SHARING MAINS Cod, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, soy; Golden fragrant chicken; Choi sum, crispy anchovies; Rice, chicken fat, garlic butter. DESSERT Pandan almond cake with condensed milk yoghurt.
Prosperity Feast with Mandy Yin - 29th January
£78.88 per person
Prepaid
Jan 29, 2025 only
6:30 PM
Come celebrate the Year of the Snake in style with an incredible 8-course Menu. STARTERS Yee Sang Prosperity Toss Salad, smoked salmon, pomelo, golden crackers; Coconut prawns, salted egg mayo, curry leaves; Eight Treasures Soup, crab, black fungus, conpoy, black vinegar. SHARING MAINS Cod, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, soy; Golden fragrant chicken; Choi sum, crispy anchovies; Rice, chicken fat, garlic butter. DESSERT Pandan almond cake with condensed milk yoghurt

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

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North London
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar offers "fantastic food and friendly service," delighting guests with authentic Malaysian flavors. The "vegan laksa" earns high praise, alongside the "amazing" curry laksa and fried chicken. While prices are considered high, the vibrant dishes and "attentive staff" create an enjoyable dining experience reminiscent of Malaysia.

30 Reviews

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Sara-Jane
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good value with 20% off early bird dinner Compared to other noodle soups at the menu pricing we weren’t sure it was good vfm However, if you love laksa then go! It was delicious and super spicy. You’ve been warned!
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Bryan
London
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! A quick and friendly service! Looking forward to my next visit.
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Marko
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best laksa I can remember having. Amazing. Great service, and a fantastic playlist! Thanks team!
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Marc
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unpretentious restaurant where authentic Malaysian flavours and spicing take centre stage. Staff are friendly and attentive.
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Martha
Central Coast
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
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 on November 23, 2024
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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FAQs

Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 30 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

Dec 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 3 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

Prosperity Feast with Mandy Yin - 25th January

Prosperity Feast with Mandy Yin - 29th January

Menu

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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