Dapur
Malaysian restaurant · Holborn ·
Authentic Malaysian curries, nasi lemak, and rendang. Weekday lunch.
Authentic Malaysian curries, nasi lemak, and rendang. Weekday lunch.
"Malaysian is one of the favoured exotic cuisines here, yet it’s not as common as other middle-eastern ones. Which is why when one stumbles upon a place like Dapur, it is an exciting cultural experience — the way the staff talk and act, the interior, the taste of the food, the scent of the space which welcomes you at the very entrance. It is a sweetly organised small bright room where everyone sits on one long table in the middle with the chance to observe the chefs and their magic. It is so adorably local, you would hardly find it by chance; so make sure you do write it down and go and experience this great authentic cuisine." - IYA Studio
"Getting a plate of fragrant coconut rice and all the trimmings—ayam masak merah, say, and, beef rendang—from Dapur is just the ticket for anyone who’s looking for a midweek pick-me-up. The daytime cafe has a selection of Malaysian curries to choose from, but the familiar (the rendang) and the fiery (chicken in a tomato chilli sauce) are go-tos. There are a handful of tables inside and plenty on the pavement outside. Working lunches rarely get better than this." - rianne shlebak, jake missing
"Getting a plate of fragrant coconut rice and all the trimmings—ayam masak merah, say, and, beef rendang—from Dapur is just the ticket for anyone who’s looking for a midweek pick-me-up. The daytime cafe has a selection of Malaysian curries to choose from, but the familiar (the rendang) and the fiery (chicken in a tomato chilli sauce) are go-tos. There are a handful of tables inside and plenty on the pavement outside. Working lunches rarely get better than this." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing
"Getting a plate of fragrant coconut rice and all the trimmings—ayam masak merah, say, and beef rendang—from Dapur is just the ticket for anyone who’s looking for a midweek pick-me-up. The daytime cafe has a selection of Malaysian curries to choose from, but the familiar (the rendang) and the fiery (chicken in a tomato chilli sauce) are go-tos. There are a handful of tables inside and plenty on the pavement outside. Days at the museum rarely get better than this." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing
"Dapur is one of London’s and Holborn’s most exciting weekday lunch spots. The daytime-only Malaysian cafe has six or seven curries to choose from, but the familiar (the rendang) and the fiery (chicken in a tomato chilli sauce) are always good. Getting a plate of fragrant nasi lemak and a choice of curry won’t cost you much over a tenner." - jake missing