Malaysian Deli

"Malaysian Deli, a friendly little spot in Brockley, always feels sunny. There are mustard yellow walls and warm smiles are given from the team behind the counter which is covered with the kind of bright floral table cover you’d find in your grandma’s house. The perfect solo portions of nasi lemak are served in bamboo trays, and while the beef rendang can be a little tough, the chilli-hot, tangy sambal makes up for it. Roti chanai, satisfyingly flaky and light, should be dipped in the chicken curry with no hesitation about getting messy—that part is inevitable." - rianne shlebak

"Malaysian Deli, a friendly little spot in Brockley, always feels sunny. No seriously. It could be chucking it down outside but you’ll forget your umbrella on your way out. There are mustard yellow walls and warm smiles are given from the team behind the counter which is covered with the kind of bright floral table cover you’d find in your grandma’s house. The perfect solo portions of nasi lemak are served in bamboo trays, and while the beef rendang can be a little tough, the chilli-hot, tangy sambal makes up for it. Roti chanai, satisfyingly flaky and light, should be dipped in the chicken curry with no hesitation about getting messy—that part is inevitable. If you live in the area, take friends for a lengthy, wholesome catch-up. We have a feeling you’ll find yourselves here at least once a month for the cosy setup and great Malaysian food. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Rianne Shlebak

"This popular little deli and cafe bustles with customers hungry for their fix of nasi lemak — a traditional Malaysian breakfast of fragrant rice with curries such as beef rendang, egg, crunchy anchovies, peanuts, and the ever-present sambal. It’s a shame the cafe doesn’t open until 12, but the dish tastes just as satisfying at lunch. The hearty servings of roti canai — filling home cooked curries flanked by rich, chewy roti, plus the reasonable prices, have made the cafe a community favourite. The kuah kachang stands out too, with its thick, rich peanut sauce — perfect with a fresh juice or bubble tea. Cash only." - Helen Graves

"Malaysian Deli — actually more of a cosy café serving traditional Malaysian dishes — was founded by Brockley resident of 40 years Zaherah Rashid, and south London residents know this is the place to get their fix of roti canai and satay. The deli also does a mean nasi lemak: a dish traditionally eaten at breakfast comprising fragrant rice cooked with coconut milk and pandan leaves, a choice of curry or rendang, hard-boiled egg, crispy anchovies, peanuts and sambal. The murtabak — a flatbread stuffed with spiced meat, onions and egg — makes a good takeaway option." - Helen Graves