Mei Mei
Singaporean restaurant · Borough
Mei Mei, Unit 52 Rochester Walk, London SE1 9AF, United Kingdom
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Highlights
Authentic Singaporean Hainanese chicken rice, kaya toast, curry
Authentic Singaporean Hainanese chicken rice, kaya toast, curry
"The Singaporian kopitiam spot in Borough Market has begun collection and delivery every Thursday to Saturday. Hainanese chicken rice, fried chicken, and more is on the menu. Order via app and check their Instagram for more info." - oliver feldman, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"How do step-by-step instructions, pre-measured ingredients, and the knowledge that you could eat Mei Mei’s nasi lemak at home sound? Pretty great, right. This Singaporean spot is delivering nasi lemak, bak chor mee, beef rendang, and a limited edition Singapore laksa. Hurry, they’re only making a limited amount to order online." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"You. A bench. The distant squawk of a seagull landing in the Thames. Mei Mei’s nasi lemak from Borough Market. Is there anything else you could possibly need? Well, maybe physical affection and a national ban on faux-inspirational ‘new normal’ TV adverts, but seeing as we can’t help with that, let’s focus on this coconut rice dish. Packed full of peanuts, fried chicken, and egg it’s perfect for a sit-down lunch on the river. You can’t go wrong with their kaya toast or Singapore curry either." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing
"Despite only opening at the tail end of 2019, Mei Mei instantly became one of those restaurants that we now can’t picture London without. A 14-seat open kitchen counter styled on the kopitiams of Singapore, it’s right in the heart of the feelgood buzz of Borough Market. On the changing menu you’ll find things like assam fish curry, deep fried chicken rice, nasi lemak, and a fantastic coconut milk ‘Captain’s Curry’ that warmed the cockles of our grumpy little hearts on one particularly savage rainy Thursday. Although the seats here fill up quick, you can also grab anything on the menu to take away along with a bubble kopi and realistically, a big smug smile as everyone eyes up your kaya toast. Whether you bag yourself a seat at the counter or grab-and-go and find a bench with a view of the river, this place is perfect for a catch-up over coconut rice, dining solo, or a lowkey date where you want to show off with orange wine and some of the best Singaporean food in London." - Heidi Lauth Beasley
"Before the coronavirus pandemic, Elizabeth Haigh, chef-owner of Borough Market kopitiam Mei Mei and mum to 3-year-old Riley, was able to balance the role of mother and business owner. The daytime hours of operation at Mei Mei pre-pandemic were what made it possible to manage those roles." - Ailis Brennan
