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We were a group of seven dining at Roti King Waterloo — my family of four, plus our friend, her husband, and their son from the UK who were showing us around. Her husband discovered this place thanks to the excellent Google reviews, and now we know exactly why it’s so highly rated.
When we arrived, the place was packed, and we had to wait about 15 minutes to get seated. The host was fantastic — very efficient and kind. Even though the restaurant was about to close soon (he never directly told us this), he proactively asked if he could take our orders while we waited, which was very thoughtful.
There was a funny moment when my husband tried to sneakily pay for the dinner early, but the host caught on and quietly passed the card reader over to our friend, whispering that he was trying to pay. We tried to insist on paying, but it didn’t work — a lovely gesture we appreciated.
For the kids, we ordered three portions of mee goreng, fried chicken, and two sides of roti to share. The husbands went for beef rendang and roti canai with mutton, paired with Buddha beers. My friend and I ordered beef rendang, mee goreng, and nasi goreng to share.
When the nasi goreng arrived, we realized it had shrimp, which was a problem because my friend has a severe shellfish allergy. Thankfully, the generous server immediately offered to take it back and remake it with chicken. He also let us know the mee goreng had shrimp too, so we switched that for char kway teow instead. We loved how considerate and attentive they were about our needs.
Everything we ate was absolutely delicious. My friend and I devoured our meals, and the husbands loved theirs as well. My husband was so impressed he insisted it was “heaven” and ordered two more rotis. Our older daughter, who normally avoids spicy food, couldn’t stop dipping roti into her dad’s mutton curry — she polished it off happily.
Several different servers checked on us multiple times throughout the meal, making sure we were well taken care of. It’s clear why this place is always busy — excellent food, exceptional service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Having just returned from Malaysia in December, the flavors reminded me so much of authentic Malaysian cuisine.
If you’re in the area and craving fantastic Malaysian food with friendly staff and great vibes, Roti King Waterloo is a must-visit.