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If you’ve ever lived in London, you’ve probably heard of Roti King. The casual Malaysian restaurant has been a staple of the capital since it opened on Euston Road in 2014, often with long lines of UCL students queueing to get their hands on rich curries, and soft, flaky roti.
Since launching over a decade ago Roti King has opened outposts in Battersea, Waterloo and Spitalfields. Now it’s got its sights set outside the Big Smoke.
This May Roti King is headed to the seaside, and will open a new spot in Brighton. The joint will take over the Grade II-listed 57 Ship Street in the lanes with space for 50 covers.
All the classics will be on the menu, including the must-order roti canai, served with dhal, chicken, mutton, or fish kari. Other highlights are the char kway teow – chewy rice noodles stir-fried with prawn and egg, and the Malaysian fried chicken, marinated in garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, then crisped with cornstarch and rice flour, served with homemade spicy sambal.
Founder and Head Chef Sugen Gopal said: ‘Brighton has always had a special place in my heart – there’ s an energy to the city that makes it one of my favourite places to eat out in the UK. The Lanes, with its independent spirit and incredible food culture, feels like the perfect home for Roti King outside of London.’
Roti King Brighton will be open some time in May from midday to 10pm, Monday to Sunday.
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