Nestled in Bloomsbury, Dapur is a cozy cafe serving vibrant Malaysian dishes like beef rendang and ayam masak merah, perfect for a flavorful lunch pick-me-up.
"Nasi lemak On any given weekday in Clerkenwell you’ll find a committed group of anchovy allies waiting to enjoy Dapur at lunchtime. A plate of nasi lemak at this little Malaysian cafe guarantees both salty fish and whacks of flavour. Crisp white fish, rice, and rich beef rendang isn’t something you should eat politely, but shovel unashamedly." - jake missing, heidi lauth beasley
"Getting a plate of fragrant coconut rice and all the trimmings—ayam masak merah and beef rendang—from this weekday and daytime-only cafe on Lamb’s Conduit Passage is just the ticket for anyone who’s looking for a pick-me-up. There are usually six or seven Malaysian curries to choose from, but the familiar (the rendang) and the fiery (chicken in a tomato chilli sauce) are always good. The outdoor seating is delightful and the rendang is the necessary comfort everyone around Holborn craves for a working lunch." - rianne shlebak
"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
"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
"Dapur is one of London 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 more than £15. It’ll be the working lunch you crave from here on out." - Team Infatuation
