This casual spot serves up authentic Malaysian delights like chicken satay and a variety of laksas, perfect for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings.
"This Malaysian Soho favourite has made a name for itself by serving homely, huge portions. Pick between things like a Singapore curry laksa with a coconut curry broth, shredded chicken, and king prawns, and the sour and spicy penang assam number. You’ll need about 70 extra tissues when your nose inevitably starts running—which means no one will notice if a teardrop escapes mid laksa slurp. The compact but comfortable dining room is a great place to come on your own, headphones in, and have some therapy in the form of a bowl of steaming hot broth. " - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley
"Zero points for guessing what Laksamania in Fitzrovia specialises in. Pick between things like a Singapore curry laksa, with a coconut curry broth, shredded chicken, and king prawns. Or opt for the sour and spicy penang assam number—just be prepared to ask for about 70 extra tissues when your nose inevitably starts running. It’s one of the best places for laksa in London and the sprawling downstairs dining room makes it a great place to come with a group, or even on your own for a lunchtime date with a bowl of steaming hot broth. " - rianne shlebak
"Order: Singapore Curry Laksa Zero points for guessing what this Newman Street restaurant specialises in. The Soho favourite has made a name for itself by serving homely, huge portions (you'll definitely want to take away any leftovers). Pick between things like Singapore curry laksa with a coconut curry broth, shredded chicken, and king prawns, and the sour and spicy penang assam number. Just be prepared to ask for about 70 extra tissues when your nose inevitably starts running. It’s one of the best places for laksa in London and the compact but comfortable dining room makes it a great place to come with a small group, or even on your own for a lunchtime date with a bowl of steaming hot broth. " - jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak
"To re-energise Towards Tottenham Court Road on Newman Street, you’ll find Laksamania—a Soho favourite that has made a name for itself by serving homely, huge portions of comforting noodle soup. Pick between options like a Singapore curry laksa, or the sour and spicy penang assam number. Just be prepared to ask for about 70 extra tissues when your nose inevitably starts running. The compact and comfortable dining room makes it a great place to come with a small group, or even on your own for a lunchtime date with a bowl of steaming hot broth. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing
"One of the best or worst named restaurants in the city — depending if it is or isn’t a pun on Lisztomania — the other uncertain thing about Laksamania is the best choice of regional laksa. After much eating, a brief flirtation with the Penang Assam laksa, and with all due respect for the Ipoh and Singapore versions, it’s the Melaka laksa that emerges victorious. It’s the most balanced version, rich with coconut milk but with just about enough sourness to temper it, with texturally delightful toppings of barely cooked prawns, squishy fish balls, fish cakes and soft egg. Chilli oil status: It’s already floating on the top." - Jonathan Nunn
