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270 Portobello Road
London W10 5TY
Neighbourhood: Notting Hill
020 8960 5169
London W10 5TY
Neighbourhood: Notting Hill
020 8960 5169
- Nearest Transit:
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Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith & City)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9:00 - 22:30
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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£
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Children:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- None
5 reviews for Makan
All Reviews
Makan
2/12/2009
Question: Is there anything better than amazing Malaysian food?
Answer: Yes. Amazing Malaysian food for under a fiver.
I won't name names, but seems that London restaurateurs have a penchant for taking classically cheap cheap cheap street food and poshing it out in some fancy warehouse space with expensive market trend analyzed decor and painfully overplayed menus. Let's be real -- you're not paying for the food, you're paying for the "authentic" atmosphere... of central London.
Blah blah... The food here at Makan is far more authentic and delicious than any you'll find tucked into the "shady" streets of Mayfair, Park Lane or Belgravia, and the cheap prices reflect that.
Their noodle selection is literally drool-worthy with char kway teow, mee goreng, mee hoon goreng... Mmmmmmm! Pair that with Singapore laska, egg fried rice, a few curry puffs and a sweetcorn fritter or bhaji? Heaven.
Next time you're stall-gazing at Portobello Market, pop in for a large vegetarian combo to take away with the option of rice or noodles and three vegetable dishes for £4.40. Seriously, this place can't be beat!
Makan
1/9/2010
Sorry, but I can never give a 5 to a place that microwaves. I selected three tasty veggie dishes from the pre-prepared in front of me. They were tasty, but not "blow my mind". Plus the nuker really put me off. It is a good cheap-eats place, tasty, and great if you are with a veggie friend. And you got to like ya some rice or noodles, so starch it up (oh did I mention all of the potatoes too?)
Makan
10/11/2008
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I LOVE LOVE Makan- after a day strolling through Portobello market there's nothing better than sitting down to a tasty plate of Malaysian cooking.
For only £4.95 choose two dishes with either rice or noodles- the spicy red chicken and chilli chickpeas are my favourites. There is also great selection of starters- chicken puffs, crab claws, samosas and spicy crackers.
Makan is a no frills eating venue but the food never disappoints.
Makan
26/11/2008
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For the best banana dumplings in town head to Makan Malaysian restaurant opposite Portobello market.
The food is cheap and tasty, under a fiver for curry and rice, and a refreshing change from the many Thai restaurants that seem to populate the Notting Hill area. Choose from chicken, lamb or fish or from the many vegetarian dishes available.
There is also a great selection of Malaysian cakes and freshly ground coffee. A great place to sit and watch the busy and colourful market opposite whilst you eat.
Makan
19/4/2009
2 Check-ins Here
Wonderful friendly local little malaysian cafe. They've been here as long as I can remember but they are as consistent now as they were 10 years ago. Wonderful Roti Canai & Curry Puffs. The best food is made to order from the menu on the wall above the service area, though you can't go wrong with any dishes here.
Listed in: Portobello Bests, Best Cheap Eats
