Roti King Spitalfields makes for a brilliantly unfussy East London Christmas party venue: relaxed, generous and built for second helpings, as well as more than a few cocktails. Tucked away on Artillery Lane, this Malaysian eatery has a chilled, rustic feel and centres around long sharing tables that naturally bring people together. Wooden panelled walls add warmth, giving the space a cosy, almost canteen-meets-kopitiam vibe that feels spot on for December gatherings. It’s informal in the best way with no rigid seating plans, just the sort of place you can rub shoulders with your besties.
For larger festive blow-outs you can hire the full venue which accommodates up to 100 guests, making it ideal for larger office parties or even getting the whole company together. For something more contained, the private dining room seats 30 people, ideal for a team celebration, client dinner or end-of-year get-together.
The menu is built for sharing, which suits Christmas just fine. Start with stacks of Roti Canai, flaky, buttery flatbreads served with dhal, mutton, fish or chicken kari and Murtabak, stuffed roti filled with lamb or spinach and cheese, ready for tearing and dipping. From there, move onto comforting classics like Nasi Lemak, fragrant coconut rice with peanuts, fried anchovies, cucumber, egg, sambal and spiced fried chicken, or plates of Nasi Goreng and Mee Goreng loaded with prawns, chicken and tofu. It’s generous, flavour-packed food designed for passing across the table.
Drinks get the party started - and keep it going that way! Think Margaritas, Mojitos and Palomas for a fresh kick, while signature Malaysian favourites like Milo Ice, a chocolate malt drink poured over ice, and Teh O’Ais lemon tea add something a little different and offer an alcohol-free alternative.