Med Salleh Kentish Town brings the warmth, flavour and nostalgia of Malaysian street food to North London, all within a cosy 30-cover dining room that feels instantly welcoming. The restaurant is the latest opening from Med Pang and Koi Lee, the duo behind the growing Med Salleh group, and it channels Med’s childhood memories from Kampar, Ipoh and Penang into a menu built on comfort, heritage and bold, satisfying flavours.
At the heart of the offering is Kampar’s beloved Claypot Rice, a signature dish that sees tender chicken and aromatic rice cooked low and slow in traditional clay pots for maximum depth of flavour. This nostalgic, technique-led approach runs throughout the menu, which celebrates Malaysian classics prepared with authenticity and care.
Guests can expect favourites such as Classic Claypot Chicken Rice; Claypot Seafood Soup Lou Shu Fun with silky rice noodles; and Penang Char Kuey Teow, wok-fried with prawns, clams, egg, chives and beansprouts for a punchy, satisfying plateful. Other standouts include Hainanese Chicken Rice and Ipoh’s iconic Shredded Chicken & Prawns Hor Fun, offering a direct line to Malaysia’s vibrant street food culture.
Smaller bites and sides add breadth to the menu, from Malaysian Stuffed Tofu to fragrant rice dishes like Nasi Lemak Beef Rendang, alongside a colourful choice of stir-fried greens. The nostalgic thread continues into dessert with playful creations such as Milo & Horlicks Tiramisu, a sweet nod to childhood favourites. Drinks are concise but considered, with the Limao Martini - a blend of Bombay Sapphire, lime juice, chilled Malaysian lime tea and palm sugar - standing out as a bright, refreshing option.
With its intimate atmosphere, approachable pricing and menu rooted in personal history, Med Salleh Kentish Town offers a heartfelt, flavour-packed celebration of Malaysian cooking - an inviting neighbourhood restaurant where comforting classics take centre stage.