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Where recipes are passed down,
not written down

Malay cooking begins close to the earth, in pandan leaves knotted with care, in turmeric staining fingertips gold, in sambal ground slowly by hand. Recipes are not written down so much as remembered, guided by instinct and the quiet wisdom of generations.

Between wooden homes raised on stilts and markets humming by the sea, something enduring took shape. A cuisine built on patience, balance, and warmth.

And it is that warmth we carry forward.

A little piece of Malaysia in London

A little piece of Malaysia in London

Established by the late Allahyarham Zainuddin Yahaya (Tukdin) who grew up in the vibrant streets of Sungai Petani, Kedah. Tukdin Restaurant is a tribute to his heritage and love for authentic food. From the bustling hawker stalls of Malaysia to the charming streets of Paddington, Tukdin’s vision to share these experiences became a reality.

Ramadan Mubarak

Nasi Kandar

Only available from 25th of Feb to 3rd of March 2026

It comes with Fish Curry, Beef in Soy Sauce, balanced by Mamak-Style cabbage, blanched okra and lastly, salted egg - a flavourful plate


Aromatic and bursting with flavour,

Nasi Kandar is hardly resistable

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Stories from the Tukdin table

Stories from the

Tukdin table

  • Nasi goreng Kpg

Nasi goreng Kpg

Village style very spicy fried rice with prawns

£18.90

  • Nasi goreng Kpg

Nasi goreng Kpg

Village style very spicy fried rice with prawns

£18.90

  • Nasi lemak Tukdin

Nasi lemak Tukdin

Coconut rice served with fried anchovies chilli paste, peanuts, cucumber, boiled egg and fried chicken

£17.90

  • Nasi lemak Tukdin

Nasi lemak Tukdin

Coconut rice served with fried anchovies chilli paste, peanuts, cucumber, boiled egg and fried chicken

£17.90

  • Satay Goreng

Satay Goreng

Stir fried chicken with cucumber, onions, compressed rice and peanut sauce

£14.50

  • Satay Goreng

Satay Goreng

Stir fried chicken with cucumber, onions, compressed rice and peanut sauce

£14.50

There is always more to the story

Food tells one part of it. But there are also the markets at dawn, the wooden kitchens raised above earth, the sound of pestle meeting stone. Tukdin is built on those quiet details.

The ones you may not see, but will always taste.

Andy Hayler, food and restaurant critic

Tukdin restaurant's primary unique selling point is its commitment to authentic, home-style Malaysian cuisine in London, often described as the most genuine in the city.
Centered on traditional, generational recipes and authentic Halal ingredients, it offers a "taste of home" for expats and an authentic, welcoming experience for locals.
Tukdin restaurant's primary unique selling point is its commitment to authentic, home-style Malaysian cuisine in London, often described as the most genuine in the city.
Centered on traditional, generational recipes and authentic Halal ingredients, it offers a "taste of home" for expats and an authentic, welcoming experience for locals.