Awana

i had been recommended to try this restaurant and was sadly disappointed. I took my daughter and we had vegetarian food. For the prices we paid we could have had far better quality and half the price at any of our local thai/malaysian restaurants in camden/islington. There was very little flavour and seemingly no use of chilli or garlic. very bland food at extortionate prices justified only by the location. I truly have had better curries in malaysia and locally. nothing special about this place at all.The service was poor and we had to send one dish back as they forgot to add the tofu! very gracious about it but i don't expect this in a prime location. Will not be returning.
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ginny perkins
Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 1
Friday, February 22, 2008

while was in london, was suggested i try this classy dining place. well i'm glad i did. the udang harimau suggested was just simply delicious with all the right spices. i'm not much of a durian eater but when i tried the durian ice cream, it was divine! the service was good as well as they even went out of their way to hail me a cab after.
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fauzi shah
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, February 07, 2008

I'm Malaysian and I find the food served at Awana to be very authentic and delicious. The items on the A La Carte menu are typical of what you would find throughout Malaysia. I highly recommend The roti canai its a very good deal and is absolutely delicious. And, nothing follows up the roti better than bowl of Laksa, makes me feel like I'm back in the streets of KL. However, what really keeps me coming back is the uniquie Satay bar offered at Awana, I have not found anything like it anywhere else!!!
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Dominic
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, January 29, 2008

I live in San Francisco and travel all the time for work. With every new city I always search out Malaysian food. In my search I have found that Awana is the best Malaysian food on the globe, barnone. The service and food are always excellent and the atmosphere is very friendly and inviting. You should come, take your friends, family, loved ones...
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Chris K.
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, January 28, 2008

In honor of Mr Ken (the most entertaining waiter in London) I'm going to write my review!

First of all, the place is modern and classy with wooden floor and soft lights. The crowd is on his 30's and quite elegant but not too formal. Exactly the kind of restaurant I prefer! The service is good, not too fast and not too slow and, most important thing, very kind! I must dedicate few words to Mr Ken: he has been really nice with me and my dinner companions, talking and joking with us he made the dinner a really pleasant experience!

The food is a good and tasty malaysian cuisine (I can't remember exactly what I ate but I remember It was really good!)

Summarizing, a very good restaurant where I surely come back when I'll be in London again!
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Giuseppe Parotti
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, January 28, 2008

I have been to many good restaurants in London but Awana remains my favorite. It is by far the best Malaysian restaurant that I have been to in London. Whether you want to celebrate a birthday of your friend or simply a romantic dinner with your significant other or just a night out with your friends; Awana is the best place to go.

I have been to Awana numerous times and whoever came with me still ask me about the restaurant and when we can go again. The food is excellent and very well presented. If it is your first time to Awana, I will recommend the sample menu because then you get to taste so many great dishes and each course is really the perfect portion. The service is really outstanding and the waiters really go out of their way to satisfy the customers and Mr. Ken is simply wonderful, I have to say that every time I go there, he always make sure that my friends and I have the best time. The atmosphere is great and the décor is nice and trendy. In short, Awana fills all the requirement of a great restaurant plus it is has a great location.

I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates good food, service and atmosphere. Try it and believe you will be simply going back for more….

I will be going back soon and thank you Mr. Ken for always looking after me and my friends.
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Ange
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, January 27, 2008

The reason we went to Awana is the positive feedback from Micheal Winner.

I was not dissapointed at all.

Starter- The corn fed chicken and pomelo salad was delicious.

Main Course- Beef Rendang and Morning Glory was tasty and beautiful presented.

Dessert- Roti ,OMG I had orgasm having this sweet bread.

In short the food was delicious, service was attentive and helpful waiteress and cosey deco.

I will be back real soon.
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Lucy
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, January 24, 2008

I recommend Awana as the place to eat before going to a west end show, great service awesome food and only a short cab journey to the west end theatres.

Being someone who hates the overrated west end places these sites try and push to eat before going to a show, I took a risk and told my girlfriend to leave it to me to book, having been to Mango Tree a week earlier with work, which I was informed is owned by the same owner, I fancied trying Malaysian food after all I had no clue what it was or would taste like having never been there before and also its located in Chelsea so it must be half decent and how I was not wrong there.

It was a pleasure dining at Awana my girlfriend and I loved the variety of wines they offer and the food was fresh and delicious, my girlfriend is a vegetarian and normally so difficult to cater for the veggie menu was varied and presented as good as the wonderful meat dishes I had.

The evening was really nice great service, friendly staff, Amazing food, good value for money and the girlfriend may let me choose again so it must have been good come on guys how hard is it to get it right with the ladies.

I am even going to book Valentines night at Awana as the style and setting of the restaurant should make it a perfect night.
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Mr Jae Gadar
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, January 21, 2008

We had a great meal and really enjoyed the food. We had loads to eat and drink - starters, mains, desert. We drank mineral water and wine. Everything was very nice... but then, we were almost ready to leave and I was quite thirsty, so I asked for a glass of tap water.... The waiter told me that they don't serve tap water!!?? After we spent so much money... they wouldn't give me a glass of water...?? I didn't even think that was legal..? I often go to really nice restaurants, but never came accross this!

The atmosphere was very nice too... until the water episode. A party of about 10 on one of the other tables were also complaining. I think they were served tap water, but then had to pay for it!

We would probably never go to Awana again and I don't think any one on the other table would either, which is really a shame, as the food was really nice!

Oh yes, and there is only warm water in the bathrooms in case you considered getting your own glass!

Probably not worth making so many customers unhappy... and that over a few glasses of water!!
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Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Friday, January 18, 2008

I took my wife out for dinner and was looking for a different venue as we are getting tired of eating French or Italian food, I found Awana from this website and after reading the disappointing reviews decided to give it a go and what a great decision I made.

Arrived a little bit early than booked but was met by very friendly and well presented staff, we decided to sit in the bar area until our table was ready, amazed me how many cocktails were on offer and how the bar staff could remember them, anyway sampled a few and must say they have an awesome range of cocktail glasses which made the presentation top class.

We were taken to our table on time it was very nicely presented and the restaurant was a perfect setting for our romantic evening out, not too loud and very trendy, we decided to go for the Malaysian Journey which was about a 8 course set meal not expensive at £36.00 per head, each course was perfect portions and each course was presented as good as any Gordon Ramsey restaurant I have been to.

My wife and I had a great time and I would like to thank Ken and William who looked after us all evening, making our night enjoyable, we certainly will be recommending Awana to all our friends and family.
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James Bisset
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, January 17, 2008