AUTHENTIC MALAYSIAN FLAVOURS IN THE HEART OF LONDON

Tukdin, a family run restaurant in Paddington, offers a choice selection of authentic dishes that demonstrate the best of Malaysia.
Malaysian cuisine is the original fusion food, bringing together culinary influences from native Malay, Chinese and Indian cooking.

For starters why not try Chicken Satay Goreng (£6.50), tasty bite-sized chicken marinated in oriental spices with a delicious peanut sauce, served with rice cubes, cucumber and onions; or Sup Asam Manis (£3.90) a delicious prawn and squid sour soup garnished with pineapple and tomato.

Meat lovers can indulge in a traditional beef Rendang (£9.50) cooked in coconut milk with spicy Malaysian spices and herbs; or a delicious chicken Masak Merah (£6.90) cooked in spicy tomato sauce. Nasi Lemak Kosong (£2.90), coconut rice; and Tukdin’s crunchy mixed vegetable pickle Acar Rampai (£4.50) complete the meal.

Fish and seafood dishes include traditional Ikan Sos Mangga (£18.90/£15.90) of either grilled sea bass or mackerel served with a savoury mango sauce; and Udang Sambal Tomato (£7.90), prawns cooked in chilli, tomato sauce.

Tukdin also specialises in traditional street food. The Masakan Warung (Hawkers Delight) Menu includes Nasi Goreng KPG (£7.50), traditional spicy fried rice strongly flavoured with dried shrimps; Mee Goreng Mamak (£6.90), savoury fried egg noodles with beancurd, eggs and shrimp fritters; and Kway Teow Goreng (£6.90), stir fried rice noodles with seafood.

Vegetarians can choose from tasty dishes such as Terong Berlada (£4.50), aubergine with chilli paste flavoured with lime leaves; Sambal Tauhu (£5.50), beancurd cooked in chilli sauce; or Pajree Nenas (£4.50), pineapple sweet curry.

All desserts are priced at £4 and diners have the choice between delicious Bubur Pulut Hitam, black glutinous rice pudding served with coconut milk and vanilla ice cream; Malaysian style Pisang Goreng Aiskrim, fried banana fritters with vanilla ice cream; or Pengat Pisang, banana with sweet coconut sauce.

Not to be over looked is Tukdin’s thirst quenching selection of traditional Malaysian drinks including Sirap Bandung Muar (£2.20), rose syrup with soda water and milk; Lychee with lychee fruits (£2.50); and delicious Soya Bean with grass jelly (£2.50). A selection of teas and coffees are available including Misai Kuching (£2.50), a traditional Malaysian brew hailed for its cleansing properties.

Tukdin entices with an exquisite melting-pot of flavours and provides an hospitable welcome to its customers. The friendly staff are always ready to help those in need of assistance, whether seeking a recommendation for particular preferences or choosing the perfect accompaniment.

To find out more about Malaysian ingredients and recipes, visit www.malaysiakitchen.co.uk