Roti King - London institution brings its legendary Malaysian street food to Edinburgh

Roti King is opening in St Andrew's Square

Roti King is making its first move outside England, heading north to Edinburgh, home to a thriving food culture.

Located just off Princes Street, the new outpost, set to open in December, will serve up authentic Malaysian street food in the beating heart of Edinburgh’s dining district. 

Roti Canai

Journey from the cobblestones of Edinburgh to the bustling street markets of Malaysia, where the scent of freshly made roti canai, flavour-packed curries fills the air and guests can watch roti being hand-stretched and cooked to order in the open kitchen.

Signature dishes include the must-order roti canai, served with dhal, chicken, mutton, or fish kari. Other highlights are the Char Kway Teow (rice noodles stir-fried with prawn and egg) and the Malaysian fried chicken, marinated in garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, then crisped with corn starch and rice flour, served with homemade spicy sambal. 

Founder and chef, Sugen Gopal moved to the UK in 2004, starting his culinary journey by setting up shop in the form of a small kiosk in Oriental City in Colindale. A decade of hard work, pop-ups, and residencies later, Gopal opened his first restaurant in Euston in 2014, one of four locations now in London (Waterloo, Battersea, Spitalfields).

This April, Gopal celebrated another milestone with the launch of his debut cookbook, Roti King: Malaysian Street Food at Home, a tribute to his roots and the flavours that built his cult following. 

Following recent openings in Brighton and Spitalfields, the Edinburgh launch marks the next step in Roti King’s nationwide expansion, a deliberate move to bring authentic Malaysian food to cities with strong, independent food cultures. 

Ganan Kanagathurai, CEO says:

“Roti King has always been about more than food. It’s about the emotional connection between people, culture, and community. We’re excited to be part of Edinburgh’s incredible independent food scene and to share the passion and creativity of Malaysia with a city that appreciates honest, authentic, flavourful food.” 

Roti King will be teaming up with Edinburgh charity Children First to support children in need. From December to February, every donation to their in-restaurant giving tree will be matched with food donations, helping kids and families enjoy a warm meal or learning to make roti with the team 

Roti King Edinburgh will be open daily from the 12th December, Sunday to Thursday, 11:30am – 10pm; Friday to Saturday, 11:30am – 11pm. As with other sites, the restaurant operates on a walk-in only basis, with takeaway and delivery available soon after. 

Edinburgh’s Asian Food Story

Edinburgh’s dining scene has long celebrated the flavours of Asia — from steaming bowls of ramen and fragrant Thai curries to sizzling Korean barbecue and delicate dim sum. The city’s independent restaurants have built a reputation for authenticity, creativity, and community. Read more here.

Roti King: 8 South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AZ

Opening Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11:30am - 10pm; Friday – Saturday, 11:30pm - 11pm