Roti King crowns Edinburgh with its first Scottish restaurant

Roti King is making its first move outside England, heading north to the
foodie capital of Edinburgh. 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.
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. As is the centre of all Roti
King restaurants, 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
cornstarch and rice flour, served with homemade spicy sambal.
The design carefully incorporates the original façade, internal design elements, and exposed
brickwork, creating a space that honours the building’s history. It’s a celebration of Malaysian
craft, featuring bespoke murals and graffiti inspired by the streets of Malaysia.
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.
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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.
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