Kampung Ali Malaysian Delight

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Kampung Ali is larger and brighter than the Lee family’s Clerk Street original Kampong Ah Lee. A huge Kuala Lumpur skyline dominates the airy dining room, contrasting rather oddly with a ceiling of Roman frescos remaining from the previous occupant. Kampung and Kampong share the same culinary philosophy – to bring the flavour-packed street foods of South-East Asia to hungry Edinburghers at value for money prices. Roti cenai, a breakfast dish in Malaysia, makes a great starter – fluffy flaky flatbread is torn and dipped into a sumptuous curry sauce. The multitude of curries, soups and stir fries reflect the ethnic diversity of Malaysian cuisine, from the coconut infused beef rendang to the Chinese inspired chao koay teow. This latter dish of broad rice noodles wok-fried with chicken, prawns and crispy bean sprouts is a delicious clash of flavours and textures. Kampung also has a daily specials board and an interesting dessert menu. The gula Malaka pudding is made from giant spheres of tapioca, coconut milk and the sweet sap extracted from the coconut flower – a truly tropical sugar rush!

• High point: Friendly and expert waiting staff
• Low point: Some dishes have bones so ask if unsure

1. Rosina, Edinburgh – 5 November 2011, 9:39pmKampung Ali Malaysian DelightReport

I love this place the nasi lemak is lovely and the roti superb. It's great for a cheap and tasty bite especially pre theatre or cinema. The bowls of spicy noodles have always been good though we were disappointed with the plainer chicken noodle when my daughter came. The staff are really friendly and welcoming.