Nanyang Blossom

Malaysian themed feast

John Dorey with aged tomato chilli

Nanyang Blossom is a brand-new Malaysian-themed restaurant located in Knightsbridge. What sets this venue apart from the other Malaysian restaurants in London is that it has a much more upmarket approach, is far more creative, and does not shy away from using premium ingredients. Co-owner chef Daren Liew created a range of signature dishes you would not find elsewhere, with an innovative approach and Western influences. For my second visit, I opted for a chef-special bespoke menu, with most dishes coming from its alc menu, as well as Daren's signature offerings.

Crab fritters with lime and chilli

Grilled scallops with okas

Softshell crab with wasabi

The meal kicked off with a range of starters first, I fell in love with the crab fritters, which used blue swimmer crab for that extra sweetness, and somehow it worked magically with sweet potato. The Hokkien stir-fried noodles had a wonderful shellfish sauce that was packed full of umami taste, and the texture of the E-fu noodles was so smooth and didn't soften when it sat in the sauce. It was served with 2 giant prawns, almost like Daren's version of the classic Chinese stir-fried lobster noodles dish. The A4 Miyazaki wagyu beef was seasoned and cooked just right, with a melting texture as expected, I found the quality of the beef was so high that garnishes weren't required. 

Prawn, abalone, egg, shredded bottarga and prawn stock noodles

Char-grilled rack of lamb “Char Siu”

A4 Royale Miyazaki sirloin

My second visit to Nanyang Blossom gave me a banquet-style feast that I could hardly walk afterward, the food quality was miles ahead of any other Malaysian restaurants in London easily. I totally understand the price reflects that but I found that given the Knightsbridge location and the setting of the venue, I felt it justified the price tag. On a final note, the restaurant accepts bespoke menu requests which is what I have asked for, so you can come up with a tasting menu adjust to your own liking.

Food 3.5/5


What I paid: 
£130 per head with wine

Average cost without drinks and services:
£75

12 Knightsbridge Grn, London SW1X 7QL

https://nanyangblossom.co.uk/