Roti King is headed to the capital as they look to open their first eatery in Scotland.

The restaurant will open its doors on December 12 at 8 South St Andrew Street, serving up authentic Malaysian street food in the heart of the capital.

Roti King promises to deliver an authentic experience where guests can watch roti being hand-stretched and cooked to order in the open kitchen.

Signature dishes include 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.

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The interior design is said to be 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, 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).

Following recent openings in Brighton and Spitalfields, the Edinburgh launch marks the next step in Roti King’s nationwide expansion.

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 December 12, 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 in the near future.